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ADSL microfilters

  • 12-03-2010 11:30am
    #1
    Sconsey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,583 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I have 3Mb broadband package, all was going well for the last few months (years) until I had to replace the wireless phone at home. With the new phone plugged in my connection has slowed down considerably, I checked the line stats and the SNR has gone very low, so I am assuming noise on the line is the problem as a result of the new phone.

    I have a standard filter on the line which was supplied by the ISP, I am wondering if there is such a thing as 'high-quality' filters available on the market which I could try? anyone recommend a good filter please?

    Also I notice the line is now synching at 2,800Kb (or some figure close to that), I am sure it used to be 3,000Kb. Could noise affect this or has the ISP messed about with connection speed?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    Disconnect the phone, and try the line stats again. Some phones do cause problems, that the filter won't be able to resolve. It could also be a dodgy or damaged filter. As far as I'm aware, all the filters have the same spec.

    You may have to get rid of the phone.


  • #3
    Sconsey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,583 ✭✭✭Sconsey


    Yep looks like the new phone was the problem, replaced it with the old one and internet is working fine (sync at 3072 Kb again). Anyone want to buy a secondhand phone, barely used? :P


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