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How do Mediacom Online services connect to the Internet? What is the process?
Do I need special equipment?
Can I install the service myself?
What is a home network?
How is a home network configured?
Why should I consider a home network?
Are Mediacom Online services available for my business?
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How does Mediacom Online service connect to the Internet? What is the process?
Mediacom customers connect to the Internet through a high-speed cable modem that links
your computer to Mediacom's fiber-optic coaxial cable network. By splitting the coaxial cable
line that comes into your residence, you can access the Internet without any phone lines.
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Do I need special equipment?
Mediacom Online service provides Internet access through a CableLabs certified modem.
The cost of leasing this modem is included in the site posted monthly fees for our Mediacom
Online services. The cable modem required for Mediacom Online 8 Mbps service can be purchased
separately at various retail and Internet outlets. The modem required for the Mediacom Online
Max service needs to be provided by Mediacom.
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Can I install the service myself?
You can install Mediacom Online and save time and money with our easy to use
self-installation kit. The kit contains everything you need to connect to the Mediacom
Online service.
If you prefer, you can make an appointment for a professional installation of Mediacom
Online service, which may be subject to an installation charge. This includes the
installation of the modem, coaxial cable, drivers and activation. As part of the
installation, the installer will set your homepage, configure your email and Internet, etc.
Mediacom Online Max service requires a professional installation. Please contact your
Mediacom Representative for any special installation offers for this service.
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What is a home network?
A network is a group of computers, printers, and other devices that are connected
together with cables. Information travels over the cables, allowing network users to exchange
documents and data with each other, print to the same printers, and generally share any hardware
or software that is connected to the network within a single family residence.
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How is a home network configured?
A home network is configured by first connecting a cable modem to a cable outlet. Then a
router connects to your cable modem and distributes the signal to other devices to share the
connection, files, printers and/or Internet-ready game consoles. The router also acts as a firewall
to help protect your home network and files from outsiders. In new devices today, the router and cable
modem are integrated into one easy-to-use device.
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Why should I consider a home network?
It allows you to share a high-speed Internet connection among computers/devices
in your home - which can be online at the same time.
- Allows you to save money by sharing a single Internet connection.
- To share a printer among several computers.
- To access files easily from your networked computers without having to email or copy them.
- To play networked or Internet-ready video games like Microsoft Xbox.
- To help protect your computers and files with built-in firewall security.
- To access the Internet from your laptop throughout your home.
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Are Mediacom Online services available for my business?
Mediacom Online services are for residential accounts only. Mediacom offers a variety of online
business services packages.
Learn more
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