Is it true that a cable modem jack must be connected in the cable line where it first enters the house? That is, must it be placed in the cable line before the jack for any TV or other equipment?
2006-10-06 12:26:17 · 4 answers · asked by critzi 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Every splitter connected to the cable line increases the signal level. The greater number of directions it splits in, the greater the increase. This increase is not necessarily a good thing. Most cable modems will only work within a certain range in these levels, so too great of an increase could drop the modem offline.
The more splitters it has to travel through, the more wires it also has to travel through as well. Each wire has the potential to add more interference and throw these levels off balance, as well as increase the SNR (signal to noise ratio) on the line. Essentially, it can create “static” on the line that a modem doesn’t handle very well.
It’s best to connect it to a jack with a direct connection to the cable box on the outside.
2006-10-06 12:44:44 · answer #1 · answered by lerxstwannabe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No that's not true, it can be plugged into any cable outlet in the house.
2006-10-06 12:28:47 · answer #2 · answered by Richard G 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any cable outlet
2006-10-06 12:34:00 · answer #3 · answered by annastasia1955ca 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
are you able to call somebody without signing up with a telephone company? are you able to get electrical energy without an electic company? No you are able to not. you should hitch with a cable internet provider provider.
2016-11-26 21:54:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋