Cable Modems

Chris M asked:


I have cable internet now on my desktop. I want to have internet on my 2 laptops too. I want wireless. What will I need to be able to have wireless on my laptops?Will I need to buy some kind of router or what?

koolneonrod asked:

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When you want to access the Internet,you want to have the fastest Modem connection possible.And the dialup modem will do if you want just email basic surfing.

The faster cable or dsl are a must have for such internet downloads of large files,super faster web page access, and viewing videos online.

Installing your new modem, whether its dialup, dsl, or cable, it can be a breeze when you both make the installation an education experience as well as having fun in the process.

For this to happen, you must be prepared with the right equipment. High speed modems will need an ethernet card in most cases,for example.

Let’s take a deep down look at what it will take to get a new Internal or External modem up and running in your computer.

While we’re at it,we will see what it takes to install a cable or dsl modem as well. These modems are always external but will need a couple for parts in order to get that fast internet speed.

Connecting Modems To The Computer

When installing your Modem, first right down the serial number for use should you need to contact technical support.

External modems are connected to the computer with the RS232 cable. This cable is connected to the rear of the system at the serial port and the modem itself. Some modems will have this cable as a part of the modem.

Internal modems are inserted in an expansion slot on the motherboard,unless its integrated with the motherboard.

Provide power to the external modem with the use of the adapter that with the modem. Internal modems get their power from the expansion slot right on the motherboard.

After the modem has been installed,both the external and internal modem must be connected to the analog phone line. Plug one end of the phone cord to the jack labeled Line on the modem and the other into the phone jack.You can then connect your telephone to the phone jack on the modem.

Installing Moem Software

Now you can replace the system unit cover if you are installing an internal modem. And after all peripherals are re-connected to the computer, boot the computer.

With external modems,simply turn the computer and modem on.See if the power indicator is on.

If you have Windows 98 installed,insert the floppy disk or cdrom containing the device driver into the appropriate drive when the “add new hardware” screen appears. Follow the instructions on the disk to install the device driver.

Be sure to read the modem install manual carefully to be sure all installation procedures were followed. Click on finish once Windows find and install the device driver. Users of Windows XP have an updated list of device drivers which may be present. Its best to use the disk when installing the software.

Testing YOUR NEW MODEM

The device driver allow your modem to talk to your computer.To see if the modem is working,click on Start,Settings,Control Panel,and click the Modems icon.

Read the description of the modem to be sure it is the one you have.

Windows XP users should click on Start,Control Panel,and click the Phone and Modems icon.Then click Modem,Properties,and Diagnostics.Run a Query Modem check to verify your modem is up and running.

Installing The Cable Or DSL Modem

Cable Modems are external and are connected to the computer by a Cat5 Cable. This cables looks like a regular modem data cable but is larger.

One end of the Cat5 Cable is inserted into the rear of the cable modem while the other end is inserted into a Network Interface Card.

This NIC card must be installed in an empty adapter slot in the system unit and transfer data between the computer and modem.

With the Cat5 cable connecting the modem and PC together, you must provide the Internet signal to the modem by connecting a coaxial cable to the modem.

This cable provides high speed internet access and may use the same connection as your television. One end of the coaxial cable connects to the modem and the other is connected the cable TV connector.

If the connection is being used by the TV,a cable adapter will split the signals and you can use one connector for both your TV and the Internet.

DSL Modems also use the NIC card and Cat5 cable. Some DSL modem require device drivers and either a cdrom or diskette should come with the modem.

Once you connect to the Internet with a cable or dsl modem,you’ll most likely never go back to the slower dialup version.

On the other hand,you just may want to keep your dialup modem once you realize just how much more you’re going to invest when it comes to broadband Internet.

Since the choice is yours, learn all you can about all modems, how they work, and how they connect to the world wide web. Your internet experience will grow by leaps and bounds if you do.



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jimmy t asked:


I am getting a ps3 and need to find out how to get the internet working on it soon, and my dad won’t get wireless internet. SO Could I just wire a 50 foot ethernet cable through the house from my Cable Router up to my PS3?.. Sorry if this is a stupid question, I am just praying for a way to get internet on my PS3 without wireless…

zexx_xion3 asked:


So i have cable internet and i want wireless. i have a usb adapter but no router yet. what i want to know is if i get a router do i have to call my cable company to use the router or will i just have it?

doitmyself asked:


When weather is less than app. 80 degrees I have internet service. When it gets hot I lose service. The cable company installed it on the eave of the roof, but laid the 75 ohm cable across the roof. I moved the cable so that it no longer ran across the roof and gained another couple of hours during the day of connection time.

One of the contractors they sent said that if we could use the outdoor cabling the company uses we would probably be fine, but the company won’t allow them to use it indoors.

Since we have no crawl space to run wires. Do they make heat resistant 75 ohm cabling? Or can I increase the signal to the cable modem with an amplifier. The cable company hasn’t offered any options except drilling through the walls, which really won’t help. I have 3 TV’s and my cable modem. TV pictures are fine. Internet service works great when it is up and running.

Any ideas?
Internet service goes down when sun is shining and above 80 degrees. ISP has been out and says house need to be rewired with new RG6 cable. I rerouted their installation so that 50′ of app.350′ of outside cable was no longer laying on roof of house (took 50′ off roof and ran that through eave of house and now I get about 2 more hours of internet service each day - TV service is always fine). ISP has checked signal coming to house from pole and says it is sufficient. They last guy out said that heat was a factor. I asked about a signal booster and they said they didn’t like to do that, but I have a friend who said they installed one for him. I think the run from the pole to the house is too long and since it is in full sun all day much of the signal is lost before it gets to me. I need someone with technical expertise to explain what’s happening. Does anyone have any ideas? Do you know of a cable from high heat installations? What kind of booster can I get to install in the house?
We can’t drill through wall because there are 3 TV’s and internet service in different rooms to they have to go throughout the house. Drilling would only bring it into one room.

chriss341 asked:


What is the fastest Cable internet company? Cause i have mediacom AND THEY ARE SOOOOOOOOO SLOW! Like 256 BYTES yes i said BYTES a second,good thing i have a clean computer the pages acully load,LOL!