The Front Porch

[G2003]

Gary, that would probably be right. Usually, you never want to have any hardware between the modem and the wall outlet.

[lfmusiclover]

I know its right. I have no doubt in my mind that its right. That's why he isn't having any problems right now. I made the same mistake when I first got DSL. Luckily, the tech support person I spoke with at the time had the smarts to tell me to remove the filter from the modem line. 

[G2003]

Come to think of that, i had the same probelm with my cable modem. I had a splitter, with one connected to the modem, and
the other connected to the TV Tuner, ad it almost completely killed my internet connection. So yah.

[G2003]

my brother just got back from his cruise. his skin is like 6 shades darker

[lfmusiclover]

Come to think of that, i had the same probelm with my cable modem. I had a splitter, with one connected to the modem, and
the other connected to the TV Tuner, ad it almost completely killed my internet connection. So yah.

You don't use filters with cable modems.

[G2003]

Come to think of that, i had the same probelm with my cable modem. I had a splitter, with one connected to the modem, and
the other connected to the TV Tuner, ad it almost completely killed my internet connection. So yah.

You don't use filters with cable modems.

I know, but its the same kind of idea.

[lfmusiclover]

There's nothing even similar between the two. With a cable modem, you simply plug the cable wire into the modem and your on your way. There are no filters or anything else that you have to use.

[G2003]

There's nothing even similar between the two. With a cable modem, you simply plug the cable wire into the modem and your on your way. There are no filters or anything else that you have to use.

I don't think you quite understand what i was saying. But it doesnt really matter.

[lfmusiclover]

I don't see what there is to not understand. cable modems are really simple compared to DSL modems.You simply plug the cable line in and go. You don't have to plug a phone line in, you don't have to use a filter, none of that. When it comes to ease of use, cable internet is definitley tops.

[Stephen]

Stephen, DO NOT replace the filter. You do not use a filter on the modem. I assume that you have a splitter on your phone jack so that you can hook up both the telephone and the modem. Put a filter on the telephone line, but do not put one on the modem line. I can't believe that your ISP wouldn't tell you that. The filter is interfering with the modem.

Yeah, they told us to take it out. I had no idea that you were not supposed to use it on the modem, but I'll be sure to let my parents know.

[G2003]

Stephen, DO NOT replace the filter. You do not use a filter on the modem. I assume that you have a splitter on your phone jack so that you can hook up both the telephone and the modem. Put a filter on the telephone line, but do not put one on the modem line. I can't believe that your ISP wouldn't tell you that. The filter is interfering with the modem.

Yeah, they told us to take it out. I had no idea that you were not supposed to use it on the modem, but I'll be sure to let my parents know.

Who installed it???

Sounds like DSL is a piece of

[lfmusiclover]

Stephen, DO NOT replace the filter. You do not use a filter on the modem. I assume that you have a splitter on your phone jack so that you can hook up both the telephone and the modem. Put a filter on the telephone line, but do not put one on the modem line. I can't believe that your ISP wouldn't tell you that. The filter is interfering with the modem.

Yeah, they told us to take it out. I had no idea that you were not supposed to use it on the modem, but I'll be sure to let my parents know.

Who installed it???

Sounds like DSL is a piece of

Its not. Not at all.

Yeah never use a filter on your modem line Stephen.  8)

[G2003]

So far Cable is best, but soon it will be Fiber Optics.

[lfmusiclover]

So far Cable is best, but soon it will be Fiber Optics.

How are the two different? Cable is delivered via fiber optics, isn't it? 

[G2003]

No no no. Fiber Optics is completely different. It makes cable look like DSL.