Modem Questions..

RiderGZ · Post by **RiderGZ** » Fri Jan 17, 2003 11:54 pm

I hear that a modem next to electrical objects can affect its performance. If this is true my Modem is right next to my power surge as in 10 centemeters away from each other. Should I move it to a new location?

Respice · Post by **Respice** » Fri Jan 17, 2003 11:59 pm

I believe Data lines should be at least 12 inches away from power lines.

It's not necessarily the modem but the cable that is affected.

RiderGZ · Post by **RiderGZ** » Sat Jan 18, 2003 12:19 am

So it would be idea to move my cable modem along with the cat 5 wire away?

Respice · Post by **Respice** » Sat Jan 18, 2003 3:53 am

That is correct.

Tulloch · Post by **Tulloch** » Sat Jan 18, 2003 10:30 pm

Stay away from fluorescent lighting and unshielded speakers too.

RiderGZ · Post by **RiderGZ** » Sun Jan 19, 2003 12:22 am

When you mean uncovered speakers I am confused. Well my modem is right next to the speakers? should Move it from this area?

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Sun Jan 19, 2003 12:25 am

Originally posted by RiderGZ
When you mean uncovered speakers I am confused. Well my modem is right next to the speakers? should Move it from this area?

If they are computer speakers.. they are shielded

Leatherneck · Post by **Leatherneck** » Sun Jan 19, 2003 4:36 pm

We use tri- shielded, high quality RG-6 that is virtually unaffected by a power cord. (Don't ever use cheap Radio shack 59 junk for any cable apps!)I don't know about flor. lights, but why take a chance?

'Mo

Respice · Post by **Respice** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 12:50 am

Ya, florescent lights create a lot of noise.

CoAx is actually more susceptable to noise than Cat5e UTP. What brand of cable are you using bigmo66? I'd like to check it out.

Leatherneck · Post by **Leatherneck** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 8:34 am

Originally posted by Respice
Ya, florescent lights create a lot of noise.

CoAx is actually more susceptable to noise than Cat5e UTP. What brand of cable are you using bigmo66? I'd like to check it out.

Can't remember the brand. Of course we buy it by the pallet in 1000' rolls. I know compared to the customer cable I see again and again, it is by far a higher quality. Our cable has a thick center conductor, good dialectric, then a foil, braid, foil, thick jacket. Good stuff. Our flooded jacket (underground) is impregnated with a "goo" for water resistence. I'll get you the brand.

'Mo

westy · Post by **westy** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 1:55 pm

You mean I shouldn't have my modem sitting on top of my router with my phone on top of the modem ?

RiderGZ · Post by **RiderGZ** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 5:45 pm

It might interfair with it. But I dont know wait for those experts to answer you

westy · Post by **westy** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 6:28 pm

I'm serious ! I've had mine setting as described for a half year now..........................

RiderGZ · Post by **RiderGZ** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 9:06 pm

lol if you havent seen any tech.. problems then dont worry about it.

Respice · Post by **Respice** » Tue Jan 21, 2003 12:46 am

The power adapters are usually low enough voltage that you don't have to worry about them. Then again I've seen people get performance increases when they move their NIC adapter to the PCI slot a few slots down away from their power supply's.

RiderGZ · Post by **RiderGZ** » Tue Jan 21, 2003 8:08 am

Hmm that is intresting.. I might actually try that if I have a slot open and if I can move any lower.