Lightening Storm - Now No Internet? by John Magluilo
Call Your ISP Your ISP (Internet Service Provider) may be having problems. Call them and ask if there are any outages. If they say no then report your and have them check to see if it is on their end. Reset Your Equipment After lightening storm can cause your router and/or modem to freeze... To check the cable modem, plug your computer directly into the modem (bypassing the router). ... Background Information: Most lightning storms don't short out the router but actually short out the cable or DSL modem.

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. ... 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. ... To do this he splits the connection from your TV to a cable modem box.

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... Here are your step-by-step guide: (1) Your DSL or cable internet service already comes with a modem. ... The other end of the network cable will directly be connected to the DSL or Cable modem's (port name: "ethernet").

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 that fixes the problem, consider ditching the software-based firewall, especially if you have a...

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... MODEM DISCONNECTS OFTEN If your modem,whether internal or external,is working but disconnects from the Internet very often,without warning,check to be sure your call waiting option is not enabled. ... Other causes may be the main wiring to the modem may be faulty.The vacuum cleaner or the power...

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. ... #1 - Double Internet Speed Comcast recently doubled cable modem download speeds. ... However, you need to power cycle your cable modem [unplug it for 30 seconds and reboot computer] for the new configuration to be automatically downloaded to your modem.

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...

How to Use Your Cell Phone as a Wireless Modem For Your Computer by Natalie Aranda
The cell phone has certainly changed how people communicate. The newer model cell phones are packed with features from GPS trackers to advanced audio players. One useful feature of cell phones for frequent travelers is its ability to be used as a wireless modem to enable you to use your laptop... If there is no built in modem, a PC card modem is needed for the laptop. ... In order to set up the cell phone as a modem it will need to be connected to the laptop with a USB data cable. ... The cell phone/modem can be used when on the move for the routine work.

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 really wants the cable modem to be a wireless router. ... This guy is convinced that his cable modem is a router.

How A Router Works by Steve Lee
In the past when you referred to a router you were talking about a tool that was used to design and shape wood. The internet has changed that. In its simplest form a router is defined as a device or setup that finds the best route between any two networks. ... If you have more than one computer you can purchase a router and connect it to the cable modem. ... The internet is accessed through the modem directly into a computer. ... In many households today a cable modem is the router. ... An IP address is what allows your computer to connect to the internet.