Off the wall broadband que.

jamesdajuggalo · 01-27-2009, 02:47 AM

is it possible through use of my broadband cable modem, to watch my cable service tv? if so how would i be able to do it?

chup · 01-27-2009, 03:05 AM

If by this, you mean plugging your cable TV into your modem and watching it on your PC? then no.

However, you could use a TV tuner or capture card, depending on what kind of TV you are talking about.

Perhaps re-post your question in further detail? what modem you have, ect.

jamesdajuggalo · 01-27-2009, 03:23 AM

using an arris bradband modem, sorry for the lack of detail, m wanting to know howw could i, if possible, watch le service on my pc since3 i am using a cable modem. nothing to do with my tv itself. i am a buckeye subscriber here in ohio. so is there a way i can watch my channels that come onto my tv through my pc? or would i have to run a seperate line to a tuner card?

**johnwill** · 01-27-2009, 08:08 AM

You'd need a line to a tuner card. Also, be careful splitting the line for the modem, since that can cause all sorts of connection issues if the signal to the modem is attenuated.

chup · 01-28-2009, 01:19 AM

Yeah. Totally agree with johnwill here.
As i said before, there is no possible way to watch this though your modem, because the cable TV is on a different signal that the modem cant read, from what i understand.

Just purchase a TV tuner. These come as small external USB units, or internal desktop cards.

I recommend the External USB models, as i have a cheap one of these, and because i also hook this up to cable TV, the quality is flawless.

If you intend to watch free to air TV on one of these units, i don't recommend the antennas they come with, as they have shocking quality unless your house is next door to the antenna :P

I picked mine up for $60 Australian. I'm sure you could find a good deal.

Kindest regards,

Sam.

jamesdajuggalo · 01-28-2009, 10:34 PM

thanks alot guys! im going to get a tuner card asap. but i also downloaded ziggy tv, its kinda on the line of what im looking for, but it doesnt have all the channels i was wanting. USA network, spike tv, HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, ect. if anyone knows a way that those stations can be viewed online with out a tuner card would be awesome!?!?!

**johnwill** · 01-29-2009, 08:49 AM

No chance, maybe in a few years with a subscription to them.

jamesdajuggalo · 01-31-2009, 11:34 PM

ok, I was just wondering since with my service i have the paid movie channel subscriptions. but thank you all!

**johnwill** · 02-02-2009, 05:36 PM

From your mouth to God's ear, I'd like that too!

01-27-2009, 02:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
jamesdajuggalo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toledo, oh Posts: 61 OS: xp pro sp3	Off the wall broadband que. is it possible through use of my broadband cable modem, to watch my cable service tv? if so how would i be able to do it?

01-27-2009, 03:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
chup Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 89 OS: WINDOWS XP SP2, PCLinuxOS, WIndows Vista home premium, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows 98 SE	Re: Off the wall broadband que. If by this, you mean plugging your cable TV into your modem and watching it on your PC? then no. However, you could use a TV tuner or capture card, depending on what kind of TV you are talking about. Perhaps re-post your question in further detail? what modem you have, ect. __________________ A man with one watch knows what time it is; a man with two watches is never quite sure. SAY NO TO CLEAN FEED!

01-27-2009, 03:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
jamesdajuggalo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toledo, oh Posts: 61 OS: xp pro sp3	Re: Off the wall broadband que. using an arris bradband modem, sorry for the lack of detail, m wanting to know howw could i, if possible, watch le service on my pc since3 i am using a cable modem. nothing to do with my tv itself. i am a buckeye subscriber here in ohio. so is there a way i can watch my channels that come onto my tv through my pc? or would i have to run a seperate line to a tuner card?

01-27-2009, 08:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,748 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Off the wall broadband que. You'd need a line to a tuner card. Also, be careful splitting the line for the modem, since that can cause all sorts of connection issues if the signal to the modem is attenuated. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-28-2009, 01:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
chup Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 89 OS: WINDOWS XP SP2, PCLinuxOS, WIndows Vista home premium, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows 98 SE	Re: Off the wall broadband que. Yeah. Totally agree with johnwill here. As i said before, there is no possible way to watch this though your modem, because the cable TV is on a different signal that the modem cant read, from what i understand. Just purchase a TV tuner. These come as small external USB units, or internal desktop cards. I recommend the External USB models, as i have a cheap one of these, and because i also hook this up to cable TV, the quality is flawless. If you intend to watch free to air TV on one of these units, i don't recommend the antennas they come with, as they have shocking quality unless your house is next door to the antenna :P I picked mine up for $60 Australian. I'm sure you could find a good deal. Kindest regards, Sam. __________________ A man with one watch knows what time it is; a man with two watches is never quite sure. SAY NO TO CLEAN FEED!

01-28-2009, 10:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
jamesdajuggalo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toledo, oh Posts: 61 OS: xp pro sp3	Re: Off the wall broadband que. thanks alot guys! im going to get a tuner card asap. but i also downloaded ziggy tv, its kinda on the line of what im looking for, but it doesnt have all the channels i was wanting. USA network, spike tv, HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, ect. if anyone knows a way that those stations can be viewed online with out a tuner card would be awesome!?!?! __________________ For the wrath or man, does not produce the righteousness of a Juggalo!

01-29-2009, 08:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,748 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Off the wall broadband que. No chance, maybe in a few years with a subscription to them. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-31-2009, 11:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
jamesdajuggalo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toledo, oh Posts: 61 OS: xp pro sp3	Re: Off the wall broadband que. ok, I was just wondering since with my service i have the paid movie channel subscriptions. but thank you all! __________________ For the wrath or man, does not produce the righteousness of a Juggalo!

02-02-2009, 05:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,748 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Off the wall broadband que. From your mouth to God's ear, I'd like that too! __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience