Ceton InfiniTV card and Comcast: Ceton InfiniTV 4 Digital Cable Quad-tuner Card Any one have any experience with this card and comcast?
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I have one installed in my windows 7 system. I just went to the local Comcast office and picked up a MCard and installed it myself. Not really any issues to speak of. The CableCard was activated using an automated telephone system. While the card was working, I did have to call Comcast support to complete the "pairing" of the CableCard to the Ceton Tuner. Afterward, I was able to access Premium channels, like HBO. Comcast charges a $8.00 digital outlet fee for the Cablecard. There is no fee, if the Ceton Tuner is the only device you use to receive TV.
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I've had no issues with it. The tech when he installed my service tried to upsell me a newer modem saying this one was too slow. I constantly get 8 Mbps down and 5 up. And yes I have Comcast.
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Hi, this model is on the Comcast approved equipment list. I'm using Comcast too, but currently I'm experiencing difficult time with this setup. It is not consistent/reliable in the speed for some unknown reason. It can be very fast when it works properly but later the speed will drop almost to a halt. Very frustrating and have called Comcast multiple times, but as of today, the problem still exists.
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Yes. That Card is called a CableCard, and it is required to use the InfinitiTV. There is a slot on the card that is visible when the card is installed in your PC. The card comes with both full and half height adapters.
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The CETON Echo is a great Windows Media Extender which means it needs a computer somewhere on the network running Windows Media Center, which is standard with Windows 7. The Windows 7 computer needs a tuner to receive TV signal (this is what the HDHomerun does) either via unencrypted over-the-air or unencrypted cable. Most digital cable is encrypted so you will need a HDHomerun that will accept a cable card. I have 3 CETON Echos but instead of HDHomerun I have a CETON tuner card that accepts my Vzn cable card. TVs networked through the house was my goal and this config works great. A word of advice, there are many different HDHomerun models if you can get one with a cable card input.
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I bought one for the same reason - to save the $8/month to Comcast. After many hours and many calls, a tech (not Comcast!), told me that it would never work properly for all three functions - cable, phone & internet. He said their modems have some firmware that is proprietary but they will delight it. Long story short: pay Comcast the $8 and "Enjoy" it!
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Thank you for your response. So when I get my HD box from Comcast, I should get one of their HD cables also. Right? Should I also get a Comcast HD cable instead of one from some other source to hook up my upconverting DVD player? Kinda takes some of the fun out of researching the world of HD plasma tvs. :-)
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Ceton InfiniTV 4 Digital Cable Quad-tuner Card PCIeCeton InfiniTV 4 USBThe Centon tuners are completely dependent on the CableCard to tell it the channel to frequency mapping. In Digital Cable, the channel numbers are all virtual: they are just used to look up the frequency of the underlying signal on the coax. So, if HBO-HD has three different channel numbers for the same broadcast (my Cable System does this), the actual frequency on the wire is the same for all three.Ceton doesn't do over the air. Ceton InfiniTV 4 Digital Cable Quad-tuner Card PCIeCeton InfiniTV 4 USBThe Centon tuners are completely dependent on the CableCard to tell it the channel to frequency mapping. In Digital Cable, the channel numbers are all virtual: they are just used to look up the frequency of the underlying signal on the coax. So, if HBO-HD has three different channel numbers for the same broadcast (my Cable System does this), the actual frequency on the wire is the same for all... » Read More Ceton InfiniTV 4 Digital Cable Quad-tuner Card PCIeCeton InfiniTV 4 USBThe Centon tuners are completely dependent on the CableCard to tell it the channel to frequency mapping. In Digital Cable, the channel numbers are all virtual: they are just used to look up the frequency of the underlying signal on the coax. So, if HBO-HD has three different channel numbers for the same broadcast (my Cable System does this), the actual frequency on the wire is the same for all three.Ceton doesn't do over the air. « Show Less
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So Comcast functions normally with this remote? Like using the guide, recording/playing/rewind/pause DVR, etc. Want to be sure before I buy this. Thanks!!
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No, it will work as soon as you install drivers and software. There is a great review here in the InfiniTv area. I followed and it helped out great. Your cable company will tell you the InfiniTV will only do 2 or 4 tuners so dont bother asking. All you need to do is to be sure and write down EVERY!!! number off of the Infinitv and the M-card you get from your cable provider. After install of the Infinitv during M-card set up you should do it all manually with the cable tech support. You may have to call back a few times until you find someone who understands M-Card setup. But when you do it should all go smooth for you. Good Luck!! No, it will work as soon as you install drivers and software. There is a great review here in the InfiniTv area. I followed and it helped out great. Your cable company will tell you the InfiniTV will only do 2 or 4 tuners so dont bother asking. All you need to do is to be sure and write down EVERY!!! number off of the Infinitv and the M-card you get from your cable provider. After install of the Infinitv during M-card set up you should do it all manually with the cable tech support. You may have to call back a few times until you find someone who understands M-Card setup. But when you do it... » Read More No, it will work as soon as you install drivers and software. There is a great review here in the InfiniTv area. I followed and it helped out great. Your cable company will tell you the InfiniTV will only do 2 or 4 tuners so dont bother asking. All you need to do is to be sure and write down EVERY!!! number off of the Infinitv and the M-card you get from your cable provider. After install of the Infinitv during M-card set up you should do it all manually with the cable tech support. You may have to call back a few times until you find someone who understands M-Card setup. But when you do it should all go smooth for you. Good Luck!! « Show Less
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I know the description says for Comcast only, but I purchased this modem in January of 2012 and plugged it in to Charter Cable and it has been rock-solid ever since. I probably should add the caveat that my subscription is for the 60MB speed level, so it's possible that this modem won't work properly with higher speed packages. I believe that the Comcast-only declaration is because this modem doesn't appear in the "approved modems" list for the other ISP's, but that's just my guess.
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Comcast here encrypts most of their HD content, so you'll need to pay extra rent for their box. QAM tuners like the ones in some TVs won't do the trick. Comcast also compress content. Comcast sux.
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I just installed one in Minneapolis on Saturday. Comcast does not offer the pick-up service yet - they have to send a tech out. Some things to note: -The tech (who was otherwise very competent) had never seen anything like this before. Do your research and be prepared to have an audience while YOU install everything.-The basic install instructions are crap. Go to the Ceton Diagnostic tool for the local host information (what they use to activate the cable card). -I don't know if it's the InfiniTV or the Comcast signal, but I've had some problems getting all 4 tuners working. I'll try to update this with any resolution I achieve. I just installed one in Minneapolis on Saturday. Comcast does not offer the pick-up service yet - they have to send a tech out. Some things to note: -The tech (who was otherwise very competent) had never seen anything like this before. Do your research and be prepared to have an audience while YOU install everything.-The basic install instructions are crap. Go to the Ceton Diagnostic tool for the local host information (what they use to activate the cable card). -I don't know if it's the InfiniTV or the Comcast signal, but I've had some problems getting all 4... » Read More I just installed one in Minneapolis on Saturday. Comcast does not offer the pick-up service yet - they have to send a tech out. Some things to note: -The tech (who was otherwise very competent) had never seen anything like this before. Do your research and be prepared to have an audience while YOU install everything.-The basic install instructions are crap. Go to the Ceton Diagnostic tool for the local host information (what they use to activate the cable card). -I don't know if it's the InfiniTV or the Comcast signal, but I've had some problems getting all 4 tuners working. I'll try to update this with any resolution I achieve. « Show Less
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Yes that's correct. Dump the cable TV bill, and use an antenna, it looks better, and it's free. This does do atsc, and over the air, the picture quality compared to cable looks great. I am going to be dropping pay tv, because clear qam is how I used one tuner for. Ya listening Comcast?
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From Blu-LinkSadly, The X-Finity cable box series uses an IR bandwidth that operates outside the range of the Blu-Link IR range. It is not compatible with the X-Finity and another previous series of cable boxes, also distributed by Comcast. Sorry.Ody ZabalaCustomer Support AdministratorSMK-Link Electronics Corporation
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Master Zoen, thanks for your question. Unfortunately, that's the only downside with the InfiniTV 6, no on-demand capability.
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That is complete b.s. I have been using a TM722g in the San Mateo area for over a year. I have screaming fast internet speeds via Comcast (120mbps) and no monthly equipment fees. From day one it has worked flawlessly and there have been no issues whatsoever.