1. Connect the (provided) Ethernet cable into one of the 4 ports on the back of the modem and the other end to your PC. 2. Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Type http://192.168.0.1 into the address box and press Enter. The Login page should…
1. Connect the (provided) Ethernet cable into one of the 4 ports on the back of the modem and the other end to your PC. 2. Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Type 192.168.0.1 into the address box and press Enter. The Login page should…
First, let’s explain what an IP address is. An Internet Protocol Address or IP address for short is like your computer’s phone number. Without it, your computer wouldn’t be able to connect to the Internet. Every computer, tablet, smartphone, and Internet-enabled device has its own IP address (even some light…
Try adjusting your streaming settings. Netflix is set to Auto by default which means if the video is HD quality, it will use the data amount for HD which is approximately 3 Gb an hour, or 7 Gb for 4k streaming. Setting it to Low uses 300 Mb an hour…
No. On February 19, 2018, Americable was informed by Hulu that our IP addresses are now 100% white-listed. If you are shown a message for Hulu geo restriction, please contact Hulu via your Hulu Account email. Before contacting Hulu, find out your IP address by going to www.whatismyipaddress.com The website will…
Buffering in reference to streaming video happens all the time. Buffering occurs when there is a download happening in the background while you are watching your program or movie. Your device is storing data in advance so your video streams more smoothly. Issues occur when your program catches up to…
This question is in reference to Kodi which allows you to add 3rd party plugins to get free movies and TV shows all over the world (also known as pirated content). Most sites will reference a VPN connection to hide your connection. A VPN connection restricts your speeds which then cause…
The username is the email address provided to Americable at sign up. If you forgot the email address you used, you can contact the Americable office during normal working hours or technical support after hours and we will assist you in remembering your email address. Once you have the username,…
Streaming and gaming systems use the most data, but both can be managed. Streaming depends on the services you subscribe to and what you have the playback settings set to. Most services have typical playback usage rates of Low 0.3gb (300mb), Medium 0.7gb (700mb), and High (HD 3gb/Ultra HD 7gb…
The differences between 2.4 GHz and 5GHz frequencies are range and their data rate. 2.4Ghz can reach farther but offers a slower data rate. 5 GHz provides faster data rates but has less range. Therefore, 5 GHz should be used when you are close to the access point or in…
