Right now, my internet cable is going through many splitters. It is also disconnecting very often when I am downloading large files. Can too many splitters weaken the internet signal so that it disconnects when I transfer large files?
2007-12-16 08:38:34 · 5 answers · asked by sam3737 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet ➔ Other - Internet
thanks, so then is it ok if the signal to my tv is put through a few splitters? also, if i don't get splitters from radioshack, where should i get them from?
2007-12-16 09:05:41 · update #1
My husband says you lose up to a third of your signal per splitter.....it is best to have the shortest possible cable to the pole from the modem. Hope this helps!
2007-12-16 08:42:28 · answer #1 · answered by Radertastic 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was also informed the type of splitter matters, if you buy one from Radio Shack it is gonna slow you down and drop signal!
I would go to Best Buy or Circuit City to get a splitter, also get a bigger spliiter so you can reduce the number of splitters you have
2007-12-16 16:45:38 · answer #2 · answered by jbamasize 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Splitters are very problematic.
You need a Router, and your computer needs it's own connection and your download problems will go away.
Don
2007-12-16 16:42:25 · answer #3 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't put it through splitters. You need one dsl filter connected to every phone on the line, plus one filter on the dsl modem or router. This can handle a phone as well. Your dsl filter must go straight to the line.
2007-12-16 16:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In a word, yes. A separate run is recommended for your Internet modem/router.
2007-12-16 16:44:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋