Looking for ISP, again

[Taavi Burns]

On 8/15/05, Ian Zimmerman <nobrowser-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> So I scheduled a Rogers setup.  Ominously, though, the phone rep asked
> what version of Windoze I used.  I said why, he said making sure "my computer
> could handle the speed".  I said I knew it could because I'd built it
> myself <grin>.

They just want to make sure you're not using win3.11 (though really,
why not?  There probably aren't any more active exploits for it...). 
Just in case the service tech knows more than the customer about
getting on the 'net, I imagine.

> That was good enough for him, but if the install tech is on the same level,
> I'll need to be prepared.  The Linksys router which I want to connect behind
> the modem has the following options for connection type.  So you know
> which is the correct setting for Rogers cable?

They're usually quite happy to install the cablemodem hardware and let
you do the rest if you show the initiative.  I had no problem two
years ago or three years ago, each when I signed up for Rogers.

> >>
> The following are Internet Connection Types :
> 
> If your ISP is running a DHCP server, select the Obtain an IP
> automatically option. Your ISP will provide you with an IP address.

Yes, this is what Rogers does.

> Your ISP may require you to fill in both the Host Name and Domain Name
> fields. If your ISP requires MAC address validation, this can be done
> from the Setup -> MAC address clone screen.

You don't need to worry about any of that; it's irrelevant on Rogers' network.

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