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

[Boris Borisov]

Comcast is the provider.

IPv6 we are talking for how many years now ? May be in the business/ IT
industry world.

Comcast was saying I can't use old modem as well. Until I got with somebody
on the phone that you can call honest person. He enabled the modem for me
and I have use it for a more that year maybe two. The only reason they ask
you to change modem I guess is to sell you higher tier internet and if you
bait to rent you a modem.

Not sure what security! But if there is a breach would be somebody inside
Comcast.

So far with my tests: There is maybe slight 1ms better response time from
new modem when you run different tests. Other than that no difference with
my speed tier.

Modem is TP-LINK TC-7610. Power supply on the new modem is 12V/1A which
means has more power consumption than the old one. Which is 12V/0.7A

On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 9:01 AM, DJ-Pfulio <DJPfulio at jdpfu.com> wrote:

> IPv6 support is a DOCSIS 3 thing too.
>
> On 05/01/2017 08:11 AM, Boris Borisov wrote:
> > 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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