Is this the optimal distance to keep a router and modem? Will they not work well (disconnect a lot) if I keep them close? Help, I have bad connection with Comcast!
2006-10-29 17:51:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
You need to stop listenin to that dummy!
2006-10-29 17:54:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe so, however, try this to see if there is a problem with your setup try disconnecting the router (power it off as well) & connect the modem directly to your PC.
If this resolves the issue then there is a problem with your router ...could be a hardware issue or a configuration issue ... I doubt it's because they are close together. I've had mine one on top of the other for years & all is well.
If the connection is still bad then your provider is responsible to get it going correctly.
regards,
Philip T
2006-10-30 02:00:04 · answer #2 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nonsense! I have mine less than 1 inch from one another and have no problems.
Taking out the router from the chain like Philip T suggested and trying the modem connected directly is a good idea. Also, if you have the chance, try your setup using a different cable. If it was bent too much or "broken" that could cause a problem inside the cable or at the connecting plug.
2006-10-30 02:04:37 · answer #3 · answered by TK-421 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The distance makes absolutely NO DIFFERENCE!! The key is a quality modem, router and cables!! If Comcast didn't give you a Motorola Surfboard exchange yours. Have the techsupport run check on your connection for the last 7 days. They can tell you exactly how many times you have dropped.
2006-10-30 01:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by Sam F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Distance does not the criteria to disconnect from net. check your network is working properly and the reply speen by ping command. but yes make sure that your networking Router & Cables & Your electrical Connection Cables has some distance otherwise you will get disconnect frequently or data loss problem (slow network) will occurs.
2006-10-30 02:09:31 · answer #5 · answered by Raj J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'v had my modem setting on top of my router for two years and no problems
2006-10-31 04:38:30 · answer #6 · answered by azdriller 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard that one before! LOL...I've got my router and modem less than a foot apart and am still over the my providers speed cap...(faster than advertised speeds)
2006-10-30 01:56:47 · answer #7 · answered by MUff1N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who told you that, should have his/her certs revoked.
My router sits under the DSL "modem".
2006-10-30 02:00:10 · answer #8 · answered by Kainoa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We kept ours right next to each other, and had no problem.
2006-10-30 01:54:38 · answer #9 · answered by zen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋