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Definitely go with the RJ45, USB has a bad tendency to lose the connection. It's not very reliable at all...

If you're getting a "media disconnected" error, you need to replace the nic. the only thing device manager tells you is that the drivers are correctly installed.

p.s. stands for "post script", in other words a note added after a completed letter...

Roadrunner has several modems they use. The most common ones right now are the Ericsson PipeRider and Toshiba PCX2500, both of which are pretty good modems.

Hey everyone. I just stumbled on this nice little link that gives you a step-by-step on how to setup your Playstation 2 for networking. It even has cross-links to help you get all of your ISP info...


http://www.neversoft.com/online_guide/setups/cable.htm

Originally posted by CaptainSpeleo
Scooter:

Thanks for that tidbit of information for us Roadrunner users. :)

I have 2 computers connected by a Linksys hub. I pay an extra $10.00 a month for a second IP address, so I'm all nice and legal. :)

By the way, the speed caps for home service are ...

Depending on your service provider, some do include a NIC in the installation. I know if you pay the install fee for RoadRunner, you can specify if you want a NIC installed. Unfortunately, most people don't know that and just go with USB because it's easier to hook up.

I average about 235KB/sec on Roadrunner Tampa Bay

I'm surprised the tech support from your provider didn't tell you that already...I work for RoadRunner, and that's the first thing I always suggest to people having connection problems with USB.

Originally posted by SkiLLtoN

yup and its also pretty hard for the isp to find out ur sharing ur connection from what i know

:o Actually, the ISP can tell by the MAC address that you are running a router, but most of them don't care as long as you aren't eating huge amounts of bandwidth... :o

I would say it's the USB connection. It has a tendency to drop connections on an intermittent basis. When you get the chance, get yourself a NIC and connect that way. I bet it fixes your problem...

Try switching cable companies...If it takes them almost a month to do a service call, there's definitely a question about their commitment to customers.

I have to continuously disconnect the power supply from the modem to reboot it. I’m running Windows XP pro and have a Linksys Etherfast Cable /DSL router. BEFSR41.
I know it’s a router issue, because as soon as I disconnect the router and plug directly to the modem the problem disappears. I have ...