High speed internet

rockinfunzone · 11-22-2004, 03:00 AM

I've had dial up for a good 7 years now and Its finally pissing me off. I want to get a fast cable hookup but I need to know the basics like, what hardware I need and if I should go with COX or not. Lemme know your guy's opinions on the hot set up for high speed internet.

KamisoriX · 11-22-2004, 03:06 AM

depense where you're from.
basic DSL is good enough but Cable is better. if you live close to a University or college you can asked if you use their T line. T line is fast but to flawed for gaming. exellent for server thou.

rockinfunzone · 11-22-2004, 03:32 AM

Dont live near a university but I have decided on cable. So....I see cable modems at best buy and stuff, thats what I need to know, what kind of hardware to I need to buy?

KamisoriX · 11-22-2004, 03:39 AM

well, a network controller would help alot.

Bucky · 11-22-2004, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rockinfunzone@Nov 22 2004, 12:32 AM
Dont live near a university but I have decided on cable. So....I see cable modems at best buy and stuff, thats what I need to know, what kind of hardware to I need to buy?

Before you run off and buy any hardware, check with your local cable provider. Most of them come out and set up your PC and cable modem for you as part of the initial installation.

You will probably have to pay a small monthly fee to rent the cable modem, but at least if the rental dies, they just get you a new one.

Superflop · 12-04-2004, 03:48 AM

Yeah, Cox will provide you with a "cable modem" do not rent that modem, purchase it outright, renting them is a waste of money if you have it for more than six months (on average). and when you get it all setup re-do the internet connection wizard, for a connection that is always on,

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11-22-2004, 03:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
rockinfunzone is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 12 Hellbux: 884	I've had dial up for a good 7 years now and Its finally pissing me off. I want to get a fast cable hookup but I need to know the basics like, what hardware I need and if I should go with COX or not. Lemme know your guy's opinions on the hot set up for high speed internet.

11-22-2004, 03:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
KamisoriX is a certified SPAM DEMON. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sexyman Island Posts: 10,319 Hellbux: 175,171	depense where you're from. basic DSL is good enough but Cable is better. if you live close to a University or college you can asked if you use their T line. T line is fast but to flawed for gaming. exellent for server thou.

11-22-2004, 03:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
rockinfunzone is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 12 Hellbux: 884	Dont live near a university but I have decided on cable. So....I see cable modems at best buy and stuff, thats what I need to know, what kind of hardware to I need to buy?

11-22-2004, 03:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
KamisoriX is a certified SPAM DEMON. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sexyman Island Posts: 10,319 Hellbux: 175,171	well, a network controller would help alot.

12-04-2004, 03:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Superflop is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 21 Hellbux: 610	Yeah, Cox will provide you with a "cable modem" do not rent that modem, purchase it outright, renting them is a waste of money if you have it for more than six months (on average). and when you get it all setup re-do the internet connection wizard, for a connection that is always on,