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- Modem
- (MOdulator-DEModulator) Until the late 1990s, the term referred to a device that allows a computer or terminal to transmit data over a standard dial-up telephone line. Since the...
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- Gaping security hole in Time Warner cable routers
- how about telling us how to fix it?Can the customer log into their own router and change the vulnerable settings? Please advise.Patetic simply pateticThis is a worst case scenario... Time Warner is guilty of having used the same Admin Name/Password on all their routers and from what I read on...
- Tags: Routers & switches, Modems, Network technology, NETWORKING, SMC8014, Model Number, Time Warner Cable Inc., router, modem, Time Warner Inc., Comcast Corp., security
- Discussion threads 2009-10-22
- AT&T USBConnect Mercury - wireless cellular modem
- Just like the T-Mobile WebConnect USB, the Verizon Wireless USB760, and the Sierra Wireless 598U for Sprint, the AT&T USBConnect Mercury offers Internet connectivity on the go via cellular or Wi-Fi connection. Compact and simple, the portable modem is great for anyone who works on the road but, we'd recommend...
- Tags: Modems, Wi-Fi, software interface, wireless, AT&T Corp., AT&T USBConnect Mercury, modem, USBConnect Mercury, Sierra Wireless
- Product reviews 2009-07-31
- Sierra Wireless 598 USB EVDO Modem
- We've reviewed the T-Mobile WebConnect USB Laptop Stick, the Verizon Wireless USB 760, and now to continue in our roundup of portable modems we checked out the Sierra Wireless 598U for Sprint, which is free with a two-year contract and after discounts. However, as with the others, you will need...
- Tags: Modems, GPS, Sierra Wireless 598U, Sierra Wireless, Sprint Communications, modem
- Product reviews 2009-06-19
- Verizon Wireless USB760 modem
- Back in April, we took a look at the T-Mobile WebConnect USB Laptop Stick. It was T-Mobile's first 3G cellular modem, but these devices aren't new. In fact, T-Mobile's the last of the major carriers as AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon Wireless have had mobile broadband products for some time now,...
- Tags: Modems, Wireless and Mobility, Microsoft Windows 2000, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless USB760, Verizon Wireless, USB760, modem
- Product reviews 2009-05-07
- The Motorola DCT6412 IIII - two receivers and cable modem (Cracking open a Motorola DVR)
- The Motorola DCT6412 IIII - two receivers and cable modem Cracking open a Motorola DVRMotorola DCT6412Nice pictures but no instructions?
- Tags: Modems, DVR, Digital video, Motorola Inc., Motorola DVR, digital video recorder, cable modem, cable, modem
- Discussion threads 2009-04-23
- Outrageous Comcast updates to cutomer agreement - all your systems belong to us
- Outrageous Comcast updates to cutomer agreement - all your systems belong to usJust reply, NO!One of our local newspaper writers responded to similar tactics from credit card companies by imposing HIS own set of rules on THEIR transactions to his account.You might try sending a similarly worded notice accepting their...
- Tags: Modems, Comcast Corp., cable, modem, agreement
- Discussion threads 2009-04-01
- 'Psyb0t' worm infects Linksys, Netgear home routers, modems
- 'Psyb0t' worm infects Linksys, Netgear home routers, modemsCould we have a list as to what routers are affected?And maybe instructions or a link to instructions on how to tell if our router is infected with this junk?RE: 'Psyb0t' worm infects Linksys, Netgear home routers, modemsROTFLMAO!!!Oh yes, the linux only worm!...
- Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Home networking, Cyberthreats, Linksys Inc., modem, NetGear, router, Psyb0t, Linux, worm, home router
- Discussion threads 2009-03-25
- 'Psyb0t' worm infects Linksys, Netgear home routers, modems
- More information has surfaced about the botnet "psyb0t," the first known to be capable of directly infecting home routers and cable/DSL modems. It was first observed infecting a Netcomm NB5 modem/router in Australia. Members of the website DroneBL, a real-time IP tracker that scans...
- Tags: Router, Worm, NetGear, Modem, Linksys Inc., DroneBL, Command & Control Channel, Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Networking, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-03-25
- Sprint unveils dual 3G/4G modem
- Sprint unveils dual 3G/4G modemHow much per month?Quick question, how much does it cost monthly?
- Tags: Modems, Sprint Communications, modem
- Discussion threads 2008-12-17
- Verizon Wireless USB760 Modem
- Verizon Wireless USB760 Modemfull review at EVDOinfonot enough space to put my entire review here.... use this link instead:http://www.EVDOinfo.com/USB760
- Tags: Modems, Verizon Wireless, modem
- Discussion threads 2008-12-06
- 2Wire Wireless-G 802.11g ADSL Gateway
- 2Wire Wireless-G 802.11g ADSL Gateway2-Wire 2701HG-B questionable reliabilityI purchased my first 2701HG-B in April of 2008. I moved to a new home within the same city. My phone number changed. I purchased the 2701HG-B after being told by AT&T that the NetGear modem/router I had been using would not work...
- Tags: Modems, modem, 2Wire
- Discussion threads 2008-11-06
- WiMax service rolls out; Who's buying?
- WiMax service rolls out; Who's buying?Bring it on! I'll biteIn the Baltimore Washington area we have one maybe two choices for broadband access if you are lucky. The more competition the better. I'll drop Comcast broadband in a heart beat for WiMax. I'll stay if the service is...
- Tags: Modems, Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, Network technology, Broadband Internet, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, WiMAX, broadband, modem
- Discussion threads 2008-09-30
- Wireless PC card modem market to grow 10 times by 2010
- Wireless PC card modem market to grow 10 times by 2010CDMA 1x/GSM/EDGE modem SupplyerMy name is Mars From BDC International Co.,Ltd Shenzhen,China, we are professional manufacture in wireless communication field, Our main products as following: CDMA1x/GSM/GPRS/EDGE modem/HSDPA modem/Data card. If you can as distributer or reseller our in you...
- Tags: Modems, Wi-Fi, modem, Wireless PC Card, modem market, wireless PC, wireless
- Discussion threads 2008-07-21
- Mobile broadband modems (Gallery: 10 most annoying hardware headaches)
- Mobile broadband modems (Gallery: 10 most annoying hardware headaches)This why I buildObviously I can't build my own peripherals, otherwise I would. And if there was a standard format for laptops I'd build those too. Because when you can pick and match the components you get a really stable...
- Tags: Modems, hardware headach, Mobile broadband modem, mobile broadband, laptop computer, Gallery, hardware, modem, mobile
- Discussion threads 2008-06-13
- Ten things missing in the iPhone 3G
- Ten things missing in the iPhone 3GYou are really reaching...Cut and paste for read-only documents? Maybe when we can edit office documents...More colors when every mac is either white or black? This isn't an ipod after all.Better camera? Ok maybe 3,4, or 5 megapixels would be better but who seriously...
- Tags: Modems, Telecom & Utilities, Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Cellular phones, phone, Apple iPhone, camera, iPhone 3G, 3G, iphone, modem
- Discussion threads 2008-06-09
- D-Link introduces ethernet-to-coax kit that uses your home's existing wiring
- D-Link introduces ethernet-to-coax kit that uses your home's existing wiringGood stuffThis uses MOCA - Media Over Coax Alliance - technology that FIOS uses for the in home communication between Set top boxes and the ONT on the house. In working with it at Verizon for over 2 years, the only...
- Tags: Modems, Home networking, Broadband Internet, TV & Home Theater, TVs, cable modem, modem, cable, Fios, D-Link Systems
- Discussion threads 2008-05-28
- Actiontec launches a DSL modem/router combo
- Actiontec launches a DSL modem/router comboTimTo Actiontec.. Will this be supported any better than your previous products? (Which was El-zippo,nada, no support).
- Tags: Modems, Network technology, Routers & switches, Actiontec, DSL modem router, DSL modem, DSL, router, modem
- Discussion threads 2008-05-25
- Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modem
- Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modemEvDO can work with Linux tooNot sure if any work-arounds are available for this device but I have the old Sierra 595 card running on my laptop with Ubuntu.Works GREAT with Cradlepoint routers!When attached to a Cradlepoint cellular router, the UM150's EVDO connection can be...
- Tags: Modems, Cellular phones, EVDO, CradlePoint, Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO, modem, Verizon Communications Inc.
- Discussion threads 2008-05-07
- Gallery: Verizon Wireless UM150 EV-DO modem
- A gallery of photos of the Verizon Wireless UM150 EV-DO modem. Both raw and attached to a MacBook Air. by Jason O'Grady
- Tags: Verizon, Wireless, UM150, EV-DO, modem, EVDO, Verizon Wireless, Modems, Cellular Phones, Hardware, Components, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason O'Grady
- Image galleries 2008-05-07
- Use your Nokia N95 as a Bluetooth GPS receiver and modem for your N800
- Use your Nokia N95 as a Bluetooth GPS receiver and modem for your N800GreatI look forward to your review.I love my N800 with OS2008.I take it with me wherever I go. I use DVD Rip on the Debian box to rip and encode DVD's then transfer them to a couple...
- Tags: INTERNET, Modems, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, modem, N800, Nokia Corp., Nokia N95
- Discussion threads 2008-01-24
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