Internet Speed Liars!

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  • mikadonovan
    Senior Tech

    Site Contributor
    2,500+ Posts
    • May 2008
    • 2931
    #16
    Re: Internet Speed Liars!

    I notice my speed dropping off when my neighbors get home from work and get online. Oh, and as far as the speed an ISP advertises, I believe they ALL have fine print that reads "advertised speeds are not guaranteed".
    NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING

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      • Lance15
        Service Manager

        Site Contributor
        1,000+ Posts
        • Jun 2015
        • 1086
        #17
        Re: Internet Speed Liars!

        Have just been experiencing connectivity drops with Comcast/Xfinity. I JUST TODAY replaced my 4-port balanced splitter with a 3-port (only need three ports) UNBALANCED splitter (2 ports at 7dB loss, one port at 3.5 dB loss). I of course plugged the modem into the 3.5 dB port. IMMEDIATELY noticed a difference with the upstream connections (which was my problem - the upstream power signal was too high.....55dBmV which is right on the fence). After replacing the splitter and using the 3.5 dB port, all signal levels/power levels are within spec.

        My speed now:
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        My advise. Look at your internal wiring before accusing an ISP.

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