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What are some common household items that may cause interference with your DSL line?
  • Article ID: 795
  • Last modified date: Tue Apr 24 10:54 2007

There are a number of common household items that may cause interference with your DSL line. Some are listed below.

Question

What are some common household items that may cause interference with your DSL line?

Answer
  • Halogen lamps
  • Fluorescent lights
  • Scanners
  • 900 MHz cordless phones
  • Cell Phones
  • Ham radios
  • AM radios
  • Modem, fax, or other device on the line
  • Microwave oven
  • Bad Phone cord
  • Home security/Alarm system
  • The computer itself if the modem is on top of or beside it (within 3 feet)


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