Cable modem internet connection is often referred to as Broadband communication because information is sent over many different frequencies on the same wire. Different traffic types (video, voice, and data) can also be sent on the same wire.
Cable modem connections are also referred to as DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) DOCSIS is the standard used to send data between cable modems on cable networks.
- Uses regular cable TV cables to serve lightning fast speeds. Faster than most DSL connections.
- Upload speeds from 1 to 20 Mbps and download speeds from 6 to 250 Mbps. Gigabit speeds are possible.
- Configuration: RG-6 or RG-59 cable comes into your house. Cable connects to cable modem then connects to a small home router or your NIC via Ethernet.
