Cable Internet

[InsaneMorphius]

Hey all, hope this message finds all of you in high and good spirits today. Anyhow, I am going to be getting cable internet service sometime next month. The question is what stuff do I need for it to work. I have had regular modems, and just discontinued my ISDN service, so I know that I need a cable specific modem, and something for the inside of a puter, is that a NIC card? I dont have a clue, can someone in the know help a brother out? Looking for the best stuff and approximate prices. Thanks so much for your help.

Morphius

[Algee7]

The cable provider will usually have a network card available for you to purchase but you can save a lot on money buying one on your own and installing it yourself (assuming you know how to install a card in your comp).
They will supply the modem and configure your system to work with it.

[luqa]

You could always call your cable company and ask what they supply, and if it is all inclusive in the price of the installation. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

[jad1097]

BTW the install was $50 and the NIC they gave me would cost $70 if I were to go to the store and buy one. So it may not be better to go buy one yourself.

[jad1097]

@home provided all the hardware for me. Cable modem and the NIC.

You may want to call them and find out if they provide the NIc to be sure.

[neo_otyugh]

i got my service from roadrunner, and they provided the modem and NIC...actually the guy gave me two when i mentioned i would like two of em...LAN party next weekend...