I have a WCG200C - yes it does not hand out more than 5 DHCP addresses. I do have another 8 port router hanging off one RJ45. Only use wireless when out on the patio anyway.
Why have it in the first place? Well, when you get the Comcast Home Networking service, you also get another speed increase 4/384.
Next thing going out is a small business service, they are getting an SMC 8013WG.
Last year Comcast was bidding to buy Universal. That fell through but ended up in at least some distribution deal for content.
Now, cable system upgrades of the ex-AT$T systems are completing and cable modems are being upped to 3mb. If you don't have cable internet to stream content to, there is Comcasts strong interest in VOD to stream content to your TV.
Next, another content deal. I think I see the logic.
I'm happy I read the news before going to work (CMCSA)today. I can wear my Mickey polo shirt and it's not Casual Friday yet.
Coming up with another choice is Comcast Home Networking. Cable modem with built-in router for TP & 802.11b.
CHN customers get another bump up in speed, a Mb over standard cable Internet.
The programming guide currently in use is by PreView, it gets loaded into the DCT at the local cable system (it's not built in). DCT2000s have 2mb RAM, the more channels in a system, the less room for info (or ads -ha ha)
The boxes also seek out new firmwares upon power up. Ever plug one in, see a picture, then have it shutdown? New firmware (Welcome to DCT Update . . )
Channel switching is quicker on later models. The 5100s are darn quick.
I am not a big fan of of the tiny writing or ads in the guide, but at least it helped convince my family that we needed a big screen TV to read them.
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I have a WCG200C - yes it does not hand out more than 5 DHCP addresses. I do have another 8 port router hanging off one RJ45. Only use wireless when out on the patio anyway. Why have it in the first place? Well, when you get the Comcast Home Networking service, you also get another speed increase 4/384. Next thing going out is a small business service, they are getting an SMC 8013WG.
Last year Comcast was bidding to buy Universal. That fell through but ended up in at least some distribution deal for content. Now, cable system upgrades of the ex-AT$T systems are completing and cable modems are being upped to 3mb. If you don't have cable internet to stream content to, there is Comcasts strong interest in VOD to stream content to your TV. Next, another content deal. I think I see the logic. I'm happy I read the news before going to work (CMCSA)today. I can wear my Mickey polo shirt and it's not Casual Friday yet.
Besides killing elm trees and sawing doors in half? AUTBTD
Coming up with another choice is Comcast Home Networking. Cable modem with built-in router for TP & 802.11b. CHN customers get another bump up in speed, a Mb over standard cable Internet.
A big nose on wheels. Wot? my first post!