FallowEarth Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 You don't have to tweak, it's just an option if you want ot try boosting your speed a bit. Not necessary though, if that's what you mean. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok, Thats exactly what I ment!!! Thanks...On one of these forums I read it said that people usually "tweak" when they want to boost or if they are not receiving the amount of power they are supposed too, about how many people usually have problems getting that 90% of what RR says your supposed to get?? Because I want to be the one who receives 90% or better without tweaking...One last thing now, can I hook my PS2 up without paying extra on the bill to play PS2 online?? Like is there things I can buy so I can hook this RR up in my room without getting charged extra?? Thanks...You people are SSOOOOO MUCH HELP!!! Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 You can buy a router, or get one from time warner to rent. Basically what this does is it hooks up to your Road Runner modem and it splits your connection. Because it splits your connection you can hook up multiple computers, or PS2's. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok I'm about to make the phone call to tell them which modem I would like...Out of these three (Motorola SB5100, Toshiba PCX2600, RCA DCM425) which one should I pick?? Which one is the best?? Thanks Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 best is "Motorola SB5100" Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok, Thats exactly what I ment!!! Thanks...On one of these forums I read it said that people usually "tweak" when they want to boost or if they are not receiving the amount of power they are supposed too, about how many people usually have problems getting that 90% of what RR says your supposed to get?? Because I want to be the one who receives 90% or better without tweaking...One last thing now, can I hook my PS2 up without paying extra on the bill to play PS2 online?? Like is there things I can buy so I can hook this RR up in my room without getting charged extra?? Thanks...You people are SSOOOOO MUCH HELP!!! buying a router here is my setup: Modem: Motorola Surfboard 5120 Router: Linksys Wireless G-Speedbooster WRT54GS LAN1. Main Computer (wired) LAN2. Second Computer (wired) LAN3. Modded XBOX (wired) LAN4. PS2 (wired) Wireless: Third Computer click on to view some pics: https://testmy.net/forum/index.php?topic=6156.msg59179#msg59179 Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok, I just called...They said they only carry the Toshiba and the Motorola one...They said they will hook me up with one of those, and the router is $30.00 installation and the first year of using it is free then next year it will be $5.00 extra month..I'm going to have them set it up with my PS2 upstairs..One more question?? When I have this PS2 hooked up this isn't going to slow my computer internet speed down is it?? or only while they are both online?? or what?? thanks Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV0LUTI0NIZED Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok, I just called...They said they only carry the Toshiba and the Motorola one...They said they will hook me up with one of those, and the router is $30.00 installation and the first year of using it is free then next year it will be $5.00 extra Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok sweet...I can't wait to try my broadband on Madden online!!!! I played Madden 2005 online dial-up and wow...What a heck of a time!! But in August when Madden 2006 comes out I'm going to be so happy!!! Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok wait...Pitbull you said you have the Motorola Surfboard 5120, is that newer then the Motorola SB5100?? I want the newest and best one...Which one is better then?? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV0LUTI0NIZED Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok sweet...I can't wait to try my broadband on Madden online!!!! I played Madden 2005 online dial-up and wow...What a heck of a time!! But in August when Madden 2006 comes out I'm going to be so happy!!! Cool, I'm pretty sure it's going to be lag free. Good Luck with the Installation. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV0LUTI0NIZED Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok wait...Pitbull you said you have the Motorola Surfboard 5120, is that newer then the Motorola SB5100?? I want the newest and best one...Which one is better then?? Motorola Surfboard SB5120. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok wait...Pitbull you said you have the Motorola Surfboard 5120, is that newer then the Motorola SB5100?? I want the newest and best one...Which one is better then?? i never had the sb5100 so i cant tell you which is the best click here for that info https://testmy.net/forum/t-6246.0;all and this https://testmy.net/forum/index.php?topic=6135.0;all Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok so the Motorola Surfboard 5120 is the "newest" Motorola modem?? Because I wanna ask for the newest one and best one!! And why good luck hooking up the installation?? Hard or what, and installing what is hard?? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV0LUTI0NIZED Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok so the Motorola Surfboard 5120 is the "newest" Motorola modem?? Because I wanna ask for the newest one and best one!! And why good luck hooking up the installation?? Hard or what, and installing what is hard?? Nope, but something could happed. The newest one is the Motorola Surfboard SB5120. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Oh my, so what should I request then the SB5100 or SB5120?? Oh and RR is installing the router, so I don't think I have anything to worry about... Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Oh and what Toshiba is the newest modem?? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 The Motorola is better than the Toshiba, its also not that big of a deal. I have a Motorola SB4200 and I still get fast speeds. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Oh and what Toshiba is the newest modem?? i wuold stick with motorola. both sb5100 and 5120 are good Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Yeah, but the lady said have another request incase they do not have the Motorola...Ok I live in a small town if I call my local cable which I ordered from it should get back to the people installing it what I want hooked up right?? I don't want them to come and not bring everything I wanted Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok, I called and made a change!! I told her I wanted the Motorola SB5120, and I had them add to what to bring a router to hook up and everything!! So I think I should be set, now I'm just hoping everything runs smooth and runs at the 90% of what RR speed is or better, without tweaking because I don't want to do that Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Matter Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Windows is not optimized for broadband, and to achive your full advertised speed some tweaking of the TCPRecieve window will be needed atleast. So go ahead, and just do some tweaking ehhh. If you need assistance myself or someone here would gladly help you. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Yeah but by the looks of the directions on how to tweak looks a little difficult...May I ask how long does it usually take to tweak your RR Internet?? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted July 15, 2005 Author CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok I went here http://thegamer.serveftp.com/FAQ.htm and went down to the Windows XP one and when it's done it shows directions for non advanced users...If I use the easier one will I still get the same boost the hard one would do?? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanBuren Posted July 15, 2005 CID Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ok I went here http://thegamer.serveftp.com/FAQ.htm and went down to the Windows XP one and when it's done it shows directions for non advanced users...If I use the easier one will I still get the same boost the hard one would do?? you never know, but if you hit your advertised speed with non advanced steps, leave it like that, unless your a tweak geek like me and wants the very last Kbps out of the connection VanBuren Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/5985-just-ordered-roadrunner-got-a-question-though/page/2/#findComment-61824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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