Disconnecting Telewest modem from main cable outlet

I have just had Telewest Broadband Internet installed. The connection
from the modem to the main wall outlet means running a cable through
my front room. Is it safe to disconnect the connection at the wall and
only re-connect when I need to use the internet? I have disconnected
briefly and it works, just worried that prolonged disconnection might
cause problems.

"BJ" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I have just had Telewest Broadband Internet installed. The connection
> from the modem to the main wall outlet means running a cable through
> my front room. Is it safe to disconnect the connection at the wall and
> only re-connect when I need to use the internet? I have disconnected
> briefly and it works, just worried that prolonged disconnection might
> cause problems.

No problems here, had it disconnected for almost three weeks in November
whilst I was in Greece - connected it back up and it worked first time like
a treat (mine's a SURFboard SB4100).

On 7 Dec 2003 03:46:42 -0800, BJ wrote:

> I have just had Telewest Broadband Internet installed. The connection
> from the modem to the main wall outlet means running a cable through
> my front room. Is it safe to disconnect the connection at the wall and
> only re-connect when I need to use the internet? I have disconnected
> briefly and it works, just worried that prolonged disconnection might
> cause problems.

Hi

Your cable modem is, according to your contract, supposed to be connected
and powered-on 24/7 - you will more than likely lose your IP address
between each disconnection, depending on how long it's disconnected. Try
asking this question in the blueyonder.support.access.hi-speed newsgroup
where you'll get a response from BY tech support.

Regards

Bill

"Dawn Killick" <postmaster@127.0.0.1> wrote in message news:<AeFAb.17328$(E-Mail Removed)>...
> "BJ" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed) om...
> > I have just had Telewest Broadband Internet installed. The connection
> > from the modem to the main wall outlet means running a cable through
> > my front room. Is it safe to disconnect the connection at the wall and
> > only re-connect when I need to use the internet? I have disconnected
> > briefly and it works, just worried that prolonged disconnection might
> > cause problems.
>
> No problems here, had it disconnected for almost three weeks in November
> whilst I was in Greece - connected it back up and it worked first time like
> a treat (mine's a SURFboard SB4100).


Did you actually disconnect the coaxial cable that connects to the
outside cable? I want to do that and re-connect each time I go online.
I know it detracts from the always on principle but it beats having a
big white cable across my front room all the time!

On 7 Dec 2003 10:38:59 -0800, (E-Mail Removed) (BJ) wrote:



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>
>Did you actually disconnect the coaxial cable that connects to the
>outside cable? I want to do that and re-connect each time I go online.
>I know it detracts from the always on principle but it beats having a
>big white cable across my front room all the time!

Why not just extend the cable and route it out of the way?

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Niall

Niall <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<(E-Mail Removed)>...
> On 7 Dec 2003 10:38:59 -0800, (E-Mail Removed) (BJ) wrote:
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> >
> >
> >Did you actually disconnect the coaxial cable that connects to the
> >outside cable? I want to do that and re-connect each time I go online.
> >I know it detracts from the always on principle but it beats having a
> >big white cable across my front room all the time!
>
> Why not just extend the cable and route it out of the way?

Basically wherever the cable is routed I'm left with it trailing
across the floor, have laminated wood floor laid over a hard base so
it is virtually impossible to hide. Just wondering whether it is safe
to disconnect the co-axial cable constantly.

Niall <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<(E-Mail Removed)>...
> On 7 Dec 2003 10:38:59 -0800, (E-Mail Removed) (BJ) wrote:
>
>
>
> >
> >
> >Did you actually disconnect the coaxial cable that connects to the
> >outside cable? I want to do that and re-connect each time I go online.
> >I know it detracts from the always on principle but it beats having a
> >big white cable across my front room all the time!
>
> Why not just extend the cable and route it out of the way?

Basically wherever the cable is routed I'm left with it trailing
across the floor, have laminated wood floor laid over a hard base so
it is virtually impossible to hide. Just wondering whether it is safe
to disconnect the co-axial cable constantly.

Niall <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<(E-Mail Removed)>...
> On 7 Dec 2003 10:38:59 -0800, (E-Mail Removed) (BJ) wrote:
>
>
>
> >
> >
> >Did you actually disconnect the coaxial cable that connects to the
> >outside cable? I want to do that and re-connect each time I go online.
> >I know it detracts from the always on principle but it beats having a
> >big white cable across my front room all the time!
>
> Why not just extend the cable and route it out of the way?

Basically wherever the cable is routed I'm left with it trailing
across the floor, have laminated wood floor laid over a hard base so
it is virtually impossible to hide. Just wondering whether it is safe
to disconnect the co-axial cable constantly.

On 8 Dec 2003 01:01:20 -0800, (E-Mail Removed) (BJ) wrote:

>Niall <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<(E-Mail Removed)>...
>> On 7 Dec 2003 10:38:59 -0800, (E-Mail Removed) (BJ) wrote:


>>
>> Why not just extend the cable and route it out of the way?
>
>Basically wherever the cable is routed I'm left with it trailing
>across the floor, have laminated wood floor laid over a hard base so
>it is virtually impossible to hide. Just wondering whether it is safe
>to disconnect the co-axial cable constantly.

Sounds like a job for a Wireless Access Point; even the slowest is
faster than the cable modem and they are pretty cheap these days.


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Niall

Niall <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<oVXWPzIb6LLVLO=(E-Mail Removed)>...
> On 8 Dec 2003 01:01:20 -0800, (E-Mail Removed) (BJ) wrote:
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> >Niall <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<(E-Mail Removed)>...
> >> On 7 Dec 2003 10:38:59 -0800, (E-Mail Removed) (BJ) wrote:
>
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> >>
> >> Why not just extend the cable and route it out of the way?
> >
> >Basically wherever the cable is routed I'm left with it trailing
> >across the floor, have laminated wood floor laid over a hard base so
> >it is virtually impossible to hide. Just wondering whether it is safe
> >to disconnect the co-axial cable constantly.
>
> Sounds like a job for a Wireless Access Point; even the slowest is
> faster than the cable modem and they are pretty cheap these days.

In the meantime, is it safe to disconnect at the wall, just until I
get a wireless connection?