ARRIS Touchstone TM822G DOCSIS 3.0 8x4 Telephony Modem - Black + ETHERNET CABLE

Description

The ARRIS Touchstone TM822G is a telephony modem that is compatible with most major Internet providers in the U.S. Telephony modems are cable modems that are streamlined and specifically designed for VoIP, which is a form of voice communication that doesn’t require traditional telephone landlines. Users can enjoy conversations with family and friends around the world using their Web connection. Long distance calls are not differentiated from local ones, which provides convenience.It’s important to note that the ARRIS TM822G modem can be used for more than just telephony. You can use it to connect to the internet and surf the Web as well. The TM822G modem is often provided to cable users as a small network hub, so its efficiency in this area has been tested. It features multiple RJ-45 Ethernet connections. One is reserved for a router connection. Another two are reserved for phone connectivity. The remaining ports can be connected to computers and other LAN-capable devices. Users can even connect a wireless access point to expand their networking possibilities.Although you can connect the ARRIS TM822G modem to a wired or wireless router, it can also provide dual capacity as a cable modem and router. In a common scenario, it can connect to your Internet service or serve as a gateway to a phone. It can also provide connectivity to a desktop or laptop computer. If you do connect it to a router, then this device can operate in bridge mode. In this mode, the device will operate as an extension of the main networking device. A common scenario where this is used is adding a VoIP phone or two to a home network. It can then serve multiple computers, mobile devices, and phones.The ARRIS TM822G modem implements the DOCSIS 3.0 standard. The Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification dictates how data is transmitted and received. This cable modem takes full advantage of the speed and other enhancements of DOCSIS 3.0. It’s also fully backward-compatible with DOCSIS 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 communication. If your service company offers tiered data services, the TM822G can take advantage of those. It uses an 8 by 4 configuration, which means eight upload channels and four download channels. It can achieve a download speed up to 343 Mbps.The TM822G cable modem comes a power cord, a battery, and a CAT5e cable. The battery type is Lithium-ion, and it has been installed for backup purposes. If used, the power pack will kick in during a power outage to maintain the modem and its phone service. This is particularly helpful if you live in an area prone to storms or other interruptions.The front panel has eight indicators. These include power status and battery level. It also indicates line in use for telephone number one and two. The Ethernet link will be green for a solid connection and yellow for a poor connection. Another light indicates online status, and upstream and downstream lights will blink as data is sent and received. The rear panel provides a power connection, a reset button, a LAN connection, and two telephone line connections.