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How to Avoid HDTV Burn-In

Charter Bundle — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:39:00 GMT

How to protect your HDTV screen from "burn-in."

Persistent viewing of programs with sidebars or letterboxing over long periods of time may degrade the picture quality of your HDTV by reducing your HDTV’s ability to display colors evenly across the screen.

What are sidebars?

    * Sidebars Most TV screens and programming were designed using a 4:3 aspect ratio for standard-definition TV reception and viewing. However, most HDTVs are "widescreen," which use an aspect ratio of 16:9.
    * Therefore, when a standard-definition program is viewed on a widescreen HDTV, the HDTV may center the image on the screen with black or gray margins (known as sidebars) on either side in order to retain the 4:3 aspect ratio. The cable box uses this same process when 4:3 content is viewed on the high-definition, 16:9 wide-screen HDTV.

What is letterboxing?

    * Letterboxing When widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) content is transmitted to a 4:3 TV screen, the content provider may add black margins on the top and bottom of the screen to ensure that the entire width of the picture is visible. This is known as "letterboxing."

Avoiding Burn-In

    * Reduce the occurrence of sidebars by using the HD "stretch" or "zoom" settings whenever possible to fill the screen area with video. Because letterboxing is created by the content provider, letterboxed programs cannot always be completely zoomed to fill the screen.
    * Avoid pausing DVDs or videos for extended periods of time.
    * Turn down the screen contrast to 50 percent or less.

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Switching to Standard-Definition Charter Channels

Charter Bundle — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:35:00 GMT

Switching to Standard-Definition Channels

   1. On your TV’s remote, press the VIDEO INPUT MODE button (refer to your TV’s manual for clarification) as necessary until you reach the Standard TV Video Input from the INPUT SOURCE LIST on the first page.
   2. On the Charter Communications remote, press the CABLE button to set the remote in Cable mode.
   3. Use the Charter Communications remote to access the standard definition channels in any of the following ways:
          * Press the CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons to scroll to a standard definition channel.
          * Press the applicable number keys to go to a specific channel number.
          * Browse, using the Interactive Program Guide (IPG).
   4. With your TV’s remote, press the FORMAT (aspect ratio) button (if available) as needed, stretching or zooming to adjust the picture display until any black (or gray) sidebars are eliminated.

Changing Charter Standard-Definition Channels

There is no need to switch the input source when changing from one standard-definition channel to another standard channel.

   1. On the Charter Communications remote, press the CABLE button to set the remote in Cable mode.
   2. Follow step 3 above.

How to Select the High-Definition Video Input

Charter Bundle — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:31:00 GMT

On the back panel of today's HDTV sets, a number of video inputs are available. Depending on the model, the HDTV may have one video input for the Charter Communications receiver, another video input for a DVD player, another video input for a PlayStation or Xbox console, and so on.

To select the Charter Communications high-defrintion video input, follow these steps:

   1. Turn on the Charter Communications Com cable receiver and HDTV set.
   2. Press the TV button once on the remote control for the cable receiver.
   3. Press the VIDEO SOURCE (or may say INPUT) button to switch from one video input source to another.
   4. Keep pressing the VIDEO SOURCE or INPUT button until the phrase, HDTV Video Input, displays on the TV screen.

    Note: Some TVs use the phrasing,Video Input 1, Video Input 2, and so on. Refer to the TV owner's manual for assistance.

    Note: If you are unable to change the video input source with the Charter Communications remote control, use your HDTV's remote control. If necessary, refer to your HDTV owner's manual for instructions on changing the input source.

   5. Press the CBL (Cable) button once on the Charter Communications remote control and then use its channel buttons or GUIDE button to navigate to HDTV programs.

In the illustration below, the Camcorder is on Video Input 1, the Game Console in on Video Input 3, the VCR is on Video Input 4, the Charter Communications HD cable box is on Video Input 5, the DVD player in on Video Input 6, and the HDMI/DVI in on Video Input 7.

Connect a Charter Cable Modem With an Ethernet Connection

Charter Bundle — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:52:00 GMT

Summary his article provides information on how to connect a Charter cable modem with an Ethernet connection.

Manual Solution
There are two ways to connect a computer to a cable modem for Charter Communications High Speed Internet service: an Ethernet cable modem to an Ethernet port in a computer or a USB cable modem to a USB port in a computer.

Items needed for an Ethernet installation

    * Operating System CD
    * Cable Modem
    * Ethernet Cable
    * Coaxial Cable

Installation steps
1. Verify that the cable modem and computer are disconnected from the power source.
2. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet.
3. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the cable modem.
4. Plug the cable modem power adapter into a wall outlet. Most cable modems are "on" all the time and do not have a switch. If the modem has a power switch, turn on the modem and wait for the modem to synch with the cable network. This may take up to 5 minutes.
5. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the back of the modem.
6. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the back of the computer.
7. Connect the power to the computer and turn the computer on.
8. Check the modem lights for proper status. Most modem lights operate similarly. Some blink at start-up, then become steady, except for the “activity” light, which may blink continuously. If modem lights do not come on, turn off the computer, unplug the modem, wait 30 seconds, plug the modem back in, then restart the computer.

The modem is now connected and ready for Charter Communications High Speed Internet software installation.

Charter Communications Cable Modem Overview

Charter Bundle — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:44:00 GMT

Charter Communications Cable Modem Lights

External cable modems have front panel indicator lights that show the status of the cable Internet connection. The exact labels for these lights will vary between manufacturers, but all external cable modems have lights that indicate similar information. During installation you’ll need to use the information provided by these indications.

One light indicates when power is available and the modem is turned on. Another light indicates a connection (block sync or synchronization) with the cable network. One light will indicate a working connection to your PC. Another light (or two) will flash to indicate that data is being transferred—if there are two such lights, one light flashes when your modem sends data and the other flashes when your modem receives data. Some modems have a test light or one that indicates a modem error.

Plug your cable modem into a surge-protected 110-volt power strip. The cable modem must always be in an open, well-ventilated area. Do not put the cable modem in a confined space or place books, files or other desktop paraphernalia on or next to it.

After the completion of each installation step, you must check the modem lights for the proper indications (click here for a troubleshooting table of typical light indications). If, after any one of these steps, you don’t get the proper indication, do not proceed any further. Contact Charter Communications High Speed Internet Customer Support.

Now proceed to the appropriate section for the type of cable modem connection you will use: Ethernet card (below), or USB adapter.

Cable Modem Installation Ethernet

These instructions assume that your computer has a working Ethernet port. If not, then refer to the Ethernet Connection section.

   1. Begin installation by connecting the cable drop to the back of the cable modem.
   2. Attach one end of the power adapter into the power input on the modem. The other end plugs into a standard 110-volt outlet.
   3. Powering up the cable modem could take longer the first time (from 2 to 10 minutes) than on successive occasions because it must establish its initial connection (block sync or synchronization) to Charter Communications High Speed Internet.
   4. Connect one end of a standard network cable into the Ethernet port of the NIC that is installed in your computer. The Ethernet port looks like a large telephone jack.
   5. Insert the other end of the network cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the cable modem.

Once the modem has established its connection to Charter Communications High Speed Internet, you will usually have three lights on (power, cable and computer connection) showing that high-speed cable Internet access is available to your computer. If not, click here for cable modem troubleshooting. Next you’ll install the Charter Communications High Speed Internet software and your computer will be ready to go.

Cable Modem Installation - USB

These instructions assume that your computer has a working USB port and that you have an approved USB-Ethernet adapter. If not, then refer to Universal Serial Bus Connection.

   1. Begin installation by connecting the cable drop to the cable terminal on the back of the cable modem.
   2. Attach one end of the power adapter into the power input on the modem. The other end plugs into a standard 110-volt outlet.
   3. Powering up the cable modem could take longer the first time (from 2 to 10 minutes) than on successive occasions because it must establish its initial connection (block sync or synchronization) to Charter Communications High Speed Internet.
   4. NOTE: Turn on your computer, make sure it’s operating properly, then verify that the USB drivers provided support your operating system.
   5. Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the modem.
   6. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer.
   7. Insert the USB Drive CD when prompted by the operating system and follow the on-screen instructions as the CD runs.

Once the modem has established its connection to Charter Communications High Speed Internet, you will usually have three lights on (power, cable and computer connection) showing that high-speed cable Internet access is available to your computer. If not, click here for cable modem troubleshooting. Next you’ll install the Charter Communications High Speed Internet software and your computer will be ready to go.

Applies to

    * Charter Communications High Speed Internet Personal Webspace.
    * Cable Modem overview.
    * Provides resources for USB, Ethernet, and Remote Dail Access

Charter Communications HDTV Specs

Charter Bundle — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:26:00 GMT

The specifications that comprise basic Charter Communications HDTV are:

    * 720 or 1080 lines of resolution from both the channel broadcast and the HDTV monitor (Note: A 480i DVD is not high definition, even though the image quality is considerably higher than a standard definition TV broadcast on a standard defintion TV.)
    * Ability to display 16x9 aspect ratio pictures
    * Y Pb Pr video component connections from the cable receiver to the HDTV
    * Audio in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format to support "5.1" surround sound

Lines of Resolution

charter communications High-definition TV displays pictures that contain significantly more detail, resulting in much 'crisper' pictures. Images viewed on TV screens are made up of small picture elements known as "pixels."

Each of these pixels is made up of three, closely spaced dots of color - red, blue and green. The pixels in HDTV sets are square, smaller, and spaced closer together than traditional TV, resulting in four to six times more visual detail than standard analog TV.

    Standard charter communications analog TV typically displays 480 lines of resolution (480i) with 720 pixels in each interlaced scan line. So, to determine total number of pixels displayed, multiply:

        * 480 scan lines x 720 pixels per line = 345,600 pixels displayed by standard analog TV.

    HDTV can display up to 1,080 lines of resolution (1080i) with 1,920 pixels in each interlaced scan line. So, to determine total number of pixels displayed, multiply:

        * 1,080 scan lines x 1,920 pixels per line = 2,073,600 pixels displayed by HDTV.

Aspect Ratio

Aspect ratio describes the relationship of a screen's width to its height. HDTV uses a widescreen format of 16:9 -- just like in a movie theater (by comparison, the aspect ratio on a standard TV set is 4:3). Which means your HDTV picture captures everything the filmmakers intended Charter Communications TV Listings

Charter Wireless Cable Gateway Features

Charter Bundle — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:12:00 GMT

Charter Communications Wireless Cable Gateway Features

Thank you for purchasing the DCW725 Wireless Cable Gateway. This device delivers the highest performance in data over cable technology. Ideal for home and small business users, this easyto-use communication device offers reliable connectivity as well as remarkable data transfer rates – up to 600 times faster than a 56K dial-up modem. Once the DCW725 is activated, you are online to enjoy real-time 3D animation, video conferencing, and perform other data intensive tasks.

The Charter Wireless Cable Gateway provides high-speed, reliable and secure transport capabilities and is designed with DOCSIS upgrade ability for both DOCSIS 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0. The gateway offers anti-spoofi ng functions, resulting in greater subscriber privacy and higher system availability. Advanced features such as WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g, NAT, Firewall, VPN pass through and CableHome are also available now and can be configured.

What the Charter Wireless Cable Gateway Does
The Digital Wireless Cable Gateway serves as a two-way high-speed bridge between your personal computer and a cable Internet Service Provider (ISP). It converts information that originates from the Internet or your computer into electronic messages that can be transported over the same wires your cable company uses to transport video signals.

What the Wireless Cable Gateway Needs to Do Its Job
• Charter The Right Cable Company: Make sure your cable company provides data services that use cable TV industry-standard DOCSIS technology.

• The Internet Service Provider (ISP): Your cable company provides you access to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ISP is your gateway to the Internet. It provides you with a pipeline to access Internet content on the World Wide Web (WWW).

Check with your cable company to make sure you have everything you need to begin; they’ll know if you need to install special software or re-confi gure your computer to make your cable Internet service work for you.

System Overview
The Wireless Cable Gateway is connected between your cable company and the PCs within your home, as pictured previously in the Wireless Cable Gateway Overview. The connection to the cable company is made by a coaxial cable, and is referred to as the WAN (Wide Area Network) side of your Wireless Cable Gateway. The connections to your PCs are made by your choice of several standard home networking methods: Ethernet, USB, or 802.11b Wireless, and are referred to as the LAN (Local Area Network) side of your Wireless Cable Gateway. Multiple PCs can use any or all of the LAN side connections simultaneously to share your single cable company connection, up to a maximum of 254 PCs total.

Unlike a simple hub or switch, the gateway’s setup consists of more than simply plugging hardware together. You’ll need to confi gure your networked PCs to accept the IP addresses the gateway assigns them (if applicable), and you will also need to confi gure the gateway with settings provided by your cable company.

Your PC: Installing a PC Network Card
If your PC does not already support Ethernet or USB, you must install a network interface card. Following is an example setup procedure:

1. Install an Ethernet card on your motherboard, following the card’s directions.
2. Power up your PC and follow the Add New Hardware Wizard’s instructions to install the
driver. When asked to restart your computer at the end of the installation, click Yes.
3. After restarting the system, right-click My Computer on the desktop, select Properties,
click the Device Manager tab, and then double-click Network adapters to confi rm that the
Ethernet driver is properly installed.

Your PC: Installing a TCP/IP Stack
Follow these instructions to install the TCP/IP protocol stack on one of your PCs only after a
network card has been successfully installed inside the PC. These instructions are for Windows Me.
For TCP/IP setup under Windows NT, 2000, and XP, refer to your Windows documentation.
1. Click the Start button. Choose Settings and then Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the Network icon to bring up your Network window. Select the Confi guration tab.
3. Click the Add button.
4. Double-click on Protocol.
5. Highlight Microsoft under the list of manufacturers.
6. Find and double-click TCP/IP in the list to the right (see Figure 3).
7. After a few seconds, the main Network window will appear.

The TCP/IP Protocol should now be listed.
8. Click the OK button again. Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or additional files. Supply them by pointing to the correct fi le location, e.g., D:\win9x, c:\windows\options\cabs, etc. (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
9. Windows will ask you to restart the PC. Click the Yes button.

The TCP/IP installation is now complete.

Charter SB6120 SURFboard® DOCSIS® 3.0 Cable Modem

Charter Bundle — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:26:00 GMT

Charter Communications’s easy-to-use SB6120 SURFboard eXtreme Cable Modem unlocks the potential of offering innovative high-bandwidth data and multimedia services to customers. Utilizing the power of DOCSIS 3.0, the SB6120 enables channel bonding of up to 4 downstream channels and 4 upstream channels – which allows an operator to offer their customers advanced multimedia services with data rates of well over 100 Mbps in each direction.

Strengthen your broadband leadership – count of Motorola’s SB6120 to help you deliver innovative, ultra broadband services to your premium customers.

Easy to setup and use:

Plug and play installation
Front panel LEDs indicate status and simplify troubleshooting
Multi-language user guides
Supports standard internet software
User-friendly online diagnostics

Efficient:

Stylish and space saving enclosure
Offers innovative high-bandwidth data and multimedia services to customers
Backwards compatible to DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 1.x and 2.0

Advanced Services Ready:

DOCSIS / EuroDOCSIS 3.0-certified
Channel bonding of up to 4 downstream and 4 upstream channels increasing data rates of well over 100 Mbps in each direction
1 GHz capable tuners
Supports IPv4 and IPv6 to expand network addressing capabilities

Versatile and Convenient:

Compatible with Windows^®, Macintosh^® and UNIX^® computers.
GigE (RJ-45) data port enable flexible, high-speed connectivity with Auto Negotiate and Auto MDIX

Reliable and Secure:

Enhanced security: supports Advanced Encryption Services (AES) traffic encryption
Remotely configurable and monitorable using SNMP and TFTP

Charter Voice Over Internet protocol (Voip)

Charter Bundle — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:40:00 GMT

Much of the Charter Communications plant was designed and constructed to efficiently serve residential communities and simply does not pass many of the commercial sites. In fact, a substantial percentage of businesses may not be economically reachable by cable plant architectures. These percentages vary by market, based on network footprint and local business demographics. These ratios or reduction factors were determined by overlaying D&B commercial addresses on network maps to calculate network proximity. Charter Communications Internet employed 6 test markets to validate the technique and to estimate the “addressable” market or that within the reach of our plant.

The current market climate for high-speed data services is excellent. Growth rates continue to remain high despite the general slow down in the technology and telecommunications sectors. On a year-over-year basis, growth rates can range as high as 40 percent to 100 percent per year. Demand is very strong, particularly in secondary and tertiary markets where telephone companies are not paying much attention to small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) customers. In these areas, customers have little or no choices, broadband facilities are scarce and prices for service are high.

Another characteristic of the commercial market is the brand effect from residential charter internet service. This highlights the importance of achieving high levels of customer care in both the residential and commercial sectors. Since 1996, the beginning of commercial service operations in its North Central Region, charter broadband internet has never lost a fiber-based customer until this year. The loss was the result of an acquisition of the customer by a carrier.

Charter Comunications Network benefits

Charter Communications’s HFC networks are clearly the unrecognized heroes of the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Unbundled network elements (UNEs) and UNE-Ps are not the kind of competition desired by the Act, which legislators and the FCC are discovering. Cable is the only real facilities-based, wireline competition to the local telephone companies in the local access arena. And now that broadband is growing in popularity, high-speed data connections to the Internet have become an essential element of any businesses infrastructure.

Our HFC plant is poised for extraordinary success as we offer high-speed Internet access, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) and transparent local area network (LAN) services at speeds and flexibility beyond that of the phone companies. Once linked across regions and the country, these powerful access networks together represent the only viable competitor to the established telecommunications infrastructure. Our challenge is to make it happen and to prevent the local telephone companies from legislating barriers to its success

Serving the commercial sector is synergistic with network growth and evolution for cable operators. From the beginning of offering commercial services, Charter Communications Internet garnered large network contracts that, in part, helped fund headend consolidation. Extensions of fiber to smaller towns to serve one or two large businesses enabled rebuilds and the collapsing of headends further.

Although the demographics may be unique in the Wisconsin area, over time, [ccd] was able to complete a statewide fiber-optic network ring that carries a synchronous optical network (SONET) architecture. This ring enabled providing carrier class network reliability across the state. As we expand Charter Business Network’s services across other areas of the company, the same fiber optic network opportunities are evident.

Business broadband services over hybrid fiber/coax networks

Charter Bundle — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:35:00 GMT

Offering businesses broadband services over hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) networks is a great opportunity for Charter Communications Internet. It is a segment that is underserved, can be reached with our plant and has higher revenue-per-drop potential than residential services. The commercial segment also provides assurance of continued revenue growth when “share-of-wallet” limitations of the typical household entertainment budget are encountered. Commercial services also offer cable operators the potential for higher returns on capital than some residential services.

What follows is a look at what Charter Communications has learned over the last six years in developing commercial services. Techniques on market sizing are presented followed by network and service evolution. Customer segmentation is addressed. Support strategies and issues are highlighted as well as obstacles and challenges that we face as an industry.

Determining market size is important for gauging the attractiveness of the business opportunity. You can accomplish sizing by using a combination of macro and micro techniques. From a macro perspective, broad gauge estimates of market size can be made using Federal Communications Commission (FCC) residential and commercial telecommunications expenditure data and homes passed by cable plant. According to the FCC, total expenditures on communications services in the United States were $292.7 billion in the year 2000.

The commercial and special access services segment account for 52.8 percent or $154.6 billion (FCC Form 499-A, 2000). Applying a correlation between homes passed and businesses passed in metro/geographic areas, communications service expenditures within and near Charter Communications serving geographic areas are estimated to be $15.3 billion. This is based on its 9.9 percent share of homes passed.

Charter High Speed Internet and the speed of Wireless-N

Charter Bundle — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:29:00 GMT

Step up to the speed of Wireless-N and charter broadband internet!
Get connected without wires. The Wireless-N Home Router gives you a wireless connection that’s twice the speed of Wireless-G so your whole family can share a broadband Internet connection and access files from almost anywhere in the house.

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Wireless-N technology lets you surf the web from the living room, play on-line games from the bedroom, and listen to your digital music in the kitchen. The extra speed lets you connect more devices, and move files faster. And Wireless-N works great with your older devices, too.

Device Connectivity - Charter Communications Internet
Keep your digital files in one place, and share them from any computer on your network. Four built-in 10/100 Ethernet ports make it easy to connect additional wired computers, storage, printers, and other wired devices to your network.

Charter Wireless Security Made Simple
Wireless security and firewall protection help safeguard your home network and computers from most
Internet attacks.

Charter Wireless Features
• Wireless router shares the internet, printing and storage with multiple computers
• Double the speed of G when used with other Wireless-N devices but also works great with older G products
• Includes four Fast Ethernet ports for your wired computers and devices
• Powerful encryption protects the router’s wireless signal and a built-in firewall helps guard your computers from Internet attacks
• Push button setup feature helps make wireless configuration more secure and simple (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™)
• Easy to install on a Windows PC or Mac with Network Magic™

The maximum performance for Charter Communications Internet wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network
capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point,
volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions.

Wireless-N Home Router - Model: WRT120N

Charter Bundle — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:08:00 GMT

Charter Wireless Security Checklist

Charter Communications Wireless Network are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your Charter Communications Wireless Network can also be intercepted. Since you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting to your wireless network, you need to take some additional steps to keep your network secure.

Change the default Charter Communications wireless network name or SSID

Charter Communications Wireless devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. This is the name of your wireless network, and can be up to 32 characters in length. Linksys wireless products use linksys as the default wireless network name. You should change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network from other wireless networks that may exist around you, but do not use personal information (such as your Social Security
number) because this information may be available for anyone to see when browsing for wireless networks.

Change the default password

For wireless products such as access points and routers, you will be asked for a password when you want to change their settings. These devices have a default password set by the factory. The Linksys default password is admin. Hackers know these defaults and may try to use them to access your wireless device and change your network settings. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize the device’s password so it will be hard to guess.

Enable MAC address filtering

Linksys routers give you the ability to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. The MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters assigned to every networking device. With MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access is provided solely for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses. For example, you can specify the MAC address of each computer in your home so that only those computers can access your wireless network.

Enable encryption

Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security for Charter Communications Wireless Network. A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the information as it passes over the airwaves, you should enable the highest level of encryption supported by your network equipment. WEP is an older encryption standard and may be the only option available on some older devices that do not support WPA.

General Network Security Guidelines

Wireless network security is useless if the underlying network is not secure.
Password protect all computers on the network and individually password protect sensitive files.
Change passwords on a regular basis.
Install anti-virus software and personal firewall software.
Disable file sharing (peer-to-peer). Some applications may open file sharing without your consent and/or knowledge.

Additional Security Tips

Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from exterior walls and windows.
Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways off when they are not being used (at night, during vacations).
Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters in length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using standard words that can be found in the dictionary.

Charter's Cable system in Long Beach California

Charter Bundle — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:58:00 GMT

Charter Communications Long Beach California won't say when simultrans delivery will be phased out, but it is safe to assume it will stay around as long as there's a significant analog base (or until that base gets so low that Charter will opt to give the analog holdouts digital boxes).

This puts Mayor O'Neill's corner of the U.S. on the cutting edge when it comes to telecommunications technology. charter broadband internet system in Long Beach now has more than enough bandwidth capacity to handle all existing services and whatever new ones are developed.

Being the first cable operator to come to bat with a big-market, all-digital system was enough for us to consider naming Charter Communications Long Beach California operation our 2004 System of the Year; the MSO's success with that launch pretty much sealed it.

"From everything we've seen, all-digital has been a hit with our residents," Mayor O'Neill says. "Charter made a big splash on this, and we're pleased to be home to the pilot program. People here are getting better programming with better picture quality, and they have to pay a lot more attention to cable."

As for DBS—all-digital from the start of its national footprint— Charter Communications Long Beach California and the other top MSOs now have the answer to one of their rival's biggest selling points, as more operators put similar infrastructures in place. charter internet deals is on course to equal—and eventually surpass—DBS on channel capacity. "The message from the competition was, `We're digital and you're not.' This takes the wind out of their sails,"

What is Charter Communications broadband?

Charter Bundle — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Simply put, the term 'broadband' refers to Charter Internet access that is faster than 56K dialup. The term broadband refers to any type of transmission technique that carries multiple voice, video or data channels simultaneously over a common wire. It is a large pipeline (much bigger than dial-up connection) that brings information to your home. In this instance, broadband refers to Charter Communications high-speed Internet access using this transmission technique.

Is Charter Communications High Speed Internet broadband Internet service the same as high-speed Internet service?

Broadband and high speed are interchangeable terms used to refer to the power of the Internet connection you are using.

How does Charter Communications broadband work?

Broadband Internet connects your computer to the Internet via a high speed cable modem and a fiber-optic cable network. This can also bring you digital telephone and digital television services.

Why should I get Charter Communications High Speed Internet broadband service?

Broadband Internet allows you to receive more information quickly and do more on the Internet by giving you:

An always-on connection – no busy signals or dial-up frustrations

Blazing speed – up to three times faster than DSL and 90 times faster than dial-up

The ability to surf the web without tying up your phone line

Multiple e-mail accounts

Fast video and music downloads

What types of Charter Communications Com broadband service are there?

Cable or Cable Modem – The Internet service provided by Charter Communications Com. The Internet connection is provided on the same type of cable that you plug into your television for Cable TV service.

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) – Transforms copper telephone lines into carriers of digital data. DSL uses the same copper wires that carry voice traffic to your telephone to carry high speed data.

Satellite – One-way high-speed Internet technology that uses satellites orbiting the Earth to transmit data downstream through a satellite dish attached to your home.

How long does it take to install a Charter Communications Com broadband connection in a home?

Installation timing varies by service provider and the specific service plan you order. After you sign up for service, there are instructions to contact the service provider so that you can schedule your installation date and time.

What is the difference between professional and self-installation?

With professional installation, the service provider will go to your residence to install the Internet service. Typically there is a one-time fee associated with professional installation. With self-installation, you can install the service on your own time rather than a technician going to your house to complete installation. Instructions are included in the self-installation kit that is mailed to you after you place your order. There is no fee for the self-installation kit, but you may incur a shipping and handling charge on your first bill.

What is the cost of professional installation?

There is a one-time fee for the service provider to go to your home and set up the service. This fee varies by service provider. Review each plan details for specific installation fees.

What is the cost of self-installation?

The self-installation kit is free, however, you may incur a shipping and handling charge on your first month's bill.

Can I choose self-installation if I am not currently a cable television customer?

As long as a self-installation plan is available at your address, you do not need to be a cable customer to choose self-installation. Some providers may charge a fee so that your home is cable ready.

What is the difference between the monthly fee and the special promotion pricing for service?

Providers may offer special deals on their service prices for a certain period of time when you sign up for their service. After that stated period of time, your service will move to a regular monthly fee.

Is the special promotion pricing for service available to non-cable television customers?

There may be different promotional offers from your service provider for current and non-cable subscribers. Review each plan details for specific promotional service pricing available to you.

Why are there different monthly fees?

Monthly fees may vary based on whether or not you are a current cable television customer of the provider you have selected. Non-cable customers typically receive a slightly higher rate.

Can I order other services from this site?

This site offers high-speed Internet service only. Please contact your cable provider for information on other services that may be available to you.

How do I take advantage of the additional promotional offers?

After signing up for service, if there are any additional Charter Communications Com promotional offers available to you, you will be directed to a page to take advantage of them.

Installing a Wireless Router with a Charter Communications Cable Modem

Charter Bundle — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:10:00 GMT

Most wireless routers are provided with software on a CD that the manufacturer suggests you install before connecting the router to your cable modem and computer. The software usually installs a wizard that guides you through the installation process and helps detect an Charter Communications High Speed Internet connection after completing the installation.

If you do not wish to install the software, please follow these steps:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cable from your Charter Communications cable modem. Do not plug the power cable into the router.

2. Unplug the Ethernet cable that is connected into the computer. To make sure you are disconnecting the correct cable, it may be helpful to trace the Ethernet cord starting from the cable modem to the computer.

3. Securely insert the Ethernet Charter Communications Com cable you just disconnected into the port labeled “WAN” or “Internet” on the back of the router. The ends of the Ethernet cable have clips that you should feel or hear “click” when inserted. This helps verify that the Ethernet cable is securely fastened. Verify that the other end of the Ethernet cable is still securely fastened into the cable modem as well.

4. Securely insert one end of a second Ethernet cable into any of the remaining open ports on the router. Securely insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of your computer; this is the same port you disconnected the Ethernet cable from in step 2. The ends of the Ethernet cable have clips that you should feel or hear “click” when inserted. This helps verify that the Ethernet cable is securely fastened.

5. Restart your network in this correct sequence:

   1. Plug the power cable into the Charter Communications cable modem and wait 2 minutes.
   2. Plug the power cable into the router.
   3. Turn on your computer.

6. Launch your Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, etc). Your homepage should appear. Try surfing to a different website to verify good connectivity to the Internet. If there is no connectivity to the Internet, please refer to the information that was provided with the router or visit the router manufacturer’s website for additional support.

7. If there is good connectivity to the Internet, perform the following steps outlined in Configuring the Security Settings of a Wireless Router. Its good to have the Charter Communications Bundle!

Installing a Wired Router with a Charter Cable Modem

Charter Bundle — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:03:00 GMT

Some wired routers are provided with software on a CD that the manufacturer suggests you install before connecting the router to your cable modem and computer. The software usually installs a wizard that guides you through the installation process and helps detect an Charter Communications Internet connection after completing the installation.

If you do not wish to install the software, please follow these steps:

   1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cable from your cable modem. Do not plug the power cable into the router.

   2. Unplug the Ethernet cable that is connected into the computer. To make sure you are disconnecting the correct cable, it may be helpful to trace the Ethernet cord starting from the cable modem to the computer.

   3. Securely insert the Ethernet cable you just disconnected into the port labeled “WAN” or “Internet” on the back of the router. The ends of the Ethernet cable have clips that you should feel or hear “click” when inserted. This helps verify that the Ethernet cable is securely fastened. Verify that the other end of the Ethernet cable is still securely fastened into the Charter Communications Com cable modem as well.

Securely insert one end of a second Ethernet cable into any of the remaining open ports on the router. Securely insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of your computer; this is the same port you disconnected the Ethernet cable from in step 2. The ends of the Ethernet cable have clips that you should feel or hear “click” when inserted. This helps verify that the Ethernet cable is securely fastened.

Securely insert one end of a second Ethernet cable into any of the remaining open ports on the router. Securely insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of your computer; this is the same port you disconnected the Ethernet cable from in step 2. The ends of the Ethernet cable have clips that you should feel or hear “click” when inserted. This helps verify that the Ethernet cable is securely fastened.

   4.You can repeat step 4 when connecting other computers to the router, up until all open ports on the router are being used.
   5. Restart your network in this correct sequence:

      a. Plug the power cable into the Charter Communications Com cable modem and wait 2 minutes.

      b. Plug the power cable into the router.

      c. Turn on your computer.
   6. Launch your Internet browser (Internet Explorer, FireFox, Netscape, etc). Your homepage should appear. Try surfing to a different website to verify good connectivity to the Charter Communications Internet.

For further help, please refer to the information that was provided with the router or visit the router manufacturer’s website for support.

Connect a PS3 to the Charter Internet Using a Wired Connection

Charter Bundle — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:59:00 GMT

Setting up the Charter Communications Com Internet Connection

When making a wired connection to the Internet, you do not need to adjust any of the default settings. If you cannot use the default settings to connect, follow the instructions below to adjust the settings.

    * Select "Network Settings" under "Settings" in the home menu, and then press the button.
    * Select "Internet Connection Settings", and then press the button. When a message stating that the Internet connection will be terminated is displayed, select "Yes", and then press the button.
    * Select "Wired Connection", and then press the button.
    * Select "Easy" or "Custom" and adjust settings as necessary. (Easy is recommended)
    * Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the required settings.

Easy: Basic settings are set automatically.

Custom: You can manually enter detailed settings information.

If you have any questions regarding wired setup, contact Sony, the Access Point and/or router manufacturer.

Charter Communications Cable Options

Charter Bundle — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:55:00 GMT

Charter Communications Com Digital Cable
Now, with Charter Digital Cable®, you get more of the entertainment you love, and you can experience it in brilliant picture and sound quality. It's easy to access the wealth of excitement on hundreds of channels, including news, sports, comedy, kids' programming, and more. Use your remote control to find your favorite shows through our On-Screen Guide. Plus, get Charter OnDemand™, parental controls and over 45 channels of all-digital music to explore and enjoy at no additional charge! Charter Digital Cable® simply gives you more. More channels, more choices, more innovative ways to enjoy TV. It's easy. It's affordable. It's cable.

Charter Communications Cable TV® Limited Basic
Now, with Charter Cable TV® Limited Basic you can connect every TV in your house without buying any additional equipment. Watch your favorite local channels and more in crystal-clear quality. Entertain your entire household with affordable, reliable entertainment!

Charter Communications Com Cable TV® Expanded Basic
Now, with Charter Cable TV® Expanded Basic you can connect every TV in your home without buying any additional equipment. Get over 70+ crystal-clear channels. Watch your favorite local channels, plus great entertainment including new, sports and more. Entertain your entire household with affordable, reliable cable entertainment!

Who sees the information collected by Charter Communications?

Charter Bundle — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:44:00 GMT

Charter Communications Com will only disclose personally identifiable information to others if: (a) Customer provides written or electronic consent in advance, or (b) it is permitted or required under federal or applicable state law. Specifically, federal law allows Charter to disclose personally identifiable information to third parties:

when it is necessary to provide Charter’s services or to carry out Charter’s business activities;

as required by law or legal process; or

for mailing list or other purposes, subject to Your ability to limit this last type of disclosure.

To provide services and carry out our business activities, certain authorized people have access to Your information, including our employees, entities affiliated through common ownership or control with Charter and third parties that provide and/or include: billing and collection services; installation, repair and customer service subcontractors or agents; program guide distributors; software vendors; program and other service suppliers for audit purposes; marketers of Charter Communications’s products and services; third party auditors; our attorneys and accountants; and/or strategic partners offering or providing products or services jointly or on behalf of Charter. The frequency of disclosures varies according to business needs, and may involve access on a regular basis. Charter Communications restricts third parties’ use of Your information to the purposes for which it is disclosed and prohibits third parties from further disclosure or use of Your personally identifiable information obtained from us, whether for that third party’s own marketing purposes or otherwise.

Unless You object in advance, federal law also allows Charter Communications to disclose through “mailing lists,” personally identifiable information, such as Your name, address and the level of Your service subscription, to non-affiliated entities, including advertisers and marketing entities, for non-service related purposes, including product advertisement, direct marketing and research. Under no circumstances will Charter disclose to these advertising entities the extent of Your viewing habits or the transactions You make over the system. Charter, or our contractors or agents, may from time to time share non-personal and/or aggregate information such as the number of Service subscribers who match certain statistical profiles (for example, the number of subscribers in various parts of the country) with our advertisers, content providers, or other third parties with whom we have a relationship.

We may provide anonymous data to third parties who may combine it with other information to conduct more comprehensive audience analysis for us and for television advertisers. This data helps program networks and cable operators decide on which programs, channels, and advertising to carry. Charter may also use that information to distribute targeted advertising to You without having disclosed any of Your personally identifiable information to the advertisers. These advertisements may invite interactive or transactional follow-up from You. By using any of Charter Communications’s interactive services, You consent to our collection of this additional information. Unless You consent first or except as required by law, only anonymous information is disclosed to audience measurement services.

As part of its business activities, if Charter enters into a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, Charter may transfer Customers’ personally identifiable and non-personal information as part of the transaction.

If You subscribe to our telephone service, Your name, address and/or telephone number may be transmitted via Caller ID, published and distributed in affiliated or unaffiliated telephone directories, and available through affiliated or unaffiliated directory assistance operators. We take reasonable precautions to ensure that non-published and non-listed numbers are not included in the telephone directories or directory assistance services, although we cannot guarantee that errors will never occur. Please note that Caller ID blocking may not prevent the display of Your name and/or telephone number when You dial certain business numbers, 911, 900 numbers or toll-free 800, 866, 877 or 888 numbers.

If allowed by and after complying with any federal law requirements, Charter Communications may disclose personally identifiable information about Customer to representatives of government or to comply with valid legal process, except as provided below, disclosures shall not include records revealing Customer’s selection of video programming. Disclosures to representatives of government may be made pursuant to an administrative subpoena, warrant, court order, our reasonable discretion in cases of emergency or serious physical injury, or other permitted means. In these situations, Charter may be required to disclose personally identifiable information about a Customer without Customer’s consent and without notice to the Customer. Law enforcement agencies may, by federal or state court order, and without notice to You, obtain the right to install a device that monitors Your Internet and e-mail use, including addresses of email sent and received and in some cases the content of those communications; and/or Your use of our telephone service, including listings of incoming and outgoing calls and in some cases the content of those calls. In some instances where there are valid legal requests for or orders for disclosure of Your information, we may notify You of the requests or orders and then it may be up to You to object or take specific action to prevent any disclosures pursuant to those requests or orders.

Where a governmental entity is seeking personally identifiable information of a Customer who subscribes to Charter’s video services only or records revealing Customer’s selection of video programming, the Cable Act requires a court order and that the video subscriber be afforded the opportunity to appear and contest in a court proceeding relevant to the court order any claims made in support of the court order. At such a proceeding, the Cable Act requires the governmental entity to offer clear and convincing evidence that the subject of the information is reasonably suspected of engaging in criminal activity and that the information sought would be material evidence in the prosecution of the case. Except in certain situations (such as with respect to those who owe, or are owed, welfare or child support) state welfare agencies may obtain the names, addresses, and certain other Customer information as it appears in Charter’s subscriber records under the authority of an administrative subpoena.

Charter Commercial Subscriber Privacy Policy

Charter Bundle — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:38:00 GMT

Charter Communications takes the protection of our subscribers’ (“You,” “Your” or “Customer(s)”) privacy seriously. The following privacy policy (“Policy”) applies to those Charter commercial Customers who subscribe to Charter’s commercial video programming, high-speed Internet and/or telephone service (individually and collectively the “Service”) and describes the Customer information that Charter collects and retains, how Charter uses and protects it, the limited cases where Charter may disclose some or all of that information, and Your rights under the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 (“Cable Act”).

Depending upon the Charter Communications Com Service to which You subscribe, parts of this Policy may not be applicable to You. Charter values Your privacy and considers all personally identifiable information contained in our business records to be confidential. Please review this Policy and, if You are a Charter telephone service subscriber, the attached Customer Proprietary Network Information (“CPNI”) Policy (the “CPNI Policy”), in conjunction with Your service agreement, terms of service and acceptable use policy (“Your Service Agreement”). Charter will provide You copies of this Policy annually and the CPNI Policy at least once every two years, whether or not we have revised the policies. We may modify this Policy at any time. The most current version of this Policy can be found on www.charter.com. If You find the changes unacceptable and if those changes materially and adversely impact Your use of the Service, You may have the right to cancel Your Service under Your Service Agreement. If You continue to use the Service following the posting of a revised Policy, we will consider that to be Your acceptance of and consent to the Policy as revised.

What type of information does Charter Communications High Speed Internet collect?
Charter Communications collects both personally identifiable information and non-personal information about You when You subscribe to our Service. Charter uses its system to collect personally identifiable information about You: (a) when it is necessary to provide our services to You; (b) to prevent unauthorized reception of our services; and (c) as otherwise provided in this Policy. Charter will not use the system to collect Your personally identifiable information for other purposes without Your prior written or electronic consent. Charter also collects personally identifiable and non-personal information about You when You voluntarily provide information to Charter, as may be required under applicable law, and from third parties, as described in this Policy.

Personally identifiable information is any information that identifies or can potentially be used to identify, contact, or locate You. This includes information that is used in a way that is personally identifiable, including linking it with identifiable information from other sources, or from which other personally identifiable information can easily be derived, including, but not limited to, name, address, phone or fax number, email address, spouses or other relatives’ names, drivers license or state identification number, financial profiles, tax identification number, bank account information, and credit card information. Personally identifiable information does not include information that is collected anonymously (i.e., without identification of the individual or business) or demographic information not connected to an identified individual or business.

Non-personal information, which may or may not be aggregated information about our Customers and may include information from third parties, does not identify individual Customers. Charter may combine third party data with our business records as necessary to better serve our Customers. Examples of non-personal information include IP addresses, MAC addresses or other equipment identifiers, among other data. Our systems may automatically collect certain non-personal information when You use an interactive or transactional service. This information is generally required to provide the service and is used to carry out requests a Customer makes through a remote control or set-top box.

Charter collects and uses personally identifiable information to:

properly deliver our Services to You;
provide You with accurate and high quality customer service;
perform billing, invoicing and collections;
provide updates, upgrades, repairs or replacements for any of our service-related devices or software used in providing or receiving services;
protect the security of the system, prevent fraud, detect unauthorized reception, use, and abuse of Charter’s Services or violations of our policies or terms of service;
keep You informed of new or available products and services;
better understand how the Service is being used and to improve the Service;
manage and configure our device(s), system(s) and network(s);
maintain our accounting, tax and other records; and
comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, as well as for the general administration of our business.

Charter Communications Residential Subscriber Privacy Policy

Charter Bundle — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:34:00 GMT

Charter Communications takes the protection of our subscribers’ (“You,” “Your” or “Customer(s)”) privacy seriously. The following privacy policy (“Policy”) applies to those Charter residential Customers who subscribe to Charter Communications’s residential video programming, high-speed Internet and/or telephone service (individually and collectively the “Service”) and describes the Customer information that Charter collects and retains, how Charter uses and protects it, the limited cases where Charter may disclose some or all of that information, and Your rights under the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 (“Cable Act”).

Depending upon the Charter Communications Service to which You subscribe, parts of this Policy may not be applicable to You. Charter values Your privacy and considers all personally identifiable information contained in our business records to be confidential. Please review this Policy and, if You are a Charter telephone service subscriber, the attached Customer Proprietary Network Information (“CPNI”) Policy (the “CPNI Policy”), in conjunction with Your service agreement, terms of service and acceptable use policy (“Your Service Agreement”).

Charter Communications will provide You copies of this Policy annually and the CPNI Policy at least once every two years, whether or not we have revised the policies. We may modify this Policy at any time. The most current version of this Policy can be found on www.charter.com. If you find the changes unacceptable and if those changes materially and adversely impact Your use of the Service, You may have the right to cancel Your Service under Your Service Agreement. If You continue to use the Service following the posting of a revised Policy, we will consider that to be Your acceptance of and consent to the Policy as revised.

Charter Communications stockholder seeks equity

Charter Bundle — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:32:00 GMT

A local Charter Communications Inc. shareholder wants a committee to represent it and other shareholders in the Town and Country-based telecommunication company's bankruptcy proceedings.

Q Investments LP, a holding company with a fund that owns 4.7 percent of the Class A common stock, contends that Charter Communications Inc. is solvent and that Charter Communications's Chapter 11 reorganization plan is a "sweetheart deal" that benefits bondholders and insiders while wiping out existing shares.

The plan is based on the reinstatement of $11.8 billion in debt, prompting some secured lenders to oppose it because their debt can't be reinstated. The plan would cancel $8 billion in debt and reduce annual interest expense by $830 million. It is to be funded with $2 billion in new equity, a $1.2 billion refinancing and $276 million from the sale of new notes.

A hearing on the motion for an equity committee will be held Wednesday. The court-appointed trustee overseeing the Charter Communications Inc. bankruptcy has declined to appoint a shareholder committee, given opposition from the company and the creditors' committee, which argued that another committee shouldn't be formed so close to plan confirmation.

Creditors are voting on the reorganization plan negotiated before the Chapter 11 filing in March. The Charter Communications Inc. plan confirmation hearing is set for July 20, 2009.

How do I change a charter.net email account password?

Charter Bundle — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:55:00 GMT

How do I change my Charter Communications contact email address?
You may change your contact email address with the My Profile tab after you login in to My Account.

How do I add or change my charter.net email accounts?
You may add or change your charter.net email addresses by selecting the My Profile tab after you login to My Account.

How do I change a charter.net email account password online?
Click here if you have a "My Account" Username
Enter your Username in the provided field

Enter your Password (Passwords are case sensitive.)

Click Login or press Enter

If you do not remember your My Account Username please call us

If you do not remember your My Account Password, click "Forgot Password" link and enter your Username, select your Secret Question and type your Secret Answer in the spaces provided. If this information matches, you will be able to change your password on the My Profile tab.

After you have successfully accessed My Account, select Internet Services & Tools tab
Click Edit on the charter.net email address you wish to change the username and/or password

Click Save to update your changes

How do I delete a charter.net email address?
You may delete any or all email addresses by selecting the Internet Services & Tools tab after you login to My Account on the charter website

Charter Internet Wireless Home Networking Product Overview

Charter Bundle — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:50:00 GMT

Who needs Charter Communications Com Wireless Home Networking?

Any Charter Communications customer who has more than one computer probably has a need for Charter Wireless Home Networking. Charter Communications Wireless Home Networking allows Internet connectivity for up to 5 PCs through only one cable modem. Sharing a connection within the home allows for flexibility, easy access, and the confidence of knowing the connection will be there when you need it.

Extra Security, More Value
Running a home network with the Charter Communications solution also adds a layer of security to the customer’s connection, sort of a digital version of a castle’s moat. This protects our customers from worms and security exploits, and helps prevent electronic intruders from getting access to private information.

There’s still more! The Charter Communications High Speed Internet solution, is 3 products in one, saving space and cleaning up all those wires. Here’s what it does:

Cable modem: Connects the customer to the Charter network.
Ethernet Gateway Router: Lets customers plug in and connect via an Ethernet card in their computer and CAT 5 cable. Acts as a gateway to protect the customer from outside intruders.

Wireless Gateway Router: Lets customers connect wire-free over the air via 802.11b or 802.11g adapters. Allows encrypted wireless connection via WEP, for an extra layer of security.

Charter Communications Com How it Works
Let’s start with a wireless device all of us can relate to: a cordless phone. There’s a small transmitter in the phone that can send and receive radio signals. When you talk into a cordless phone, your voice is picked up by a microphone, embedded into a radio frequency and transmitted with the antenna.

The base station can receive the transmission with its antenna, and send it through the phone lines to your friend on the other end.

You would set each computer up with a cordless phone.
You would give the computer a way to turn its binary 1s and 0s into sounds (a modem!) that the cordless phone could use to transmit and receive and convert back and forth.

This would actually work. The biggest problem would be that the data rate would be very, very slow. A cordless phone setup like this wouldn’t even allow the computer to connect at full 56K modem speeds, because of the data loss and static. You’d most likely get 14.4 (or worse) connection speeds. Definitely not fast enough!

The Charter Communications Home Networking Gateway is the wireless “Access Point”.
The wireless network is similar to the concepts of your cordless telephone.
The “Access Point” is similar to your cordless phone “base”
The “Wireless Device” is similar to your cordless phone “headset”.

Real WiFi Connectivity
The transmitters used in wireless, or WiFi connectivity are not so different from the radio transmitters we have just discussed. They transmit and receive information over an FM channel, and convert data into RF and RF into data. They can even change frequencies if there is interference on the channel they’re using, just like a cordless phone. There are some differences, though.

WiFi that works with the 802.11b and 802.11g transmit at 2.4 GHz. The high frequency and error checking allows higher data rates. While some cordless phones transmit at 2.4 GHz, error checking is virtually nonexistent.
WiFi uses efficient encoding techniques to further improve the possible connection speed and data transfer rate. This data encoding can also allow encryption.

WiFi transmitters can transmit directly on any of three bands, or they can split the available radio bandwidth into dozens of channels and “bounce” or “frequency hop” rapidly between them, hundreds of times a second if necessary! The advantage of frequency hopping is that it is resistant to interference and can allow dozens of WiFi cards to talk simultaneously without interfering with each other.

What does this mean to Charter Communications Customers?
WiFi devices can handle lots of data per second. We use the 802.11g wireless specification which permits data throughput up to a theortical 54 megabits per second. Please note the actual throughput may be significantly less.

Range
The realistic maximum range for good, stable wireless connectivity with a Charter Wireless Home Networking Gateway and the right adapters is about 150-175 feet. Distances of 200 feet or more are possible in lab conditions, with little structural interference, but in the real world there are far more possible causes of interruption. Signal quality degrades over distance, but within this range, connections should be stable, unless there are heavy structural walls, or large sources of interference.

Note: Take into account that steel reinforced concrete walls, large amounts of metal, or devices that generate lots of EM interference may create wireless ‘dead’ spots, even within a single home.

Industry’s First DOCSIS® 2.0 Certified 802.11g Wireless Internet Gateway
For complete high-speed wireless networking, this combination DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem, 802.11g wireless access point, wireless router, and 4 port switch with Plug-and-Play™ USB connectivity does it all. It supplies complete network cable access with firewall protection so home users can enjoy instant high-speed Web access, file sharing, video streaming, head-to-head Internet game-playing, and MP3 downloading with no external modem required.

The external antenna takes care of connectivity without any need for a PC card in the unit. This highly capable 54 Mbps wireless, Ethernet, USB Internet gateway provides state-of-the art filtering and controls allowing parents and administrators to limit URL access and monitor Internet activities. And it's equipped with a double firewall (SPI + NAT) protection to secure computers and networks against hackers. The sleekly designed exterior complements home and office environments. And since it's made by NETGEAR, you can rest assured this product is engineered for trouble-free, long-running reliability.

Charter Communications - 2009 Digital Television Transition

Charter Bundle — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:36:00 GMT

What is the Digital Television Transition?
By law, American television stations will end all analog broadcasts on February 17, 2009, and begin
broadcasting exclusively in a digital format.

Why is the U.S. switching to digital?
It will improve the picture and sound quality of broadcasts. It will also make room on the broadcast
spectrum for public safety communications and new commercial applications.

What should I do to prepare?
Make sure all the TVs in your establishment are connected to Charter Communications Com Cable TV®.

Will my analog TVs go blank?
If they are not connected to Charter Communications High Speed Internet TV service, some other video service, or a digital tuner, they
will go blank.

How do I know if my TV set is able to receive digital signals by itself?
Consult your TV manual or check with your TV manufacturer to find out if your TV has a digital tuner. If it does, it can receive the digital over-the-air broadcasts.
• TVs made before 1998 most likely don’t have a digital tuner
• Big-screen projection TVs made between 1998 and 2004 may have a digital tuner
• TVs bought after 2004 are more likely to have a digital tuner

Do these new digital over-the-air signals deliver TV in high-definition (HDTV)?
Many of them do. Some popular TV stations already broadcast HDTV signals using their digital
broadcasting capabilities. But you need a TV set or monitor that is built specifically to render HDTV
pictures, such as a plasma or LCD TV.

If I do have an HDTV set, how do I get real high-definition television?
Ask Charter Business™ to connect you to Charter Communications Digital Cable® with Charter HD® and get a wide
selection of broadcast and cable high-definition channels.