CABLE MODEM

Modems Glossary

Modems — Cable Modem

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Information on Cable Modem

Broadband access via a cable modem is achieved by transmitting data over an existing hybrid fibre/coaxial cable (HFC) network installed for delivering cable television.
     These HFC channels can operate at 27-56 Mbps downstream and up to 10 Mbps upstream.
     However, this bandwidth is usually shared between subscribers and typical data rates from a cable modem range from 0.5-1.5 Mbps.

Manufacturers of Cable Modem

Brands of Cable Modem include:
  • Motorola.  Products from Motorola include and Cable Modem


 

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