iano
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join:2008-04-13
Pleasanton, CA
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April 30th, @07:41PM
| Connection from Cable modm-CMST more important than PC-modem
Quick FYI from my recent experience - I hope I am not repeating the obvious.
Basically, I have found that the quality of the signal to the modem from the cable outside is paramount - I had increasingly severe issues for some considerable time (too many splitters and amps to modem) - and have recently moved the modem out to the garage where it can have a direct connection to the outside line. I established a WDS wireless bridge between the modem and the routers inside the house (layout of house prevented laying a new cable line to the modem inside the house).
Despite the link to the modem from inside the house being wireless only now, the overall result is the quality of the signal from the modem to Comcast is now excellent, and the overall web experience way better than before. My son, who plays online games alot, is getting better pings, less lag etc than before, and no momentary disconnects.
It is true that peak download speeds are reduced (using the speedtests in the dslreports site), but for me the overall ping and continuity of the connection are more important than total peak bandwidth.
I was concerned the wireless signal would compromise the overall online experience too much, but have concluded that if the modem signal is compromised, the most important thing is to get that sorted first. Probably obvious to many, but the extent of the benefits of fixing that surprised me.
Just wanted to mention it in case anyone else was struggling with marginal signal levels and for whatever reason was unable to do the re-cabling.
Of course, you need to surround the wireless connection with strong security (WPA2 encryption, difficult router passwords, MAC access control etc), but assuming you are protected against others sneakily using your connection or hacking your routers this seems to work well.
BTW - the WDS routers are both Apple Extremes.
Ian |
