[TriLUG] OT: Arranging Employer Provided Broadband is Hard

[Scott Chilcote]

Hello Carl,

I believe my employer uses Comcast.  They're in Maryland.

Why have a dedicated box?  We had static IP at our previous address for
years via DSL.  It didn't require dedicated hardware.

Just curious...

   Scott


On 01/02/2014 11:16 AM, Carl Crider wrote:
>  Just re-read the OP; and the static IP address requirement. Which service
> does your employer use?
> If they require a static IP, I would suggest having their ISP
> install/provide a box at your home
> for work VPN.
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 11:05 AM, John Vaughters <jvaughters04 at yahoo.com>wrote:
>
>>> They want static IP, and will cover moving up to faster service (~20
>> Mbps).
>>
>>
>>
>> Scott,
>>
>> If they will cough it up for Time Warner Business Class, I would go that
>> route. TW is a complete 180 on the business class in regards to service
>> when compared to the horrible service us retail users get. They prioritize
>> your traffic and respond quickly to problems. Our customers use them and
>> they have nothing but good things to say.
>>
>> I think with the basic plans it includes 1-2 static ip's. I have been
>> dying to get the Business Class services for home. I just cannot justify
>> the cost.
>>
>> BTW - I am not plugging TW, I am just as frustrated with their retail
>> service as the rest of the people that complain. I am just sharing the
>> experiences told to me by our customers.
>>
>> John Vaughters
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Scott Chilcote
Cary, NC USA
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