some do, but I actually have a router in line for that. I have seen them
with the wireless router built in to the modem.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 3:39 PM
Subject: Re: have moved a cable modem, but have noticed new problems with
interference
> 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.
>> >>
>> >
>>
>
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