Recent content by nstaehling

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    2 PCs / 2 Coax Outlets/ 2 Modems/ 2 Printers want 2 independent Comcast Ethernet System

    Comcast openly pointed me to equipment they support. Our backup PC had no built-in wireless and our attempts to add wireless externally failed miserably. An inexpensive cable modem was a godsend but we had to buy a second one when Comcast abandoned the first one. They gave me no guidance why...
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    2 PCs / 2 Coax Outlets/ 2 Modems/ 2 Printers want 2 independent Comcast Ethernet System

    Old setup Main PC (wireless enabled) Coax downstairs wall outlet to cable modem Ethernet router to Dell PC (hardwired) USB PC to Epson printer/fax Backup PC (no wireless) Coax upstairs wall outlet to latest Comcast rental router Phone base with 5 satellite units wired to router through the...
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    Using both WIFI and Ethernet cable connection

    When I check my possible Comcast Internet connections I have both an Ethernet connection and a Wi-Fi connection with the same name. I have a Honeywell security system and a smart phone app to act like the Honeywell console. When I reboot the desktop I need to activate the Wi-Fi every time...
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    Is there a device that powews down a computer safely without software thinking it was a crash and want to run backups or even

    My DELL desktop all-in one PC takes forever to boot so I usually just Lock it rather than power it down at night. This PC has a 85W transformer section of the power cord and a jack that plugs into the PC. After a power outage it takes a very long time to reboot, and Dell software, that I...