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Originally Posted by VMboy
Ok, but please tell me what difference fitting an attenuator will do, if none then why bother?
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The forward path attenuator will reduce the power entering the cable modem and hence any instability that might arise.
On the if it ain't broke don't fix it basis, you can choose when to report the matter to VM. In any case I'd wait until the current fuss is solved.
FYI up to a fortnight ago, my modem was always showing 29.6 dBmv upstream power. Had I posted that vealue here, I'd have got a "way too low" response. Yet my service has been stable. Now it shows 37.6 dBmv and I've done nothing on my side of the wall box. VM has done something to my circuit or the damp weather has required greater output power.
So you can see where I'm coming from and I do respect the "ain't broke" approach. Just keep your eye on it.