wyantm06 1 Report post · CID: 59778275306 Posted February 23, 2006 Ok if I have a cable spliter to split my TV and Cable modem out will it slow down my connection? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wyantm06 1 Report post · CID: 59778275306 Posted February 23, 2006 ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
disturbed 1 Report post · CID: 643674145115 Posted February 23, 2006 It's wierd, but for me it actually slows it down big time - even though it operates at different frequency it somehow messes with it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wyantm06 1 Report post · CID: 59778275306 Posted February 23, 2006 Ok wow...Then I don't know what I am supposed to do! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CA3LE 1,203 Report post · CID: 632593763 Posted February 23, 2006 Ok if I have a cable spliter to split my TV and Cable modem out will it slow down my connection? read the guide at http://www.testmy.net/forum/t-11976 -- it may have the answer you need -- let me know in this thread if this answers your question.. otherwise let me know in this thread if you have any more questions - Damon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peepnklown 3 Report post · CID: 645244673828 Posted February 23, 2006 Normally you shouldn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richcornucopia 1 Report post · CID: 64027127210 Posted February 23, 2006 Depends on how many times it will be split before reaching the cable modem. You should figure out the layout of your home's coax wiring. Generally the main cable comes into the house, like in the basement, this is then connected to a splitter which branches off too all of your tvs. If you split one of these you should be allright. I had success hooking up all my tvs from the "main splitter" (basement) and then in one room splitting it again for my tv and modem. As long as you don't split it more than twice you should be allright. Something to note though it I was using a signal booster, something you could pick up at ace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wyantm06 1 Report post · CID: 59778275306 Posted February 23, 2006 Well I don't know what to do then. Right now I have my PC downstairs which has the routher and cable modem. Upstairs I have my Xbox 360 whihc has a 300ft cat5e running to it and my laptop is wireless. I am building my own PC and will have it in my room along with the Xbox 360. I am trying to figure out how to get it so I dont need to spend anymore money. Yeah my dad is yelling at me all about this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsnet2k8 7 Report post · CID: 2250049394 Posted February 23, 2006 for best results use one two way splitter to start with as the main... first split from the main should be a dedicated line for the modem (computer 1) and the second split for all tv's if you use the splitter that is feeding your tv's for a second modem your signal will be very weak and like richcornucopia mentioned you will need a signal booster... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blunted 0 Report post · CID: 625124299126 Posted February 23, 2006 the best way i was told is to have 1 2 way splitter and it goes to the modem and the other one goes to another splitter for the tv's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blunted 0 Report post · CID: 625124299126 Posted February 23, 2006 for best results use one two way splitter to start with as the main... first split from the main should be a dedicated line for the modem (computer 1) and the second split for all tv's if you use the splitter that is feeding your tv's for a second modem your signal will be very weak and like richcornucopia mentioned you will need a signal booster... i have heard of signal boosters but never seen one or heard of anyone say they use it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsnet2k8 7 Report post · CID: 2250049394 Posted February 23, 2006 i have heard of signal boosters but never seen one or heard of anyone say they use it. go to your money friendly RADIOSHACK and ask them all about it' edit. here try this link for reference......... http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetailReview.do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blunted 0 Report post · CID: 625124299126 Posted February 23, 2006 thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsnet2k8 7 Report post · CID: 2250049394 Posted February 23, 2006 no problem' i might get it myself...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blunted 0 Report post · CID: 625124299126 Posted February 23, 2006 this 1 got better reviews http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/oid/44964/rpem/ccd/productDetailReview.do#tabs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsnet2k8 7 Report post · CID: 2250049394 Posted February 23, 2006 its the same link looks like a handy device..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blunted 0 Report post · CID: 625124299126 Posted February 23, 2006 yours didnt work for me and i though it was that other 1 but maybe it can do something. $50 isnt that bad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsnet2k8 7 Report post · CID: 2250049394 Posted February 23, 2006 well you can try it and if it doesn't work you can always get a refund' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blunted 0 Report post · CID: 625124299126 Posted February 23, 2006 yea maybe i will but it just to see what it does and post a before and after review to on here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsnet2k8 7 Report post · CID: 2250049394 Posted February 23, 2006 i used a cable booster a long time ago and i didn't like the way my TV looked with it installed ' it looked like a power surge was hitting it all the time' maybe now they are better made and will not mess up the picture quality and give a cable modem a better and stronger signal... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blunted 0 Report post · CID: 625124299126 Posted February 23, 2006 when i get mine i'll post how my tv's picture and menu's looked and performed before and after the install. also i will see the difference between the speeds and pings if there is one and how the modems signal levels are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsnet2k8 7 Report post · CID: 2250049394 Posted February 23, 2006 i'll be waiting for the results...... now its time for bed' peace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dlewis23 3 Report post · CID: 6255067239422 Posted February 23, 2006 wyantm06 it also depends on how many times that cable line is splt before you split it again. When i had cable internet, i put in a TAP insted of a regular splitter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blunted 2 0 Report post · CID: 19831429092981 Posted February 23, 2006 TAP? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dlewis23 3 Report post · CID: 6255067239422 Posted February 23, 2006 TAP? this is a tap http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5857221891&category=61395 it spilts the signal with most of the db's going to one end and only part of the dbs going to the othere end. it makes the primary end feel like it has not been split. but you only get about about 40% of the signal on the othere end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
