Cable Modems?????

DUREX

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• Nov 25, 2002

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hey guys i got a ques i knwo theres many diff cable modems is there a diffrence in the cable modems??? or are they all the same

 

David

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• Nov 25, 2002

• #2

I think one of the main differences is the connection it uses to connect to the PC. Usually Ethernet or USB.

Ethernet requires a NIC or onboard ethernet. USB is standard on most motherboards.

Ethernet is easier to share, as it can be plugged simply into a router or something.

David

 

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lee

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• Nov 28, 2002

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i've personally had two different modems - an RCA and a surfboard (forgot who made it) - and haven't noticed a bit of difference between either one on speed...........only the ISP seems to make the difference..........when i was on [email protected], the speed was incredible but Charter.net seems to lag a good bit.............

 

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Sniperboy

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• Nov 28, 2002

• #4

Motorola makes the Surfboard.

 

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Yakbak

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• Nov 28, 2002

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Some are also standard cable modems or DOCSIS-compliant modems, I believe.