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Here are complete details of my setup; SLM; Tek/Tempo RFM151 Signal Scout (channel table edited to reflect the current assignments) All levels using digital ch 117 (highest on my system) Unit of measure; dbmV Amp; CE Electronics 1GHz Bi-directional 0-18db gain set to +14db RG6 except for a few RG59 jumpers BT splitters and taps (taps used to equalize the level between devices where needed) Level after the drop and before any CPE: +1 on digital ch 117 (+13 on analog ch. 2) Level after the amp; +14db Nine devices total Lowest level; -3.5db Highest level; -1.2db (eMTA) Test run; 10-15 30MB download tests run as is and then again bypassing everything (straight run, only three barrels in between) Servers in Washington and Seattle used. Current test; system as is but with a 14db pad in line. This apparently is the "cliff" for the device. Anything below that causes it ti loose lock. Results so far; I can not see any real difference between the lowset signal level condition and a straight run into the eMTA. IOW's signal doesn't seem to make any difference on these speed tests. Comments please. Are there any other tests I can perform?

Pgoodwin1; Are you leasing this or were you allowed to purchase it? TWC in Western New York allows buying modems, but not telephone adapters (eMTA in my case).

Ok, it looked more as a time line just as the actual test result above is. I have seen many articles that state most of these test sites are misleading as far as the actual results shown. They don't show the actual state of your broadband connection. This isn't directed towards you, but it was a general question. A suggestion for a FAQ; Describe the various ways a Internet connection can be tested and how they relate to actual downloads and streaming video. Also a list of the most popular sites and the method(s) used for testing (assuming a term can describe that). Regarding the original question; How about the ability to have a zip code entry by the member that would tell the site your town or city? Lastly, I wanted to thank you for your site. It's no small task and you probably don't receive enough thanks as it is.

Unlike conventional modems, I am locked out. Those figures mean little since the diagnostic screen isn't available. It is a UBEE eMTA that I rent the TV portion (modem) for $6 a month fee since they will not allow anyone to own one of these which makes no sense since they seem to be encouraging customers to buy a conventional modem. I like the concept doubling up the VoIP adapter and CATV modem in one though. It also does not run hot like my old DSL VoIP adapter did. I ran speed tests for two hours, one way the regular configuration, the other way a straight feed (other than the three barrels replacing the amp and the four taps/splitters. I saw no real difference in download speeds running a couple of dozen tests from two different servers. Consistency varied widely for each test, but overall I can't say there was any real difference in d/l throughput. Now, I have the system back up as I normally run it but placed a 10db pad in line. So far no apparent change, so I have at least a 10db leeway.

Ok, it just looked like it was some other set of results from my test, but that didn't make sense. What is the horizontal time period based on?

A separate question, what is the 2nd scale below the speed test scale in the results labeled "Time Warner Cable Test Log"?

The location chosen is a 2nd ring suburb 10+ miles away. Not even close, but thanks for the reply. It ID'ed the MSO correctly though.

The site lists me in a suburb of the actual city I live in which has FiOS and we don't throwing the results way off. How can I get this changed?

Can a lower signal level where the return path has a higher than normal transmit level cause a problem with download throughput as one so called 'tech' is claiming? Running a broadband bi-directional amp, two taps & one splitter to the UBEE eMTA device (I hate called them modems), I have been able to get up to 15-18 Mbps d/l peak transfer on occasions, but that is rare, The majority of the time it only averages 4-6 Mbps on a 10 Mbps service level. I can't access any internal menu in the device since TWC locks everything out which doesn't help.