Re: Cable signal tester for home use

This is ok for the line running to the cable modem but on houses with many
feeds it's not so accurate.

"Me" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:04:02 -0500, "weitrhino"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Probably the cheapest method is to just use the diagnostic page built
> into most cablemodems  these days (http://192.168.100.1). All the
> Surfboards, Linksys, and a lot of the others have a signal strength
> section you can use that measures both upstream and downstream signal
> levels.
>
> >RF measurement devices ain't cheap.  You will aslo need to know what
> >bandwidth you have to measure.  I'm certain you could pick up an old
> >SAM I or SAM II for up to 600mHz.  Anything beyond that will likely cost
you
> >a bundle and may not be worth the occasional use you would  give it for
home
> >use.  Will calibration pose an issue?
> >
> >Check eBay.  There are always such devices for sale.
> >
> >weithrino
> >
> >"Jbob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> >> x-posted
> >>
> >> Looking to purchase a Cable tester for home use.  Need to be able to
test
> >> for signal loss, etc.  Doesn't need to be a fancy one just affordable.
> >>
> >> Any recommendations?
> >>
> >>
> >
>