Your DOCSIS upload speed depends on more than the generation printed on the modem box. The cable network must support the service, the ISP must provision and approve the equipment
Separate Your Modem and Router: Secure the Boundary
The modem router boundary is where responsibility for the cable access connection meets responsibility for your home network. Documenting that boundary helps you place firewall rul
Activate Your Cable Modem With a Recovery Plan
Before you activate cable modem service with equipment you bought yourself, prepare the route back to a working connection. The job includes provider authorization, physical instal
Modem Ownership Cost: Calculate Buying Versus ISP Equipment
A good modem ownership cost calculation starts with a question about your bill: what expense will actually disappear if you supply the modem? The purchase price is only one input.
Choose a Cable Modem Approved for Your Exact ISP Plan
An approved cable modem is a device your provider accepts for the service you intend to use. A retailer’s compatibility badge is a starting point, but it leaves important questions
Own Your Cable Modem: Buy, Activate, and Operate It
Owning your cable modem can give you more choice over the hardware between your home and your internet provider. It also gives you a job: choosing compatible equipment, getting it