How Do I Know Which Coax Cable is for Internet?

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Testing for internet can present new challenges – specifically, knowing which coax outlet is best suited for a modem and router. However, you can get ahead of these challenges by testing for signal with Hitron’s DSS-01 Coax Cable Tester.

Testing your coax outlets can determine which one has a valid signal from your Cable Internet provider, and, therefore, is the best one to use for your Internet connection. The DSS-01 Coax Cable Tester makes this task easy. Designed specifically for easy use and simple to understand. A one-press push of a button, and the DSS-01 automatically tests for Internet signal, giving you results in 10 seconds or less.

With its compact design, the DSS-01 can even test for a signal in those hard-to-reach places. Instead of purchasing a larger tester that takes up space or needing a technician from your provider, the DSS-01 is small enough to carry in your pocket.

 

Accurate Internet Signal Detection

Say Good-bye to false readings using the DSS-01 Coax Cable Tester.  Unlike other signal detectors that use voltage to test the line, the DSS-01 is engineered to specifically detect a range of signals that only your Cable Internet providers uses.

To use the DSS-01, you only need to watch the bright LED-light indicator. The LED-light indicator will either light up red (no signal) or green (signal). The coax outlets or wiring that receive a red light are not be a good option for connecting to the internet, but the ones that are green will provide a viable connection.

Determining which coax outlet is active for connecting your modem may seem like an afterthought, but it saves you a ton of time and frustration by producing accurate and instant results.  The DSS-01 Coax Cable Tester is a quick and easily test for pin-pointing your Internet signal before you have to call your Internet Service Providers’ Support line. The DSS-01 Coax Cable Tester is a trusted tool used by Tier One Cable Operators in North America.

The DSS-01 Coax Cable Tester is available on Amazon.  Need more on coax cable testing? Check out Hitron’s Learn page.

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