A system and method for establishing communication between a remote Internet resource and a media device is provided. The connection is established through a cable card providing the connection between the remote Internet resource and the media device. The cable card comprises a cable card socket that has an interface to receive the encoded information over the IP connection, decrypt it and send it to the media device, through a cable card connector. The use of the cable card reduces cost, power supply and the space occupied. It also ensures that an improved quality of communication is achieved at an affordable cost.