Slow connection when rainy season

[youngkia1]

What is the connection with that? i just notice that my connection get slow when raining. can anyone explain? thanks in advance.

[fredjacksonsan]

You didn't say what kind of connection you have.

If it's a wire (DSL, cable, etc) the cable could have a leak or a grounding problem that's causing the signal to degrade.

If it's cable, maybe a lot of people on your local network are online - which slows it down for all.

If it's wireless, like through your cell service, then the rain could be interfering with signal strength, resulting in more tests being done by the system.

If you have cable or DSL, call your company to come out and check the lines outside the house, and make sure to tell them you lose a lot of speed when it rains. They should do so for free.

I've worked as a technician for both cable and phone, post back and let us know what happens.

[youngkia1]

Originally Posted by fredjacksonsan

You didn't say what kind of connection you have.

If it's a wire (DSL, cable, etc) the cable could have a leak or a grounding problem that's causing the signal to degrade.

If it's cable, maybe a lot of people on your local network are online - which slows it down for all.

If it's wireless, like through your cell service, then the rain could be interfering with signal strength, resulting in more tests being done by the system.

If you have cable or DSL, call your company to come out and check the lines outside the house, and make sure to tell them you lose a lot of speed when it rains. They should do so for free.

I've worked as a technician for both cable and phone, post back and let us know what happens.

Hi fredjacksonsan, I'm sorry if i didn't mention my connection. anyway I have a wifi/wireless connection with a speed of 1mbps. You're right with what you've said about wireless. Now i know that is the reason why it gets too slow. Thanks for you advice i will call my network provider immediately. Appreciate it.

[Gohan Ryu]

Originally Posted by youngkia1

anyway I have a wifi/wireless connection with a speed of 1mbps. You're right with what you've said about wireless.

lol I think fred-san is referring to a broadband wireless connection, not wifi. I don't think rain/clouds could affect the wireless signal inside your house!

[youngkia1]

Originally Posted by Gohan Ryu

lol I think fred-san is referring to a broadband wireless connection, not wifi. I don't think rain/clouds could affect the wireless signal inside your house!

Umm i dont know, i don't have enough knowledge about that. how about you? what do you think is the reason? I have a wifi with this router thing that connected on my modem. not the broadband wireless.

[fredjacksonsan]

Originally Posted by youngkia1

Umm i dont know, i don't have enough knowledge about that. how about you? what do you think is the reason? I have a wifi with this router thing that connected on my modem. not the broadband wireless.

How is your modem/router connected to the internet? Cable? DSL? Satellite?

[youngkia1]

Originally Posted by fredjacksonsan

How is your modem/router connected to the internet? Cable? DSL? Satellite?

My modem was connected on DSL then my router connected on my modem for my wifi connection. I appreciate your help. thanks.

[fredjacksonsan]

Have the phone company check/test your DSL line.

[youngkia1]

Originally Posted by fredjacksonsan

Have the phone company check/test your DSL line.

Lol. I though you will going to give me a tip but htanks anyway. i have already called my network provider 2 days ago and they are monitoring it, but just like now it's raining here. It still slow. Hope this will resolve asap. Thanks anyway.