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  1. 05-20-2003, 12:04 AM #1
    c0r3file
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    can't split cable modem line

    I wanted to split the coax line that comes into my cable modem, but every time I do my cable modem loses the connection after a while. The idea was to have one of the splits go to my TV and the other to the cable modem & router.

    I suppose it may be noise related? Perhaps someone knows what's up with this.. the coax comes straight from the wall and only splits one time... I'm using the small, metal T-connectors from Radio-Shaq to do the split.


    thanks in advance,

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  2. 05-20-2003, 12:43 AM #2
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    You'll need to take it off the other split so there isn't as much lose on that line. Had the same situation once and found out that resetting the modem was a pain. Forgot all about the splitter that was behind the dry wall. Still don't know how I forgot about that!!!
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  3. 05-20-2003, 12:26 PM #3
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    The splitter must be rated at a certain frequency and be up to quality. You can call your provider and ask - they will tell you what to get.
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  4. 05-20-2003, 09:32 PM #4
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    i've had that problem in 1 house i moved into

    that area had real poor Cable signal strengh

    they had to run me a BRAND NEW line from the street main box, into my PC directly for it to work

    you might be into the same spot as i was back then

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  5. 05-21-2003, 08:58 AM #5
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    Yeah, I live in an apartment complex, so who knows what crappy signal I'm actually getting...

    thanks all... =)

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  6. 05-21-2003, 09:15 AM #6
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    be care ful when splitting though

    could get short

    this is old news
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  7. 05-21-2003, 09:25 AM #7
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    Trying to run up your post count, Gamerboy?
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