I have a cable modem provided by Time Warner Cable of NYC (seen here). The back of the device has one 10 Base-T port (ethernet jack) and one USB type B jack. Can I connect a laptop to the USB jack and my Xbox 360 to the ethernet jack? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Aug 28, 2008 - 13 answers

Am I really stuck with Comcast as my only cable internet provider in Portland OR? [more inside]
posted by bhance on May 14, 2008 - 19 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

Is there a software program of some kind that will automatically monitor and analyze the health (i.e. transfer rate and up/down status) of a broadband Internet connection? Ideally like to see statistics graphed over the course of a week or so, tested every 1 to 15 minutes, so I can see what kind of quality I'm getting. I'm not sure if any software like this exists.
posted by hodyoaten on Aug 1, 2007 - 6 answers

How do I send email from a linux box from my residential cable modem connection? [more inside]
posted by Wild_Eep on Jul 6, 2007 - 10 answers

Why does the signal and connectivity on my wireless router degrade and improve throughout the day? [more inside]
posted by Hypnic jerk on Jan 19, 2007 - 14 answers

One Computer with cable modem. Second computer far away with POTS modem. Can they talk? [more inside]
posted by quite unimportant on Nov 7, 2006 - 9 answers

Comcast cable modem or Bellsouth DSL? [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher on Feb 7, 2006 - 20 answers

Ever since I installed my new cable modem via a USB port on Windows XP (SP2) my computer has been experiencing "Delayed Write Error" messages nearly every time I use a web browser (IE, Firefox, and Opera) that quickly brings the computer to a locked-up halt. How do I stop this from happening? [more inside]
posted by Servo5678 on Jan 11, 2006 - 11 answers

My LAN won't unconnect from a wireless IP address! [more inside]
posted by footnote on Dec 20, 2005 - 10 answers

I think Comcast installed spyware on my Mac. Boing Boing now redirects to ebay, through a series of URLs. Please help me debug and fix it! [more inside]
posted by rajbot on Dec 17, 2005 - 18 answers

On a fairly regular basis, even if I'm in the middle of using it, my cable modem connection vanishes. Fixing it involves unplugging the modem and router, waiting a few minutes, replugging them and crossing my fingers. I gather this phenomenon is extremely common. What can I do to prevent it, and more importantly, why does it happen in the first place?
posted by squidlarkin on Feb 23, 2005 - 16 answers

Cable Modem issue. When I am hooked up to good old Comcast through my Motorola Surfboard modem using the USB connection, life is great. Flawless internet surfing. But recently I decided to hook up a wireless router and spread the love throught the house. Problem: My modem won't recognize a connection with the network adapter connection. [more inside]
posted by majikwah on Jul 2, 2004 - 13 answers

Cable modem problem or my computers problem? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by justgary on May 26, 2004 - 16 answers

I have Comcast Cable Internet access and a Linksys Wireless B Router. How can I get the two to work together properly? Previously, I had Verizon DSL and the router worked like a charm. But now, when I connect the cable modem through the router to the computer, nothing works. I run OSX 10.2.8 on an iMac. Thanks in advance.
posted by BlueTrain on Mar 15, 2004 - 22 answers