-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Cable Modem access
- From: Jim <n1jmm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 21:07:05 -0500
Robin, you should be able to use what ever hardware you want on your
side of the cable modem.
You can run a long cable from one of the existing jacks to get to where
you have your computer. You should be able to do a SELF-Install of your
cable modem then, no need for the installer to come out, you might have
to install a network card in your computer if you don't already have one
to support the cable modem, this really isn't a big deal either.
If you do have an installer come out, you will most likely find out they
will help you get it working but they DON'T officially support home
networks or routers.
-Jim-
Robin Smith wrote:
>Hi --
>
>I am purchasing a new computer in the next month and considering making the
>switch to cable modem. I currently have 2 cable outlets - 1 in the living
>room and one in the bedroom. (I live in an apartment.) The computer is not
>within direct cable access of either one. Being completely ignorant of
>cables and wiring and things like that I would like to know how difficult or
>costly it would be to get a cable outlet where the PC is? I am aware that I
>could hook the cable modem up to a wireless router and install a wireless
>network card in the PC but I am not sure if the cable installer would balk
>at doing an installation with that setup. I know some cable and DSL
>providers won't provide any support for routers in a home network but I am
>not trying to network. I only have 1 PC. I hope I asked these questions
>clearly.
>
>Thanks,
>Robin
>
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