gilliang
join:2008-07-17
London, ON
| reply to vintagewino
Re: Question from someone new to DSL
Okay thanks.
If it's a router/modem together I'm assuming you can't put the modem close to the demarc point and put the router near the center of the home if they're two completely different points. Which is more important?
Also, it's like a student living complex so I'm thinking the demarc point might be outside somewhere so I'm guessing closest to the door would be best for the modem? |
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recneps
join:2006-06-24
Whitby, ON
| said by gilliang  :Okay thanks. If it's a router/modem together I'm assuming you can't put the modem close to the demarc point and put the router near the center of the home if they're two completely different points. Which is more important? Also, it's like a student living complex so I'm thinking the demarc point might be outside somewhere so I'm guessing closest to the door would be best for the modem? The combo router/modems have to be close to the phone jack, yes.
Demarc is where Bell connects to your building. You don't HAVE to connect there, that's just the possible best signal location. Since you were quoted less than 5meg, you'd want to hook up as close as possible (as soon as the phone line enters the building) to get the most out of the line.
Depending on how large the building is, it shouldnt matter where the wireless device is, as long as its not in a basement or there are concrete walls.
They often come on default power settings of 3-4, you can crank it up to 10 if its not sufficient. |
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vintagewino
join:2003-07-22
Grimsby, ON
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| reply to gilliang
If it's a combo wireless modem/router (antenna + RJ-11 phone jack + maybe several RJ45 ethernet jacks), then it's a single unit & can't be separated.
I assume your group is renting, so the landlord may take a dim view of you poking holes in his building anywhere.
Assuming a wireless router/modem, for now, best to try to keep the line-to-unit as short as possible, whilst keeping the unit elevated (higher than a desktop) and away from known metal so that all can have as strong a signal as possible. Since every place is unique, some experimenting is in order, and likely a few compromises from the ideal.
Inviting the landlord for a few beers may also possibly pay dividends, if signals are less than ideal.  |
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