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The Cable Modem is able to take incoming traffic from groups of customs on a certain channel and it routes it to the internet Service Provider (also known as ISP) for an internet connection. For a more in depth overview of how it works there is an abundance of more information online.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoData is transferred in packets. Once the packets reach their destination, the data is put back together and downloaded to your computer.
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Internet on a laptop with a modem?
You can connect your laptop to the Internet with a cable modem, sure. You will need an Ethernet cable to do that. If you want wireless internet, you will need a cable modem, and a wireless router as well.
When would you need a modem?
You would need a cable modem when you want to connect to a cable internet service.
Can you connect your xbox Ethernet cable to your pc and still get internet?
No. You need to connect the ethernet cable to a modem or router. You can disconnect the PC ethernet cable from the modem and connect an ethernet cable from the Xbox 360 to the modem until you purchase a router.
Which cable is used to connect a router to internet modem'?
Ethernet
If you have free cable from you neighbor can you connect your cable modem to it and go online?
If that free cable includes free internet, yes you can connect your modem and go online. Otherwise you have to sign a contract with local internet provider.
Can you connect your ps3 directly with your internet cable i dont have a modem nor router only internet cable can i still connect with that?
No. The PS3 can only have a wired connection with an ethernet cable. The only other connection that is possible is WiFi. The PS3 can only connect to the internet with WiFi or ethernet cable no other type connection is possible. You can not use the HDMI or USB port to connect the PS3 to the internet. I do not believe a router can be connected to the internet cable without a modem or that you can have cable internet without a modem
Two ways of connecting to the internet?
1. Dial-up - You use a dial-up modem in your computer to connect to the internet over a phone line. 2. Ethernet - You connect to a cable / DSL modem with an Ethernet cable, either directly to the modem or through a router. 3. Wi-fi - You connect to a cable / DSL modem with a wireless card to a router, which is connected to the modem. 4. USB - you connect to a cable / DSL modem directly with a USB cable. 5. 3G - A form of wireless internet that communicates using cellphone towers.
How do you connect a computer without a cable modem to access broadband internet?
Use a DSL modem....
How do you connect your xbox to the internet with a modem?
Wireless or Wired (ethernet cable).
How does cable modem networking work?
For cable modem networking to work the cable modem will need to be connected to a network hub. This will allow all computers in the network to connect to the internet.
Do you need a modem in your computer if you connect to the internet via a cable service?
No. A modem is used for dial up.
How do you connect a wireless access point to a network switch that gets Internet from a cable modem?
There are at least two ways. First, you connect the wireless router directly to the cable modem, and then the switch in the wireless router. You have to connect the cable coming from the modem in the wireless router internet port. Second, you connect the wireless router to the switch, again the cable coming from the switch you have to connect on the wireless router internet port. It's better to put the wireless router just after the modem, but it's not required.
