How Does a Wired Modem Work?

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Tip 1 - How Cable Modems Work - HowStuffWorks

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Adam Rochford | permalink

Learn about cable modem technology, read cable modem reviews and compare prices and features on popular modem models.
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For further reading: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/cable-modem.htm ^[1]

Tip 2 - What is the Difference Between a DSL and a Cable Modem?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by ana ryder | permalink

In recent years, broadband Internet, or high-speed Internet, has surpassed older dial-up Internet access, offering speeds up to hundreds of times faster than the 56 kbps rate provided by dial-up modems....
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Tip 3 - DIrect cable modem connection works but router/modem does not connect to internet

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Patricia Rye | permalink

I have a working system with computer hard wired to router/cable modem. I also have ROKU wired, and iPhone/iPad connected through WiFi. All of a sudden, the router ceased to provide connection t

For further reading: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1930738/direct-cable-modem-connection-works-router-modem-connect-internet.html ^[3]