Re: Cable Modem

[Bill M.]

On Sat, 15 Sep 2007 07:06:44 -0700, sexyali@gmail.com wrote:

>If i split the cable modem signal would this effect the speeds of my
>internet?

Short answer: it depends.

After the split, if you still have enough signal strength at the
modem, and the additional devices you're connecting aren't feeding a
bunch of noise back into the cable, you should be fine. Modems either
work or they don't. They don't get faster or slower with varying
signal strength.

OTOH, if after the split your signal strength at the modem is too weak
to maintain a connection, then you may not be able to connect at all
or you may not be able to stay connected. If you can't stay connected,
I'd say your speeds are affected.

Depending on your modem, there may be a web page at http:192.168.100.1
that will tell you your current downstream signal level. Subtract
about 3.5 from that and see if you'll still be in the range of -15 to
+15, and ideally not near one of those ragged edges.

While you're looking at the modem's signal strength, if you can, look
also for the downstream signal to noise ratio and the upstream signal
strength. If you find that you have connection problems later, we'll
want to know what those values are.

--
Bill