The following information provides an overview of device operating system, browser, and hardware that are required to achieve Gigablast and lower package speeds.
Note: If your equipment configurations connect to the internet but are different from the following requirements, then they are compatible with Cox Internet. However, to achieve your package speeds, Cox recommends these minimum system requirements.
Gigablast Internet Package
The table below details the minimum requirements for Gigablast to achieve speeds of up to 1 Gbps downstream.
Type | Minimum Requirements |
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Operating System |
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Web Browser |
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Ethernet Cable |
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Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet interface or adapter |
CPU/Processor |
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Memory | 8 GB of RAM |
Hard Drive Space | 64 GB SSD |
All Other Internet Packages
The table below details the minimum requirements to achieve speeds of up to 300 Mbps downstream.
Type | Minimum Requirements |
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Operating System |
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Browser | A recent version of one of the following browsers.
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Ethernet Cable |
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Ethernet |
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CPU/Processor | To achieve speeds of up to 300 Mbps: Intel Core i5 |
Memory | Any |
Hard Drive Space | Any |
Additional Considerations
There are several external factors that may limit speeds; as a result, actual speeds may vary and are not guaranteed. For the best performance, contact your device manufacturer or software provider to learn about required upgrades, configuration updates, or to find troubleshooting guides.