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| unsupported:cable_modem [2021/02/20 22:51] – created tmomas | unsupported:cable_modem [2021/02/20 23:05] – [Unsupported: Cable modem] tmomas | ||
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| * This means that the Cable modem will not work, you can not use your device with OpenWrt as a Cable modem. | * This means that the Cable modem will not work, you can not use your device with OpenWrt as a Cable modem. | ||
| - **What is the reason for the unsupported status?** | - **What is the reason for the unsupported status?** | ||
| - | * DOCSIS functionality is based on cryptographic certificates to authenticate | + | * DOCSIS functionality is based on cryptographic certificates to authenticate |
| * There is no FOSS solution available for cable modems. | * There is no FOSS solution available for cable modems. | ||
| - **What consequences does this have in regards to your expectations? | - **What consequences does this have in regards to your expectations? | ||
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| * No, hell freezes before that happens. | * No, hell freezes before that happens. | ||
| - **What can you do now?** | - **What can you do now?** | ||
| - | * In case of internet via cable you'll have to use dedicated cable modem, with an OpenWrt device behind it. | + | * In case of internet via cable you'll have to use dedicated cable modem in bridge mode (as long as your ISP allows that), with an OpenWrt device behind it. |