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Author: Subject: Cable modem with wireless

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Posts: 1
Registered: 1/3/06
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  posted on 1/3/06 at 13:15
I have a desktop connected to the internet via a cable modem (Comcast). Must I use the cable company's hardware or can I buy my own wireless router. If so would it replace the company's modem or would the router be commected to the cable modem?

Thanks

niehaus
 
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Niehaus

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Posts: 7
Registered: 27/2/06
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  posted on 9/3/06 at 12:22
u cant replace the company's modem because the modem gives the identify for the company ( modem's MAC adress), but u can connect routers to the modem

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Posts: 1
Registered: 19/3/06
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  posted on 19/3/06 at 16:15
niehaus is totally wrong. You can buy your own modem or router or if you prefer modem with wireless router built in to it. The only problem you may have is inputing the MAC addy. You can ask comcast for it. But it woud be best to look at that slip they gave you when they installed your service. Also after you have installed your new modem you may want to send the old modem back as your leasing it from comcast. I think you will save likie 3 or 4 bucks on your bill.



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