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    Cable Internet Noob Question

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Slappy san, Dec 10, 2006.

  1. Slappy san

    Slappy san Notebook Consultant

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    I currently have ATT DSL with a 2Wire wireless Gateway. I love it. Next month I will be moving and I wanted to find a product like the 2Wire I have for Comcast. I don't want to have to buy a modem and a router because I will only keep the Comcast for 6 months. Help! :eek:
     
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can rent a cable modem from Comcast for about $3/month. However, you'll probably want to get a WiFi router from BestBuy though...I don't think Comcast has them.

    Think of it on the bright side...you'll own the WiFi for next time you change providers.
     
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    Slappy san, Dec 17, 2006
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    Dest Notebook Guru

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    Linksys routers seem to work pretty well, the only limitation is that you can only forward a max of 10 port ranges. And I have NEVER seen anything like that modem+router combo, looks very interesting.
     
    Dest, Dec 17, 2006
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    comcast does offer a home wireless networking, bad news, the xtra cost of the install ($99) and monthly rent of the gateway over the period of 6 months you could purchase a cheap router. Comcast uses both linksys and netgear equip and you donthave a choice. Just rent the modem, purchase your choice of router ($30-50 online) pay for just the internet instal, plug your modem into uplink/wan port, plug your laptop into network port, config the wireless and set up your wpa key and your set. :) good luck.
     
    Sykotic, Dec 18, 2006
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