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Franklin, Curt. "How Cable Modems Work." 20 September 2000. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://computer.howstuffworks.com/cable-modem.htm> 11 May 2008.
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Curt Franklin
Inside This Article
1.
Introduction to How Cable Modems Work
2.
Extra Space
3.
Streams
4.
Inside the Cable Modem
5.
Inside the Cable Modem: Tuner
6.
Inside the Cable Modem: Demodulator
7.
Inside the Cable Modem: Modulator
8.
Inside the Cable Modem: MAC
9.
Microprocessor
10.
Cable Modem Termination System
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Pros and Cons
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Lots More Information
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1.
Introduction to How Cable Modems Work
2.
Extra Space
3.
Streams
4.
Inside the Cable Modem
5.
Inside the Cable Modem: Tuner
6.
Inside the Cable Modem: Demodulator
7.
Inside the Cable Modem: Modulator
8.
Inside the Cable Modem: MAC
9.
Microprocessor
10.
Cable Modem Termination System
11.
Pros and Cons
12.
Lots More Information
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