Sinclair80
join:2004-04-30
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Re: [COMCAST] Filters in line at hookup point
can these filters slow down a broadband connection if you have internet only?I might add they trapped my cable because i only wanted highspeed internet.Just wondered if this has slowed by speed which it is slower but it may be something to do with my PC sttings..who knows... |
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Hall
Premium,MVM
join:2000-04-28
Dayton, OH
 ·EarthLink
·AT&T Midwest
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| Not unless they put on the *wrong* filter, I'd think. Your internet signals operate in a completely different frequency as their TV signals.
You could try removing the filter as a test. Of course, it will be hard to explain to them that you "proved" it's slowing down your internet.  |
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Gurt me
join:2003-06-23
Normal, IL | It's not easy to remove a filter. I thought the only way to remove it is with a special tool the cable companies only have. |
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Hall
Premium,MVM
join:2000-04-28
Dayton, OH
·EarthLink
·AT&T Midwest
·Earthlink Cable Mo..
1 edit | They installed one, a "dummy", I believe, in the box on my house. I took it off to see if I did actually receive any channels. I have Earthlink Cable (TW/RR) and Dish Network so I honestly had no reason to "steal" cable services. Nonetheless, I got a lot .... of snow. I thought that filter was blocking channels 3-69 (I think that's what's printed on the sticker), but it would seem they also install a 2nd one at the pole.
Forgot to say, it req'd NO special tool(s). |
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Gurt me
join:2003-06-23
Normal, IL
| Oh, in my area you can't just screw it off. Now I think they're doing it at the pole which is smart. Not too many people are going to climb up a pole and mess with the wires. If I saw someone do that in my backyard I'll call Comcast because I don't anyone affiectng my service. |
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