wantservice
@insightBB.com
| Insight refuses to install service
A friend moved into a rented townhouse and had cable installed. They refused to put an outlet upstairs. Later she called to get internet service and they also refused to put an outlet upstairs where the computer is. Their service really sucks. I think everybody should go to dish network.
Anyways, I found the cable inside the wall upstairs that comes into the townhouse from the roof. If I cut this cable and split it 4 ways (1 downstairs + 3 upstairs) will the signal have enough strength for a cable modem? Also would she get in trouble if I did this?
Thanks. |
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indy0365
join:2001-08-25
Franklin, IN | I think the problem is the cable is not her property insight has to get permission from the apartment mangment
is it rg 6 or rg 59 cable ? |
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wantservice
@insightBB.com | The cable in the wall is RG 6. |
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tech327
join:2003-01-02
Louisville, KY
| reply to wantservice
No I went through this run around with insight when I lived in an apartment. They wont do an AO in rented properties even with permission from the land lord. It's ridiculous, especially when you have an insight tech at your house saying there has to be an AO to get the service to work correctly. |
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indy0365
join:2001-08-25
Franklin, IN
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I think I have install the internet service then use the splitter thing you can check the singal of the modem usally with the surfboard 5100
»192.168.100.1/startup.html
look at the snr Singal to noise ratio I think should be aleast 30 snr
or use a wireless router ? |
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kywirelessgu
Premium
join:2004-01-25
Nicholasville, KY
clubs: | reply to wantservice
$20 cash will go a long way in "bending" some rules and regulations. |
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IGGY
No Guru Just Here To Help
Premium,MVM
join:2001-03-30
Chatham, IL | reply to wantservice
»Corporate policy for AOs in apartments.
That thread will explain most of the pros and cons involved. Hope that helps some. |
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cable guy 2
@insightbb.com |  reply to wantservice
if the apt. is prewired they won't install anymore outlets. or if it is a condo. go from a 2 way to a 3 way if you can. so you have less return loss. |
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wantservice
@insightBB.com
| Okay, I've decided to install the AOs myself. The mild investment for the RG6 cable, compression connectors, and tools will be worth it since I always seem to run into these situations. I guess I could start charging friends and family a modest service fee.
I'm going with the professional grade tools, splitters, and SNS fittings. I'm wondering whether to go with the RG6 dual or quad shielded cable. Any input? Which does Insight use? |
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habu187
join:2002-03-21
Louisville, KY
1 edit | Dual would be just fine. Ya don't really need quad inside.
Note to cableguy : just remember that as forward signal decreases thru a splitter, the return signal inceases. |
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DonovanFaro
join:2004-02-10
Bloomfield, IN | Actually when the return signal hits the splitter, theres a loss again. Its not splitting of the signal itself, its the loss through the splitter itself. You lose the same both ways. |
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wantservice
join:2005-05-05
1 edit | reply to wantservice
OK I finally did the outlets upstairs in the townhouse. There was a "bundle" of cable in the small hole I made in the wall.
POTENTIAL PROBLEM: I accidentally cut the cable that fed the townhouse next door. I put it back together with snap 'n seal connectors and joined the two with a barrel connector. But first, I hooked a TV to the barrel connector to test it -- all channels were clear.
Will this "patch" be problem-free from RFI/EMI?
P.S. I removed the test TV from the neighbor's feed before stuffing it back into the wall.
edited: clarified the details |
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FREE_Insight Rulz
@insightBB.com | reply to wantservice
Hmmm,looks like you have your FREE service entry point! Congratulations!
Change your title to Insight refuses to install free service!!
lol
Enjoy the free Cable!! |
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wantservice
join:2005-05-05
| said by FREE_Insight Rulz:Hmmm,looks like you have your FREE service entry point! Congratulations! Change your title to Insight refuses to install free service!! lol Enjoy the free Cable!!
Some people would probably seize the opportunity to steal service.
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