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Jason
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Fri Jun 04, 2004 12:58 pm Post subject:
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| I think this is a good question. And think this will definitely help you to choose your modem. If you are using two-way cable modem then there is no need for telephone line. Both upstream and downstream signals carried through cable line. Only you need telephone when you using one-way cable modem. With this one way modem your upstream signals travel thro telephone line to the cable office and then to the Internet. And the downstream signals or your request is sent back to you via cable lines. |
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Tod
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Hi guys. I am new to use cable modem and I want to know should I turn my cable modem off when I’m not using it?
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Curt
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Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:25 pm Post subject:
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| No, there is no need to turn off the modem unless directed to reset your connection by technical support. |
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Tod
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| Hey guys, I am wanted to know that is a cable modem similar to the simple modem? Can any one define what exactly is a cable modem? |
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Mel
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Sat Jun 05, 2004 2:26 pm Post subject:
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| Guys, I am interested in knowing how does a cable modem work? |
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Jason
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Sat Jun 05, 2004 2:28 pm Post subject:
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| Friend, a simple dial up modem is different from cable modem. A cable modem is a small box that connects your computer to the Internet via your local cable television provider. A cable modem has two connections, one that leads to the cable lines outside your home and an Ethernet connection to your computer. A one-way cable modem will also have a telephone line connection. |
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Curt
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Sat Jun 05, 2004 2:30 pm Post subject:
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| Technically, cable modems modulate and demodulate RF signals. It receives data in what is known as the downstream signal. This signal usually runs adjacent to other television signals. For proper technical know how, you can refer to some modem processing sites. |
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stella
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Sat Jun 05, 2004 2:32 pm Post subject:
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| Can anyone tell me how does a cable modem connect to our pc? Is it the same way we connect our regular dial up modem? |
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Charles
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Sat Jun 05, 2004 2:35 pm Post subject:
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| Can I watch television and browse the Internet at the same time? |
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Sam
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Sat Jun 05, 2004 2:37 pm Post subject:
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| I think yes, you can. Since television and the cable modem operate on separate frequencies of the available cable bandwidth, you will be able to watch television and browse the Internet at the same time. |
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Tod
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Sat Jun 05, 2004 2:37 pm Post subject:
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| How fast will be the speed of a cable modem to download and upload data? |
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Jason
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Sat Jun 05, 2004 2:39 pm Post subject:
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| I have heard that a cable modem is very fast compared to a dialup modem. Is it true? |
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Curt
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Sat Jun 05, 2004 2:39 pm Post subject:
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Hi,
Network speeds can reach up to 27 Mbps, but speeds will also depend on the service level to which you subscribe. As per my knowledge, for downloading web pages and multimedia files and participating in newsgroups requires much more bandwidth than sending web page requests or e-mail. |
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Mel
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Sat Jun 05, 2004 2:41 pm Post subject:
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| Yes it is definitely true. Cable modems can connect to the Internet and download information much faster than a dialup modem. It will take a cable modem user milliseconds to connect to the Internet while it will take a dialup modem user about a minute. |
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Sam
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| If I become a subscriber of cable modem, will I still need an Internet Service Provider? |
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