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06/06/2011 12:25:45 PM · #1 |
i about to buy a cable modem and stop getting raped by he cable co for rental fees. i have Comcast Blast!, do i need a DOCSIS 2.0 or 3.0, i know a DOCSIS 2.0 will work, but will i see benefit form a 3.0?
the general consensus is split at best.
anyone here have experience to share? |
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06/06/2011 12:42:51 PM · #2 |
| I did the same and just bought my own. I use the Motorola SURFboard SB6120, DOCSIS 3.0 and it is great for streaming Netflix. Wireless works pretty good, as well. So my vote would be the 3.0. |
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06/06/2011 12:54:40 PM · #3 |
| Why would you buy yesterday's technology? I vote for DOCSIS 3.0 modem. Before you buy check to see which ones are compatible with your ISP. Also, if the modem is yours you are free to access the modem's setup page & tweak things like channel bonding & also upgrade the firmware. More fun for you! |
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06/06/2011 03:36:31 PM · #4 |
DOCSIS is the configuration (provisioning) protocol from the provider - this is how they setup the speed and other constraints of the cable modem - going with a higher version is typically compatible. Usually if they are available in your area, the seller has already checked with the local provider to make sure they are compatible.
Edit - spelling
Message edited by author 2011-06-06 15:36:57.
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06/06/2011 03:38:08 PM · #5 |
| I had thought about doing this, but I had seem some pages talking about other modems not working (could be BS). Also, if you have phone service also, does that change anything? |
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06/06/2011 04:48:23 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by NeVeRyn:
DOCSIS is the configuration (provisioning) protocol from the provider - this is how they setup the speed and other constraints of the cable modem - going with a higher version is typically compatible. Usually if they are available in your area, the seller has already checked with the local provider to make sure they are compatible.
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From Wiki
Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS)is an international telecommunications standard that permits the addition of high-speed data transfer to an existing cable TV (CATV) system. It is employed by many cable television operators to provide Internet access over their existing hybrid fiber-coaxial infrastructure.
DOCSIS was developed by CableLabs and contributing companies including ARRIS, BigBand Networks, Broadcom, Cisco, Conexant, Correlant, Harmonic, Intel, Motorola, Netgear, Technicolor, Terayon, and Texas Instruments.
Message edited by author 2011-06-06 16:48:49. |
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06/06/2011 05:08:39 PM · #7 |
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06/06/2011 05:10:01 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
I had thought about doing this, but I had seem some pages talking about other modems not working (could be BS). Also, if you have phone service also, does that change anything? |
Depends on your phone service provider, but probably not. Easy enough to call & ask, though. |
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06/06/2011 05:17:39 PM · #9 |
Awesome! Thanks! I should have done this years ago. It would have paid for itself probably twice by now. |
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06/06/2011 05:35:54 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Awesome! Thanks! I should have done this years ago. It would have paid for itself probably twice by now. |
You're welcome. It's a never ending battle to stay up to date. The pick of the litter, in my eye, is the Motorola Surfboard 6120 because it's IPV6 compatible.
Message edited by author 2011-06-06 17:38:22. |
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06/06/2011 05:59:03 PM · #11 |
| I need to do this as well. My internet currently craps out about every 5 minutes or so (through comcast) because of a compatibility issue between the modem ($7/month from comcast) and my wireless router (belkin) and I have to click the "diagnose connection problem" button to get it back (at which time it says there's no problem & reconnects me). Talk about annoying. I was looking at the surfboards last week on amazon but needed more info on what would work. I'd like to get my son's xbox 360 out of the living room & back into his room, but it's not wireless (needs to be plugged into the router). So could I use the surfboard in his room (letting him plug into it for xbox) and connect my PC wirelessly on another floor? Anyone know? |
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