Comcast Triple Play and Router?
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Posted by Edward on June 30, 2007, 11:04 pm
Please log in for more thread options My brother is going to get the Comcast triple play, phone internet and TV. My questions is, does he have to use THEIR cable modem, or can I get him one of those Linksys cable modem/router combos? Can I use a router if there is going to be a special Comcast cable modem? | ||||||||||||||||
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Posted by $Bill on July 1, 2007, 1:07 am
Please log in for more thread options Edward wrote: You need a modem that supports VOIP and I would keep the modem separate from the router (you'll thank me later). So get an Comcast approved VOIP modem (or rent theirs [unless it's free]) and buy a spearate wireless G router with integrated 4-port switch to handle your PCs. The TVs are handled by splitting the BB cable (usually at home entry point) and the modem will be on the first leg of the splitter and handle your other needs. | ||||||||||||||||
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Posted by f/fgeorge on July 1, 2007, 8:35 am
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wrote: >My brother is going to get the Comcast triple play, phone internet and
Router technology is about ot go to 'N', we are currently at 'G'. 'N'
>TV. >My questions is, does he have to use THEIR cable modem, or can I get >him one of those Linksys cable modem/router combos? >Can I use a router if there is going to be a special Comcast cable >modem? reaches out and can touch your neighbors or backyard easily and is also faster. It is currently called "pre N" because the standard has not been written and accepted by all the companies involved yet. When it does come out, your modem/router combo will be outdated and you will be stuck buying a new setup. Buy them seperate! | ||||||||||||||||
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Posted by Andrew Rossmann on July 1, 2007, 9:15 am
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[This followup was posted to comp.dcom.modems.cable and a copy was sent to the cited author.] Edward.Nuxters@gmail.com says... > My brother is going to get the Comcast triple play, phone internet and
> TV. > My questions is, does he have to use THEIR cable modem, or can I get > him one of those Linksys cable modem/router combos? > Can I use a router if there is going to be a special Comcast cable > modem? I'm not entirely certain how their digital phone service works, but I believe it uses a separate connection that is then tied into your home's phone lines. It is not traditional VOIP like Vonage, but something unique that is specifcially designed for cable. Your TV and Internet, along with the phone adapter, just split the incoming cable. In other words, the Internet is only for your computers and you can treat it as normal. The main potential issue could be a weak cable signal due to the 3-way split you may end up with. -- If there is a no_junk in my address, please REMOVE it before replying! All junk mail senders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law!! http://home.att.net/~andyross | ||||||||||||||||
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Posted by $Bill on July 1, 2007, 10:27 am
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Andrew Rossmann wrote: >
> I'm not entirely certain how their digital phone service works, but I > believe it uses a separate connection that is then tied into your home's > phone lines. It is not traditional VOIP like Vonage, but something > unique that is specifcially designed for cable. Your TV and Internet, > along with the phone adapter, just split the incoming cable. In other > words, the Internet is only for your computers and you can treat it as > normal. > > The main potential issue could be a weak cable signal due to the 3-way > split you may end up with. I think they use an adapter to the existing cable modem, so I'm probably wrong about needing a VOIP modem. They do use VOIP over a private network I believe, but the adapter allows them to connect up to a regular cable modem. I think they have plans for a combined modem/adapter. I'd try to go with a standard Motorola mode and Linksys/Netgear G router until N is solid. Then you should only have to connect their adapter to the modem to add phone service - TTBOMK. | ||||||||||||||||
> TV.
> My questions is, does he have to use THEIR cable modem, or can I get
> him one of those Linksys cable modem/router combos?
> Can I use a router if there is going to be a special Comcast cable
> modem?