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 ...

CNET editor Dong Ngo shares tips on how to best equip your home for cable internet while saving your hard-earned dollars. Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, ...

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 ...

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 ...

A cable modem’s lights blinking can represent not just data flowing into your house but money flowing out of your bank account. How much? Probably more than what you paid a year ago to rent the same ...

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 ...

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 ...