[ale] semi OT: Network/cable modem tests ?

[Lightner, Jeffrey]

The main reason I know of for Docsis 3 vs 2 is enhanced security.

Who is your provider?   Comcast required me to move to Docsis 3 more than a year ago saying they would no longer support Docsis 2.

What Docsis 3 modem did you buy?


From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of Boris Borisov
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 8:12 AM
To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
Subject: [ale] semi OT: Network/cable modem tests ?

I just bought Docsis 3 modem from Microcenter to replace my Docsis 2 one. I didn't have to because Docsis 2 modem is good enough to handle my 30/6 tier. The only reason I got it I though there will be benefit from more download/upload channels like lower latency or improved lag/jitter for my kids gaming.
So far no improvement I would say. Even I think download speed for newer modem is slightly lower  and not that consistent. I have to do more tests to confirm that.
So to justify buying this modem I have to find reason to keep it.
Can you guys/lads think of any network tests that I can run and get some better results?
Otherwise is going back in the box and Microcenter.
Thank you.
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