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Some interesting stuff here but...
Acting on it might get you in trouble. If you live in a small town like I do, the publicity of getting embarrassed in the local newspaper is not worth it. The network operations center can see the bandwidth consumption in an instant.

must be good
This book must be good since the author was just arrested for alleged selling hacked modems.

Good Stuff
First of all I want to object to the comment titled "How to be a Theif"

ThisEarlier comment suggests the book should be banned, and it will get you arrested if you follow it's instructions. The truth is in most cases, there is little cost benefit to go after everyone that bends the rules as long as they are not causing a service disruption or running up too much in tarrifs (which don't exist too much these days) Of course in come cases in America and Australia a few people will get sued as a token gesture to scare the masses into submission]. It also varies on your ISP. Some ISP's (as detailed in the book) has deployed various forms of countermeasures. But on HFC networks you can almost get away with murder if you do Mac Cloning.


I've worked in IT 12 years. I'm have a very analytical mind and I love to understand how things work. Is it a crime to be curious? I thought in America book burning and witch hunting finished a long time ago, and since then there has been a few constitutional amendments and a bill of rights. The latter of which not even other democracy's like Australia has.

Maybe he is akin the same guy that wanted to put Phill Zimmerman in jail for allowing everyone to have secure private communications with the advent of PGP. Oh that was published in a book too. And PGP was classified as export restricted military technology at the time. It was declared a lawful act of publishing by the courts. In other words, just on the legal points he has no case to stop anyone reading this, or buying this book.

Right now America and my home country (Australia) lag behind the rest of the world because inferior network infrastructure is being overcharged by telco's raking in huge profits for the better off stock owners.

The customers in Australia for example under Optus get every form of capping there is (snmp metering, rate limiting, filters, strobes for services, etc) and then traffic shaping and off-site network accounting as a backup - because this book was too effective. That's right Optus had to role out more expensive switching hardware to regain control because people didn't like having equipment they own being rate limited, and remotely configured.

Right now I'm in Korea where FTTH (Fibre to the Home) costs only $30 USD a month on a contract (100mbit each way). In Australia they are still mulling over getting FTTN (node street - then VDSL or Docsis 3.0 or slower broadband variants) in the many years to come. Korea's has had it for as long as I can remember.

Do you really think with so much bandwidth on Korea's network they will mind if an artful network Engineer helps get a P2P video conferencing network platform of the ground in his home lab with his 10mbit uplink using a Motorola SB4100 someone threw in the trash it was so old?

My project will in turn allow other users to leverage the nations' network infrastructure for on-line personal development, i.e. education. Then more Asian's can take US customer service roles with impeccable English. That's a good payback for their investment.Damn right! They paid for the network and they have so much capacity in reserve it's not funny. No wonder Korea is already submitting more patents to the US Patent office than Americans. Don't worry, I'll try and recruit American's to teach them too. But unfortunately American's will have to pay about 5 times what the Korean's do to get the same bandwidth, and that fibre connection is limited to only a few zip codes.

So how unethical is someone uncapping in my case going to be? The most I could get is 10mbit U/L, and 30 mbit if in invested in a BlackCat'ed SB5100 cable modem, when everyone else is buying 100mbit for $30 a month.

Then again the poster above thinks your stealing? I'd say the thief's are the cable companies back in the US and Australia. How much government grants did Optus (now foreign owned by Singtel - SG Govt) take in Government grants to roll out their fibre and support AARNET (Australian Academic Research Network), yet the QoS their customers get are a lot to be desired. I just got a customer a $1500 refund from the TIO (Telco Ombudsman) on their Voice over DSL offering. So my prior comments on their other products and services have weight backed up by determination by a government regulator.

If you google it you'll find the posts on whirlpool. Back then there was was a bunch of Telcho phoney's challenging me. But in the end I got the data to prove my case 100%, and won in the tribunal. This is no different.

Get used to freedom of speech ;) It's not outlawed last time I checked.

P.S. I read the great book. Only disappointment, not enough emphasis on alternatives for the Unix users, but hey they usually know what to do anyway ;) It's less of a walk through book as you would expect, and focuses a bit on the theory and his history of experimentation. Next thereare the avenues that can be employed to get more from your cable modem, and of course the risks involved. In order words this book will get the ball rolling, educate you and make you ready to carefully make any changes you need TO YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT ;) Merely gaining access to your own equipment is not a crime, however if you configure it to provide you a higher class BE CAREFUL. Remember they have to unplug ever different node in the street to find where you are ;)

After buying this book I'm confident I can get a speed increase I need. Where I am staying because I'm a foreigner I'm not entitled through conventional means to get fastest internet, unless someone gets it in their name for me.

Instructional Manual more than anything
This is a clear instruction manual on different kinds of modems. It is really good- and really clear - easy to follow, but doesn't go to much into any in depth topics. My friends all get really excited to borrow the book though! So if you buy it - you may have a lot of people borrowing!

Not a bad book, but don't try this at home!
I think it's well written, informative, and a great resource if you want to hack into your modem.

But...

1) You will get caught if you uncap your modem.The companies that provide cable modem service can trace unchecked bandwidth, and they'll ban you for life from their service.Uncapping will backfire on you.This has been in the news a lot lately, with stories of people getting caught doing this.It hardly seems worth it to me.
2) There is really no other reason (besides uncapping it) to hack your modem unless you just like tinkering with electronics.If that's what you're after, get the book.For most of us, we wanted to get faster speed, but since that's going to get your busted really quick, why waste your time?
3) Doesn't cover all modems, esp the newer ones (that's to be expected), so be cautious since the hacking methods may not transfer to a newer model (like mine). ... Read more

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Design and implement better performing wireless data modems for mobile and satellite communications with this practical resource. Without relying upon rigorous mathematical derivations, and packed with actual design examples, this unique book gives you the knowledge and tools you need to more effectively analyze, specify, and solve a multitude of common wireless data modem design problems.

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Of related interest … Digital Telephony John Bellamy "As a departure from conventional treatment of communication theory, the book stresses how systems operate and the rationale behind their design, rather than presenting rigorous analytical formulations." —Telecommunications Journal Both a reference for telecommunication engineers and a text for graduate level engineering and computer science students, this book provides an introduction to all aspects of digital communication, with emphasis on voice digitization, digital transmission, digital switching, network synchronization, network control, and network analysis. Its aim is to present system level design considerations, and then relate the specific equipment to telephone networks around the world, particularly North America. 526 pp. (0 471-08089-6) 1982 A Reference Manual for Telecommunications Engineering Roger L. Freeman Here’s a comprehensive reference for those who design, build, purchase, use, or maintain telecommunications systems, offering the only system design database devoted exclusively to the field. It pulls together a vast amount of information from such diverse sources as CCITT/CCIR, EIA, US Military Standards and Handbooks, NBS, BTL/ATT, REA, and periodicals and monographs published by over twenty principal manufacturers. Covers telephone traffic, transmission factors in telephony, outside plant-metallic pair systems, noise and modulation, radio-frequency data and regulatory information, facsimile transmission, and more. 1504 pp. (0 471-86753-5) 1985 ... Read more

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Essentially not a very good book.
Author cannot make up his mind as to whether he wanted to write a
technical reference book for modems or an introductory book for "dummies."Sometimes the text is written as if it is a non-reference book, but the equations and figures come up without enough explanation, so it assumes that you know the subject well.If you are looking for a solid technical reference on modems, this isn't it.The figures are over-simplified so much as to be sometimes hard to understand.
Only reason to buy it is because there are no other reference books on the subject.It is certainly way over-priced.

A complete guide to understand modem design
This is the only book about modem design i have found for a long time. You may find the concept, architecture and implement method in the book. I expect the author will write a book about the real example of modem design. ... Read more

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Explains the concepts underlying computer data
Now in an updated and expanded fourth edition, Michael Banks' The Modem Reference continues to offer a complete and comprehensive guide to personal computer communications. This invaluable reference explains the concepts underlying computer data, data encoding and transmission, as well as supporting hardware. The Modem Reference covers how modems work, communication software, working with Windows, file transfers, connecting on the road, modem troubleshooting, modem types (including features and options), making online connections, essential menus and commands, online services and the Internet, physical connections and cables, and resources for online users. The Modem Reference is especially recommended to anyone wanting to maximize their PC, fax, and data communications capabilities at work or at home.

A classic guide to all concepts behind modem use
This updated 4th edition of a classic explains all the concepts behind modem use; from modern technology and PC communications to working with Windows, online services and on the internet. Troubleshooting ideas and file transfer tips are especially valuable here. ... Read more

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Technical introduction which is not too in-depth
Adequate resource for those who need to brush up on their technical knowledge of DSL and cable modems in a hurry, but not something you will want to use as a reference.

The book starts off with a review of the basics of wired transmission and modems, followed by an examination of the various DSL flavours available, with special attention devoted to G.lite, due to its viability for widespread commercial implementation. A review of the CTV infrastructure then serves as an introduction to cable modems, with emphasis on the DOCSIS standard. The book is rounded off with a short chapter on the current competition in the US between the two technologies.

It is helpful that examples of commercial products implementing technologies described are given wherever possible. I feel that the information in the chapter on DSL can be consolidated, as it seems certain that some DSL technologies will not see commercial use, and there is much in common amongst the various flavours which merit shared treatment. There is adequate coverage of the coding and modulation techniques adopted, but topics which are more technically involved e.g. adaptive echo cancellation are glossed over, perhaps because of the target audience.

One section which I found useful is the one on testing the cable modem connection; it is simple but intuitive. ... Read more

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An easy-to-use guide for the casual user to the world of on-line communications explains fundamentals and basic communication tasks, using communications software, picking an online service, sending/retrieving messages and files, and more. Original. (Beginner). ... Read more

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Packed with information on the latest modem hardware and software, this book covers everything from "what plugs into where" to clever tips on cruising networks. Rathbone gives users more tips on advanced troubleshooting and more techniques for sending mail between modems and the Internet universe. ... Read more

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High speed cable modems are the technical link that will bring the Internet and video-on-demand to the cable-ready TVs in our homes. This great leap forward will hit the market in 1997, and this is the book with the inside information on how it works. The author couldn't be closer to the process; he codeveloped the benchmark technical standard for cable modems. He explains the theoretical basics of the technology and the 802.14 standard, as well as practical implementation aspects related to video, data, and voice transmission. ... Read more

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Great Classroom Book
I learned a great deal from this book even though I have been in the CATV business for over 10 years.It is well written, and contains plenty ofdepth for cable modem operation, as well as comparisons to DSL.

Good book but very focused on the US-market and technologies
The only "problem", as far as I am concerned, was that this bookis extremely focused on the US market and technologies. It should be more"open-minded" and picture better what is going on across thewhole world in this field. Otherwise a well written and technologicallysound book. ... Read more

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