Today the cable Internet occupies nearly a half of the market of the high-speed wire Internet. Such popularity is explained by the high speed of data transmission, reliability, usability and very moderate rates. It is not surprising that more and more people seek to connect the cable Internet to the home computers.
Instruction
1. Connection to the cable Internet does not require any special equipment. Everything that is required - it is existence in your house of a cable of broadband television and the cable modem to the computer. Broadband access in the Internet is provided by means of one line of transmission in network of cable television. Therefore one cable channel of television programming is necessary at least.
2. Learn about whether there is in your house a broadband television access, it is possible in the cable company providing television services. Today in the majority of the large cities practically all houses are already captured by the system of cable networks therefore it will be simple to find the relevant operator.
3. Having made sure available technical capability of connection, you can sign the contract for service with the cable company. The range of services usually includes actually connection, that is drawing of an additional cable the apartment and connection it to your computer, and also providing Internet access according to the selected data plan.
4. When choosing a data plan pay attention to the volume of broadband television which you gain. Some part of the cable companies offers connection to the Internet only in the general package of installation of several cable TV channels. Other part of operators prefers to provide services of the Internet separately from television. For you the choice combining the price and quality depending on your preferences will be optimum. If you often watch TV, possibly general package including both Internet access, and additional cable channels will be more interesting to you. If is not present, insist on providing only Internet connection.
5. After connection of your computer to a cable network, the provider should give you necessary information for access setup: your IP address (constant or dynamic), gateway and netmask. These data need to be entered into settings of network connection. If you are not really sure of the technical training, it is better to appeal to provider completely to configure work of the Internet and all accompanying services. By the way, most the cable companies offer similar service in access setup. The call of the master has that advantage that setup will take much less time and will take place without annoying failures.