My splitter keeps failing

My splitter keeps failing
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My splitter keeps failing cthiim 10-23-2005
Posted by M_A_G on October 23, 2005, 5:31 pm
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says...
> Make sure the connectors on the cables are good. It could be that by
> replacing the splitter, you're tightening loose connectors at the same time.
> Over time, they may could themselves loose.
>
> Not only should the connectors be screwed tightly to the splitter (but not
> too tight), they need to be properly attached to the coax. It might be
> worth it to have a cable tech come to your home and replace the connectors,
> as they (should) use the best connectors and attachment tools.
>
> -Gary


This is good advice. Also check for a preferential ground condition.
This happens when the incoming cable connection is well and properly
grounded, but the outlet that the cable modem (or anything connected to
it) isn't. Any leaky current then flows to ground through the braided
sheath in the cable line and odd things can happen.

Marc


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Posted by on October 23, 2005, 1:08 pm
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Thank you all for your advice. I have a Cablevision tech. coming on
Tuesday and I will discuss the problem and your suggestions with him.
I will let you know what happens. For now, my modem is connected to
the main input cable as it enters the house and there is no problem.
(except I can't watch TV)



Posted by on October 23, 2005, 3:08 pm
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Hi Marc,

Thank you for your suggestion. I actually realized that I could place
my modem in a different room that had an unused cable outlet in the
event that there was a leaky current issue like you had described.
SUCCESS...it is now working perfectly, despite using one of the
previously "faulty" splitters. This new connection is even further
downstream (after a 2nd split) and the internet speed seems fine.

Thank you very much for your insight..

Christian

ps-thank you to all that replied



Posted by George Berger on October 23, 2005, 6:26 pm
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cthiim@optonline.net wrote:

> Hi Marc,
>
> Thank you for your suggestion. I actually realized that I could place
> my modem in a different room that had an unused cable outlet in the
> event that there was a leaky current issue like you had described.
> SUCCESS...it is now working perfectly, despite using one of the
> previously "faulty" splitters. This new connection is even further
> downstream (after a 2nd split) and the internet speed seems fine.
>
> Thank you very much for your insight..
>
> Christian
>
> ps-thank you to all that replied

Yes, Christian, this IS a nice place to ask for help and advice. 99.99%
of the responders will offer you advice, based on what they know or can
surmise about your problems.

The odd-ball troll can put a temporary crimp into discussions; however,
you quickly learn how to disregard their posts.

Best, George (The Old Fud)

--
I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am
not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
-- Robert McCloskey, State Department spokesman (attributed)


Posted by NickySantoro on October 24, 2005, 8:32 am
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On 23 Oct 2005 06:18:10 -0700, cthiim@optonline.net wrote:

>Hello,
>
>I am having trouble with a Digital splitter that keeps failing and has
>required replacement 4 times in 2 months. I have Cablevision which
>splits one time after entering my home. After splitting, one cable
>goes to my HDTV Digital box for my tv, the other cable goes to my cable
>modem. While trying to go online, I would get the message "cannot find
>server." After my original conversation with Cablevision over the
>phone he advised that I connect my modem directly to the incoming
>cable, thereby bypassing the splitter and that worked. I immediately
>replaced the splitter and things were fine. The same thing has now
>happened four times in 2 months. Is this very unusual and is there
>something that could remedy this problem??

I had what I thought was possibly a splitter problem. Changing out the
splitter would temporarily solve the problem. Turns out it was some
sort of intermittent problem with the coax from the splitter to the
modem. After I changed that piece the problem disappeared for good.
FWIW
YMMV


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