RE: Cable modem

["Phil Harris" <phil@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Also be aware that you cannot simply buy another cablemodem from ebay
either
as the service is usually tied to the MAC address of the cablemodem...

Phil

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Mal Lansell
> Sent: 23 September 2007 16:49
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Cable modem
>
> You don't.  If you were to replace the cable modem you would need
> another cable modem, not an ADSL one.  AFAIK the cable modem is
> provided
> with the broadband package, and if has a problem it will be replaced
> for
> free.
>
> What you need is a Cable/DSL router - most of the come with a built-in
> 4
> port switch.  The output from the cable modem will then plug into the
> router.
>
> Mal
>
>
> m_surgenor wrote:
> >
> >
> > A friend wanted me to connect up another PC within his office so
he
> > could share files and connect to the internet on both.
> >
> > Because of the site (really old building with very thick walls)
and
> > distance I decided to go the wired route rather than wireless.
I've
> > run the CAT5 cables and I thought I'd just put in an new ADSL
router
> > but I've discovered that his current broadband is delivered via a
> > Motorola cable modem from Telewest which is served by a cable
with an
> F
> > connector on the end...
> >
> > My thoughts now are to leave that alone then and put in a small 4
or
> 5
> > port Switch between the modem and the two PCs. Is that the best
> option
> > or should I still look at replacing the Motorola with a more up
to
> date
> > ADSL modem/router? If so how do I convert the F connector to
RJ45?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Malcolm
> >
> >
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