Tip #2482 - Cable Modem
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Cable
Modem
You may have heard
about cable modems, but do you know exactly what they are? Maybe you have
one and by chance, don't even know it. Here is a small explanation on
cable modems for you.
Cable modems are obviously
used to connect a computer to the Internet. They are much faster than
dial-up modems and they support transfer rates of up to 30 MB per second.
That's pretty much over 500 times faster! Although they support that rate,
most Internet providers limit their subscribers to a 6 MB per second rate
to conserve bandwidth.
Cable modems also
do not connect through a phone line. They are connected through a local
TV line instead. With this, you are able to be connected to the Internet
continuously. You don't have to worry about missing calls through your
phone line or any of that! You can just leave it connected, go away for
awhile, come back and check your e-mail or visit your favorite Web site
without having to dial out every time.
These types of modems are usually
external, but some can be put into the actual computer. They are also
connected through an Ethernet cord, which allows them to transfer data
at the fastest speed possible. This definitely makes life easier for you,
don't you think?!
~ Erin
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