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OCR: THE INTERNE 31 7 Do Ineed special equipment for cable Internet service? When you set up your computer for cable Internet service you are essentially link- ing to the cable network's Ethermet -style LAN that connects neighborhood of cable subscribers The two requirements for this type of connection are circuitry to handle Ethernet protocols pue cable modem, which converts your computer's signal into one that can travel over the CATV network Most subscribers rent cable modem from their cable company, and the rental fee is included in the monthly bill. Third-party cable modems manu- factured by Linksys Motorola, D-Link, and other companies can be purchased from electronics stores, but te poob idea to check with your cable company first to make sure the modem you select IS compatible cable mod ...