Netgear IP Comcast Protocol

A Netgear Internet protocol (IP) router is the physical address that DSL and cable services recognize to send a signal for Internet connectivity. The router provides an interface for the computer access services through a broadband modem.

Features

A Netgear router has several port interfaces with wireless features. The device that establishes connectivity is a cable box with coaxial cable, which connects from the router to a voice/data network through a phone line or wireless network device.

Function

The function of a Netgear router is to act as a station or port that accepts a DSL or LAN cable signal for Internet use. Comcast assigns a unique IP to all accounts. The IP address is initialized by configuring the router for communications through a broadband modem.

Expert Insight

For individual users, Comcast only provides one IP address per account. Regardless of how many ports a router may include, only one computer can access the account. For other computers to share DSL or cable resources, an account must be established for use of multiple IP addresses.

References

• Netgear: Configuring Your NETGEAR Router For Cable Internet Connection
• Comcast: Approved Cable Modem Devices For Broadband Connectivity

Resources

• DifferenceBetween: Difference Between Router and Hub