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Can you route a coax cable before it plugs into the modem so that you can use two modems on one coax cable?
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No. The cable provider has to authorize the other modem on the network before it can be used, and they will not do that, since they want you to pay for another cable installation.
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Is a modem a cable?
The ethernet cable is the cable with end plugs similar to a phone cable but a little larger in appearance. The cable modem may have one leaving it to go to your PC or your router for a home network
Where is a modem located?
In domestic home, it usually needs to be plugged in to a phone socket; so you will often find it near a phone.In large commercial premises, if its a lan based modem, then its often locked away in a server room, or comms room. Wifi modems will need to be near the computers, so usually mounted on the ceiling.Another AnswerIf this is a question about MODEMs (MOdulator/DEModulator) at work, you should consult your network administrator.Short answer - between your router and your ISP connection.At home, there are some different types of modems you may encounter:A phone modem (old technology) may be built into the chipset of the computer motherboard or will be a small card plugged into the backplane. This kind of modem will receive the four pin modular phone plug that plugs directly into the phone jack on the wall. It has a maximum baud rate of 56000 bits per second.DSL modems are another type of modem you will find, if your phone service provider provides your Internet access. These modems are small boxes of varying shape that interface between the phone network through a four pin phone plug, and with your router through a CAT5/6 cable (lookes like an 8 pin phone plug). This type of modem provides varous baud rates, usually determined by the physical distance between your house and the nearest switching station.Cable modems are another type of modem you will find, if your cable service provider provides your Internet access. These modems are small boxes of varying shape that interface between the cable network through coaxial cable, and with your router through a CAT5/6 cable. These provide different baud rates determined by the data package you purchase from them.There are optical ISPs, but I'm not familiar with their product lines.
Why doesnt your xbox 360 cable go into the internet port?
I am assuming the "internet port" you are talking about is the phone jack in the wall of your house? If that is the case, the ethernet cable that comes with your 360 needs to plug into your modem or router which in turn plugs into your "internet port" in the wall of your house. So essentially it goes: wall-mounted phone jack> internet modem or router (most modems come with wireless routers built in)> XBOX 360. Hope this helps.
Can two competing cable or highspeed internet providers serve or cover the same household?
Yes, you can have DSL and a Cable modem installed at the same residience. The DSL would use a phone line to connect to the web and the Cable modem would use a coaxial cable, like the kind that plugs into your TV.
Difference between usb modem and normal modem?
A USB modem plugs into your USB port.A "normal" modem plugs into your RS232 port or your parallel port.
What usually plugs into the serial port?
Usually it's a modem. Could be a communication cable to another device such as a Com cable to a router or switch. They aren't used that much anymore.
How do you plug a Ethernet cable into a laptop?
It depends on the cable! If it's a standard LAN/Ethernet/RJ-45/'Giant Phone Cord', it plugs into (usually) the only port on the computer's back that will fit! If the cable is a phone cable, and you use dialup, you will need a modem. Most computers don't have modems in them anymore, because dialup was officially retired in 2004, and exists now for legacy reasons only. Dialup is not intended for normal internet usage. If you have DSL and it's a phone cable, you'll need a DSL modem. This should have been provided by your ISP. If it's a large round cable with a single pointy end (a coaxial cable), then you will need a cable modem. This should have been provided provided by your ISP. If it doesn't look like anything I described? You need to contact your ISP.
The differences of internal and external modems?
An internal modem is virtually a card that plugs into a board inside of your computer. It has no lights & is powered by the computer's power transformer.... An external modem is a stand alone unit which usually requires an independent power source i.e. a small transformer that plugs into a power socket. It is different to an internal modem in that it provides visual indication, via lights , which indicate the status of your connection...... this can be handy when eliminating computer connection faults. It is also the more expensive of the two for those reasons.
Have an old Dell waning to get a Macbook & need a different modem for TDS Where how what?
You should be able to buy an external 56K USB modem at any place that sells computer parts. The modem just plugs in to a USB port, and the phone line plugs into the modem.
How to Connect ps3 to modem?
Purchase an ethernet cable, either cat5 or cat6 long enough to run from the back of your PS3 to the Modem. If your modem has something already plugged into the ethernet, you need to unplug it and plug in the PS3. If you want to be able to use both without having to switch the plugs you need to purchase a router that you connect to the modem and then connect everything to the router.
What are the different parts of a modem?
features? Well, the "features" of a true standard 56k modem are that it accepts and sends information in bits and packages through a phone line. DSL and Cable modems are different. They actually convert data back and forth for a higher stream range. I suggest you goto howstuffworks.com. They have an extensive area for modems and networking materials.
How to use Ethernet cord to play on your PlayStation 3 online?
The ethernet cord may look like a phone cord , but it is a cable that will connect the PS3 to your internet service provider (ISP) modem or to th router that most people have to purchase just like you must purchase your internet service before you can connect to the internet If you have internet service in your home you can purchase a router so that the internet going to the computer can be split. It goes between the modem and the computer and has other ethernet plugs on it' back. You run a ethernet cable from the back of a PS3 to the back of the router SEE RELATED LINK
