OK..our cable company is upgrading...and they are bombarding me with mailings and calls saying my DOCSIS 1.0 Toshiba PCX2200 modem will not work after Sept 22 due to the upgrades. Of course they are willing to sell me a new one..lol. No firmware updates for my old one that I could find. In my research it seems like 2.0 and 3.0 are backwards compatible..but I'm wondering if they are saying this because my modem could possibly slow down the entire "node" that I am connected to? Can they actually turn off my connection if I don't upgrade? Not a big deal..only about $50 for a new one from multiple vendors. Finally...any basic modems out there that incorporate a router as well? I'd be able to eliminate some cables and desk clutter if so.

Ok a earphone plug broke off in the front earphone jack and cannot get it out. I plugged a different set into the back and only got one earphone working( i know they both work). I cannot get both to work. Computer is a Compaq presario model sr1738nx.