On 1/6/05 1:59 PM, "Dennis Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> At 7:42 PM -0800 on 12/17/04, ta131js wittily wrote: > > >> Hello: >> I know this may sound stupid, but I'm eager to hear from you people >> before I talk to my >> cable company (Adelphia) in person tomorrow. I have a question. >> >> About three months ago my video game crazy son wanted a fast connection >> of his >> own (faster than wireless he thinks) so I had my cable company install >> another outlet >> and I bought him a modem and had it registered. >> (He connects his PC directly to the modem with ethernet cable) >> This was a one-time-only charge, and my monthly bill did not go up. >> >> Today, I had a chat session with tech support and was told that I have >> been undercharged approx $32/mo >> for having one extra modem. That's how much I would have to pay to get >> my son's connection enabled again. >> >> So is this typical? >> Do we have to pay extra for having more than one modem? >> Is your cable company just as greedy? >> Maybe I should try to convince my son that wireless isn't so bad. >> >> TIA >> Jim >> Gee Man I have a 256kbps download and 128kbps Upload speed on my connection and I play the Xbox, and download off the p2p networks, and that doesn't slow down the gaming a bit. I would ditch the extra cable modem since that's unnecessary to have 2 cable modems in one household unless your son is running a web sever or a game server. Just get a 4 port switch/router and then connect everyone up to it. Wireless router would be cool but that might be the problem...Wireless connection dropping every now and then for a sec or so might be making your son's gaming pleasure slow.... Or not... How far is the wireless router from the other computer I presume or a Xbox? Of course the cable company will charge for another outlet. They're greedy down here..You could request a speed upgrade...You didn't say what speed your connection was.. 1mb? 3mb? If its more than 1mb then that's more than enough for all your computing needs as well your son's gaming needs... Jason -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
