What's the best configuration for HSD with seven or more TVs? Cable Modems and Wiring Issues

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What kind of splitter do I want?
What is the best configuration for my splitters for TV service?
What's the best configuration for HSD with two other TVs?
What's the best configuration for HSD with three to four other TVs?
What's the best configuration for HSD with five to six other TVs?
What's the best configuration for HSD with seven or more TVs?
What do the numbers on a splitter mean?
Why don't you discuss 5, 6, 10, or 16 way splitters?
What's the difference between a Passive and an Active Splitter?
Why did the installer put a 2-way split on my CM? 1 is open.
Is it important to use a terminator on a unused splitter output?
When a signal goes in an output, what happens?
How can I configure 17 seperate outlets?
How do I connect 2 cable modems to a 3-way splitter.

What's the best configuration for HSD with seven or more TVs?

This one is easy:

A two way at the top, one leg going to the cable modem, and the other going to an 8 way. Cable modems do NOT like 8 way splitters, so try and keep it away.

You will most likely need an amplifier in order to have decent TV service (or you can just have some of your unused outlets turned off).

got feedback?

Where would you place the amplifier? Before the in on the 8 way or for each TV.

2007-12-26 15:42:35 (thxmike )

Install the amplifier before the cable splitter, If you are using interactive services, such as on-demand, look for a bi-directional amplifier. If you have cable internet service place the modem on a 2-way splitter before the 8-way

2009-05-14 11:47:18 (urbroadband )

by Raydr
last modified: 2002-02-27 21:26:28

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What's the best configuration for HSD with seven or more TVs?