cable signal boosters (info needed)

[fishnutham]

I have a weak signal from my internet /cable and was looking at booster from source city like a radio shack it claims 8 db boost .I had something along those lines for tv attennas back in the day and i dont think it did much ,just wondering if anyone else has a unit like this and does it provide enough of a boost to work.
tia..

 

[fishmaven]

A booster is just an amplifier. This would work fine on a TV signal but would create too much noise on a data line. Cable companies usually isolate the internet line from the TV cables OR install a line booster at the pole (amplifying all of the lines going to the house) instead of selecting just one at the house. If you ALREADY HAVE a booster I'd try it. If you can get one with a conditional purchase I'd try that too. If you have to buy it with NO RETURN I'd just contact the cable company and tell them your service sucks. Ask them to fix it. Dan