by admin | Sep 20, 2020 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Common FAQs
When setting up your home Internet network, you need two things: a modem and a router. Well, you need the router if you want wireless Internet. On its own, a modem can give you wired Internet access. However, the two devices pair well together. A modem and router...
by admin | Sep 20, 2020 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Cable Modem Router
We wrote a similar article about the must-have key features for a cable modem. But this one focuses on the key features of a cable modem router. What’s the difference? Cable modem: A cable modem is a hardware device that uses a coax cable to connect your computer...
by admin | Sep 17, 2020 | Blog
If you are looking to save money on your monthly cable modem rental bill, here’s how to get the most for your broadband buck. First, you need to know what you are looking for. There are Cable Modems and Cable Modem Routers. Here’s the difference: Cable modem –...
by admin | Sep 16, 2020 | Blog
MoCA technology delivers the same high-speed network connection that you get through an Ethernet cable, but uses your existing coaxial cable (the wire you use to receive cable TV) to create a coax over ethernet connection to any room in your home. To create a MoCA...
by admin | Sep 13, 2020 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Common FAQs
When you connect with an Internet service provider (ISP) to set up Internet in your home, often they will try to make installation easier by offering a modem or modem/router for an additional fee per month. This seems like the best option and more convenient because...
by admin | Sep 13, 2020 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Cable Modems
If you are looking to set up Internet in your home for the first time or upgrade your current Internet service and set up, there are things to consider. One of those things is the hardware you need to make everything work. Even with wireless Internet, there is...
by admin | Sep 13, 2020 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - DOCSIS
If you have cable Internet, which is broadband from your Internet service provider (ISP) that uses coaxial cables to deliver bandwidth, then you have a DOCSIS cable modem. DOCSIS stands for Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification. It’s a cable technology...
by admin | Sep 13, 2020 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers, Learn - Consumer - Cable Modems & Routers - Comparisons
Is it better to have a modem, a router, or a combo modem router? Are there benefits to having a modem with a router, or should you keep them separate? These are the questions we are answering on this page. Cable modems and cable modem routers sound very similar but...
by admin | Sep 9, 2020 | Blog
MoCA stands for Multimedia over Coaxial Alliance, which means that you can use the coax cable wiring that exists in your home to get faster speeds and increase your Wi-Fi coverage. Some modern routers have the MoCA capability already built in. If you are unsure if...
by admin | Sep 6, 2020 | Learn, Learn - Consumer - MoCA, Learn - Consumer - MoCA - Common FAQs
The coax cable used by your cable company for Internet service is extremely reliable and specifically designed to handle very high-bandwidth applications such as video and Internet. A Surprisingly Fast Network Backbone Coax cable does not inherently slow down your...
