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bigddybn
join:2000-10-18
Stuart, FL

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bigddybn

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Any reason to get a new modem? SB 5120

Just reactivated my cable modem service. When we switched it off last it was Adelphia. Now it's Comcast. I believe I'm on a 6/384 package but we appear to have powerboost now (yay!) and most speedtests come back in the 15/400 range.

Any good reason to replace my trusty Motorola SB 5120? Is there anything that it can't do? It's always been reliable and just worked.

Oh these are my current levels if it means anything

Downstream Value
Frequency 597000000 Hz
Signal to Noise Ratio 36 dB
QAM 256
Network Access Control Object ON
Power Level 5 dBmV The Downstream Power Level reading is a snapshot taken at the time this page was requested. Please Reload/Refresh this Page for a new reading

Upstream Value
Channel ID 6
Frequency 32000000 Hz
Ranging Service ID 1717
Symbol Rate 2.560 Msym/s
Power Level 40 dBmV

Ripper
Premium Member
join:2002-02-07
Lake Worth, FL

Ripper

Premium Member

If your getting Powerboost and those speeds, a new modem will most likely not make any difference.

tshirt
Premium Member
join:2004-07-11
Snohomish, WA

tshirt to bigddybn

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to bigddybn
No reason to replace it.
5120's are good modems and should handle any current service level.
You don't appear to be getting upload powerboost yet, but it may not currently be deployed in your area.