Re: Netflix question

On Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:09:38 -0500, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

In article <91iup4hnl9c0hlib9g0kef87h7mvn256na@xxxxxxx>,
rfdjr1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

Now, seems I have two choices, the ethernet or the
wireless. For the ethernet, do I need a connection to the computer, or would a
second cable modem, split off the TV cable near the TV, then an ethernet
connection from the modem to the Netflix box work, or if wireless, how good a
picture would I have if it's coming "over the airwaves" so to speak?

Please elaborate on how your computer is connected to the internet.

No, you don't get a second cable modem. You'd have to share the one
cable modem among multiple connected devices. To do that, you'd put a
router in between your cable modem and your computer. The router does
the work of sharing the cable modem out to the rest of your house.

The router can require that all computers (and the Roku box, don't
forget that--it's just another computer!) be physically wired into the
router, or the router can also offer a wireless signal.

It's easiest to do wireless, and it may be perfectly suitable for you.
If not, see what it takes to run a wire from the router to the Roku box.

But start with wireless and see what you get.



Again, this
sounds like a good deal. I rent more than two DVD's at Blockbuster a month,
so
that already costs more than the $8.99 for the minimum Netflix unlimited
plan. I
actually probably wouldn't even bother with the DVD through the mail thing if
I
could just turn the TV on and pick a movie.

You'll settle into a routine, but overall you may be right--at the very
least, one DVD at a time will suit you and the watch instantly will fill
in the gaps while you're waiting for the next DVD.

My computer is connected to a wireless router and a cable modem. A "normal"
wireless network I guess you'd call it. If not for the nightmare of an attic I
have, I'd have no problem with running an ethernet cable to the living room. But
I can't do it now. No room to manuever in the attic any more, and I'm not as
flexible as when I first wired all my rooms for TV, phone and speakers over 20
years ago.
.

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