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   dave, May 2nd, 2003 @ 12:16am

   
   

   I can see how they would charge for it if it was just an access point, and each wireless computer would get it's own IP... but if it's just a router thing you can buy yourself for under $100 that's just retarded.

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   Read the article

   

   Bob, May 3rd, 2003 @ 1:39pm

   
   

   You say "Getting people to pay for what should be free" -- but the referenced article says you get a different box that combines the cable modem, wireless access point and router (as opposed to just a cable modem), a wireless network adapter (for the second computer), an increase in download speeds from 1.5Mbps to 2.5Mbps, access for up to five computers, 24-hour tech support for networking ("a new level of help for Comcast"), and a visit from a technician to do the install. Why should this be free? What's more, "Customers later can add PCs with their own adapters without paying an extra installation fee."
   I'm on Comcast (abandoned by AT&T in the merger) and already have to pay extra each month for each additional PC and provide my own hardware. If I had 5 machines, the monthly service fee under this new plan would be almost exactly what I would have to pay now, and I would not have to buy a wireless access point/router and at least one wireless adapter.
   Now "charging more than they should" I might believe, but it does seem that you're getting more, and I think you've been unfair in suggesting that all the extra stuff should come at no charge.
   You also say "It's a little unclear if this new service is required for anyone who wants WiFi", but the article says "The debut of Comcast Home Networking won't affect service or pricing for customers who set up their own home networks."
   The article may be incorrect, but I don't think it's unclear.
   Sorry, but it appears that you skimmed this one too quickly.
   

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   Re: Read the article

   

   Chad Nickless, Oct 24th, 2003 @ 10:30pm

   
   

   Have you ever tried talking to tech support about ANY lan/wan issues? Not any of their levels of tech support have a clue. I'd very much like to hear of anyone who has gotten a connectivity issue resloved successfully. They'll set it up, charge you for it, but are unable and unwilling to provide support for the service.

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   Comcast & wifi

   

   RPM, Jan 29th, 2004 @ 8:30am

   
   

   Before Comcast took over from ATT in our ares my wireless worked perfectly.
   
   After Comcast took over I would get a stray signal named "SmartStream" that would wipe out my wifi signal.
   
   I talked to Comcast tech support endlessly and informed them of this other signal. They played ignorant.
   
   I looked up smartstream on the web and it turns out that it is a product of Motorola used for video on demand/pay tv.
   
   I tried for months with tech support fron Comcast, Dell, Linksys to make the wifi work again with no success.
   
   I think that comcast is using smartstream for their pay tv service and it is jamming the wireless router.
   
   I am just guessing though

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