AmeisAtWork
@megapath.net
| [Connectivity] Can rent gigabit modem via Comcast?
The first modem I received from Comcast was a Motorola Surfboard, which had a defective Ethernet port; now I have an RCA, but it seems to 'refresh' every few hours and my router has difficulty with it ... I also have a very slow upload speed, and my download speed also seems bad... the modem also has terrible latency.
I do have a gigabit network setup at my house, and I was wondering if it is possible to rent a gigabit-compatible cable modem (such as the ones that Linksys makes) through Comcast. Also, is the RCA or the Motorola modem superior? Thank you! |
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nate1234
join:2008-08-21
Moorestown, NJ | Ubee (Ambit) U10C035
Cisco DPC3000
Motorola SB6120
All have gigabit ports, they may not give it to you if you do not have either: Ultra (22/5) or Extreme (50/10) |
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Ted Sheckler
join:2009-01-17
Aurora, CO
 ·Comcast
 ·magicjack.com
 ·Qwest.net
| reply to AmeisAtWork
There is no reason to have a modem with a gigabit Ethernet port, unless you have the business 50/10 plan where powerboost can potentially go above 100mbps. The Motorola SB6120 modem does indeed have a gigabit port.  |
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LiamCo
join:2009-05-02
Aurora, CO
·Comcast
1 edit | reply to AmeisAtWork
Gigabit isn't going to be of any use to you until they start introducing 100mbps residential connections. Which won't be for a while in most markets.
Gigabit between your computers is useful for file transfers, but your comcast connection is not going to be able to saturate a 100mbps ethernet connection to your router. I think pretty much all docsis 3.0 modems have gigabit ethernet ports, so sign up for a d3 tier if you want piece of mind and future proofing. |
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