Installilng Cable Modems by Kevin Stith
Installing a cable modem is very easy. All you need to have is a splitter and a new set of cables. First, you must separate the wires with the splitter. One segment created by the splitter goes to your modem and the modem is connected to your computer. ... There are a lot of ways to install your cable modem. ... The cable modem will never keep up with a 10Mbps Ethernet, since there are many users partaking in the downstream. ... If you are not a do-it-yourself guy and would rather a professional do it for you, you may call your local cable technician who will assist you with the setup.

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. ... With the Cat5 cable connecting the modem and PC together,you must provide the Internet signal to the modem by...

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. ... Many services include the cable modem already installed in the cable box. ... Your options Your first option is to get a cable modem from your cable company. ... Another option is to purchase a cable modem from an electronics store.

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.

Virtual Private Network and ISP Connection by Aaron Adams
VPN Broadband Access (Cable and DSL) What Is Broadband? Broadband technologies provide high-speed access to the Internet. These technologies are an alternative to dial-up methods that use a traditional analog modem. The major broadband technologies are: Cable Modem Service Digital... More About Cable Modem Service Cable modem service can be a particularly attractive option if you already have cable TV service or if you use only cellular phone service at your home. ... Finding Cable Modem Service Providers To find out if cable modem service is available in your area, start by...

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... As well as acting as an access point, ADSL Wireless Routers have built-in modems to allow users to connect to the Internet directly through the phone line, without the need for a separate ADSL modem. ... A USB modem allows a single USB equipped computer to access the Internet through the ADSL...

How To Resolve Cable, DSL, and Dialup Modem Problems by Otis Cooper
When it comes to diagnosing the modem and any other computer problem,always start with the most obvious first.Modem problems may be repaired as fast as re-booting the computer or can be as complex as resolving hardware conflicts. First remember to check for the most obvious signs of trouble,such... Other causes may be the main wiring to the modem may be faulty.The vacuum cleaner or the power tools your son is using in the garage may be causing the problem as well.And we cannot omit the idea that the cable or dsl modem themselves may be faulty.

Home Networking by Bob Rankin
Setting up Your Home Network As society and technology change, it's becoming common for homes to have more than one computer. When an existing computer is a few years old, parents will often take advantage of today's lower prices, purchase a new computer, and pass the old one down to the kids. ... If not, restart the cable modem, router, and the computers (in that order) and see if that does the trick. ... If you don't have an ethernet adapter, you can purchase one (about $20) and install it yourself.

Firewall Software by Rob Pirozzi
Beginning in the Zhou Dynasty, which was in the 11th century BC, construction was begun on what was to become the Great Wall of China. For 2,700 years, culminating in the mid-1600s, construction continued on the wall until it stretched 4,163 miles from east to west China. ... Literally, a cable from your cable or DSL modem gets connected to the hardware firewall. ... Many cable, DSL, and wireless routers/switches have firewalls built into them. ... When you connect your PC to the Internet either through cable, dial-up, or DSL, it is like China prior to the Great Wall.

Building Your Own Computer: How Many Steps Are Involved? by Michael Quarles
In the space of this very short article, I’m going to tell you every step it takes to build your own computer. Why? Because I want you to know just how easy it is. First, you start with the motherboard. Before you install it in the case, attach the CPU, heatsink, and fan. ... It gets a ribbon cable, and the same type of power line. ... Any cards you require, like a graphics card, modem, and the like, can go in now. ... Now, boot up your new machine, and install your operating system. ... With all this stuff pre-attached, install the motherboard in your case.