[ale] Docsis 3 Modem Recommendations

[Lightner, Jeff]

I have had the earlier model Motorola SB that did Docsys 2. and Docsys1
for around 8 years and have had no issues with it.   In fact a lightning
strike that took out my TV,  my router and sundry other things a few
years back didn't phase the SurfBoard.   If I were going to upgrade I'd
certainly by the SB.   By the way I'm pretty sure they sell those at
Best Buy and probably at other local places if you don't want to do mail
order.

 

I had posted a question a month or so ago because Comcast had sent me a
couple of things suggesting my modem needed to be upgraded even though
it showed as supported on their web site.   (The end result of that was
that I'm still using the Docsys 2 modem with no issues.)    At the time
I posted that thread I saw more than one person recommending the
Motorola SB model for the upgrade.

 

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From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of Greg
Clifton
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 5:18 PM
To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts - Yes! We run Linux!
Subject: [ale] Docsis 3 Modem Recommendations

 

Making the switch from AT&T DSL to Comcast "way faster than DSL" service
next week. Have a Linksys BEFCMU10 ver 2 which according to online specs
is docsis 1  upgradable to docsis 1.1. Instead of paying $5.00/mo for
whatever they provide I thought I would buy a better one. So I am
soliciting docsis 3 Modem recommendations. Best price I have seen so far
on NewEgg and Amazon is MOTOROLA SB6120 for 77.78 w/ free shipping. The
question is, is there any significance in quality/durability between
different brands?

Thanks and Merry Christmas/Quanza/Hanuka to all who observe such
holidays!
Greg Clifton
 
Proud partner. Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
 
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