May 2010 - Posts

• Charter Internet & Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem

  Use Charter Communications High Speed Internet to get to your favorite Web sites quickly, download graphics with unbelievable ease, and enjoy real-time interactive PC gaming and expand console gaming with broadband Internet access from the Charter cable modem market leader--Motorola. With the next-generation SURFboard SB5101 cable modem, you're compatible with today's broadband Internet from Charter Communications and ready for the future, too. When your cable service provider upgrades to a DOCSIS 2.0 network system, you'll surf the Internet at as much as 30 Mbps--3 times faster than earlier modems! With Charter Ethernet and USB connectivity, installation couldn't be simpler. A convenient stand-by button provides hassle-free security by disengaging from the PC without disconnecting from the cable network. Troubleshooting is a breeze too, thanks to front panel status indicator LEDs and an online diagnostics page. Once you've experienced broadband powered by Motorola and Charter Communications, you'll never want to go back to dial up again! Get onto the cable pipeline today with the powerful, convenient, flexible and simple to install SURFboard SB5101 cable modem. With the next-generation SURFboard SB5101 cable modem, you're compatible with today's broadband Internet and ready for the future, too. When your cable service provider upgrades to a DOCSIS 2.0 network system, you'll surf the Internet at as much as 30 Mbps--3 times faster than earlier modems! With Ethernet and USB connectivity, installation couldn't be simpler (just follow these steps (PDF, 2 MB)). A convenient stand-by button provides hassle-free security by disengaging from the PC without disconnecting from the cable network. Troubleshooting is a breeze too, thanks to front panel status indicator LEDs and an online diagnostics page. Once you've experienced broadband powered by Motorola & Charter Communications, you'll never want to go back to dial up again! Get onto the cable pipeline today with the powerful, convenient, flexible and simple to install SURFboard SB5101 cable modem. Posted May 17 2010, 06:10 PM by admin Filed under: SURFboard SB5101 cable modem, Motorola and Charter Communications, DOCSIS 2.0 network system

• Charter Cisco-Linksys E3000 High-Performance Wireless-N Router

  The Charter Communications Com Linksys E3000 is a powerful dual-band Wireless-N router optimized for wireless entertainment. Connect your Blu-ray players, DVRs, and gaming consoles, and enjoy the smoother and faster HD video streaming and wireless gaming performance that simultaneous dual-band technology enables. A built-in USB port and UPnP AV media server let you share files over your network, as well as stream media content to an Xbox 360, PS3, or other compatible device. Plus, included Cisco Connect software gets you set up in a few simple steps and offers powerful tools for managing your Charter Communications Wireless Network. The Linksys E-Series includes the E1000, E2000, and E3000 Wireless-N routers--check out a comparison chart of these three models. Additionally, the E-Series offers the customizable, Linux-based E2100L router and the AE1000 Wireless-N Adapter for use with non-wireless desktop and laptop PC computers. Key Charter Communications Wireless Network Features Enjoy the power of high-performance Charter Wireless-N technology--optimized for wireless entertainment. Connect your computers, gaming consoles, Internet-enabled HDTVs and Blu-ray players, and other wireless devices at up to 300 Mbps of transfer speeds. Enjoy the benefits of simultaneous dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), including smoother HD video streaming, wireless gaming and file transfers. Share your files at home or on the Internet by connecting a storage device to the Linksys E3000's built-in USB port. Stream video and media content via a built-in UPnP AV media server to an Xbox 360, PS3, or other compatible device. Use four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) ports for faster file sharing with other Gigabit-enabled devices, including computers, hard drives, and servers. Set up your wireless network in a few simple steps using included Cisco Connect software. Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with customizable security settings, including WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, and SPI firewall protection. Give visitors password-protected Internet access on a separate network--so your visitors have access to the Internet, but not your computers or data. Use Cisco Connect's Parental Controls to block specific websites and restrict Internet access during certain hours. Customize your Charter Communications network using easily accessible Advanced Settings. Simultaneous Dual-Band The Linksys E3000 has double the bandwidth for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and gaming. Connect other computers and devices to the Internet and each other at N speeds in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Simultaneous wireless bands help you avoid network interference. Use the 2.4 GHz band for surfing and e-mails and the less crowded 5 GHz band for time-critical entertainment. Built for Entertainment Simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N technology means smoother Charter HD video streaming and faster gaming. A built-in USB port and UPnP AV media server let you share files over your network, as well as stream music, video, and photos to an Xbox 360, PS3, or other compatible device. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports enable faster file transfers with other Gigabit devices. The Linksys E3000 is an optimal choice for enjoying wireless entertainment at home. Quick to Install Cisco Connect software, included with the Linksys E3000, gets your wireless network set up and ready to go in just a few simple steps. Insert the Linksys E3000 CD, run through a few screens, and you're ready to go within minutes. You'll quickly be sharing your home's Internet connection with your family's other computers and devices and experiencing the incredible performance of Wireless-N. You can also easily access Advanced Settings to customize your preferences. You're in Control Cisco Connect software helps you personalize your settings and quickly add multiple Internet-enabled devices to your Charter network. Use Parental Controls to restrict web usage during certain times and to block unwanted sites; plus customize these Parental Controls by device. Cisco Connect also lets you quickly and easily give password-protected Internet access to visitors while keeping your family's personal information private. With Cisco Connect, you're in control. State-of-the-Art Security Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with customizable security settings. All Linksys E-Series routers have advanced WPA/WPA2 wireless security and SPI firewall protection, which are designed to safeguard your home network and computers from most Internet attacks and help protect your data and privacy. Advanced users can access the browser-based utility to further configure the router's security settings. Posted May 17 2010, 05:23 PM by admin Filed under: advanced WPA/WPA2 wireless security, Cisco-Linksys E3000, E3000 High-Performance Wireless-N Router

• Cisco-Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router

  The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect both screaming fast Charter Communications Wireless-G (802.11g at 54Mbps) and Wireless-B (802.11b at 11Mbps) devices to the Charter network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your Charter wired-Ethernet devices together. Connect four PCs directly, or attach more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole Charter Communications High Speed Internet network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. Once your computers are connected to the Router and the Internet, they can communicate with each other too, sharing resources and files. All your computers can print on a shared printer connected anywhere in the house. And your computers can share all kinds of files -- music, digital pictures, and documents. Keep all your digital music on one computer, and listen to it anywhere in the house. Organize all of your family's digital pictures in one place, to simplify finding the ones you want, and easing backup to CD-R. Utilize extra free space on one computer when another's hard drive starts to fill up. The new push button setup feature makes it easy to configure your wireless devices. Just push the button on the router and on your other SecureEasySetup-enabled wireless device to automatically create an encryption-secured wireless connection. TKIP and AES protects your data and privacy with up to 128-bit industrial-strength encryption. The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet. Advanced configuration is a snap with the web browser-based interface. With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with flexibility, speed, security and simplicity! The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, theres the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect both screaming fast Wireless-G (802.11g at 54Mbps) and Wireless-B (802.11b at 11Mbps) devices to the network. Theres also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Connect four PCs directly, or attach more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. Once your computers are connected to the Router and the Internet, they can communicate with each other too, sharing resources and files. All your Charter computers can print on a shared printer connected anywhere in the house. Posted May 17 2010, 03:18 PM by admin Filed under: Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router, Cisco-Linksys WRT54GL, Wireless Access Point, Charter Wireless-G, Charter Wireless-B

• Restart Your Charter Cable Modem

  St Louis MO - Before contacting Charter Communications for modem connectivity help, try performing the following steps to see if your issue will resolve. The Charter Communications High Speed Internet modem pictured is just an example. The steps listed should work correctly for all modem types. First, make sure your computer is turned completely off. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the cable modem or from the electrical power source/outlet.  Make sure you are unplugging the modem power cord and not the round coaxial cable that has a threaded screw tip. Disconnect the power from the router. If you do not have a router, disregard this step and continue to step 4. After waiting approximately 30 seconds, reconnect the power to the cable modem. Wait another minute to allow the modem to acquire a signal or reconnect. Reconnect the power to the router. If you do not have a router, disregard this step and continue to step 7. Then restart your computer.   The modem connection light will be solid. Attempt to surf to two web pages to verify good connectivity. If this does not resolve your internet connection problem, please contact contact Customer Service for further assistance. Posted May 17 2010, 04:10 AM by admin Filed under: Charter Communications High Speed Internet Customer Support, Restart Your Charter Cable Modem, coaxial cable