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. ... The price of installation is an important issue; cable television operators and manufacturers attempt to downsize the cost to get a wider customer base and thereby gain larger profits. ... The cable modem will never keep up with a 10Mbps Ethernet, since there are many users partaking in the downstream.

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. ... Check with your cable company to see if they offer boxes with cable modems.

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...

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... Finding Cable Modem Service Providers To find out if cable modem service is available in your area, start by calling your local cable TV company. ... 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...

Do You Have DSL or Cable Internet Service by Steve Lee
With the ever changing world of technology there remains one constant. People do not understand all of the terminology when it comes to computers and the internet. At a basketball game I overheard two people discussing their internet and what kind of service they had. ... The cable guy will come out to your house and do the installation for you. ... One benefit of having internet access from your cable company is it doesn't matter how close you live to cable company's office. ... Cable broadband internet comes from the local cable company.

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.

Misconceptions about Wireless Networking by Randolph Wells
I was browsing through my local MegaMart recently. I belong to the group of men who find themselves in the Electronics Department or some other manly area of the store while the wife is shopping for groceries. It seems we are better off out of their way. ... He replied, "No, it's my router." If he only has a cable modem, then how is his laptop connecting now and then. ... "So this is you cable modem", I ask. ... This guy is convinced that his cable modem is a router. ... This guy really wants the cable modem to be a wireless router.

Wireless Internet by Dennis Oley
We have all come a long way from connecting to the internet via the old 2400 baud telephone line modem to a slow AOL connection. Now, there are many ways to connect to high-speed internet at various costs and service levels. Today, the Cable TV provided high-speed internet access usually costs... Both DSL or Cable internet access will be delivered through a high-speed DSL or Cable modem. ... Wireless Network Cards are available for internal installation as a PCI card, or, as an external plug-in card for your laptop, or as a USB port connection on any computer.

Building Computers: A Short History Lesson by Michael Quarles
In only a few years, the task of building your own computer has gone through remarkable changes, almost entirely for the good. It’s less complicated, and far less prone to the devilish sort of problems presented by certain steps in the process. One of the most notable improvements has to do with... You had to have a sound card, modem, network card, capture card, in short, a card for about everything you wanted to do. ... Often, they either wouldn’t load, or went haywire shortly after installation.

Laptop Accessories Must Haves by Andrew C.
After spending over a thousand dollars for a laptop, you'd think you've done enough damage on your credit card. Your laptop is your business partner, your secretary, and your investment all rolled into one. It'll be a wise idea to get a few laptop accessories to enhance its performance. ... If not, install a new software and keep the installation disk in your laptop bag. ... But even if your hotel provides Ethernet connection, it is useless without a suitable cable. ... So include internet, phone, and modem cables in your laptop accessories list to avoid being caught off-guard.