dave340
@Level3.net
|  [Cable] Used cable moden any good?
I recently saw a used RCA cable modem (model # DCM245R) for $5.99 at my local salvation army store and am wondering if this is a good basic (first time) cable modem for use with comcast?
It looks to be in very good shape and comes with the software install disk.
I noticed it is on the comcast compatible modem list, it's only 6 bucks, so I figure it's worth the gamble.
Anyone who has used the modem and can comment on if it's a good modem or not?
Thanks very much. |
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beachintech
There's sand in my tool bag
Premium
join:2008-01-06
The Beach,US
clubs: | It's old, I believe only DOCSIS 1.1 certified, and will be End of Life soon.
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Tromper
Premium
join:2003-09-08
Seattle, WA
| reply to dave340
Can't say for any other providers, but if you're on a Comcast connection don't bother. Theyr'e going all 2.0, 3.0.
beyond taht those units were/are notoriously bad. They go weak that power supply connection so drop due to that (there was a recall at one point), & they have lousy shielding so get ingress issues from anything/everything |
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nate1234
join:2008-08-21
Moorestown, NJ | reply to dave340
For $9.99 shipping, and $3/month you can get a docsis 3 modem, you can buy one for ~$80... its probably worth it |
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EG
Ho Ho Ho
Premium
join:2006-11-18
Union, NJ | reply to dave340
They may not even provision it if it happens to be stolen.. |
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koshoka
join:2006-12-01
Pottsville, PA | reply to dave340
It's prob worth $6 if it's not stolen. |
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nthach
join:2009-02-11
 ·Comcast
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I'm using a Moto SB5100 I found in a car from the auction at work, Comcast activated it with no issues.
I found a 2Wire Home Portal at the local thrift store too, too bad DOCSIS is MAC-bound for authentication than user/pass like PPPoE/DHCP DSL connections. |
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fonzbear2000
Premium
join:2005-08-09
Saint Paul, MN
| reply to beachintech
said by beachintech  :It's old, I believe only DOCSIS 1.1 certified, and will be End of Life soon. DO NOT get this modem!!!!! It's MUCH worse than docsis 1.1: "Capable of receiving data at rates of up to 3000kbps" »support.radioshack.com/support_a···6077.pdf Docsis 1.1 is capable of receiving data rates at up to 43mbps.
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Kearnstd
Elf Wizard
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join:2002-01-22
Mullica Hill, NJ | reply to dave340
also id not trust a used CM from a thrift store. if it is stolen they wont provision it. also its a very old model, if it where a DCM425 id say risk the six bucks.
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dave340
@Level3.net | reply to dave340
Ok thanks for the help guys. I decided not to buy it. I'll keep looking for a low cost modem elsewhere. |
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