If I use the weakened side on the first splitter then the cable modem will be receiving the weaker signal so thats not good.
If both TVs are on the same splitter, then neither comes before the other.
The "weaker" side ofthe directional coupler is not used on the cable modem, it is used on the very first TV to give it 6 dB loss instead of the normal 3.5 dB. If you look at the diagram, you'll see the cable modem has less loss with the DC configuration.
Since your set-up does work and you don't seem to be reading the diagrams correctly, the best course is to not do anything at all.
If both TVs are on the same splitter, then neither comes before the other.
The "weaker" side ofthe directional coupler is not used on the cable modem, it is used on the very first TV to give it 6 dB loss instead of the normal 3.5 dB. If you look at the diagram, you'll see the cable modem has less loss with the DC configuration.
Since your set-up does work and you don't seem to be reading the diagrams correctly, the best course is to not do anything at all.
I see what you're saying now. The first splitter will use the DC splitter and the cable modem gets the 1db loss and the living room TV gets the 6db loss. Then I should keep the usual 3.5/3.5 splitter from the living room TV to the bedroom TV.
I guess i could try it out and if it degrades the TV reception too much and doesnt increase the cable modems speed that much I could just switch back to the regular splitter.
You think I could find that DC splitter at radio shack?
You think I could find that DC splitter at radio shack?
No. You'd have to go to a fringe style home electrical/structured wiring shop, most likely. And still, we aren't even sure where the first split actually occurs.
No. You'd have to go to a fringe style home electrical/structured wiring shop, most likely. And still, we aren't even sure where the first split actually occurs.
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If I use the weakened side on the first splitter then the cable modem will be receiving the weaker signal so thats not good.
I actually think the 2 cable lines coming into the house are coming directly from the pole. There could be a splitter up on the pole, but who knows?
Originally posted by steve666
The downstairs TV comes before the bedroom TV.
If I use the weakened side on the first splitter then the cable modem will be receiving the weaker signal so thats not good.
If both TVs are on the same splitter, then neither comes before the other.
The "weaker" side ofthe directional coupler is not used on the cable modem, it is used on the very first TV to give it 6 dB loss instead of the normal 3.5 dB. If you look at the diagram, you'll see the cable modem has less loss with the DC configuration.
Since your set-up does work and you don't seem to be reading the diagrams correctly, the best course is to not do anything at all.
Originally posted by Eugene
If both TVs are on the same splitter, then neither comes before the other.
The "weaker" side ofthe directional coupler is not used on the cable modem, it is used on the very first TV to give it 6 dB loss instead of the normal 3.5 dB. If you look at the diagram, you'll see the cable modem has less loss with the DC configuration.
Since your set-up does work and you don't seem to be reading the diagrams correctly, the best course is to not do anything at all.
I see what you're saying now. The first splitter will use the DC splitter and the cable modem gets the 1db loss and the living room TV gets the 6db loss. Then I should keep the usual 3.5/3.5 splitter from the living room TV to the bedroom TV.
I guess i could try it out and if it degrades the TV reception too much and doesnt increase the cable modems speed that much I could just switch back to the regular splitter.
You think I could find that DC splitter at radio shack?
Originally posted by steve666
You think I could find that DC splitter at radio shack?
No. You'd have to go to a fringe style home electrical/structured wiring shop, most likely. And still, we aren't even sure where the first split actually occurs.
Originally posted by Eugene
No. You'd have to go to a fringe style home electrical/structured wiring shop, most likely. And still, we aren't even sure where the first split actually occurs.
alright, maybe I better just leave it be then