I went from a USB port to a network card because several people said that
was the way to go, speed better connection whatever. I didn't notice any
difference. When I had my cable modem connected to the USB it ...worked
fine. If you are concerned about protection and most people are. I would
recommend checking out a site called shields up. The site can check the
security integrity of your system. Is free.
https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2. The site can tell you how to patch the
holes if any.
Mike Sees

----- Original Message -----
From: "Reuven" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2001 3:47 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] cable modem questions


> >I have a couple of cable modem questions:
> >1) Apparently it can be hooked into a network card, or a USB port.  I
don't have a network card...will it run just as good hooked into a USB port?
>
> >2) I have heard the best firewall protection is to purchase a broadband
modem router, and then I don't need as software firewall...can anyone shed
some light on that?
>
> >Thank you so much!!
> >Ira Wallin
>
> It seems to be working for me very fine with the USB port. The maximum
speed of the cable connection is slower then the max of the USB.
>
> As far as the router - get Zone Alarm 2.6. It's free an good. Router would
be very good too, but you should get it only if you want to connect more
then one computer to the internet.
> Good luck
>
>
> Reuven Freuman                      <[log in to unmask]>
>
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