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    3. Well, as usual...I, again am Wonderering. This time it's weird.(er) I obviously have an intranet connection and pay good money for it,the weird part is that I tripped over the cable that connects to my laptop to the box that the cable company hooked up and the cable disconnected from the box and NEARLY completely ripped out the socket that connects the cable to the laptop. I realized that the cable was not connected. I've still got a good,(even faster) connection. I had a wireless connection ab
    Well, as usual...I, again am Wonderering. This time it's weird.(er) I obviously have an intranet connection and pay good money for it,the weird part is that I tripped over the cable that connects to my laptop to the box that the cable company hooked up and the cable disconnected from the box and NEARLY completely ripped out the socket that connects the cable to the laptop. I realized that the cable was not connected. I've still got a good,(even faster) connection. I had a wireless connection ab

    out 2 years ago & was already set up to use nearest signal...the cable company said they don't offer "wireless"any more....& gave me a small box, said "SEE YA"and left me with a 5 foot cable. I guess I'll never know if the box was ever working properly to begin with. So, I am assuming, since the bill has been payed monthly, on time,every month...no problem! WHO SHOULD I be paying. & have I  the rite to use it "THIS WAY"....?!? Jst being me...WONDERERin'...

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      Glad you're ok after tripping on it.
      10 years ago. Rating: 6
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        wonderer

        Thanx...did more Phyc.damage than physical...HOWEVER,mycatsmom,I didn't trip ON it...I tripped OVER it ! LOL ...I was much more concerned with the laptop I use...I can fix a LOTS OF STUFF,a laptop is something I'll attempt...LOTS of LITTLE wires to TRY to solder I'm afraid...But...at this point, I got nothin' to lose...
        commented 10 years ago

        Do you have a modem and a router or just a modem?

        10 years ago. Rating: 5
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          wonderer

          Just a modem...they took the older wireless modem/router that I had (2 years ago)and replaced it with a "wired" modem. (It used to blink an orange lite...since the "trip",it stopped blinking& my L.top is 7 times as fast! because whoever's signal I'm getting is obviously a faster service...BUT...am I in compliance with the law(s)?
          commented 10 years ago
          Colleen

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          You have a combined router and wireless (wifi) then. The wifi connects to hotspots so you are not stealing anything. Since the cable port it broken, your computer is now on the wireless network. You should have an option to connect to wireless or local network (which is the hard wire). It seems you are now operating off the wireless connection, so keep it there.
          commented 10 years ago
          wonderer

          Thanks,Colleen,however...the installer informed me that the company does NOT have, or offer the "WIFI" thing...I get phone service,cable, and internet from Charter Communications. They took my wireless box that I had from 2 years ago and replaced it with this WIRED ONLY box. Right now I think I'm connected via a network in my area. Not mine.
          commented 10 years ago
          Colleen

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          One, they can not just take your wifi, it's yours not theirs. Charter Cable, they have DSL, not cable(?). They still need to give you back your router. The only way to connect to someone else's internet is with a wifi which still makes me think you have a modem/wifi combo.
          commented 10 years ago
          wonderer

          I have a few calls to make in the A.M...Charter is #2...thanx
          commented 10 years ago
          Colleen

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          Sorry, you can connect to another wifi network through your computer if your computer has a wireless card. No router needed on your end. I'm a little tired tonight and was not thinking clearly. I just read your edit above. If the router was theirs, fine, they keep it. If it was yours, get it back.
          commented 10 years ago

          You are a bit of a worrier wonderer, if your cables not connected and you're getting a good signal, you could be connecting to a neighbours WiFi I suppose. If you are still paying for it, I wouldn't worry just carry on, you haven't deliberately done anything illegal, yet. You could cancel any future payments, and then see if you are still getting a signal, that would be a bit crafty, and probably illegal. But you would have the last laugh.

          10 years ago. Rating: 5
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            wonderer

            Iv'e got a plan....EVERY ONE ON THIS SITE: Split the cost of the intranet-instead of paying them...just send the money to me & we'll all be happy....LOL (of course, just kiddin'!)
            commented 10 years ago
            sunnyB

            Ah, you're more crafty than you let on wonderer,lol.
            commented 10 years ago


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