If you are on Comcast/Xfinity or other larger ISPs such as Cox, Mediacom, Optimum/Cablevision/Altice, CableOne, WoW, Spectrum (Charter/TimeWarner/BrightHouse), Suddenlink, etc, most likely they are charging you monthly lease for their modem which ranges from $4.99 to $12 per month. Here are current fees: If you either on constant move or moving frequently, then renting modem is best for you. Your …

If you have a Cable Modem for Internet services at your home, you might have most likely seen one of these DOCSIS Timeout messages. They are typically displayed due to an issue in your wiring, bad cables, Bad node, Bad signal from your ISP, wrong configuration in ISP CMTS/Headend, plant noise, Signal interference, and many other possibilites. Most of these …

Signal levels on your home Cable Modem need to be at an optimal level for Cable modem to operate correctly. Otherwise, you might end up with lower speed/throughput, occasional or repeated disconnections, video buffering, higher latency, etc DOCSIS specifications list minimum CNR (carrier to noise ratio) levels not SNR levels. The SNR levels listed here are based on commonly recommended …

Signal levels on your home Cable Modem need to be at an optimal level for Cable modem to operate correctly. Otherwise, you might end up with lower speed/throughput, occasional or repeated disconnections, video buffering, higher latency, etc It is always advisable to choose a modem with extended upstream power capability. Some of the modems in the market which have this …

If you are upgrading your existing Cable Modem or a Router, you will have to choose between a plain “Cable Modem” or a “Wi-Fi Modem Router Combo” unit. There are pros and cons to choosing each option and it depends on individual needs and home setup. Lot of people do not understand and end up buying wrong product. This guide …