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Table of Contents
  • 1 General (3)
  • 2 Terminology (5)
  • 3 Technology (5)
  • 4 Performance (4)
  • 5 Caps (3)
Editors: 2kmaro See Profile, Lex Luthor See Profile, big greg See Profile
Last modified on 2010-12-05 09:33:59
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General

  • How does a cable modem work?
  • Where can I find more cable modem information?
  • Should I rent or purchase my modem?

Terminology

  • What is DOCSIS?
  • What is a CMTS?
  • What is SNR?
  • What is HFC?
  • What is MSO?

Technology

  • Who sets the DOCSIS standards?
  • What modulation methods are possible with DOCSIS?
  • What are the differences between DOCSIS 1.0 and 1.1?
  • Which modems are Certified by CableLabs?
  • What are the DOCSIS version specifications?

Performance

  • Can I increase my speed?
  • Which is better to use for a cable modem, USB or Ethernet?
  • What's the best RWIN for cable modems?
  • What kind of signal levels do I want on my cable modem?

Caps

  • Can I uncap my cable modem to get higher speeds?
  • Why am I capped and other users aren't?
  • What if I uncap?

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