I think by definition a cable modem has to work through at least *one* splitter. Either that, or you've got a cable line dedicated to your modem - kinda unlikely, huh ...

This post was done in partnership with The Wirecutter, a list of the best technology to buy. Read the full article below at TheWirecutter.com. A great cable modem should support at least eight ...

A "Cable Modem" is a device that allows high-speed access to the Internet via a cable TV (CATV) network. A cable modem will typically have two connections, one to the cable wall outlet and the other ...

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 ...

Every month, when your Comcast bill arrives, chances are there's a charge included for renting the combination modem/router you use for internet access. It's $10 a month, and that means you are ...

Welcome to Tech 911 week. Since a lot of us are stuck in our homes or apartments, I’m answering at least one of your questions about working from home each day. (And I might even do one big rapid-fire ...

Depending on how long "several years" is exactly, there could be really good reason to upgrade your modem, or no reason at all. Still, the quick answer is that yes, there are some differences between ...

For the last few months I have been using a cable modem that works fine when connected to the Ethernet network adapter in my desktop PC. I recently purchased a new notebook computer that also needs ...

Just in time for the holidays, James Fillian attempts to express his thankfulness yet hits a wall. He writes: I’m visiting my parents for the Thanksgiving holiday and want to use my MacBook and iPad ...