Does your RCA Cable Modem run a lot slower than you thought it would? How about your DSL? We’ll walk you through how to switch up your cable-modem settings so that you get the full benefit of that high-speed cable connection.
Speed it up – Quick!
There are many speed tweaks and slight changes that will improve the speed of you modem. The settings page will show you all the options that can be changes and you can disable any unnecessary and process hungry settings that do not apply to your machines set-up.
How Fast Can you Go?
There are plenty of sites that offer broadband speed tests. Use them to measure the speed that you are paying for against the speed you are getting. Bear in mind the difference in peak and off-peak times.
Do it Yourself
No need to go to a ‘computer expert’ to sort out your cable modem speed. All the settings and options are available to you on the configuration page, most with explanations of what each option does. Read them!
Old timers – Windows NT and 2000
These old operating systems have a host of issues that may cause your newer cable modem to not work at its optimal best. If you cannot upgrade your OS, look at ways to set-up your modem that is best for your operating system
Windows 98
Reset your Windows 98 registry and increase your computer’s bandwidth with these tips.
Windows 95
Find out what you need to do to test and update your Internet connection speed when you are running a Windows 95 operating system.
Macintosh and Linux systems
Running on an Apple or Linux operating system? Learn about the tests and tools that are specific to your computer, and improve the quality of your Internet connection and the performance of your RCA Cable Modem.
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