[Hidden-tech] Problems with Comcast connection

[Jim Ussailis]

As a rule larger diameter coax cable has less loss. Another area to look 
at for coax is the connectors. Many connectors are poorly made / attached. 

On the other hand, don't spend anything for gold plated connectors. They 
offer nothing, and may cause a probelm when attached to aluminium.

Jim Ussailis



jim at nationalwireless.com

On Fri, 14 Jan 2005, Michael Klatsky wrote:

> Will-
> 
> One suggestion -I recently went through something similar although the 
> issue was an old cable modem which was replaced. That was the big 
> problem. But I still noticed those types of "little interruptions".
> 
> I wanted the modem and my router in the same room- which is about 30 ft 
> away from the clean cable jack. I used RG59 cable for the run, which is 
> not recommended as it is too thin.
> 
> I switched to RG6 cable for the run and the problems disappeared.
> 
> Might not apply- but I figured I'd toss it out there!
> 
> M
> 
> Will Loving wrote:
> > I'm writing to check with other Comcast users in the Pioneer Valley area to
> > see if you are experiencing regular connection interruptions. Both my
> > neighbor and I are experiencing momentary disconnects generally every 5-10
> > minutes but sometimes only several hours apart. The loss of connection is
> > momentary and is quickly re-established.
> > 
> > I am most aware of it because I listen to BroadwayWorldRadio.com streaming
> > internet radio and the stream is interrupted and needs to be restarted. I
> > can demonstrate the interruption in any application playing streaming media
> > - iTunes radio, Windows Media Player, Real Player, etc.
> > 
> > Both my neighbor and I are using routers (I have a D-Link DI-624, he has an
> > Asante) and NAT to provide access to mixed networks of Macs and PCs. When I
> > connect my cable modem directly to my main computer (G5 2.5Ghz) the dropped
> > connections stopped which would seem to indicate a problem with the router.
> > D-Link replaced the router and we modified settings, but to no avail. My
> > neighbor has not tested the direct connection.
> > 
> > I think that the problem must be some sort of connection/negotiation issue
> > between the router and cable modem (a Motorola Surfboard), but I've not had
> > any luck diagnosing it. We've done all the usual things such as replace
> > cables, reset the router and cable modem, I've even done a "crash recovery"
> > on the router which completely reloads the firmware and all settings.
> > 
> > Of course, from Comcast's end, everything looks fine...
> > 
> > Suggestions or insights would be most welcome.
> > 
> > Will Loving
> > 
> 
> -- 
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> 
> Michael Klatsky
> MapuTech
> P.O. Box 60251
> Florence, MA 01062
> 413-825-1492
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