INTERNET ACCESS VIA CABLE TV NETWORKS

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INTRODUCTION
Internet data can be transferred through Cable networks wired to the user computer. Accessing the Internet at 10 megabits per second. A cable modem connects to a PC using the same coaxial cable that brings all channels to your television. India has a cable penetration of 80 million homes, offering

a vast network for leveraging the internet access.

How to access the Internet using the Cable Network

Use the dial-up telephone services provided by your Cable Company in conjunction with a

modem or ISDN adapter.

To use a Cable modem

Cable modem and ISDN Adapter

Cable modem

ISDN Adapter

Cable Modem
A "Cable Modem" is a device that allows high-speed access to the Internet via a cable TV (CATV) network. The cable modem attaches to computer through an Ethernet Network Interface Card.

It takes a signal from the computer and converts it for

transmission over the cable network

Changes in the Cable Network

The cable network was designed to deliver TV

signals in one direction from the Head-End to

the subscribers homes.

Operators had to upgrade the cable network so

that signals could flow in both directions.

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Cable Operators assign a spectrum of signal frequencies to the cable network. One spectrum is used for the signals that move from the Head-End

towards the cable subscriber.

Another spectrum of signal frequencies are used for the signals that move from the cable subscriber towards the Head-End. By replacing existing one way amplifiers with two way amplifiers Cable Operators are able to separate the upstream and downstream signals and amplify each direction separately in the right frequency range

How does it connect?

A Traditional Cable network

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A Modern Cable network

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 Ethernet 10BaseT is emerging as the most predominant method.

How Cable Modem Work

Your Cable Company supplies you with a connection to your home which in turn is connected to a splitter box.

One spur from the splitter box is connected to your TV through a TV Adapter, the other being connected to your Cable Modem, which in turn is connected to your computer through an Ethernet connection.

Cable modems can be part modem, part tuner, part encryption / decryption device, part bridge, part router, part NIC card and part Ethernet hub.

How fast is a Cable Modem

Cable modem speeds vary widely Depends on the cable modem system Cable network architecture Traffic load.

In the downstream direction (from the network to the computer), network speeds
can be up to 27 Mbps BUT, this is an aggregate amount of bandwidth that is shared by users.

Few computers will be capable of connecting at such high speeds or have exclusive access to the network A more realistic number is 1 to 3 Mbps.

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How fast is a Cable Modem

In the upstream direction (from computer to network), speeds can be up to 10 Mbps. However, most modem producers have selected a more optimum speed between 500 Kbps and 2.5 Mbps

AND, many cable operators limit the upstream bandwidth to 128 or

384kbs An asymmetric cable modem scheme is most common. The downstream channel has a much higher bandwidth allocation (faster data rate) than the upstream, primarily because Internet applications tend to be asymmetric in nature.

Support for Multiple PCs

A cable modem can provide Internet access to multiple PCs, if they are connected via a local area network (LAN) Cable modems typically have an Ethernet output, so they can connect to the LAN with a standard Ethernet hub or router Each PC must have an assigned IP address

The cable ISP usually sells at a premium of $5-$10 a

month per PC NAT (Network Address Translation) can allow multiple

PCs to "hide" behind a single IP Address

Ethernet over Coax Adapter

Ethernet Coaxial Adapter :-

Ethernet over Coax Adapter

The Ethernet over Coax adapter provides a simple and inexpensive way

to create a reliable home network, without running CAT5 cables through

your walls. It delivers high speed internet, voice and video over coaxial cable. Ideal for homes, apartment buildings or hotels seeking to add highspeed internet capabilities over existing coaxial TV cables.

Advantages
High Availability High Bandwidth to Low Coast High Speed Data Access

Always on Connectivity

Limitation
Cable connections are not available in every neighbourhood, Because cable connections are Always on, one needs a firewall and activation of other security features so as to protect the computer

Applications
Connect set-top boxes, personal computers, game consoles, broadband modems etc. to your home network instantly. Add high-speed internet, digital voice and video access to any room with a coaxial TV cable. Ideal for homes, apartment buildings or hotels seeking to

add high-speed.

Conclusion
Cable TV has a strong reach to the homes and therefore offering the Internet through cable be a scope for furthering the growth of internet usage in the homes.

The cable is an alternative medium for delivering the Internet Services in the US, there are a million homes with cable modems, enabling the high-speed internet access over cable

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