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convert cable modem to connect to a phone jack?
I have an older cable modem and router. They work. I moved to a new place and the internet service is through the phone line.
Is there any way, an adapter or something, that will allow me to connect ...
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I need help identifying a connector. Its fiber supposedly
I want to install a modem in my house instead of the ISP router that does everything horribly, but I can't identify which connector this is.
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Cat 5 Terminal Wiring
I bought a house where most of the rooms (including my office) have been wired in with cat5 cable and they all run to the terminal block seen in the attached pics which is in the basement. Yesterday I ...
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My ISP doesn't use a modem. How does this work?
I have only an Ethernet cable straight to my apartment.
The Internet works when I just plug in this cable into the computer.
They say that there is a switch somewhere in the apartment building.
Where ...
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Effects of extending RJ11 cable length to modem
I have a VDSL home network that consists of a tp-link modem-router (Archer VR400), connected to a splitter (filter) by a 1 meter RJ11 cable.
My current speed by Ethernet connection is 90-95/100 Mbps, ...
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Just installed Arris Docsis 3.1 sb8200 It does NOT come with telephone connection. How can I add?
Using Infinity, wanted to stop renting their cable modem, which has a router built-in, as well as two telephone inputs. Also did not like their router, making setting up my google mesh difficult. Got ...
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Cable TV works but Internet doesn’t after the cable company buried their cable connection to my place
New WOW! cable service was working fine. Then they buried the cable and now there is no Internet connection and some local channels are no longer there (AMC TBS etc. work fine but there seems to be a ...
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my voice cable modem is DOCSIS 2.0, do I need to upgrade. I only use it for voice [closed]
my voice cable modem is DOCSIS 2.0, do I need to upgrade. I only use it for voice. My provider says that they no longer support DOCSIS 2.0. I have a seperate DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem for my internet.
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Setting up modem/router without a telephone jack/cable
We just ordered Cox internet, and the modem they sent over instructs us to connect it to a telephone jack. However, there isn't a telephone jack in the house I'm in. I do have a router that was set-up ...
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Is there a simple way to split internet on one line so that it can be accessible in two places? [duplicate]
Before I add more detail, I would like to stress that I am not a computer person so please be patient with me!
So - I live in the remote Scottish Highlands, have satellite broadband, and have a modem ...
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What is the cable that runs from the cable modem to a wall outlet
I was wondering what type of cable runs from the modem to the wall outlet in my house? Is it a coaxial cable? I'm very confused by what I've read around the internet. There seem to be many variations. ...
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Connecting two routers with device accessibility behind home cable modem
I have three routers; [the wireless modem gateway, a Linksys device which is in only switch mode and another Linksys router which is in bridge mode]
I have this setup:
[cable modem] -> switch -&...
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Strange Issue with computer shutdown and cable outage
This problem first showed signs a few days ago. I was working on my iMac, and suddenly it shut off immediately without showing any warning signs. So, I powered it back on and my ethernet connection ...
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Is there any reason to purchase a cable modem with a faster speed than your internet connection?
My cable provider allows you to purchase and use your own cable modem, from a list of approved ones. Some of them, e.g. the Motorola SB6141, are rated at a speed much faster than any of the internet ...
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Connecting additional devices using the cable between modem and router
The network infrastructure in my parents' house is rather inconvenient. The modem is in the basement and the wireless router is in the attic. The only device connected via cable is my HTPC in the ...
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