> Hi there:
> Cable modems automatically slows you down to the preset bandwidth so
> you get a fair share of the cable. Is it possible to tweak it so you
> can get more out of it (if you don't care about justice :-))?
> Thanks for any enlightenments.
Short answer: no.
Longer answer: probably not, even for the short term, and almost certainly
not in the long term.
Longer still answer: On certain networks with certain hardware it used to
be fairly straightforward to re-program your cable modem so it wouldn't
artificially cap your bandwidth. Often this involved some combination of
network address spoofing, snmp and tftp. The truth is, the technology has
matured since then, and the providers have gotten (at least slightly)
smarter. Bandwidth limiting is now generally performed on the provider's
end of the connection. So even if you can convince your cable modem that
you are the cable company, you probably won't gain much by reprogramming
it. Further, you run the risk of improperly programming it, voiding the
warranty, and having your service cut by your provider. Simply not worth
it IMO.
JN
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