Will a UPS Solve My Problem?

[safety6]

I have had DSL service through BellSouth for 14mos. In the last 2-weeks I frequently loose sync, have sync but loose internet connection, and download transmission rate fluctuates from 200 Kbps to 1.1Mbps (1.1 Mbps between the hours of 9pm. and 9am.).

BellSouth's technician has been out 3-times in past week. He tells me I'm at the max distance from the node and am on a noise profile, which limits my download rate to a max of 800 Kbps (so, why can I sometimes get 1.1 Mbps? - retoeical question).

He changed my whole-house filter on the incoming telephone line as well as some "card" at the "hut", which is about 4 miles away. I asked him why I'm having this problem now, after being on this service for over a year. He said there is some interference in the house and recommended a UPS to solve the problem.

It doesn't make sence to me. But' I'm willing to try anything.

Does anyone agree/disagree with BellSouth's recommendation on the USP? If a UPS will solve my problem, what minimum tech. specs. do I look for?

Any other suggestions?


Thanks,

Safety6

 

[Joemonkey]

I would recommend a line conditioner or a UPS with a line conditioner built in. Line conditioners alone can be found for around $100-$150 and a UPS with built in line conditioner can be much more

 

[BadThad]

Bull, does the DSL line move through the power line? NO If was a power issue, then you're DSL router would intermittently reboot, is it? No way it should be causing the DSL speed to flux like that. When you the max distance from the switching station ("the hut"), this kind of flux is "normal"....unfortunately.

Nonetheless, I still recommend a UPS for all computers....if you value your system/data.

 

[safety6]

Bull,

I'm not sure what you mean by your question, "does the DSL line move through the power line? NO If was a power issue, then you're DSL router would intermittently reboot, is it?"

My DSL modem power is supplied through an A/C adapterwhich is plugged into a surge-protected power strip built into my office furniture. The DSL modem (router?) will frequently try to reboot.

Does this answer your questions?

Please advise further.

Thanks,

Safety6

 

[safety6]

 

[safety6]

Joemonkey,

I spoke with Tripp Lite tech. support personnel about the line conditioner. I was transferred to sales, who told it would not solve the problem. But, they recommended a $400+ USP.

I'm frankly skeptical about the USP, now.

Thanks,

Safety6

 

[BadThad]

Originally posted by: safety6
Joemonkey,

I spoke with Tripp Lite tech. support personnel about the line conditioner. I was transferred to sales, who told it would not solve the problem. But, they recommended a $400+ USP.

I'm frankly skeptical about the USP, now.

Thanks,

Safety6

Don't buy a $400 UPS. Just go pick up a cheap $30-$40 one from Office Depot, Staples, etc. If it's rebooting, then you probably have a "brown-out" condition in your power line. The voltage dips below a certain amount, the router (modem) reboots.

 

[safety6]

BadThad,

I can live with that price range. I just thought the cheaper ones wouldn't work.

Thanks, I'll give it a try and let everyone know how it worked out.

Safety6

 

[Joemonkey]

if it is brownouts, then yes a simple 5 minute UPS will work wonders

if it is truly "Dirty power" then a line conditioner may be required. Go with the $30 route first, and if it doesn't work I'm sure you can find another use for the battery backup.

 

[safety6]

The UPS didn't make any difference relative to loss of sync, loss of internet connection or transfer rate, like the BullSouth tech. told me it would.

Thanks all for your response.

SAfety 6