Tristan9669 Posted April 2, 2005 CID Share Posted April 2, 2005 Does it matter what kind of 2-way splitter you have on the line that goes to cable modem? Like some say 900MHz or 1000MHz or 2.3GHz. Would having a higher one give a higher signal and maybe increasing the bandwidth? Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/3792-2-way-splitters-higher-better-connection/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug7272 Posted April 2, 2005 CID Share Posted April 2, 2005 I dont think it matters but I could be wrong. If it does I need a new splitter. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/3792-2-way-splitters-higher-better-connection/#findComment-38351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn0 Posted April 3, 2005 CID Share Posted April 3, 2005 Most CATV systems bandwidth is from 54MHz up to 750MHz, and some 860MHz. The upstream is from 5 to 42MHz, or so. So therefore a 900MHz splitter is just fine. Do either of you have Motorola modems? If so, type 192.168.100.1 in the address bar, and hit the signal tab. Copy and paste the info from that page and re-post here. It will tell us exactly what the downstream and upstream frequencies are that your ISP is using. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/3792-2-way-splitters-higher-better-connection/#findComment-38375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug7272 Posted April 3, 2005 CID Share Posted April 3, 2005 I have motorola but that does nothing for me, due to my router maybe? Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/3792-2-way-splitters-higher-better-connection/#findComment-38377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn0 Posted April 3, 2005 CID Share Posted April 3, 2005 I'm wondering, mine works right through my router. What model of Moto modem? Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/3792-2-way-splitters-higher-better-connection/#findComment-38381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn0 Posted April 3, 2005 CID Share Posted April 3, 2005 Heres what mine looks like, with a Surfboard SB4200... Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/3792-2-way-splitters-higher-better-connection/#findComment-38384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan9669 Posted April 3, 2005 Author CID Share Posted April 3, 2005 192.168.100.1 doesnt work for me. It use to work, but now it doesnt. I have a Terayon TJ715X cable modem and a BEFSR41 v2 router Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/3792-2-way-splitters-higher-better-connection/#findComment-38388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmasta Posted April 3, 2005 CID Share Posted April 3, 2005 For those wondering, I have a 3 way splitter which was installed by Comcast (then ATTBI) and I've had no speed problems since. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/3792-2-way-splitters-higher-better-connection/#findComment-38396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn0 Posted April 3, 2005 CID Share Posted April 3, 2005 And all your levels look pretty good. Your downstream frequency is 693.00 MHz, well below the 1 GHz rating of that splitter. 9 dB is approaching the high end on receive levels, but we usually don't see any problems until it hits 14-15dB. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/3792-2-way-splitters-higher-better-connection/#findComment-38403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepnklown Posted April 3, 2005 CID Share Posted April 3, 2005 I have seen performance loss when using a lower frequency splitter and the 2 GHz splitters are really cheap anyway. I would error on the side of caution and get the 2 GHz splitter. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/3792-2-way-splitters-higher-better-connection/#findComment-38416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bent240LV Posted May 5, 2005 CID Share Posted May 5, 2005 my power level is -10dBmV downstream, is that bad? Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/3792-2-way-splitters-higher-better-connection/#findComment-45390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyther4523 Posted May 5, 2005 CID Share Posted May 5, 2005 ive got a 5 or 6 way splitter in the basement in my house in arkansas, then outside there is a 3way splitter..lol, when i had comcast they installed it Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/3792-2-way-splitters-higher-better-connection/#findComment-45400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmasta Posted May 5, 2005 CID Share Posted May 5, 2005 my power level is -10dBmV downstream, is that bad? Quite of a few modems can have power levels between +15dBmV and -15DbMV, so as long as you are having no speed problems you should be fine. Just make sure it stays within that threshhold. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/3792-2-way-splitters-higher-better-connection/#findComment-45408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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