[Seattle Conservative]

Thanks for your suggestion. No - my modem is upstairs in the bedroom and I don't know if it has a battery. I have had it for some years and the last guy I spoke with at Comcast assured me this new, improved version is what I needed and is shipping it to me free of charge (hope this one comes with some directions so I know if it has a battery, etc.). Speaking of the batteries in the garage - I got a new battery in my right before Christmas. It worked for a little while and then my car died (luckily right by my home) and I had to have it towed to the garage and have a new alternator installed . Knock wood it's working OK now.

[rodguy911]

I just had my modem changed by Comcast at work. it made a big difference.
plus I bumped up the speed to 75 K. that makes posting much easier.