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. ... To do this he splits the connection from your TV to a cable modem box. ... Cable broadband internet comes from the local cable company. ... One benefit of having internet access from your cable company is it doesn't matter how close you live to cable company's office.

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. ... And although the connection has returned, your computer and the cable modem may be having difficulty communicating. ... 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.

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... The other end of the network cable will directly be connected to the DSL or Cable modem's (port name: "ethernet"). ... This is a connection from your phoneline to the modem. ... And then, you will notice your computer#1's network cable directly connect to this modem called the Ethernet port (or on...

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.

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). ... Be sure to check if a store bought modem can work with her cable provider before purchasing it. ... Background Information: Most lightning storms don't short out the router but actually short out...

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. ... When the connection is used for sending routine emails or messages, this will not be very noticeable or...

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...

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... Broadband is often touted as an always-on service, and while this may be true from the providers’ point of view, it is not usually the case if you connect from your computer via an Ethernet cable and a modem.

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. ... The computer with cable modem has the direct contact with the Internet and the ones connected to it are sharing the connection. ... It should be taken into consideration that once a single Internet connection is divided, the connection speed is affected.

Why Do So Many People Use Linksys Routers by Steve Lee
Linksys is a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., and are the recognized global leader in VoIP, Wireless and Ethernet networking for home, and small business users. They are based in Irvine, California. A Linksys router is the most popular model available today. ... The router must be connected to a cable or DSL modem. ... A few benefits of networking your computers with a Linksys router include: - Share a high-speed, broadband cable or DSL Internet connection so everyone can surf the web simultaneously.