by Daniel Nofsinger | Jun 11, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - DOCSIS
A modem is a hardware device that allows you to connect to the Internet. It is the wired device that communicates directly with your Internet service provider (ISP) to get the Internet connection and then pairs with a router to give you WiFi. A cable modem is a type...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jun 11, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - WiFi Boosters, Learn - Consumer - WiFi Boosters - Common FAQs
A WiFi speed test is a great way to see if you are getting the good WiFi speeds that you are paying for from your Internet services provider (ISP). The speed test is also good for seeing if your Internet speed is good or if it is suffering. If your WiFi speed is...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jun 11, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - MoCA, Learn - Consumer - MoCA - Common FAQs
MoCA network adapters and Coax to Ethernet adapters are two different names for the same thing. They are adapter devices that help convert your existing coaxial cables into an Ethernet connection. More commonly, they are referred to as MoCA network adapters. ...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jun 11, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - MoCA, Learn - Consumer - MoCA - Common FAQs
We’ve all experience poor streaming at some point in our lives. YouTube videos won’t load. Your favorite show cuts out just as the good part comes on. Working from home becomes a nightmare when all of your video calls freeze. Forget about making it through that...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jun 10, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Common FAQs
There are many cable modem and router resources and buying guides out there. We even have a bunch of resources for you covering topics like: What a cable modem is and how it works. What even is a router? How to decide whether to buy or rent your devices. Should you...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jun 10, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - MoCA, Learn - Consumer - MoCA - How does MoCA work?
MoCA technology allows you to receive Internet access from your Internet service provider (ISP) via your existing coaxial cable TV wiring. You use MoCA adapters to create the Ethernet over coax network. However, some modern routers have built-in MoCA capabilities you...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jun 10, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Fiber, Learn - Consumer - Fiber - What is Fiber?
Fiber optic Internet is a superfast broadband connection. On an optic fiber line, information is transmitted through pulses of infrared light. To better understand fiber optics, there are a handful of terms and abbreviations you will need to know. Before we dive into...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jun 8, 2021 | Blog
Your Internet connection feeds your WiFi signal. If your Internet connection is slow, it may be affecting your WiFi performance with a weak signal. In order to get an Internet boost, we have some tips that can fix it. While you can go more complicated routes like...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jun 8, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Service Providers - Bite-sized Learning, Learn – Service Providers – Home Network Management
The interactions between Service Providers and customers are typically limited to initial installations and troubleshooting. In both scenarios, a truck roll is often necessary to ease the customer’s transition to a new installation or resolve service issues within the...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jun 2, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Cable Modems
Cable modems communicate directly with Internet service providers (ISP) to transmit data back and forth. This is also known as downstream and upstream channels of data and requires multiple channels for each to offer optimal performance. Here’s everything know about...
