Wireless Cable Modem for Cable Internet
- Thread starter beth
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Yeah, but what about quality of reception, or whatever you call it. Cordless phones are not always that good.
I was looking at the Lindsey BEFCMU10 EtherFast and the wireless G router that kinda goes with it.
Does anyone use Comcast? That is my cable company.
BTW: Everyone who was "thinking about going cable" there is a $20 a month for 6 months deal going with Comcast via internet purchase. I couldn't resist that. I need to hook up 2 computers.
I was looking at the Lindsey BEFCMU10 EtherFast and the wireless G router that kinda goes with it.
Does anyone use Comcast? That is my cable company.
BTW: Everyone who was "thinking about going cable" there is a $20 a month for 6 months deal going with Comcast via internet purchase. I couldn't resist that. I need to hook up 2 computers.
lovethesea
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we have linksys and so far so good. Like I stated before sometimes with our 2.4 GHZ cordless phone the computer that is wirelesss gets a little squirelly. And thats only if your right by the computer. Otherwise, its great.
stacyt
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You can use almost any modem with wireless router. Lots of places to check, try dslreports.com
Most likely comcast will not hookup the router for you, but the directions that come with it are pretty good. Also if you need to call tech support, they almost always give you a hard time if your using a router.
Speed will not be any less with wireless. Wireless connections vary, depending on signal strength, but lets say average 10 MPS. Cable average about 1 MPS. So your wireless connection is still faster than your cable connection. Wireless is slower when transfering data between computers.
Also make sure that you purchase wireless that is 802.11G. Should be right on the box. Also good to buy the same brand wireless card, as the router.
You can tweak the connection as well, if you want to mess with it. There is a lot of good info at dslreports.com
Most likely comcast will not hookup the router for you, but the directions that come with it are pretty good. Also if you need to call tech support, they almost always give you a hard time if your using a router.
Speed will not be any less with wireless. Wireless connections vary, depending on signal strength, but lets say average 10 MPS. Cable average about 1 MPS. So your wireless connection is still faster than your cable connection. Wireless is slower when transfering data between computers.
Also make sure that you purchase wireless that is 802.11G. Should be right on the box. Also good to buy the same brand wireless card, as the router.
You can tweak the connection as well, if you want to mess with it. There is a lot of good info at dslreports.com
Stacy, what is a wireless card? 
Well I placed the order with comcastoffers. I think you have to get the motorola surfboard modem that they are offering with that deal. Then you get rebates on it.
Is there anything that goes into the PC itself? What do you mean by wireless card?
Should I try and find a motorola router to go with it? Geewiz, sorry for all the questions but this is kinda of a last min decision since the offer ends on the 30th. I'm trying to read as much as I can today but I end up with just having more questions.
Thanks.
Well I placed the order with comcastoffers. I think you have to get the motorola surfboard modem that they are offering with that deal. Then you get rebates on it.
Is there anything that goes into the PC itself? What do you mean by wireless card?
Should I try and find a motorola router to go with it? Geewiz, sorry for all the questions but this is kinda of a last min decision since the offer ends on the 30th. I'm trying to read as much as I can today but I end up with just having more questions.
Thanks.
stacyt
Active Member
That modem should work with most wireless routers. I would go with a d-link, myself. The motorola seems to be a popular modem, and I couldn't find a list of any known issues with it, and any of the available brand routers. The cable modem will plug directly into the router.
The router accepts a wired/wireless connection from a computer. If the computer is right next to the router, than just take the cable from the computer, and plug it into the router.
If the computer is a long distace away from the cable router, you'll need a card, that plugs into the computer, and transmits a signal to the router. A wireless network card.
You should be able to buy a complete kit, that includes the card, router, and cables. It will also contain instructions on how to connect the computers to the wireless router. This would probably be the best option, if you can find it. d-link has a kit on the market that is pretty nice. The card is a USB card, so no need to open the computer to plug it in.
The router accepts a wired/wireless connection from a computer. If the computer is right next to the router, than just take the cable from the computer, and plug it into the router.
If the computer is a long distace away from the cable router, you'll need a card, that plugs into the computer, and transmits a signal to the router. A wireless network card.
You should be able to buy a complete kit, that includes the card, router, and cables. It will also contain instructions on how to connect the computers to the wireless router. This would probably be the best option, if you can find it. d-link has a kit on the market that is pretty nice. The card is a USB card, so no need to open the computer to plug it in.
fishman830
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i have wireless and direct ocnnections.. crazy wiring.. and i hate all these cords all over.. so i say wireless all the way!