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Cable Modem?
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Will a DSL modem have the same bandwidth as a cable modem?
The bandwidth of a DSL modem varies depending on physical distance from the main center, while a cable modem is a static speed in all areas. For this reason, distance determines the greater bandwidth size.
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
Is a cable modem and a dsl modem the same thing?
No, a cable modem connects to a cat5 coax cable and a DSL modem connects to a standard phone line.
If you have a cable modem do you still need to have a phone line attached to THE PC?
No, just connect the cable to the cable modem and then connect the modem to the computer.
Will my DSL modem work as a cable modem?
You will need to buy a new modem that is designed for your DSL modem. This is due to the fact that the modem is designed to use the dsl signal opposed to the cable modem.
Does a wireless modem give you the same bandwidth as a cable modem?
In general, a cable modem will offer better and more reliable bandwidth and a wireless modem.
Why would unplugging and then reconnecting a LAN to a DSL modem make an Internet connection work again?
It's not that it makes the Internet respond, it makes your DSL modem respond. Occasionally DSL and Cable modems will become unresponsive for whatever reason. Disconnecting and reconnting the Internet connection cable is one way to "wake up" the modem. Often that doesn't work and you have to reboot the computer or power-cycle the modem. Annoying but sometimes necessary. The way my ISP, who gave me my DSL modem to use, explained it is that, like a computer, every now and then, the modem just needs to be reset or rebooted, much like your computer
Do I need wireless with a cable modem?
No. Your computer would connect directly to the cable modem via an ethernet cable.
How do you reset your wireless gateway modem?
To reset a cable modem, unplug the power cable for a few moments and plug it back in. If there is a "standby" button on the modem you may need to hit this after plugging it back in, if there is only one light showing for several seconds. Some modems will also have a depressed RESET button that you can push with the help of an unraveled paper clip or ballpoint pen. Hold this button in for 5-10 seconds. This is more frequently found on VOIP or Telephony capable cable modems (these often contain batteries that hold power for hours while the modem is unplugged). After resetting the modem it is good practice to do the same with a router (if you have one connected) and as well restarting your computer to receive new IP address information and lease.
How do you use a usb cable to connect to your modem?
Your question presupposes that you have subscribed to cable internet service, and that the provider has run a cable to your home. It also presupposes that you have a cable modem. If these suppositions are correct, you just have to run coax between the cable jack on the wall and the cable modem. Then you need to connect the modem to your computer via USB, FireWire, or whatever interface your modem and computer have in common. FriPilot
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.
