Re: Switch to Cable Questions

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.

> 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'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.

> 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

> I do believe my ISP account ends tomorrow, so looking forward to
> replies today. Thanks!
>
> Rick
.

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