>Time Warner is going to (allegedly - they keep delaying) implement their
>Road Runner cable modem service in my area within the next 30 days. I was
>wondering if anyone had any experience with them and could answer the
>following questions:
>
>1. The service is supposed to be bundled with Road Runner as an ISP. What is
>the quality / problems (if any) with this ISP?
Here in eastern Massachusetts, excellent (cable service has changed
hands several times in the last few years: Cablevision>MediaOne>ATT).
>
>2. What is the quality of the service in general, as far as speed &
>reliability?
Excellent
>3. I had envisioned the following set up, as it seemed most cost effective.
>Using my iMac as a software based Airport station to share with my iBook,
>causing me to only have to purchase 2 Airport cards. Would this work, or
>would I have to spend the extra $10 for another IP address? A friend
>suggested I purchase a router & configure a network. If I were to do that,
>what would be the best router / set up?
Don't know if you need the extra IP address. I have my Performa 6400
and 333 MHz iMac running through a Soho router which MediaOne had a
special deal on. You might try logging onto the TW-RR website and see
what they recommend.
>4. Since I had cable modem service in the past & am familiar with the set
>up, is there any reason not to purchase the self install kit?
>
Sounds reasonable (I still rent my cable modem)
Good luck,
Patrick Draine
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