[Speed] I'm still using the Motorola 3100 in Comcast HSI http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20825948 en Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:00:30 EDT Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:00:30 EDT Re: [Speed] I'm still using the Motorola 3100 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20830597 andyross : I would replace the modem first, then see if you get PowerBoost and if it seems fast enough. Unless you are downloading a lot of large files, it may not be a noticeable difference. Not to mention there are often too many bottlenecks elsewhere that tend to make some of these fast speeds a bit of a joke, especially during the evenings.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20830597 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:57:50 EDT Re: [Speed] I'm still using the Motorola 3100 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20830575 anon : Thanks for the information everyone. I'm considering upping to the 8mbps tier and will probably replace the modem at that point.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20830575 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:51:02 EDT Re: [Speed] I'm still using the Motorola 3100 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20827879 EG :
said by Cabal See Profile :

I'd suggest buying or renting a newer modem (SB5120, SB5101, or either of the newer Linksys models are often recommended).
Way agree with Cabal!

That modem is a bit long in the tooth..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20827879 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:06:35 EDT Re: [Speed] I'm still using the Motorola 3100 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20825956 Cabal : That modem will handle the 8 Mbit tier, but it won't support Powerboost on any tier, so you're already missing out on a substantial feature. I'd suggest buying or renting a newer modem (SB5120, SB5101, or either of the newer Linksys models are often recommended).
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So far its been pretty seamless, no complaints...but I'm wondering if there is no more room to grow.

I've been on the 6mbps down service for some time now...but I understand 8mbps is available in my area at a small fee, and I am tempted to upgrade. But I'm not sure this modem can handle the additional throughput.

I always get good throughput on the tests like Speedguide, and I seem to get sustained 6mbps speeds on downloads, will this modem handle the upgrade to 8mbps service?

For that matter is the upgrade to 8mbps from 6 really that noticible?

And lastly, is the modem they will replace it with (should I go with a new one rented from Comcast) going to be a drop-in replacement for what I have now? I VPN into work and have my modem in the basement with a single Ethernet run to where my router is on the next floor.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20825948 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:23:04 EDT