Uncapping Cable Modems by Kevin Stith
Cable modem technology has the ability to achieve speeds in excess of 1 Mbit per second, but modem cables are set to run at a lesser value. It is typically reduced to half of this number for downloads and around an eight of this number for upload. ISPs cap modems to ensure that the bandwidth is... One way to do this is to set up a modified DOCSIS config file on a TFTP server hooked to the Ethernet side of the Cable Modem and tricking it to read the config file from the Ethernet side instead of the cable side.

Computer Cables by Elizabeth Morgan
Computer cables can be data cables used to move data between various components such as keyboard, CPU, monitor, printer, scanner and other multimedia systems. These cables enable high-speed data transfers within the input and output components of the computer. ... It needs an AC power cable, a high-speed serial bus connector, an USB cable, a digital video cable, and a modem connector cable. ... The ac power cable is just an insulated conductor and gives power to the PC. ... the digital video cable is used to transfer high resolution video contents from the computer to a TV.

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. ... Some units might require a special cell phone data cable.

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... Be sure to check if a store bought modem can work with her cable provider before purchasing it. ... 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...

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"). ... And then, you will notice your computer#1's network cable directly connect to this modem called the Ethernet port (or on the USB port).

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...

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. ... This guy really wants the cable modem to be a wireless router. ... "So this is you cable modem", I ask. ... He says he has an "insert name of a major high speed cable broadband provider here" router. ... This guy is convinced that his cable modem is a router.

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.

Remote Access by Josh Riverside
The term Remote Access refers to the ability to get access to a computer or a network from a remote location. This technology is largely used in big corporate houses, where the people in faraway places can easily access the computer’s network. Remote Internet Access works on a similar technology. ... Other various technologies used for providing Remote Internet Access with faster data rates are: Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), wireless, cable modem, and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL).