My computer is on line one minute and off the next. It's making me crazy.
2007-03-01 07:04:01 · 6 answers · asked by Pardonthepun 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
you should check your connections to make sure everythings fastened nice and tight. check your modem. yeah , some isp use filters on their cables , if you changed the cable . that might be it too
2007-03-01 07:14:21 · answer #1 · answered by joe c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A normal CAT5 network cable would have to be 330' long (100 meters) before you would see any signal loss. If your cable gets bumped or moved a lot, you might see the connection "bouncing" due to a loose connector. Also, you want to move your computer cable away from any strong electrical sources as they will interfere with the cable.
2007-03-01 15:18:41 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A long cable could be a problem (signal degradation). Or it could simply be damaged. Or, it might be a different problem.
If you cable is less than 15 feet, I wouldn't blame it's length for the problem.
2007-03-01 15:12:14 · answer #3 · answered by Jay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most ISP's provide a special cable and warn not to use a cable any longer then the one provided, if it is longer then it might not work.
2007-03-01 16:01:56 · answer #4 · answered by Brodey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After about 320 ft of wire does the connection begin to degrade, Before that, you shouldn’t be losing your connection if you have broadband.
2007-03-01 15:14:14 · answer #5 · answered by MuRcIElaGo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should always use as short a cable as possible - and if possible, use a shielded cable.
2007-03-01 15:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by joemammysbigguns 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋