Huntsman
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Seriously.
I am able to get cable internet service now, though it might not be bidirectional, and I am considering switching over. Are there any pitfalls, bad experiences, security risks, etc, in addition to the darn thing being on all the time? Can I shut it off? I run a 100Mbps home network on Cat5e, so I'll be installing a router, which should provide better security, right? I always thought that having a dynamic IP was better from a privacy standpoint, and with a router, it'll be fixed, which is worse in the department -- is this a correct asessment? Anything else anyone want to suggest?
Thanks,
Huntsman
I am able to get cable internet service now, though it might not be bidirectional, and I am considering switching over. Are there any pitfalls, bad experiences, security risks, etc, in addition to the darn thing being on all the time? Can I shut it off? I run a 100Mbps home network on Cat5e, so I'll be installing a router, which should provide better security, right? I always thought that having a dynamic IP was better from a privacy standpoint, and with a router, it'll be fixed, which is worse in the department -- is this a correct asessment? Anything else anyone want to suggest?
Thanks,
Huntsman