What modem do you use?

Jetster · Apr 21, 2016

I have a Arris (actually says Motorola) SB6121 for my cable connection. It works well I've had it for about three years so it has paid for itself. I noticed it being phased out of the modem Comcast will allow. I have a 150Mbps line with 15Mbps up. This model can do 172Mbp 4 channels up 4 down.

My speed test is 132Mbps down and 12Mbps up. And I've never has a disconnect

I was looking at the SB6190 with 1.4 Gbps and 32 channels down and 8 up capability

What is your thought

remixedcat · Apr 21, 2016

Arris CM820a purchased and I pay 5/mo for line assurance so the cable co will fix house related issues with cable lines due to my body being icky ha ha.

Jetster · Apr 21, 2016

So no issues with it?

remixedcat · Apr 21, 2016

Not much no, had it for almost 3 yrs

newtekie1 · Apr 21, 2016

I've got the SB6190, way overkill for what Comcast offers now, but in the next few year I hope they start increasing the speed available in my area past 150Mb/s.

brandonwh64 · Apr 21, 2016

DOCSIS is hopefully soon to go away with the expansion of fiber routes being made BUT for what you have I would just keep it.

P4-630 · Apr 21, 2016

I got an "Technicolor TC7200" (never heard of it before lol

) wifi modem, the weird thing is, it does not have any external wifi antenna, but the wifi works well though.

Melvis · Apr 21, 2016

TP-Link TD-W8970, cheap but good.

AsRock · Apr 21, 2016

Same as you the SB6121 and only would change it for the higher model if ISP speed needed it as other wise it's pointless changing.

If you payed for a faster service than the SB6121 can deliver the SB6190 is a great option.

If you do get the SB6190 you might have to wait a while when you 1st plug it in as ISP's update the modem

Frick · Apr 21, 2016

Modems.

natr0n · Apr 21, 2016

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833588001

The rented/leased one works fine never really any issues. If it ever breaks/fries we just take it back to local comcast store for a swap.

AsRock · Apr 21, 2016

natr0n said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833588001

The rented/leased one works fine never really any issues. If it ever breaks/fries we just take it back to local comcast store for a swap.

That's because it is Motorola

, although i am not in to their 2 in 1 or from anyone for that matter.

And rented o hell no not paying $10 a month for a modem

.

R-T-B · Apr 22, 2016

I have a comcast issued Ubee DVM3203B. Sounds like crap, lol, but actually gets me full rated speeds (175mbps down/10mbps up).

It's rented though. I am strongly considering buying a modem to allievate this, but all the voice modems are so expensive that I keep putting it off (we use comcast voice too)

AsRock · Apr 22, 2016

Hehe ARRIS TG862G-CT, might take 16 or so months but it be worth it. My SB6121 saved me about 250$ if not more now.

R-T-B · Apr 22, 2016

AsRock said:
Hehe ARRIS TG862G-CT, might take 16 or so months but it be worth it. My SB6121 saved me about 250$ if not more now.

I've looked at that before but the poor star rating on newegg put me off. Of course, it's likely just people complaining about comcasts wifi sharing feature (which can be shut off) or not knowing what they are doing... happens on newegg a lot, people with either an axe to grind or born clueless writing reviews.

AsRock · Apr 22, 2016

People bitched like hell with the SB6121 as well, saying shit like it did not work when really all they had to do is to understand the front leds and what was going on, and what was going on is that they had to plug it in a leave it for a while i remember leaving mine for about a hour which comcast updated the modem to work with comcast.

Not saying this is any of the complaints for the one posted but a lot just don't read the manual.

And if of Newegg you can always send it back pretty much hassle free shipping payed ( might have to ask

)

newtekie1 · Apr 22, 2016

In my area, there is no just plugging it in and waiting. You have to call and tell them you have a new modem before it will work. But 15 minutes on the phone and it is all good.

AsRock · Apr 22, 2016

newtekie1 said:
In my area, there is no just plugging it in and waiting. You have to call and tell them you have a new modem before it will work. But 15 minutes on the phone and it is all good.

That's what i heard about mine but i did not have to call them, it automatically activated.

Caring1 · Apr 22, 2016

TP-Link TD-VG3631
Plug n Play, no waiting for the ISP and VOIP capable.

Jetster · Apr 22, 2016

I've always had to call when changing modems. They want the MAC and ID numbers before it would work. But the BS6121 has been flawless and has paid for its self three time. I just wasn't sure if I was getting for full 150Mb down. I get 135Mb max

On a side note. If you have a rented Comcast 2 in 1 any Xfinity aps in the vicinity will share your wifi with no password. My phone keep trying to connect to my neighbor

http://www.xfinity.com/wifi/hotspots.html

GoldenX · Apr 22, 2016

Here in my town we use 5ghz access points, the isp is just a big wlan, reselling the bandwith of another bigger company.
I wish for a cheap satelite connection...

Tomgang · Apr 22, 2016

I use a 56K modem and love that sound it makes when it connects to the internet...

Alright sorry, but cut not resist it. I am using a linksys modem for my fiber internet. Cant remember model.

newtekie1 · Apr 22, 2016

Jetster said:
I just wasn't sure if I was getting for full 150Mb down. I get 135Mb max

With your current modem, you probably aren't getting the full speed. Each downstream channel allows for 43Mb/s, but after overhead it is only 38Mb/s. 38Mb/s x 4 = 152Mb/s in perfect conditions. That puts you right on the edge. But, just like anything, conditions are never perfect, so your real world speed is below the 150Mb/s you are paying for because of your modem.

You don't have to go extreme and get the SB6190. You can go with the SB6183, it goes for about half the price of the SB6190, and has 16 downstream ports. That will be good for 600Mb/s down, which we probably won't see for quite a while.

Jetster said:
On a side note. If you have a rented Comcast 2 in 1 any Xfinity aps in the vicinity will share your wifi with no password. My phone keep trying to connect to my neighbor

It isn't sharing your wifi. It is using a separate radio and vlan that is isolated completely from your network. And it doesn't use your cable connection bandwidth, it has its own bandwidth and connection. It even has a separate public IP address. The modems they use for those public hotspots are 24x8 channels. 16 of the channels are dedicated to your connection, and 4 are dedicated to the public wifi.

dirtyferret · Apr 22, 2016

Arris TM822G, cablevision does not use a separate line for modem rental so if you purchase your own modem you still pay the same amount of money...

P4-630 · Apr 22, 2016

I don't need to pay a separate amount for my modem, I pay 45 Euros a month 40Mb/s-4Mb/s including cable tv (around 70 channels).

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