| Have you ever heard the term cable modem and | | | | be purchased from computer stores, ordered from |
| wondered how it works? Would you like to know | | | | the internet, or even from your cable TV provider. |
| how it relates to high speed internet? Are you | | | | Used modems are also available if you scour classified |
| planning to purchase a cable modem? If so, then | | | | ads. |
| here are some modem facts you might find useful. | | | | How much does a modem cost? Although it's actually |
| What is a cable-modem used for? A modem is used | | | | not that expensive, if you're conscious about cost |
| to connect your computer to your connection so you | | | | and quality then it's a good idea to go online and look |
| can have high speed internet access. Internet data | | | | for price comparisons. There are low-end as well as |
| transported from your cable connection passes | | | | high-end cable modems. What you select will be up |
| through the cable modem which converts the data | | | | to your needs as well as your budget |
| and then sends it to your computer for | | | | One way to get an idea of the quality of a modem is |
| interpretation. | | | | to read product reviews. Make sure you get your |
| How do cable-modems function? A coaxial cable has | | | | reviews from a reliable source, however. Lots of |
| a high data transport capacity. The cable wire is | | | | product reviews result from people who were paid |
| actually a coaxial cable that can be used to transport | | | | to say something positive about a product. |
| cable television as well as Internet data to your | | | | Reviews are also available from consumer magazines. |
| home. It is the cable modems' job to distinguish the | | | | These are more reliable sources since they pass |
| internet signals from the cable television signals then | | | | through an editor and the source can be identified. |
| convert them to digital form. The computer can only | | | | Consider also of online forums for opinions. These |
| understand digital data. | | | | basic facts about the cable modems should aid you in |
| Where can you buy a modem? Cable modems can | | | | selecting the best modem for you. |