What cable goes from the wall to the modem?

Your modem should come with an Ethernet cable, but any old Ethernet cable will do. (If you don’t have one on hand or the one that came with the modem is too short, check out this five-foot Ethernet cable on Amazon.)

Does it matter which coax cable for internet?

A high-quality coaxial cable boosts your internet connection speed by blocking radio frequency interference and minimizing signal loss. On the other hand, a poor-quality coaxial cable puts a cap on your internet speed, lacks HDTV compatibility, and is difficult to attach.

Why is there a coaxial cable in my router?

Coaxial cables are used to connect cable modems to the internet and for connecting some TV antennas and cable TV boxes. They also have a screw-on connection, so make sure that once you plug the coax cable into your modem, you screw the cable on securely.

What is a coaxial cable for modem?

Coax, short for coaxial, is a type of cable used to transmit data, the internet, video and voice communications. A coax cable is made up of an aluminum and copper shield with an outer plastic jacket (see below) with the dielectric insulator helping to minimize signal loss. Coax has three common cable sizes: RG-6.

Can I plug my modem into any coax?

You may connect your cable modem to any working cable connector (that allows two-way communications: doesn’t have a filter on it, etc). Generally speaking, it can also be good (not always) to connect your modem closer to the provider than after say a splitter or two, or possibly older in-wall cabling, etc.

How do you connect a coax cable to a modem?

Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the cable modem. Plug the cable modem power adapter into a wall outlet. Most cable modems are “on” all the time and do not have a switch.

Can I plug a modem into any coax?

All your coax will tie into it. With a multi-port setup they probably have a serial splitter. They should have labels saying things like -3.5dB . Your room might be connected to one that says something like -7dB .