{"id":13379,"date":"2023-08-05T09:00:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-05T09:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/?p=13379"},"modified":"2023-11-22T15:10:31","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:10:31","slug":"cable-modem-signal-levels-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/cable-modem-signal-levels-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Recommended Cable Modem Power Levels (What Kind of Signal Level Do I Need on My Cable Modem?)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most homes are now connected to the internet through various providers. This is fueled by the fact that most of our daily activities heavily rely on the internet. Interestingly, <\/span>not everyone has the same internet connection; some use fiber, DSL, or cable<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

All these connection types have measurements that help you determine the quality of your internet connection. Unfortunately, it is hard to understand these measurement values, especially if you are not tech-savvy. <\/span><\/p>\n

Hence this article will focus on cable modem signal levels and their meaning. Afterward, we will also look at the ideal signal range that will ensure you have a reliable connection.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Is a Cable Modem?<\/h2>\n

It is necessary to elaborate on what a modem is to avoid confusion, especially because <\/span>modems are often confused with routers<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

A cable modem is a device that connects your home to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Essentially it translates the ISPs signal to a signal that devices in your home can use. <\/span><\/p>\n

It also translates signals from your home devices to signals that can be sent back to our ISP, thus facilitating the internet connection phenomenon. <\/span><\/p>\n

In emphasis, a <\/span>cable modem<\/span><\/a> connects to the Wide Area Network while a router creates a Local Area Network. <\/span><\/p>\n

Coaxial cables<\/span><\/a> go into cable modems, and then the modems translate the signal for transmission to your <\/span>router<\/span><\/a>. The router then transfers the converted signal to other devices at home via <\/span>Ethernet or Wi-Fi<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Routers and modems have traditionally been two separate devices, but technological advancements made it possible to have a device that works as a router and modem, i.e., gateways. Sometimes, it\u2019s very difficult to make a difference between modems and gateways because they look almost exactly the same (at least at first glance). Wi-Fi routers, on the other hand, often have external antennas which make them much easier to distinguish.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Find the Modem\u2019s Signal Levels<\/h2>\n

It is essential to monitor the signal levels of your cable modem in case you need to <\/span>diagnose your connection when it misbehaves<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

To access an analysis of your modems power levels, simply follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n