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Motorola Signal Booster

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Lance

hey thank you L_ance.

reply to deft0nez
If you're getting a good picture and good signal levels, you don't need it.

reply to deft0nez
Another thread on this:
»Motorola has a new device out that pumps signals..
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thanks for the other post, i did do a search of various key words and nothing popped up. Maybe it because the posted wasnt registered dunno.
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reply to deft0nez
What WOULD be good signals for such Motorola modems...Till what ranges is the signal good enough? What power level should my modem be at (a nice .jpg would help me a lot)?What about those little annoying little...

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Think that should help out, the Signal Booster? My digital cable box is also a Motorola/GI harware (and it sucks if u tell me). Channel changing is too slow (1-2 sec). Any help is appreciated...

Gian

reply to deft0nez
Save your $$ friend...If your Rx power is between -15dBmV and +15 dBmV...and your Tx power is 35 to 50 dBmV, there's nothing to gain, and alot to lose, if you install that amp. In my experience as a Lead System Tech, nothing destroys the upstream like a subscriber-installed reverse amplifier. The noise injected into the return path can disrupt modem services for hundreds of subscribers, with just one of these things installed! Please, if your having signal level problems, go thru the normal service process, and keep the connections at your home tight, and cables out of danger of damage.
Digital tuner channel delay is normal, but might indicate low signal into the device. The # of outlets active in your home can be part of the issue, as well as long runs of cable. Have a service tech out to check levels at the TVs. More than 2 lines active on a HSD+video wired home equals the need for an amp, but let the tech determine if it's needed, and where it needs to go.

said by RFtoLitetoRF:

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Digital tuner channel delay is normal, but might indicate low signal into the device.

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reply to deft0nez
I agree about the Mot set-top box being an underperformer. My parents have a DCT2000 series but I have a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 3100. Their box is annoyingly slow to change channels. Also, the tuner sensitivity and noise figure seem pretty bad. The tuner on their Zenith TV does a respectable job of picking out poor signals, but the Mot box is bad. The Scientific Atlanta box is much better. If you look at the specs, I believe Mot is using an old 68xxx series processor for the DCT while Scientific Atlanta uses a newer RISC processor. That allows my box to do things like a displaying the current channel's video in a small window while the program guide is up.

reply to deft0nez
hehe.... he said monkey crap!

i will have to agree on that determination tho:)
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reply to gelbelt
gelbelt and stinkfoot...
My statement about the GI/Mot DCT was just that...about the GI/Mot box. I didn't say that there aren't better boxes in use in many systems. I only wanted to state that increasing the RF into these things wont really improve the delay issue, and actually might hurt analog picture quality by overdriving the input. Systems (like mine)will eventually upgrade to better equipment when the demand increases for additional features and shows a return on investment. Until then, I'll surf the channels with little notice of the delay from one to the next.
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reply to deft0nez
I just bought one and it has made a big difference. I have several long cable runs and multiple outlets. My TV is much clearer and my download speeds are up by ~70%. Have noticed improved internet gameplay as well. Best thing I ever bought.

Well I got one but I haven't noticed any difference.

Should have come here first.

Here's a good forum to start up some cool threads (don't worry about the title of it):

»forums.delphiforums.com/roberttoo/start

reply to deft0nez
look around and find a good price so you dont risk soo much on something that might or might not work for you, iv seen it as low as $40

reply to deft0nez
i remember when i downloaded the unreal tournament 2003 demo, it downloaded at about 1700kb's per second so i personally dont need it

reply to RFtoLitetoRF
how can i check my signal strength?

Perry, it depends on the make/model of your modem... See the link below.
»Cable Modems and Wiring Issues »How can I check the signal levels on my modem?
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thanks.

Actually, after I posted the question, I found the FAQ.

I do have a problem. After the modem sync up (Receive OK, Send OK and Online OK for my SB3100), I cannot read the configuration page. I believe the service provider disable the configuration page.

Anyone knows how to read configuration if the service provider disable the page?

reply to deft0nez
Are you behind a router? Did you try typing in just 192.168.100.1? I've never heard of an ISP disabling the internal modem pages on the Motorola models.
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