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Common household items that may interfere with your DSL modem.

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

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

  • 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)
Source: Earthlink