Rant about technology
I need to share this and I've picked this Forum for sharing this. Sorry if it isn't exactly RV related but it touches on some of the things we do with our RV's. This morning, I installed a new mod...
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I switched Internet providers last year after I dropped cable TV from the primary provider in my area.
First I though the installer would want to drill hole and pull new wire. I told him, "If you connect to this (outdoor) splitter, it does direct to my modem." "Sounds good !" He replaced the splitter with a grounding block.
Second, I thought I would be on the phone with tech support for hours getting things running, especially since MY modem is over 10 years old. SURPRISE #2 ! The installer asked for the MAC address, typed it into his laptop, I rebooted the modem and everything was perfect ! I have not had any further interaction with the company in 9 months.
First I though the installer would want to drill hole and pull new wire. I told him, "If you connect to this (outdoor) splitter, it does direct to my modem." "Sounds good !" He replaced the splitter with a grounding block.
Second, I thought I would be on the phone with tech support for hours getting things running, especially since MY modem is over 10 years old. SURPRISE #2 ! The installer asked for the MAC address, typed it into his laptop, I rebooted the modem and everything was perfect ! I have not had any further interaction with the company in 9 months.
