Easy Guide on Networking Your Home Computers by Pinky Mcbanon
Easy Guide on Networking your Home Computers Let's say you have 3 desktop computers at your home. One in your kid's room, in your home-office and one in your family room. Your idea is to have all these 3 computers connect to the internet. One computer has an internet connection on a DSL or... (6) Connect a network cable on each computer that you want to get connected to the internet-- (connect this cable at the back of the computer (port name: ethernet). ... The other end of the network cable will directly be connected to the DSL or Cable modem's (port name: "ethernet").

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? ... Since a coaxial cable has a high data storage capacity, both the internet and cable television can use the same cable. ... A cable modem is a device that allows you to use your cable connection to get high-speed internet access.

Cabling Your Home for Computer Network - Still a Requirement? by Dmitriy Abaimov
With proliferation of wireless networking and communication equipment it is oh-so-tempting to cut the cord and save a significant sum of money in the process. But is everything that a regular computer networking user needs can be done using just wireless network? ... At the present point in time the speed of connection via a simple and inexpensive CAT5E cable can be 1000Mbit/sec, whereas the best that IEEE802.11g (one of the many flavors of Wi-Fi) can offer is only 54Mbit/sec. ... Since 1Byte=8bit one 100MByte print job will take 15 seconds (and in reality this time can be much longer) to...

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.

The Advantages of a Broadband Connection by Morgan Hamilton
What kind of Internet connection do you have? Are you waiting ages for that page to load? I know how bad it is. But consider the times we are living in. Are we not supposed to simply fly through web pages like an Acura NSX or a 911 Turbo? However, if your Internet connection is really slow then... Do you know about Internet broadband connection? ... Do you already have high speed cable broadband connection? ... There is one very important thing related to Internet - this is the connection speed.

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. ... Some companies may include the box and modem as part of your monthly cable and internet fee. ... Now you can get high-definition cable and high-speed internet access from the same company.

5 Stress Reducing Computer Tips by Sharron Senter
For most entrepreneurs computers are an intrical part of our business. An entrepreneur can not afford for their computer to be inoperable even for a minute. Implement some of these quick and affordable computer tips to keep your computer healthy and making money for your business. ... #3 - Sudden Lost Connection Has your Internet connection suddenly stopped working? ... Frequently computer users with software-based firewalls suddenly find their Internet connection no longer available. ... #1 - Double Internet Speed Comcast recently doubled cable modem download speeds.

Basics Of A Router by Robert Thatcher
A router is a computer device that receives or forwards data packets to and from the Internet towards a destination in the process called routing. A router is the essential component of the computer networking that enables any sent data to arrive at the right destination. ... Other computers are then connected to the computer with Internet connection that would give it with the Internet connection. ... It should be taken into consideration that once a single Internet connection is divided, the connection speed is affected.

Benefits of Wireless Routers by Michael Sterios
As download speeds continue to increase a greater number of broadband users are downloading heavy content items such as entire films. This is because the time it takes to complete such tasks are shortened. It is also the case that several computers sharing the same broadband connection may... More recently, wireless routers have become popular amongst broadband enthusiasts as they allow for the connection of multiple devices to the same broadband connection, as well as the ability to connect peripherals such as printers and cameras together, without the need for unsightly cables running...

The XP Firewall Isn't Enough by Steve Blampied
You might think you don't need a firewall because windows XP has one built in, but read on for a plain-english explanation why this isn’t enough. Before broadband and cable connections were common most people didn't need a personal firewall because they weren't connected to the Internet for... In particular, with "always on" DSL and cable connections you are connected for extended periods of time which give the attackers more chance of finding you if you've got an unprotected connection. ... Domestic dial-up internet connections normally use a system called Dynamic IP Addressing where...