verifying modem works with cable modem service

[michele]

Does anyone know how to verify that your modem is capable
of working with cable modem service? I am using dial up,
and want to begin cable modem service, but want to verify
accessibility prior to any more added expense.

 

[Nicholas]

Usually a broadband ISP will provide their own cable modem,
and even a NIC card if you don't have one. A dial-up modem
cannot be used with broadband.

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Nicholas

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| Does anyone know how to verify that your modem is capable
| of working with cable modem service? I am using dial up,
| and want to begin cable modem service, but want to verify
| accessibility prior to any more added expense.

 

[Bill Barto]

Call your local Cable company and ask them. They can give you all the
information you need to know.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

If you're asking if your current telephony modem will work, the
answer is "No." A cable modem is a completely different piece of
hardware.

Contact your cable ISP. They will have a very specific list of
cable modems that are compatible with their service.

Bruce Chambers

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[Jim Macklin]

A few years ago, a cable modem was very expensive, over
$400, so most cable ISPs rented them. That is still an
option but you can buy a good brand DOCIS certified modem
for less than $100 and many ISPs have rebate programs. You
can buy a cable/DSL modem off the shelf at CompUSA and
BestBuy, the local stores will have details about what works
in their local areas. Most cable ISPs will have a FAQ on
recommended modems and any rebates offered.


message | Greetings --
|
| If you're asking if your current telephony modem will
work, the
| answer is "No." A cable modem is a completely different
piece of
| hardware.
|
| Contact your cable ISP. They will have a very specific
list of
| cable modems that are compatible with their service.
|
| Bruce Chambers
|
| --
| Help us help you:
|
|
|
| You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever
count on
| having both at once. -- RAH
|
|
| | > Does anyone know how to verify that your modem is
capable
| > of working with cable modem service? I am using dial
up,
| > and want to begin cable modem service, but want to
verify
| > accessibility prior to any more added expense.
|
|

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Jim, I know all of this. (Except I never go to Best Buy or
CompUSA for computer-related items; the ignorance of their sales
staffs offends me, somehow.) Did you reply to the wrong post, per
chance? ;-}


Bruce Chambers

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You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH

 

[Jim Macklin]

No, it was on the thread, but it wasn't intended for you.
And yes, I know most of the staff at retail stores is only
aware of the next coffee break. But sometimes you can find
a bargain.


message | Greetings --
|
| Jim, I know all of this. (Except I never go to Best
Buy or
| CompUSA for computer-related items; the ignorance of their
sales
| staffs offends me, somehow.) Did you reply to the wrong
post, per
| chance? ;-}
|
|
| Bruce Chambers
|
| --
| Help us help you:
|
|
|
| You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever
count on
| having both at once. -- RAH
|
|
| "Jim Macklin" <[email protected]>
wrote in
| message | > A few years ago, a cable modem was very expensive, over
| > $400, so most cable ISPs rented them. That is still an
| > option but you can buy a good brand DOCIS certified
modem
| > for less than $100 and many ISPs have rebate programs.
You
| > can buy a cable/DSL modem off the shelf at CompUSA and
| > BestBuy, the local stores will have details about what
works
| > in their local areas. Most cable ISPs will have a FAQ
on
| > recommended modems and any rebates offered.
| >
| >
in
|
|

 

[Manda Luyong]

I would agree with Bill. Your best place for information is the cable
company. If you're lucky you might even get it for free.