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<description><![CDATA[nate1234 posted : Just because your near an amp doesn't mean you should have such high signal levels, they are set so that that doesn't happen. I am directly connected to the node, and my receive power is 0 dBmV. Maybe something else is wrong. I am surprised you aren't getting disconnected. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:38:37 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Goober posted : Yeah I know.  I'm basing it on my recent installation where I've got a ton of splitters (two 1x2, 2 taps and a 1x4).  At any rate, my transmit power isn't great, but okay at 51-52.<br><br>I understand your point though.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:22:34 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[EG posted : <div class="bquote"><small>said by <a href="/profile/265762" onClick="this.blur(); return popup(event,'/uidpop?ajh=1&uid=265762');">Goober</a>:</small><br><br>Shove a 1x8 splitter in there.<br> </div>Since we haven't seen that figure, what might that do to the transmit power level ?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:44:45 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Goober posted : Shove a 1x8 splitter in there.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:09:30 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[SFFR posted : Thats exactly what was said by the Installer from Comcast. If the siginal is too high the modem will keep dropping.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:02:19 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[EG posted : <div class="bquote"><small>said by <a href="/profile/1606009" onClick="this.blur(); return popup(event,'/uidpop?ajh=1&uid=1606009');">SFFR</a>:</small><br><br>Speed is never sustained with Cable modem, it bounces around a minute ago i was getting 1,500 KBs (1.2 Mega bytes) right now im getting 500 Kbps, with extremly high signal off the pole. They actually told me i might be to close to the Amplifier since i was getting 14.0 DBm, they cant install unless its less than 7.0 DBm at the modem.<br> </div>Some of this makes no sense...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:00:55 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[EG posted : <div class="bquote"><small>said by <a href="/profile/1606009" onClick="this.blur(); return popup(event,'/uidpop?ajh=1&uid=1606009');">SFFR</a>:</small><br><br>I am a network administrator with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science so i think i know what im talking about<br> </div>Cool !! So am I !!  :uhh:<br><br>Have fun !!  :p<br><br>[Edit]<br><br>Nice stealthy edit BTW...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:59:56 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[SFFR posted : 6/12 Refers to the Speed of 6 MB Sustained with 12.0 Mbps Powerboost<br><br>8/16 Refers to 8 MB Sustained with 16.0 Mbps Powerboost.<br><br>I am a network administrator with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:58:43 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[EG posted : <div class="bquote"><small>said by <a href="/profile/1606009" onClick="this.blur(); return popup(event,'/uidpop?ajh=1&uid=1606009');">SFFR</a>:</small><br><br> He says paying for 6/12 is identical service as 8/16 except you pay more. They dont throttle your bandwidth. Your speed depends on where you are on the Node and how many other people are online.<br> </div>Never heard of 6/12 or 8/16 tiers...<br><br>>>"and how many other people are online."<br><br>And it seems like this is the only comment that he was correct about...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:56:16 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[SFFR posted : Speed is never sustained with Cable modem, it bounces around a minute ago i was getting 1,500 KBs (1.2 Mega bytes) right now im getting 500 Kbps, with extremly high signal off the pole. They actually told me i might be to close to the Amplifier since i was getting 14.0 DBm, they cant install unless its less than 7.0 DBm at the modem.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:52:47 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[SFFR posted : My Upload is always 6 Mb+]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:50:16 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[SFFR posted : I just got comcast last week 6 Mb / 12 Mb i sometimes get around 14 Mb a sec. The tech (installer) told me that the powerboost is bullshit. He says paying for 6/12 is identical service as 8/16 except you pay more. They dont throttle your bandwidth. Your speed depends on where you are on the Node and how many other people are online.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:48:58 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[kILLDR3n posted : I went and checked on this issue in Live Chat at Comcast.com.  The operator I spoke with said that its Blast! in the package...which is a sustained 16mbps download.  I'm still hesistant about this (his name was Jose, nothing racist intended).  I'll probably call tomorrow and ask anyway about this, unless someone here has more info.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:44:11 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Imitation posted : If the area is DOCSIS 3.0, then for the Blast! tier, it'll say "up to 20Mbps with PowerBoost" (and the non-PowerBoost speed being 16Mbps)...<br><br>In your case, when the message says "up to 16Mbps with PowerBoost", then the tier is the 8Mbps connection, on a DOCSIS 2.0/1.x area.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:06:53 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[tshirt posted : Always worth calling and checking! (know what you are buying)<br><br> Blast! is actually 16/2, but is now advertised as " up to 20" in many areas.<br> you should always** get 16/2, the 20+ is  powerboost.<br><br>** on a stable plant the throughput is constant, storms, maintaince, damage, and other network events can temporarily cause slowdowns or outages.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:10:44 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[nate1234 posted : I would still call and double check, but if it is advertised as 16/2, then I guess you will get that kind of sustained speeds]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:00:42 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[kILLDR3n posted : DOCSIS 3.0 isn't in my area this is how Blast! is adverstised outside of the triple play for my area (Frederick, MD) - <br><br>Blast!&reg; (up to 16 Mbps downloads)<br> &#9; premium movie network(s) included.<br><br>If you play online games or watch streaming movies, you&#146;ll want Blast!&reg; from Comcast High-Speed Internet. It offers blazing-fast download speeds up to 16 Mbps. And with PowerBoost your fast connection gets even faster. It&#146;s perfect for downloading large files &#150; like music, games and videos &#150; or uploading photos. It&#146;s even fast when several members of the family are online at the same time.<br><br>This starting price is for customers that currently subscribe to Comcast Cable or Comcast Digital Voice.<br>   <br>$52.95]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:58:49 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[nate1234 posted : call and ask, Blast! is now advertised as 20 Mb/s now I think.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:56:53 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[kILLDR3n posted : &raquo;<A HREF="http://www.comcast.com/Shop/Buyflow/Default.ashx?SourcePage=Bundled&lid=4ShopBundles&lpos=Nav" >www.comcast.com/Shop/Buyflow/Def&middot;&middot;&middot;lpos=Nav</A><br><br>The $149.99 package says for High Speed Internet - <br><br>Download speeds up to 16 Mbps, uploads up to 2 Mbps with PowerBoost&reg;.<br><br>Is that Blast! ?  Am I going to be getting 16mbps but higher for powerboost?  Or with powerboost in action does it go up to 16mbps?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:51:14 EDT</pubDate>
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