Just a heads up: if you’re asking these questions, you might want to reconsider until you understand it more.
You’re going to need: A new modem A new router
You’ll need to talk to Cox and give them the HFC ID and Serial number.
Then, you’ll need to connect everything, and configure your router so that it’s secure.
That’s a nebulous word, ‘secure,’ because my security might be different than yours, but you’ll want to make sure the router is locked down so outside attacks are avoided, and the neighborhood isn’t using your services.
So, take that in consideration.