then what I listed is correct. All you need is an ethernet interface and the standard ethernet cable. If you want to be more mobile, however, you would have to get yourself a wireless router which would allow you to use the laptop anywhere around the house.
I am aware of the cable companies needing to have the computer around (from friends) to tweak settings although I never had cable as high-speed source.
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