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How does a SURFboard cable modem work?

SURFboard® General Frequently Asked Questions
The cable TV system plant dedicates a standard cable TV channel for data transfer of Internet and multimedia services. A computer equipped with a SURFboard cable modem is then connected to the cable TV system network using the same type of hook-up used for a television. The SURFboard cable modem receives information carried over the cable TV network and passes it through to the computer via USB or a standard 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface.

Is the SURFboard cable modem compatible with cable modem equipment from other manufacturers?

SURFboard® General Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. All Motorola SURFboard cable modems are built to comply with the Data-Over-Cable-System-Interface-Specification (DOCSIS®) interoperability standard. Click here for more information about DOCSIS® from Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs®). In fact, Motorola received its first CableLabs® certification in May 1999.

What comes with my Motorola SURFboard cable modem?

SURFboard® General Frequently Asked Questions
Quite simply, virtually everything you need to begin surfing the Web with your computer. Included with your SURFboard cable modem are Ethernet and USB cables, power cord, an Installation Assistant CD-ROM including USB drivers and User Manual.

Is my data secure with a Motorola SURFboard cable modem?

SURFboard® General Frequently Asked Questions
Motorola SURFboard cable modems use some of the latest data encryption technology to help minimize security risks for your data. However, a little extra caution never hurts. We recommend you turn off your file- and print-sharing options when you're not using them and carefully review any other security precautions your service provider might recommend. Also, the Motorola SURFboard cable modem provides a top-mounted standby button for enhanced security.

How do I turn off the firewall in my SURFboard cable modem?

SURFboard® General Frequently Asked Questions
The Motorola SURFboard cable modems (with the exception of the SBG900) do not have a firewall built in. If you are experiencing issues loading web pages, you may want to check your computer for any third-party Internet security software.

Can I hook up a SURFboard cable modem to broadband cable routers?

SURFboard® General Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, as long as the broadband router supports the DHCP client option for the connection to the cable modem. All SURFboard Cable Modems function as bridges (with the exception of the SBG900). They do not support any type of address translation. The SBG900 does support Port Address Translation in addition to many other networking features. For more product information, please click here.

I have more than one computer. Do I need more than one Motorola SURFboard computer modem?

SURFboard® General Frequently Asked Questions
No, if your computers are connected via a network, one Motorola cable modem will support up to 32 computers. But you will need additional networking equipment such as our Wireless Broadband Router, Wireless Access Point or the Ethernet Broadband Router.

Does the TriNET work with a Cable modem? How do you install with Cable Modem?

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Yes. The cable modem has a NIC card plugged into the Server. The HN100 will link with the cable modem via internal bus of the Server.

Which computers and operating systems are supported by SURFboard cable modems?

SURFboard® General Frequently Asked Questions
The Motorola SURFboard cable modems run with any computer that supports USB or Ethernet interface, including PCs, Macs, laptops, and workstations. SURFboard cable modems are compatible with any operating system that runs on these computers as long as the operating system supports TCP/IP (such as Macintosh® OS, Windows® 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP, Linux®, and Unix®). As you may already know, USB is not supported with Windows® 95 and NT.

Do Motorola SURFboard cable modems support satellite delivery systems?

SURFboard® General Frequently Asked Questions
The current products do not support satellite delivery directly, however, the cable modem can be connected to a satellite receiver that can output a data stream over Ethernet.

What is a cable modem?

Cox HSI Forum FAQ - dslreports.com
A cable modem is an electronic adapter that permits a personal computer to receive Internet data from the high-speed information resources of a cable television system. Cable modems permit personal computers to receive Internet information at rates of up to hundreds of times faster than typical, consumer market telephone modems. A cable modem attaches to a personal computer through a network interface card (NIC) installed inside the computer.

How does Phoenix Internet's wireless broadband compare to DSL and Cable Modem?

Phoenix Internet Wireless Faq's - Wireless FAQs
Unlike DSL or Cable Modem, our service does not depend on telephone or cable TV infrastructure. This enables Phoenix Internet to reach many neighborhoods where DSL and Cable Modem are unable or unwilling to go. Our service plans offer performance comparable to DSL and Cable Modem, but with some important differences. Superior customer service because we are a local company and can be at your location within hours if necessary.

Can I still watch cable TV while using my Motorola cable modem?

SURFboard® General Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, your cable TV line can carry the TV signal while you send and receive information on the Internet. Depending on how many TVs you have connected to the cable coming into your home, you may also be in need of a Signal Splitter to allow more cable connections to areas within your home. Click here to learn more about our Signal Splitter and Signal Booster products. Currently, most Internet service providers do not provide cable Internet access.

Back to top How does MegaSPEED's solution compare to DSL or cable modem?

Slipstream FAQ
MegaSPEED is an affordable software-only solution designed to significantly enhance Web access over low-speed (less than 200 kbps/second) connections. By contrast, DSL and cable modems provide high-speed Internet connectivity using hardware solutions that work with special telephone or cable lines. The price for DSL or cable modem is significantly higher than MegaSPEED Accelerator. In addition to the higher price, many areas simply do not have DSL or cable Internet service available.

What does the 'null-modem cable' mean?

ipc2U - Industrial PC to you
This page was printed from IPC2U site - Industrial computers catalog (http://www.ipc2u.com) on 05.09.2007.

Can the cable modem work on any cable jack in the house?

iCable FAQs
Yes, any active cable jack will work with your cable modem - providing it receives enough signal. However, should you decide to move your cable modem to a different location within your house, you are voiding any performance guarantees BellTel might have given to your iCable service. Note: Depending on how many splitters are installed, some cable jacks will not have as strong of a signal due to how many times it is split to the TV, which results in Speed reduction.

Is there a cable modem in your future?

Ars Technica: News Archive
Caesar's the only p1mp in the Ars group hooked up on cable, which is why he rules the Ars staff Quake II DM matches now. Anyway, for those of you lucky enough to live in an area where cable modem service is available or is coming soon, head on over to ZDNet's Cable Modem Guide. It's not a bad little piece on those modems we all love (and many lust after). -Panders A loyal reader by the name of Interboy e-mailed me this morning to report that his attempt to follow yesterday's link to Winamp 2.

How does a 56K modem work?

K Digital FAQ & NFO
The 56K modems are digitally terminated, and transmissions don't have to be converted back to analog. This eliminates one analog loop, lowers noise levels, and allows the higher transmission rates. The K56flex modem achieves higher downstream speeds because digital signals are sent and received with very little noise. The upstream direction remains slower because a conversion must still be made at the client end.
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