And finally we have a Cable Modem and a Cox Cable Network connection to the outside world. My first connections to the "Networks" was via Telephone Modems. Started with 300 baud modem. Worked my way up from there. I actually worked from home using these telephone modems.

  Cable Modem - BestData CMX110

     The modem that I first used was a BestData CMX110. It only had a CAT 5 connection. Some of the newer models also have a USB connection. Couple of my friends have purchased those and are using the USB. It has been replaced by the one listed below, a Motorola SB5120.

Technical data

• Standards and protocols: MIB Group, MIB II, DOCSIS MIB, Best Data MIB
• Maximum connection rate: Downstream: 30 Mbps (64QAM), 43 Mbps (256QAM); upstream: up to 5 MBps/QPSK up to 10 Mbps/16QAM
• PC interface: IEEE 802.3/10 BaseT (Ethernet card), USB (requires optional adapter)
• Cable interface: F-type female 75 ohm
• System requirements: PC running Windows 95 or higher, Mac running OS 7.5 or higher; TCP/IP stack; Ethernet interface or USB port (requires optional adapter); cable access; Internet service from cable provider
• In the box: Best Data Products DOCSIS Smart One High Speed Broadband Cable Modem, AC adapter, 6-foot Cat 5 Ethernet cable, Installation Wizard CD-ROM, user's manual
• Width: 1.5 inches
• Height: 5.75 inches
• Depth: 8.25 inches
• Weight: 1.27 pounds
• Warranty, parts: 1 year
• Warranty, labor: 1 year

  Motorola SB5120

    This is my second cable modem. First one died and I replaced it with this one.

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• SURFboard SB5120 cable modem, USB and Ethernet cables, Power adapter / Instaallation CD-ROM with USB drivers and access to special online bonus offers
• Compatible with Windows PC (95/98/2000/ME/NT/XP/Vista/Win7); Macintosh; Linux and UNIX
• Works with most cable pipeline Internet connections - subscription service required from your local carrier
• Always on, always connected
• Installs easily in just four steps
• DOCSIS 1.1- and 2.0-certified
• Integrated A-TDMA and S-CDMA technology
• Supports up to 32 users (one via USB and 31 via Ethernet -or- 32 users on Ethernet)

Technical Details

• Brand Name: Motorola
• Model: 505788-006-00
• Hardware Platform: PC, Mac
• Form Factor: External
• Connectivity Technology: Wired
• Networking Feature: None
• Data Link Protocol: Ethernet // Fast Ethernet
• Network Transport Protocol: TCP/IP
• Network Data Transfer Rate: 38 Megabits Per Second
• Width: 6.0 inches
• Height: 6.2 inches
• Weight: 1.9 pounds