Cable Modems by Kevin Stith
Cable Modems are made to acquire data through your television. This way, you can access the Internet using a tried-and-true technology, at a reasonable cost. They are mostly used in broadband Internet that usually eats up the unused bandwidth that is sitting in your cable TV network. ... There are three types: internal cable modem, external cable modem and the interactive set-top box. ... If you’re more concerned about uploading files rather than downloading them, then cable may be a spoiler for you – the better option would be DSL However, DSL may have the same speed as cable.

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. ... You can also purchase the cable modem online. ... Another option is to purchase a cable modem from an electronics store.

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... Prowling on unused bandwidth cable networks, cable Internet services are quickly becoming another popular choice. ... 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...

Broadband - Get Connected Now! by Steve Dolan
Find the best in broadband As recently as a year or two ago, the number of people who could reliably use online video services was small. Now, video services such as youtube.com are among the most popular sites on the internet. This is all thanks to Broadband Internet services. ... While a cable modem connection uses your existing television cable connection, a DSL modem uses a standard telephone line. ... A cable modem allows users to get a high-speed connection to the Internet over their cable television connection.

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.

ADSL Wireless Routers Overview by Michael Sterios
Broadband can enter the home or office through either an ADSL connection or via a cable. An ADSL connection is provided by an ISP and connects with the Internet through a normal telephone line. A cable connection is provided by a cable company and a separate cable needs to be installed, through... As well as acting as an access point, ADSL Wireless Routers have built-in modems to allow users to connect to the Internet directly through the phone line, without the need for a separate ADSL modem. ... A USB modem allows a single USB equipped computer to access the Internet through the ADSL...

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...

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.

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.