Internet Hardware and EquipmentThe Important Stuff: Devices That Get You Online Confused about whether or not you need a router, access point or Ethernet card? We’re here to help clear up your technical quandaries. Computer hardware can be confusing, especially with all of the networking options available today. While some providers will lend or lease equipment such as modems, chances are, you will be responsible for buying your own. Sometimes it’s more cost efficient than leasing from your provider anyway. Cable ModemsGeneral Information About Cable Modems:
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How to Get Started
Go to your local technology or computer store and ask a representative to point you in the right direction for your equipment needs. Most sales people really know their stuff and are full of helpful information. Be sure to ask about the absolutely necessary equipment, like modems and routers before you buy any of the fancy accessories. You can also look online to compare prices of each component before buying. With all of the competition in the technology industry, getting a discounted price is easier than you would think. Related articles:
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FCC Chairman Discusses Net Neutrality and National Broadband
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In a recent interview with BusinessWeek magazine, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski shared his thoughts on the nationalization of broadband internet, as well as net neutrality.
As a person who holds great influence over the consumer electronics industry, Genachowski is the principal decision maker in terms of setting rules for both the wired and wireless forms of the internet.
Time Warner Cable Brings 4G Wireless to North Carolina with the Fastest Wireless Speeds Available
10.20.2009
Time Warner Cable will officially launch the Time Warner Cable 4G mobile network in Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh North Carolina on December 1, 2009.
U.N. reports mobile broadband subscriptions outnumber wired connections
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FCC chief Genachowski lays out broad strokes of broadband plan
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