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Cable modem qustions?

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de8212

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Just signed up for cable modem service. I have a few quetions while waitng on the equipment to arrive.
1. The kit comes with a splitter, could that degrade the signal in any way (since the tv will be on the same cable)?
2. I don't have an actual jack in the wall for my cable, it's just coming out of the floor. So it could possibly be split somewhere under the house. Could this be a problem in any way?
3. Should the modem sit on my desk/floor/on top of pc case, etc.? Is any one place better than the other?
4. Anything else I need to be aware of?
Thanks.
de
 
I have MediaOne/ATT RoadRunner, and I can let you know what my experience was. Installation was free and so was the wiring. If your house is wired with RG-59 for cable, the line entering the house will be replaced with RG-6. The line leading to the computer will also be upgraded (if necessary). The tech split the cable signal to go to my TV and to my computer and put a signal amplifier on the TV line (my picture is actually quite a bit better now). The line coming up through the floor in your room is fine, coax is VERY easy to split and/or splice. My cable modem, and those of other people that I know, tends to get quite warm so I wouldn't leave stuff lying on it. Other than that, placement isn't too important. Other than that, there isn't too much else to know. Good luck and enjoy!
 


<< If your house is wired with RG-59 for cable, the line entering the house will be replaced with RG-6. >>


Hmmm. They are just sending me a kit with modem, NIC, etc. inside it. nobody said anything about touching my existing wiring.
I guess I'll just have to wait and see. I just don't have a good idea of what kind of speeds I should get so I'd like to make sure that nothing from my end is the cause of any possible problem.
de
 
Just put the splitter on the existing TV cable and run it to the modem, no loss will be there as Cable uses different strands than TV.
Install the NIC either USB or Analog connections, I have US Robotics modem, RR just switched to Motorola Modems. If you want Analog you'll have to buy a RJ45 extensin cable, it looks like a telephone cable but bigger. You'll want to install the NIC first with the appropriate drivers.
They supply the USB hookup in the box.
Just plug in the power connecter and load the software. It will take you through step by step, just enter your new username and password and the location for your cable service.
RR also has Net Medic in case your connection gets hosed, it will fix it by a few simple clicks.
 
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