Actually that is the way I'd like to do it, with a distribution amp. My
old one was probably 20 years old and just not up to digital cable.
Anyways, mission accomplished on the network also. Plugged in CAT6
cables and both boxes are running at 1 gig. I like the fast transfer.
Also, although I've heard that the SD2005 ran too hot, after I moved the
router off the top, the switch is now cool to the touch. I doubt there
will be a problem.
As for the cat6 cable, I don't know what I was expecting, but it's
merely a fatter cable with thicker conductors. This makes sense seeing
as the signal would be running mostly on the outside of the conductor
(skin depth). I suppose that the turns/foot of the twisted pair may be
different.
Steve
James Maki wrote:
-----Original Message-----
From: Bino Gopal
Hmm, ok on that note, what's the 1 Ghz for the splitter refer
to-or the 4/0db unbalanced thing? I've got TW Cable at home and have
it split 4 ways
(this is after it's split once to the bedroom and living room from the
junction box at the back of the apt) but the cable techs have
tested the
signal strength and said it's actually still moderately
high-even after the
4-way split-so I should be good...
I've just got a simple 4-way splitter and if there's a better
one I can get
(or an amplifier or something else that can clean/improve the
signal) I'd
definitely consider it! I just upgraded my TivoHD to a 1GB HD and I'm
getting occasional drops and I'm thinking it's the signal now
(I thought it
was the hard drive before, but it's still happening even
after I replaced
the hard drive, so now it's pointing to something else) so
rather than have
the techs come out again and say it's fine, I was wondering
on what I could
do myself.
Anyone got any pointers on what to look for or where?
Bino,
I was running 3 televisions, cable modem, Cable PVR, 5 computer TV tuners
and was having signal strength problems. My modem was losing its signal and
some of the higher television stations had terrible quality. I had tried a
cheap wal-mart/Philips signal amplifier (that actually made the reception
worse). After lots of Googling, I found some information on the following
item: ELECTROLINE EDA-FT08100 8 PORT CABLE TV AMPLIFER. It solved all my
problems. I split the line coming into the house for front room and office.
The office line is split for modem and all other inputs. The other inputs
goes into the EDA-FT08100 amplifier to run my HDTV, PVR, and computer
tuners. Signal strength is good for the tuners and modem. I got what I
thought was a good deal at http://www.mjsales.net/. No connection other than
a satisfied customer.
Hope this help.
Jim Maki
jwm_maill...@comcast.net
