====== Cottage Internet ======

===== 2025-7-8 =====

  * Bell blocks ports 80 and 443 so cannot run macqueen/allthatjas.us.
  * It also appears that, from looking at whatsmyip, that Bell changes my dynamic IP address frequently. 
  * added a macqueen.us line to /windows/system32/drivers/etc/hosts and can now access macquuen.us and dokuwiki locally.
  * default password is serial number (DM1807503001047). 
  * current is w'01
  * left most light is info. press it for messages.
  * middle turns wifi off and on?
  * right most?
  * bell 3000 does NOT do port forwarding.
  * reset box that goes to the red plug.
  * reset modem using switch on right side.
  * 800 263 3899

===== 2025-7-2 =====

  * The Bell Home Hub 3000 modem's IP address is 192.168.2.1. 
  * You can also access the modem's settings by going to bell.ca/mymodem in your web browser
  * port forwarding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A76Sec9VsRU

===== 2025-6-26 =====

  * current monthly charge is $63.16 ($47.37 USD), which, times 6 is $379, plus $49 is 428, or $321 USD
  * previous monthly charge was $57 ($42.75 USD), which, times 6 is $342, plus $49 is 491, or $293 USD

===== 2025-3-14 =====

  * service suspended 10/20/2024 for a maximum of 6 months

===== 2022-2-6 =====

  * Vianet info below is obsolete
  * new page is https://www.vianet.ca/residential/internet/high-speed-wireless/
  * no service at cottage

  * Bell's cheapest plan is $60 + tax
  * https://www.bell.ca/bell_internet/promotions/wireless-home-internet-packages
 
===== Vianet =====

Subject: 	Re: Fwd: [Vianet.ca #1258844] Residential Sales Request From Donald macQueen
Date: 	Wed, 25 Jun 2014 11:28:11 -0400
From: 	Shannon Ellerton <shannon@vianet.ca>
To: 	Donald MacQueen <dmacq@erols.com>

Hi Donald,

Thank you for your reply.  I have verified available at your location, 
and you are still within Vianet's wireless coverage area.

The wireless service has a one-time installation fee of $180.00 + tax 
and you have a choice of the following plans.

Plan: Core 1.5B
Download Speed: 1.5 mbps
Upload Speed: 25% of download speed
Streaming Rate: 384 kbps
Seasonal Fee: $15.00 + tax
Monthly Fee: $47.95+ tax

Plan: Core 3A
Download Speed: 3  mbps
Upload Speed: 25% of download speed
Streaming Rate: 512 kbps
Seasonal Fee: $15.00 + tax
Monthly Fee: $59.95 + tax

Plan: Core 3B
Download Speed: 3  mbps
Upload Speed: 25% of download speed
Streaming Rate: 768 kbps
Seasonal Fee: $15.00 + tax
Monthly Fee: $69.95 + tax

This service will also provide:
- Equipment rental included
- 5 Email Accounts
- Free Junk mail filtering
- Webmail Access
- 100 MB of personal web space
- Unlimited usage
- No Charge Dialup connection if wireless access fails

This wireless form can be found here: 
http://vianet.ca/wireless_muskoka_parrysound.php. Once the form is 
received a technician will complete a site check to determine if service 
is available.  This can take up to 10 business days.

If service is available, the technician will complete the install at 
that time. The installation fee and first month of service are due at 
that time.

If service is not available, there is no charge.

This service can be placed on seasonal hold for a minimum of 3 months to 
a maximum of 6 months every year.  Time on seasonal hold does not count 
toward your contract period.

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please don't 
hesitate to contact Vianet.

Thank you,
Shannon
363 Algonquin Blvd W
Timmins, ON P4N 2S3
705-269-9996, ext 5166
1-800-788-0363, ext 5166
shannon@vianet.ca