Steps to Connect Computer Directly to Cable Modem
Looking to connect my computer via CAT6 directly to my cable modem. Do I need to manually set an IP address on my computer to get them to connect? If so, what IP address doing I need to use?
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With the Ethernet "dongle" accessory into the USB 3.1 port. Both Lenovo and the dongle mfg confirmed they can run at 1gig speeds. Lenovo Yoga 920 device.
Do you not have a device with an Ethernet port and browser? Even a game console would work. USB is designed as a data bus and not truly networking. You'll probably still only get 500 Mbps but Ethernet would give a better measure.
Made by UNI...USB C to Ethernet Adapter, uni USB C [Thunderbolt 3] to 1-Giga...
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HI Glen,Yes, it should be able to reach 1 gig with the adapter Hopefully the new one could solve the problem.Let me know if you need any further assistance.Much love,
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I have a desktop computer with an Ethernet port but it is too far away from the cable modem to connect it directly.
When I run speed test on the hardwired computer (connected to a Nighthawk switch and then to an Orbi router) I still only get ~450mbps...So, I'm thinking it isn't the laptop connectivity...
Remember...you should only do speed test directly wired to a modem. If you have a gigabit plan, you need gigabit hardware, cables and networking protocols. Meaning, no routers, air or dongles.
You may already be getting the true results of your measurements, but you should use the right equipment to get an accurate result.
- @Gchtvc15, We can take a closer look at those speeds for you. Please send us an email with your full name, address, and a brief description of the concern to cox.help@cox.com. -Allan, Cox Support Forums Moderator.
Thanks, Allan, will do! Bruce, thanks for all of your feedback. My first goal is to figure out what speeds I am getting from Cox and out of my cable modem. I can then work on everything internal using the Cox speeds as my baseline.
