I currently have Comcast High Speed internet. I have two additional IP addresses assigned to my account, which they charge me monthly for. Is this necessary, i.e., if I had the that option taken off my bill would only one of my home computers be able to connect to the internet, vs the four that currently do with the Comcast option for only two additional licenses (which means only three total should be able to connect)? If it matters, the cable modem is connected to a wireless router (Apple Express) and all the home computers are Macintoshes.
posted by nomadicink on Dec 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Help! I live in a basement and need a stronger Wi-Fi Connection! [more inside]
posted by OuttaHere on Nov 2, 2009 - 14 answers

Experience with Sprint / Nextel MiFi? [more inside]
posted by bamassippi on Sep 17, 2009 - 5 answers

Should I stick with my Comcast high-speed internet plan or switch to Verizon FiOS? [more inside]
posted by lunchbox on Aug 30, 2009 - 13 answers

In need of a cheap high speed internet/cable package shared among 7 college girls in MD and not sure where to start. Help! [more inside]
posted by pulled_levers on Aug 25, 2009 - 12 answers

So how does U-Verse's internet service compare to Comcast's? Not in print, where they're identical, but in reality? [more inside]
posted by still_wears_a_hat on Jul 1, 2009 - 4 answers

Modem/Router issues: why does our internet always cut out on one computer on the network, resulting in having to constantly plug/unplug the router to get it working again? [more inside]
posted by Christ, what an asshole on Jun 8, 2009 - 15 answers

I love Comcast's Internet services. However, I just moved to a new area (Farr West Utah), and Comcast isn't available in my subdivision. Is there anyway I can convince Comcast bring internet services into my area? [more inside]
posted by HC Foo on Jun 2, 2009 - 5 answers

How did my internet connection get 5x faster in 10 minutes? [more inside]
posted by mpls2 on May 24, 2009 - 8 answers

Why can't we connect wirelessly to the internet? [more inside]
posted by mai on Mar 10, 2009 - 16 answers

RCN versus Comcast in DC? [more inside]
posted by raf on Mar 4, 2009 - 16 answers

My (Comcast) internet connection has become dreadful in the last three days. I have carefully accumulated some relevant data and exhausted several options, leaving only one solution -- the obvious one that one of you will gently point out to me! [more inside]
posted by Clyde Mnestra on Nov 1, 2008 - 15 answers

Anyone know where I can find a restoration status map for Comcast after Ike? [more inside]
posted by pomegranate on Sep 16, 2008 - 6 answers

We suspect our ISP is shutting down our internet connection when we use a BitTorrent client and/or throttling bandwidth. Is there any way to detect this? [more inside]
posted by ao4047 on Jul 12, 2008 - 14 answers

Are the Comcast DVR woes over? Would anyone, today, say that the Comcast DVR with Tivo service works well? I'm moving house and want to set up a new TV and internet package with a Tivo-based DVR. Should I keep what I have or go with something new? Boston area in case it matters to the service. [more inside]
posted by galaksit on Apr 30, 2008 - 13 answers

What's the best option for high-speed internet access in San Francisco? (Moving from Castro to Potrero Hill, would like to ditch Comcast if there's a good alternative.) [more inside]
posted by jcruelty on Dec 7, 2007 - 19 answers

I need help with crafting a multi-dwelling (Condo) solution for TV and/or Internet service [more inside]
posted by twiggy on Apr 30, 2007 - 3 answers

We are temporarily moving 50 miles from our permanent home. We would like to keep our landline phone number active. VOIP seems like the obvious answer, but I'm a complete internet telephony newbie. [more inside]
posted by ambrosia on Apr 23, 2007 - 10 answers

Help me get my wireless router to connect to the internet. [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Jan 3, 2007 - 8 answers

Does Comcast hate World of Warcraft? [more inside]
posted by dagnyscott on Jan 3, 2006 - 10 answers

DSL vs Cable Internet... what are the differences in term of performance, reliability, price, etc? Can anyone given an evaluation of the pros/cons. Bonus if you can comment on the advantages/disadvantages of satellite TV over digital cable or vice versa. [more inside]
posted by mhaw on Aug 2, 2005 - 16 answers

Wanted to seek some advise about my Comcast internet connection and tech support problems which seem to happen almost two three times a year. It always makes me question myself for using VOIP (Vonage) for my phone service. [more inside]
posted by flyby22 on Jul 23, 2005 - 8 answers

TechSupportFilter: When I upload (perfectly legal) bittorrent files at speeds greater than about 13 kbps, my Comcast internet connection gets completely swamped, and I'm unable to surf the web or download email. Comcast tech support has been out three times over the past month, and they're still scratching their heads. But I get the feeling they don't exactly know what they're doing. Does anyone have any idea what might be going on, or what further tests I should run to find out?
posted by gd779 on Oct 13, 2004 - 14 answers