Re: Switch to Cable Questions
- From: Sea Jhett <riptide@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 18:46:03 -0700
In article <nospam.News.Bob-E5C69B.20162320102005@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
Bob Harris <nospam.News.Bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> In article <201020051145374859%riptide@xxxxxxxxxx>,
> Sea Jhett <riptide@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > I have an eMac which is currently on my old dialup. There is an
> > ethernet port on the side. The local cable company supplies the modem
> > for the subscription. Does the ethernet port connect straight to their
> > modem, or is there something else I need to buy?
>
> You use theirs unless they are charging you a rental fee and allow
> you to purchase your own to avoid the fee.
They say it's "included", but I'll see if they take anything off for
having my own.
>
> > Is there a Mac-specific modem, or does it take any one?
>
> As long as it has an ethernet connection, then it is a matter of
> what the cable company wants attached to their system. The
> ethernet port side is generic IP networking traffic.
>
> As a side note. If the cable modem provided by your cable company
> is a simple modem, then you may also want to look at getting an
> inexpensive Cable/DSL Router to put between your cable modem and
> your Mac. This will allow you to share your broadband connection
> with multiple systems at home, and the Cable/DSL router will act
> as a first line of defense against internet nasties.
> <http://dealmac.com> is a good place to search for cheap Cable/DSL
> routers.
I have only the one computer. I'll look into the router for
security, though.
>
> > I'm running my own cable to the utility pole (short run). What's the
> > best type?
>
> Huh? You get to provide your own cable as in cable TV cable to
> the utility pole? Strange. Anyway, this is a matter between you
> and the cable company. It really isn't anything related to the
> Mac. Or you may want to talk to an electrician.
Don't need an electrician. I've been wiring stuff all my life,
including a stint years ago doing CATV and phone punchboard work. Their
cable is already looped up on the pole, which is about 8 feet from the
corner of the room the computer is in. I can save their labor fee for
minutes of my own time. And I can keep their installer out of my house
;)
>
> > What are some suggested questions I should be asking this cable
> > company? I'm hoping I don't have to deal with their interface. Does
> > anyone have any experience with Mediacom?
>
> Mostly if you have to log in using PPPoE. If so, what is your
> account name, and password.
>
> Also do they record the Media Access Control address (MAC). If
> so, then if you change the device talking to the cable modem, you
> will have to call them up to get them to change the recorded MAC
> address.
>
> Bob Harris
Thanks for the input. I'll be sure to get this extra info from them.
Rick
>
> > I do believe my ISP account ends tomorrow, so looking forward to
> > replies today. Thanks!
> >
> > Rick
.
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