by Daniel Nofsinger | Jul 21, 2025 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Common FAQs
The difference between a router and modem is simple: A modem connects your home to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and brings Internet service into your home. A router takes that Internet connection and shares it wirelessly (or wired) with your devices inside the...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jul 20, 2025 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Cable Modems
Modems are used to connect your home to the Internet by translating signals from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) into digital data your devices can understand. If you use Internet, a modem is essential for bringing that connection into your home. Without a modem,...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jul 20, 2025 | Blog, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Cable Modems
Modem Not Connecting to Internet? Here’s what to do when you can’t get online. We’ve all been there. If your cable modem suddenly stops working and you can’t connect to the Internet, it’s frustrating—and usually happens at the worst time. Whether you’re working from...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jul 20, 2025 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Common FAQs
If your Internet isn’t working right now, here’s what you need to know fast:Restarting your Cox modem is a quick power cycle that keeps your settings and often fixes slow or dropped connections. Resetting, on the other hand, erases everything and restores factory...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jul 20, 2025 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Common FAQs
Not all modems work with Spectrum. To use your own modem, it must be on Spectrum’s approved modem list and support the right DOCSIS standard (usually DOCSIS 3.1). Spectrum offers rental modems, but many customers choose to buy their own to save money and get better...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jul 20, 2025 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Common FAQs
To use your own modem with Xfinity, it must be approved by Comcast, support DOCSIS 3.1, and match the speed tier of your Internet plan. Approved modems are listed on Xfinity’s website and are tested for performance and reliability. Choosing a compatible modem gives...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jul 20, 2025 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Common FAQs
Yes, you can use your own modem with Xfinity—as long as it’s compatible with their network. To avoid rental fees and get faster speeds, choose a DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem that is certified by Xfinity. Hitron’s CODA and CODA56 modems are reliable, high-performance options...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jul 20, 2025 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Cable Modems
A modem is the essential device that connects your home to the Internet. It receives signals from your Internet Service Provider (ISP)—whether through cable, DSL, fiber, or cellular—and converts them into digital data your devices can use. One common example is the...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jul 19, 2025 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - MoCA, Learn - Consumer - MoCA - How does MoCA work?
A MoCA adapter (short for Multimedia over Coax Alliance) is a device that uses the coaxial cable wiring already in your home to create a wired, high-speed Ethernet connection. It’s a simple way to boost your home network performance—especially if you’re struggling...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Jul 19, 2025 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - MoCA, Learn - Consumer - MoCA - Common FAQs
Both MoCA Network Adapters and Coax to Ethernet Adapters are often mentioned in home networking conversations — sometimes interchangeably. But while they serve a similar function, they’re not exactly the same. Knowing the difference can help you choose the right...
