Avoid Signal Insertion Loss by Proactively Detecting It
Insertion loss can be defined as the attenuation of the signal as it passes through a passive device. The attenuation is caused by the passive device. The type of passive device determines the amount of attenuation it has on the signal. For example, as a signal...
How to Single-Handedly Improve Signal Attenuation in Cable Plants
Signal insertion, attenuation and leakage are not just problems at the end user premise. They are something that technicians and operators need to monitor, measure and fix through the entire cable plant. The cable plant system consists of the DOCSIS cable, connectors...
High-Efficiency Testing of Cable Signal, Spectrum and Insertion Loss
It is highly efficient to proactively and accurately detect, test and diagnose any issues at the before installation, but also at the point of installation. This can help reduce operational cost like unnecessary truck rolls for service calls that could have otherwise...
How to Detect Signal Insertion Loss and Accurately Diagnose It
Insertion loss (attenuation) is the loss of a signal’s power or strength due to a device inserted within a transmission line, for example optical fiber line. The most common reason for insertion loss is the length of the cabling. Additional causes are inserted devices...
What’s required to be an approved Xfinity modem router?
When setting up your wireless home Internet network, you need a router. You also need a modem. A modem and router communicate with one another to transfer and translate data from your Internet service provider (ISP) to your devices. We have many resources covering...
Buying vs Renting a Router
To get an Internet connection in your home, you need a modem of some type. The modem communicates with your Internet service provider (ISP), but to get wireless internet (Wi-Fi) you also need a router. The router is a critical part of your home Wi-Fi or office Wi-Fi...
Can a WiFi Booster Improve Your Internet?
WiFi boosters are designed to improve your WiFi signal coverage. When your WiFi signal is strong and your whole home is covered, your Internet performs better. So, yes, WiFi boosters improve your Internet. Here’s how WiFi boosters work: How WiFi boosters work...
Do WiFi Boosters Work for Gaming?
Gaming on a wireless network can be frustrating, especially if your WiFi signal is struggling. Since WiFi is vulnerable to interference, gaming on a wireless network (WiFi) often results in lagging which is every gamer’s nightmare. WiFi boosters make your gaming...