Cable Modems by Kevin Stith
Cable Modems are made to acquire data through your television. This way, you can access the Internet using a tried-and-true technology, at a reasonable cost. They are mostly used in broadband Internet that usually eats up the unused bandwidth that is sitting in your cable TV network. ... There are three types: internal cable modem, external cable modem and the interactive set-top box. ... If you’re more concerned about uploading files rather than downloading them, then cable may be a spoiler for you – the better option would be DSL However, DSL may have the same speed as cable.

How Do Cable Modems Work? by Kevin Stith
The internet has become even faster. Gone are the days of sluggish dial-up connections. Cable modems offer a way for you to use your cable connection to get high-speed internet access. How do cable modems work? First of all, data and information from the internet comes over the coaxial cable,... The cable modem is what allows you to have both cable television and high-speed internet access on the same coaxial cable. ... They also allow you to get and receive data at a faster rate because a coaxial cable has a lot of space, despite the fact that you also use the cable to get a cable...

Broadband - Get Connected Now! by Steve Dolan
Find the best in broadband As recently as a year or two ago, the number of people who could reliably use online video services was small. Now, video services such as youtube.com are among the most popular sites on the internet. This is all thanks to Broadband Internet services. ... While a cable modem connection uses your existing television cable connection, a DSL modem uses a standard telephone line. ... A cable modem allows users to get a high-speed connection to the Internet over their cable television connection.

Where to Buy Cable Modems by Kevin Stith
You've finally decided to make the upgrade from a dial-up internet connection to high-speed internet. More specifically, you've decided to purchase a cable modem so you can use your cable connection to go online. You know you need to do some research and make a few purchases. ... Your options Your first option is to get a cable modem from your cable company. ... Many services include the cable modem already installed in the cable box. ... Check with your cable company to see if they offer boxes with cable modems.

How Much Do Cable Modems Cost? by Kevin Stith
So you've decided that you want to use your cable connection to get high-speed internet access. Now, you need to choose a cable modem that will help you get the best signal possible. But how much do cable modems cost? Since there are so many companies out there that offer cable modems, their... As cable companies move toward offering more features, cable modems have been built into the cable box. ... There are plenty of ways you can compare cable modem prices. ... Another option is to find a cable modem by an outside company.

Cable Modem FAQs by Kevin Stith
Do you ever wonder how a cable modem works? Are you trying to understand if high-speed internet access is right for you? Would you like to know how to purchase a cable modem? Here are some cable modem FAQs that will give you more information. What do cable modems do? ... A cable modem is a device that allows you to use your cable connection to get high-speed internet access. ... Since a coaxial cable has a high data storage capacity, both the internet and cable television can use the same cable.

Cable Modem Reviews by Kevin Stith
Cable modem reviews provide customers the specifications, functions, weaknesses and strength of the product they bought. These reviews are available on TV, print and on the Internet. They normally compare one product line with the stating the disadvantages and advantages of using one over the... households wired with cable television, and cutting-edge technologies that permit Internet data transfer via cable wires; cable Internet access has gained wide-strides in the market share over dial-up and DSL connections.

How To Properly Install A Cable, DSL, And Dialup Modem by Otis Cooper
When you want to access the Internet,you want to have the fastest Modem connection possible.And the dialup modem will do if you want just email basic surfing. The faster cable or dsl are a must have for such internet downloads of large files,super faster web page access,and viewing videos online. ... Installing The Cable Or DSL Modem Cable Modems are external and are connected to the computer by a Cat5 Cable.This cables looks like a regular modem data cable but is larger. ... External modems are connected to the computer with the RS232 cable.This cable is connected to the rear of the...

Internet Connection Fails by Bob Rankin
"I am using XP home with a cable modem connection, and quite often using while online, I get the error of can't find the server. I just lose my internet connection, and it says my TCP/IP needs resetting. How do I do that and what causes the internet dropout?" There are several possible reasons... I have a cable modem as well, and have found that sometimes a slow or dropped Internet connection is restored simply by unplugging the cable modem, waiting 30 seconds and powering it back on. ... If you were on dialup, the most likely scenario would be noise on the phone line, but since you have...

ADSL Wireless Routers Overview by Michael Sterios
Broadband can enter the home or office through either an ADSL connection or via a cable. An ADSL connection is provided by an ISP and connects with the Internet through a normal telephone line. A cable connection is provided by a cable company and a separate cable needs to be installed, through... A USB modem allows a single USB equipped computer to access the Internet through the ADSL connection. ... The ISP will usually supply their customers with a USB modem to go with their ADSL broadband connection.