[Windsor] Cable Modem Signal Strengths

[Windsor] Cable Modem Signal Strengths
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averagecdn @ 18th Oct 12:29PM:
[Windsor] Cable Modem Signal Strengths

What is the optimal signal strength for cogeco internet. After talking a few people they believe my levels are little low...

Forward Path
Signal Acquired at 507.000 MHz
SNR: 36.7 dB
Received Signal Strength: -5.5 dBmV
Bit Error Rate: 0.000 %
Modulation: 256 QAM

Return Path:
Connection: Acquired
Frequency: 32.0 MHz
Power Level: 44.5 dBmV
Channel ID: 1
Modulation: 16 QAM
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Airwolf @ 18th Oct 02:42PM:
Re: [Windsor] Cable Modem Signal Strengths

Are you experiencing any issues?
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Marcer @ 18th Oct 03:22PM:
Re: [Windsor] Cable Modem Signal Strengths

said by averagecdn :

What is the optimal signal strength for cogeco internet.

Well...

That depends on a number of factors,

Long story short, your received signal is slightly (and I do mean slightly) low in a perfect world I'd prefer 0, but it's within operating spec, since your SNR is within spec and your BER is 0. Also your return is well within spec.

If your service is working fine, I wouldn't worry about it.
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averagecdn @ 18th Oct 06:33PM:
Re: [Windsor] Cable Modem Signal Strengths

Yes depending on time of day I am going from decent downloads of 1.2-1.5 mb down to 800k or lower...

I called cogeco and they said they are seeing some problems on the line and are sending out a tech.
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anon @ 18th Oct 08:06PM:
Re: [Windsor] Cable Modem Signal Strengths

Your signal is slightly lower than it should be and is out of spec. You could have a a poor connection to your house or a wrong splitter configuration. If you have more than just internet in your home you should have a two way splitter that then branches to your televisions. Ideally your signal strength should be between -5db and +5db. anything too low is weak and anything higher is considered too hot.

You shouldn't really have any issues with this connection. Also, you may be receiving a slower download speed because of an older model computer. Try running the test with a new laptop if possible and see if the results change.

Which internet package are you subscribed to?
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averagecdn @ 19th Oct 09:12AM:
Re: [Windsor] Cable Modem Signal Strengths

Internet Package is std. Definitely not a computer problem...
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Marcer @ 19th Oct 09:18AM:
Re: [Windsor] Cable Modem Signal Strengths

Hey,

PM with MAC and I can take a closer look
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averagecdn @ 19th Oct 10:10AM:
Re: [Windsor] Cable Modem Signal Strengths

Ok will do.. I will PM you tonite.
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