__ I'm running my own "Cable" > Help __

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
B

Blain

Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
23,643
3
81
I can't take this "dial-up" connection anymore! I'm going with a cable modem.
I plan on running my own cable inside the house. My computer is at the opposite end of the house (approx. 60'), from where the cable will enter.
* What is the absolute highest quality cable I can purchase?
I can't control the wiring quality outside the house, but I can inside.
* What's the highest quality splitter I can buy?

* What's best for internet connection/signal...

One single run to the computer, with a splitter dropping down at the TV?

Or, dual runs from the computer and from the TV, with a splitter just inside the cable entry point?

Thanks :D
 
S

Sugadaddy

Banned
May 12, 2000
6,495
0
0
I'd put the splitter as close to the TV as possible, because that's what will most likely be more affected by a weaker signal. The signal going to the cable modem doesn't really matter, as long as it can connect it'll run fine and speeds won't vary if the signal is weaker, it'll just disconnect.

Just get regular cable, I don't even think they make "high quality" coax wire anyways. OTOH, you might just have given Monster Cables a new idea...;)
 
B

Blain

Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
23,643
3
81
This is just a site I found, searching for 75ohm cable...
HomeTech

I didn't realize there were that many different types :Q
 
N

nam ng

Banned
Oct 9, 1999
532
0
0


<< I can't take this &quot;dial-up&quot; connection anymore! I'm going with a cable modem.
I plan on running my own cable inside the house. My computer is at the opposite end of the house (approx. 60'), from where the cable will enter.
* What is the absolute highest quality cable I can purchase?
I can't control the wiring quality outside the house, but I can inside.
* What's the highest quality splitter I can buy?
* What's best for internet connection/signal...

One single run to the computer, with a splitter dropping down at the TV?

Or, dual runs from the computer and from the TV, with a splitter just inside the cable entry point?

Thanks :D >>


As always, cable quality do not have that much of a variance, how the cable being used having much greater effect on signal quality. Some rules of thumb...

Do not crush the cable during installation, by bending too tightly when changing direction (less than 2&quot; radius), or excessive cable clamping/tie-down force, crushing the cable directly.

Do not run the cable parallel to powerlines, keep at least 6&quot; away from powerlines if you have to do so, and when having to go across powerlines, make sure the the cable crossing is at a right angle.

Keep down the numbers of splitters used, as few as possible... each inline splitter causing a partial loss of signal quality.

Cable termination or splicing quality has a direct effect on signal quality.
 
S

Sugadaddy

Banned
May 12, 2000
6,495
0
0


<< This is just a site I found, searching for 75ohm cable...
HomeTech

I didn't realize there were that many different types :Q >>



OMG!!! LMAO, they actually DO have Monster coax cables! :D
 
D

devine952

Member
Dec 17, 2000
81
0
0
If you have a signal problem for your coax you can buy a small amplifier. It connects anywhere along the cable and amplifies the signal electronically using the cables own voltage to do it.

 
B

Blain

Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
23,643
3
81
Thanks for all the input :)

My goal is to make sure I've got all my bases covered, as far as my wiring needs go.
 
H

hakadate

Member
Apr 24, 2001
145
0
0
RG-59 with foam insulator is the most pratical for 75 ohm coax.It has less loss than regular RG-59. Or just ask the cable people.
 
S

SuperSix

Elite Member
Oct 9, 1999
9,872
2
0
Why? Is installation that much? And they may need to replace the wire from the junction box to your house.

Bah, Pay them to do it..
 
R

RGN

Diamond Member
Feb 24, 2000
6,623
6
81
My cable company will not support a cable internet connection on RG-59. They want RG-6, claiming that its shielded better. I know it works fine!!! I have @home, Cable phone services and Digital cable. All of the services are excellent.
 
B

Blain

Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
23,643
3
81
I was thinking of going with the RG-6.

&quot;Bah, Pay them to do it&quot;
That would be like saying...
Just pay someone to mod your case for you. Or pay someone to OC your new CPU for you :p
 
O

odog

Diamond Member
Oct 9, 1999
4,059
0
0
ignore everything that has been said so far...


first get some RG6 quad shielded coax from home depot(100' or so) then assuming the computer is on the first floor and the basement is unfinished... drill a hole into the basement, drill a hole in the side of the house next to where the cable hits it... put the splitter there, before anything else touches it...



stupid sheet said so far



<< The signal going to the cable modem doesn't really matter, as long as it can connect it'll run fine and speeds won't vary if the signal is weaker, it'll just disconnect. >>

packet loss anyone? disconnects in the middle of a CS/UT game?






<< As always, cable quality do not have that much of a variance, how the cable being used having much greater effect on signal quality. Some rules of thumb... >>

WRONG, after slpitters cable has the second largest effect of signal strength..



<< Do not crush the cable during installation, by bending too tightly when changing direction (less than 2&quot; radius), or excessive cable clamping/tie-down force, crushing the cable directly. >>

to go say cable quality makes no difference then say don't abuse the minimum bending radius is bass ackwards...



<< Do not run the cable parallel to powerlines, keep at least 6&quot; away from powerlines if you have to do so, and when having to go across powerlines, make sure the the cable crossing is at a right angle. >>

NEC coes do say 6&quot; but in reality cable quality would make the difference far more then proximity to power or phone lines.. of course assuming your not using the crappiest RG59 cable you could buy(single shield copper braided RG59)




<< Keep down the numbers of splitters used, as few as possible... each inline splitter causing a partial loss of signal quality. >>

finally a shiny ray of hope....






<< RG-59 with foam insulator is the most pratical for 75 ohm coax.It has less loss than regular RG-59. Or just ask the cable people. >>

ok... RG6 quad shielded is the most practical for cabel modems.




also if your using a motorola surfboard type 192.168.100.1/signal.html and check the &quot;return power level&quot; if it's below 55Dbmv your golden(the range is 30-60, 45 being perfect with a &quot;safe&quot; range of 35-55)
 
W

wiredspider

Diamond Member
Jun 3, 2001
5,239
0
0
If it's free, which it usually is then get them to do it. Why spend money and man hours when ya don't got to?
 
B

Blain

Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
23,643
3
81
&quot;If it's free... Why spend money and man hours when ya don't got to?&quot;

Installation is free.
I'll spend the money and man hours for the same reason I...
Buy faster CPU's and still OC them,
Buy nice cases and modify them,
Buy great memory to push it farther,
Spend hours reading and searching for just the right digital camera,
Modify fan voltage to make them quieter,

I do all this and more, because I'm a TWEAKER, and I can :D


I'll need about 120' or so for the whole job. So I might as well buy a 500' roll @ 12 cents per foot rather than 120' @ 26 cents per foot. After all, I won't have to feed the extra :)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom