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joe. · 2004-11-10 13:22:11

just got broadband. what i'm wondering is if i use the lead from phone line to modem that i used with my dial up modem will it affect speed. its just the lead i got with the broadband is a little bit short. thanks

10-11-2004 2:22pm

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joe.

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just got broadband. what i'm wondering is if i use the lead from phone line to modem that i used with my dial up modem will it affect speed. its just the lead i got with the broadband is a little bit short.

thanks

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#2 10-11-2004 2:27pm

Adey2002

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Test your speed with the short cable then switch and try your long one. It really depends on the quality of the cable..

you can test your speed here....
http://www.irishisptest.com

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#3 10-11-2004 2:31pm

joe.

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ok thanks for help

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#4 10-11-2004 3:56pm

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If you get a DSL signal on the modem with the long cable then you will get no problems on the BB.

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