[ale] OT: Comcast modem

[chip]

The other reason to get a DOCSIS 3 compliant modem for Comcast is the
ability to use IPv6.  I'm rocking some nice native dual stack in Marietta
now.

--chip


On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 9:47 AM, Matt Hessel <matt.hessel at gmail.com> wrote:

> I used my own modem for several years with Comcast.  If you get one, make
> sure it is Docsis 3 compliant.  All the speed bands they use need it.
>
> Docsis 2.0 will work, but will limit how fast your burst speed will go.
>
> And FYI the Linksys and RCA modems suck bad.  Motorola modems seem to work
> the best for me, but YMMV.
>  On Feb 11, 2013 9:38 AM, "Edward Holcroft" <eholcroft at mkainc.com> wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> I have been paying Comcast to rent a cable modem for the last 6 years and
>> have realized I could've owned several for the money I've handed to them
>> over the years.
>>
>> Has anybody got some advice? What's the best way to go about this? Is it
>> essential to have a "Comcast approved" device or will any cable modem work?
>>
>> Are there any changes in the pipeline that I need to be aware of for a
>> purchase I make now e.g. IPv6? Is there a single "no-brainer" modem that I
>> should buy? Or alternately, Is there any equipment that I should avoid?
>>
>> cheers
>> ed
>>
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