| Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Don't most (sensible) cable system operators have their subscriber bandwidth allocation controlled at the head end? Why would any cable provider rely on a flashed setting in the cable modem to control bandwidth?
Seems like poor planning on the part of the cable company. |
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join:2000-07-13
Key West, FL
kudos:1 | said by Lyserjic:
Don't most (sensible) cable system operators have their subscriber bandwidth allocation controlled at the head end? Why would any cable provider rely on a flashed setting in the cable modem to control bandwidth?
Seems like poor planning on the part of the cable company.
Because of the nature or cable system which are essentially large LAN. Each node may be limited but NOT each user, that is in the box... unlike DSL where it is a 1 to 1 connection and the speed it totally controlled by the CO DSLAM.
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 clyde_It's A Chrysalis, Not A CocoonPremium
join:2001-05-02
Easley, SC | reply to Lyserjic
At least in DOCSIS systems, the file generated to control network speeds in the modem itself is usually obtained from an entirely different server at the headend. This server is usually *very* secure and not easily broken into by outsiders. This company is either using their own proprietary system or has very lax security. Since the same thing happened to them months ago, they obviously still haven't learned their lesson.
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 xcea
join:2002-09-11
Fremont, CA | reply to Lyserjic
said by Lyserjic:
Don't most (sensible) cable system operators have their subscriber bandwidth allocation controlled at the head end? Why would any cable provider rely on a flashed setting in the cable modem to control bandwidth?
Seems like poor planning on the part of the cable company.
That is just the way it works. It is up to the modem to do the caping. It depends on the modem brand as to how hard or if it is even possible for someone to uncap it. Another poster thinks that they had to break in to the company's servers to do the uncaping. This is not the case. If the modem can be uncaped you can do it will just the equipment in your home. |
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They have a very weak security in place.
they don't even have good building security, they are teamed up with Access toledo who also has very weak net/lan security and building security. I could walk right into the data center. lol. no joke. I could, any joe can. I had temped with a company Called HCR and they have super security building and Lan/WAN/net, its awsome. there is no way anyone with out clearence can get in to any of the equipment. I was giving a tour when I worked there in implementations. I had access to all floors and doors but the data center with all the equipment and servers. it was nice though. over 500 servers =D they used scan cards and they had people posted everywhere and if they didnt know who you where you had to explain who and why you where there. and if you didnt convince them you had to wait while they talk with security. it was nice.
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