stable noise

macshac · Mar 28, 2007, 10:25:04

Hi Guys
Just an update.
Since removing the TV and installing the netgear DG834N to the test socket my line has reached an impressivestability(so far!!!)
Attached is yesterdays figures from routerstats!!!

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Rik · Mar 28, 2007, 10:27:02

If the TV is still around, it would be interesting to see if it has the same effect as before.

macshac · Mar 28, 2007, 10:33:01

I thinkyou are right Rik but as a silver surfer I have to tell you that we nearly broke our backs removing the old TV down a slope to our garage for our friends to pick up and although I would like an answer to the same question it will have to remain one of lifes mysteries!!!!.
One question if my noise problems have been resolved by this route of the new netgear wireless router in the test socket would it work for everybody?
Lastly so far the wireless router is so much more stable than the BT Hub I used to have!!!!

Rik · Mar 28, 2007, 10:39:42

I know how you feel when it comes to moving half-ton TVs (at least they feel like they weight that much!

). Shame, it would have been nice to know one way or another.

The test socket disconnects the internal wiring. If there's a fault in that, and it's either picking up noise (common) or has a bad joint (less common) then it will cure stability issues. A simple test for you would be to replace the faceplate and plug it into the master socket. Then, your wiring will be back in the equation. If you start getting issues again, it's the wiring. If you don't, move the router to where you used to have the old one and see what happens there. If it starts playing up, that leg of wiring is suspect.

I suppose it's always possible that the problem lay with the BT hub...

macshac · Mar 28, 2007, 10:49:03

Hi Rik having now reached the stability of the line that I have ,the internal phone wiring is redundant in my opinion as I have our hand held phone connected to the splitter in the test socket so have no need of the internal wiring . Yes- Yes- Yes!!!!

Lance · Mar 28, 2007, 10:53:19

Quote from: rikbean on Mar 28, 2007, 10:39:42
I suppose it's always possible that the problem lay with the BT hub...

A problem with something to do with BT... I don't believe it!!! Never!!!!

Quote from: macshac on Mar 28, 2007, 10:49:03
Hi Rik having now reached the stability of the line that I have ,the internal phone wiring is redundant in my opinion as I have our hand held phone connected to the splitter in the test socket so have no need of the internal wiring . Yes- Yes- Yes!!!!

If its working well like that then, you might as well leave it as it is!

Rik · Mar 28, 2007, 10:55:34

Quote from: macshac on Mar 28, 2007, 10:49:03
Hi Rik having now reached the stability of the line that I have ,the internal phone wiring is redundant in my opinion as I have our hand held phone connected to the splitter in the test socket so have no need of the internal wiring . Yes- Yes- Yes!!!!

I couldn't resist finding out whether it was the cause of the problem though.

macshac · Mar 28, 2007, 11:29:20

Hi Rik
I know the enquiring mind syndrome as an ex management consultant.
I am positive that the TV was part of the problem not the cause of it.
I was getting smaller spikes from other equipment central heating pump ,vacuum cleaner etc.
I am also convinced that the internal structure was transmitting all the signals to the internal phone wiring in an amplified way.
You could say I have spent a lot of money to find out I could have kept the old television!!! but we have been talking for a while about replacing with an LCD as I recently replaced both our computer displays with LCD.
I am now the proud owner of a Samsung 40" LCD which although bigger than the 36"crt it takes up less floor space.
When the 32" Samsung would not tune to digital I took it back and Currys exchanged for the 40" at only an extra cost of £24.
Some good came out of it

Rik · Mar 28, 2007, 11:34:50

Quote from: macshac on Mar 28, 2007, 11:29:20
I know the enquiring mind syndrome as an ex management consultant.

My favourite word is why!

QuoteI am positive that the TV was part of the problem not the cause of it.
I was getting smaller spikes from other equipment central heating pump ,vacuum cleaner etc.
I am also convinced that the internal structure was transmitting all the signals to the internal phone wiring in an amplified way.

I'd say there was a fair chance, but if the wiring was builder-installed, it may also be a large part of the problem. I'd be looking for the possibility of split pairs...

QuoteYou could say I have spent a lot of money to find out I could have kept the old television!!! but we have been talking for a while about replacing with an LCD as I recently replaced both our computer displays with LCD.
I am now the proud owner of a Samsung 40" LCD which although bigger than the 36"crt it takes up less floor space.

I know just what you mean.

Inactive · Mar 28, 2007, 11:38:50

It would be interesting to know if the proud new owner of the Panasonic CRT suffers similar problems, I somehow doubt it, but may be wrong.

macshac · Mar 28, 2007, 11:43:25

Hi Inactive
I somehow think the proud new owner will not worry to much as he is on a fixed 1.1mb service from Orange so!
I will let you know as I look after their computer for them!!

Rik · Mar 28, 2007, 11:46:33

It might just show in their noise margin - be an interesting 'alternative' diagnostic method.