Ray Davison wrote:
> Over the last couple months there have been several days when I have had
> the cable loose connection, a lot.  Sometimes it will reconnect on it's
> own.  Other times I get tired of waiting and boot the modem.  It then
> usually reconnects.
> 



> There is a modem wizard at: http://192.168.100.1/.  Today I have an
> extensive modem log, most (all?) of which I do not understand.
> 
> I had a two way splitter with one leg to the modem and a four way to the 
> TVs.  I just replaced the four way to the TVs with a four out 
> distribution amp hoping it might cut the insertion loss.   Downstream 
> power in both cases is about is -4 dBmV.  Good is ± 12 dBmV
> 
> Any suggestions before I get another modem.
> 
> TY
> Ray
> 

I had the same problem with my modem. But it wasn't the modem, it was 
the poor signal level. My downstream level now is +15. First make sure 
any splitters you use are quality and rated for at least 5 MHz to 1 GHz. 
You should use a 2 way first with one output to the Modem and the other 
output to the 4 way or distribution amp. If that does not improve your 
levels then I suggest a quality bidirectional amp before the 2 way. That 
would amplify your cable and modem signals. The Bidirectional amp that I 
use is the CE Labs 6001. It works very well and is low noise. I did try 
the plug in amps from Motorola/RadioShack but they were too noisy and 
not bidirectional.


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