Connect the modem to a wall outlet with a coax cable and plug the modem into an electrical outlet. Connect devices to the modem wirelessly, or with an ethernet cable to a LAN outlet on the modem. When ...

as a cable modem accelerator that will steal bandwidth from other users.<P>I have heard of a rumor of something that causes 'bursty' traffic. Typically, you only reach your full attainable speed right ...

A small company in Andover, Massachusetts, played an outsize role in the broadband revolution. It all started in 1987, when Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard hit on the idea that residential cable infrastructure ...

A new study has found evidence of big gains in students’ reading ability from using one specific phonics program—and suggests that consistent implementation is key to getting the strongest results.

What's the usual lifespan of a cable modem? I have a Linksys CM3008 that seems to need a reboot every 2-3 weeks at inconvenient times. I can ping it but it doesn't pass packets. Or maybe something is ...

Last time I noted that, for those of us with separate routers and modems, the IP address 192.168.100.1 may provide access to the modem, through the router. In my limited testing, I found this to be ...

Price hikes, media consolidation and contract disputes that turn channels dark have made live TV streaming services feel a lot more like cable. But, for most people it’s still a better deal to cut the ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Joel Santo Domingo Joel Santo Domingo is a writer focused on networking and storage. He’s ...

Section 8 voucher program participants may be able to convert their rental assistance into mortgage assistance through a homeownership program. Instead of getting assistance with your rent each month, ...

If you’re looking to cut down on your utility bills, investing in your own internet modem and router is often a surefire way to save money. They might seem like an expensive luxury, but once you buy ...

When you sign a contract with an internet provider, they'll typically send you a modem and a router in the mail. But which is which? And how are they different? A modem and a router work in tandem ...