The short answer is: A microreflection is caused by the transmitting signal bouncing back towards the transmitter. It is normally caused by impedance mis-matches in the system. These mis-matches can be caused by seizure screws, damaged cable, connectors, or anything else you would like to add.
If you look at spec sheets for most anything, you will see a spec for Structural Return Loss. Return loss is the amount of loss the reflection encounters when "bouncing" off the piece of equipment.
There is no way to "set" a microreflection. For a cable modem, it is a minute reflection interfering with the return transmission at just the right time to cause packet loss. If reflections are a problem in your system, you have a lot of maintenance to do.
I hope this helps.
Re: microflections
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