Some things that can cause inside wire problems, (and you'd probably notice them on voice calls as well) are:• poor splices or taps
• loose connections to outlets anywhere in the house
• corrosion
• abuse from furniture, pets, etc.
• mis-wired connections Any grounding will cause a problem (you'd hear a bad hum).
Other devices (fax machine, telephones, answering machines, etc.) can also cause a problem.
The line cord you use to connect the modem to the phone jack can also be a problem.
If the phone wiring in the walls is routed parallel (alongside) electrical wiring, this is almost a certain cause of poor lines. Even running a phone wire alongside an electrical wire for a short distance of 5 or 10 feet can make a huge difference in the potential performance of your DSL line. Ensure that telephone wiring is run AWAY from electrical wires, and if a crossing between the two is necessary, then do so at right angles.
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by KeysCapt  edited by MacGyver
last modified: 2004-10-30 21:46:38
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