Switch from DSL to Cable Modem. Effect on my home network?

[ChiknHead]

I am getting ready to switch from DSL to cable (Adelphia).

I have a wireless home network via a Netgear MR314 (Cable/DSL) wireless router.

My question is:

Is there a certian modem I should buy to replace my DSL modem so that it wont mess up my network?
I assume all I need out of the modem is that it "auto logs" onto the internet?

Any help is appreciated!

Thanks

 

[AFB]

No, the modem you get with your cable Internet should be fine.

 

[ChiknHead]

thanks

 

[mboy]

If your DSL was eityher providing a static IP or was using PPOE, then you have to set your router to DHCP and disable the PPOE settings. Otherwise, you will probably just notice faster internet connection with your LAN Pc's

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: ChiknHead
I am getting ready to switch from DSL to cable (Adelphia).

I have a wireless home network via a Netgear MR314 (Cable/DSL) wireless router.

My question is:

Is there a certian modem I should buy to replace my DSL modem so that it wont mess up my network?
I assume all I need out of the modem is that it "auto logs" onto the internet?

Any help is appreciated!

Thanks

Atter the Cable Modem is connetcetd.

1. Change the Router Seting from PPPOE to Dynamic IP.

2. If neccessary Clone the MAC that would registred with the Cable ISP.

3. Run DrTCP and Change the MTU to 1492.


Download DrTCP: <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.dslre
ports.com/front/DRTCP021.exe">http://www.dslreports.com/front/DRTCP021.exe</a>

Run the program, it will show the current settings of TCP/IP parameters. Write them down.

You can change any variable that you want, click Apply, and reboot the computer, if no good; you can always change to your original values.

Start with:

MaxMTU - DSL =1492 Cable=1500 ISDN =1322 DialUp=576

Tcp Receive - 256960

Window Scaling - Yes

Time Stamping - No

Selective Acks - Yes

Path MTU Discovery - Yes.

Black Hole - NO

Max Duplicate - 2

TTL - 64

Notice it said above Start with

These settings are not written in "stone" there is variability depending on the computer other setting. So try few setting and measure your Download for each setting.

In addition, in case a person has a Router the Router's MTU if set differently can affect the general MTU.

Link: www.ezlan.net - Measuring the "Speed" of Internet Connection.