by Daniel Nofsinger | Feb 23, 2021 | Blog
Both coaxial and Ethernet cabling create a direct wired connection that transmits data over a cable or wire. The difference is that coax is probably already in your home and Ethernet is not. If you do not already have Ethernet cabling in your home, it can be expensive...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Feb 22, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - MoCA, Learn - Consumer - MoCA - How does MoCA work?
When your Wi-Fi isn’t as strong as you want it to be, you can create an Ethernet over coax network to support it. An Ethernet over coax network can help make your Wi-Fi faster, more reliable and altogether better. What is Ethernet Over Coax? Ethernet over coax...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Feb 19, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Cable Modem Router
Today’s Wi-Fi connected devices demand a lot from your cable modem router and wireless service, which means you may find yourself looking to upgrade to a router that boasts both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands (also known as dual-band). 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz refer to the two...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Feb 19, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Comparisons
Home networking can be as simple or as complicated as you want. When it comes to your Wi-Fi home network set up, you need two things for a Wi-Fi connection: a modem and a router. The modem is a device that delivers data from your Internet service provider (ISP),...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Feb 18, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Service Providers - Bite-sized Learning, Learn – Service Providers – Fiber
When you hear about the latest wireless technology, wires are probably the last thing to come to mind. However, mobile networks have always relied on a wired backhaul to connect cell sites to a mobile switching center – starting with copper-based T1s and E1s in 2G and...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Feb 18, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Service Providers - Bite-sized Learning, Learn – Service Providers – Fiber
Fiber optic technology has transformed the broadband industry. Thanks to its ability to accommodate higher bandwidth and greater speeds, fiber has evolved as an essential part of the digital economy. Fiber networks skyrocketed with the rise of the Internet in the...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Feb 18, 2021 | Blog
A weak Wi-Fi signal means weak Wi-Fi. When you boost your Wi-Fi signal, your overall Wi-Fi coverage and performance improves. If you want to get rid of your weak Wi-Fi signal once and for all try these tips. How to Fix a Weak Wi-Fi Signal Fix your weak Wi-Fi signal...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Feb 17, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Cable Modems
Too much device traffic on one home Wi-Fi network leads to congestion which leads to slow Internet. That’s why modern cable modems have evolved to create more than one “lane” – or channel – to let that traffic through. This feature is called channel bonding. If you...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Feb 17, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Comparisons
Having a better understanding about modems, routers and gateways, what these devices are and how they work, will help you decide which you need and what kind of Internet connection you will have (wired or wireless). Here’s what you need to know: Modem A modem is a...
by Daniel Nofsinger | Feb 17, 2021 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Cable Modems
So, you decided to buy a cable modem or cable modem router for your home network. Now you need to figure out which is best for you. Choosing the right device depends on your specific home setup and your overall Internet needs. Here are some things to consider when...
