since when have modems come with wireless access built in?
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 1:36 PM
Subject: Re: have moved a cable modem, but have noticed new problems with
interference


> I'd check all cabling too, make sure it's all got a good shield, none of
> that radio shack crap, no screw on connectors that screw on the cable, or
> push on ones that just push on to the connector. Mine used to be right
below
> the antenna, on the other side of the wall from it just about and it
didn't
> do anything, now I moved it downstairs so we can get the signal all over
the
> house and still, I can put my HT right next to it and no problem.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 2:23 PM
> Subject: Re: have moved a cable modem, but have noticed new problems with
> interference
>
>
> > is the modem now closer to your antenna/antennas?
> > close in any way, above, beside, below or anything?
> > are you running cables from the modem or router near to your antenna
coax
> > lines?
> > does the modem have ferrite rings on the power input cable, and the cat
5
> > that goes from the modem to the first router or computer?
> > If not, then you should contact your ISP and have them give you shielded
> > cabling...it has become industry standard to shield both the power leads
> > and
> > the patch cable from a high speed modem.
> > past that, you can try shielding the modem itself by wrapping it in a
> > conductive material...such as tin foil or copper foil...allowing holes
of
> > course for air flow.
> > there should be no active RFI from the modem or router, if there is,
then
> > you might ask to have your modem replaced with a new one if you are
> > renting,
> > or replaced even if you have perchassed it...they guarantee no
> > interpherence
> > on wireless devices which includes amateur radio equipment...so if there
> > is
> > interpherence, it could be a device defect.
> > 73
> > Colin, V A6BKX
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Jeff Kenyon" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 11:57 AM
> > Subject: have moved a cable modem, but have noticed new problems with
> > interference
> >
> >
> >> Hi everyone, I have recently moved, my cable modem to the attic at
home.
> >> I am thrilled with the improved coverage for they Internet from my
room.
> >> However, I have noticed that RF interference has picked up with the
> >> 2-meter band in particular.  I still can operate and VHF/UHF DX, but
the
> >> interference on 2-meters has picked up.
> >>
> >
>