How to check line quality?

[Marty_Mcfly]

Is there any way to know the quality of line and the signal strength I am getting? As I know the maximum speed that I can get also depends upon the line quality, I can check whether my speeds match with the line quality and signal strength.

I am presently using Linksys Etherfast BEFSR41 DSL modem.

[Mike]

Quite simple!
Your modem can provide you this information. Since your are using Linksys Etherfast BEFSR41 DSL modem, its web interface will have line attenuation information.

[Kate]

Since your are using Linksys Etherfast BEFSR41 DSL modem, its web interface will have line attenuation information.

line attenuation???

[Mike]

Attenuation is an important factor that decides signal strength and speed of data transfer on a phone line. It indicates how much signal strength is lost with relation to distance. So it is usually measured in dB/cm, dB/km. dB means decibles. It is usually dependent on the distance as well as the medium through which data passes.

Low attenuation means greater signal strength. When the attenuation on a line is high, it means you will get slow speed.

[blasted]

Yes when you refresh your connection on system tools it will display the current signal strength you are gaining.You can also find out more information using this feature aswell.