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Post by rogue518 » Sat Jul 28, 2001 2:43 am

Hello all, today I got a cable modem today... boy, I wish I had it on thursday, not that I'm complaining, check this out, I downloaded the IFP with a 56k modem, it took me 3hr and 10 min. Cable modem... 1 min. and 16 sec Damn!, I love it!! Image Since I really don't have a problem, I thought it would be appropriate to have this topic here rather than the pilot's lounge. Image<P>Sincerly, rogue518<P>
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Post by K_Kinnison » Sat Jul 28, 2001 2:53 pm

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Post by rogue518 » Sun Jul 29, 2001 1:44 pm

now thaat's fast!! Image<P>Sincerly, rogue518
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Post by 13th_Warrior » Sun Jul 29, 2001 11:21 pm

Good heavens K_K do you own T1 or something ?

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Post by Defiant » Mon Jul 30, 2001 8:25 am

That's about my average download speed on cable, too. It usually depends on the server.

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Post by rogue518 » Mon Jul 30, 2001 6:30 pm

Mine..depends on the server, I do have a question though.... I have (2) computers that are <B> network </B> together, when comcast hooked my cable modem up, they used my ethernet card that was hooked up to the <B> hub </B>. my question is, can I take out my existing 56k modem (PCI slot) and <B> replace </B> it with with another ethernet card and have <B> both </B> computers using the cable modem? Just a thought..... Image<P>Sincerly, rogue518<p>[This message has been edited by rogue518 (edited 30 July 2001).]
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Post by Mini Canari » Mon Jul 30, 2001 6:57 pm

yes if you have a hub... but my connection was slower after when i was connecting both
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Post by Defiant » Mon Jul 30, 2001 7:44 pm

Well, you only need a hub if you're connecting more than one system to your main computer. I have two NICs in my computer, and I have the second set up for ICS (or NAT when I need it). When someone comes over (or if I need another computer to have network access), I plug it in and it automatically configures. The trick to networking a couple computers without a hub is to use crossover cable between the second NIC and the other computer.

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Post by rogue518 » Mon Jul 30, 2001 8:55 pm

Thanks, <B> Defiant </B> and <B> Mini </B> , for that info.. and <B> yes </B> I do have a hub, sorry, I forgot to mention that in the other post. Also where I work... one of the field tech guys is helping with this also, it seems I may have a problem with WinME, so I'm just waiting to see what he has to say,..if It does'nt work, hopefully it will work when I upgrade to WIN XP, I really don't think I will have a problem though. I kind of figured that I would'nt have a problen if I had (2) nic cards in the same computer, just needed some sound advice to back that theory up, thanks again... Image<P>Sincerly, rogue518<P><p>[This message has been edited by rogue518 (edited 30 July 2001).]
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Post by Mini Canari » Tue Jul 31, 2001 7:21 am

What do you mean you had a problem with win me: I linked both computer and i was going to configure the connection..............and it was already online
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Post by rogue518 » Tue Jul 31, 2001 6:35 pm

That's what the tech said. I thought I wouldn't have a problem with WinMe Image so I will try it out either Thurs or Fri.....<P><BR>Sincerly, rogue518
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Post by rogue518 » Fri Aug 03, 2001 10:26 pm

Ok.. I, forgot that I had (1) PCI slot left.. so it worked out <B> great! </B> Also I am networked again with both additional computers... So I'm staright again, also as far as speed... it actually <B> doubled!! </B> I was getting dowload speeds of 1558, now I'm getting download speeds of 3548...that has been the highest so far, I guest it all depends on the server, anyway. But usally I'm in the 3112 to 3253 area... Image I have been able to download Demo's of: "Independence War2: Edge Of Chaos" (197 mb dl) and MechWarrior2 (57 mb dl) without a problem...... Image<P>Sincerly, rogue518<P><p>[This message has been edited by rogue518 (edited 04 August 2001).]
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Post by Exciter » Mon Aug 13, 2001 8:21 pm

I dream of cable modems,,unfortunately up here in the sticks, i cannot get anything but "BillyBobs ISP Service" Which is probably generated by a small hamster running tirelessly in a wheel for power.<P>Thanx guys for making me feel better Image I am now eating my heart out, but i could use a little salt. Pass the ketchup please! Image<BR><P>------------------<BR>"Did that hurt?.mmmm yess!
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