The device shown in Figure 17-1 is an RS-232–to–TTL converter board, designed to allow a PC with a serial (RS-232) port to communicate with a device that has a console (TTL) port. External converters ...

At home I have two computers, in two different rooms, both with internet access. My main computer is connected through a router that is connected to a cable modem, the cable modem is also connected to ...

The world of cabling might sound boring to many of us, but underneath that plastic sheath exists some pretty amazing technical engineering. If you have ever set up a modem and router in your home, you ...

I use Comcast for my Internet connection and I have the standard setup where I rent the modem from them for a few dollars a month. However, I know that some here use their own modems. Besides the ...