 Fr0zen
join:2002-10-22
Chicago, IL | [Speed] Upgrading From SB5120 to SB6120 I current live in Lake Zurich, Illinois and own a SB5120. I know that Comcast has been updating their network to D3 lately and want to know if it's officially available in my area and if upgrading to SB6120 would give me D3 speeds. I current have power boost with the highest internet tier and see around 22mbits down and 5mbits up consistently and live in a relatively new area (3 year old neighborhood) with excellent line quality.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Fr0zen |
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Thade
join:2009-12-16
Orlando, FL | Yes it's in Lake Zurich  . And yes, if you do upgrade to the SB6120 you'll see D3 speeds. I'm not sure if you live in this zip code but I tried it at the comcast website. the zip i tried was 60047.
»www.comcast.com/FastestFast/ |
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 tshirtPremium,MVM
join:2004-07-11
Snohomish, WA
kudos:3
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| said by Thade:..., if you do upgrade to the SB6120 you'll see D3 speeds. Qualify that as "you'll see D3 speeds IF you pay for a D3 tier"
However if your house is in a D3 area (and it can vary, even if available close by) MOST users see some benifit in reliablity and PB speed.
In the long run D3 is the future, so buying a D3 modem won't be a waste, even if results are not instant. |
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Thade
join:2009-12-16
Orlando, FL | Yeah that's what i meant to say. |
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andyrossPremium,MVM
join:2003-05-04
Schaumburg, IL | reply to Fr0zen
I think the entire Chicago area is now D3 capable. As others mentioned, you can check on-line or with Comcast to see if the newer tiers are available. Your 22/5 probably means you are on the rated 16/2 tier, and seeing powerboost.
If you don't upgrade to one of the D3 tiers, you will probably see little to no speed increase, although the downstream channel bonding may help keep the speed more consistent. Upstream probably won't change much as there is no upstream bonding, yet. |
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 EGThe wings of lovePremium
join:2006-11-18
Union, NJ
kudos:9
2 edits | said by andyross:as there is no upstream bonding, yet. True, but his modem may lock on to a newly available QAM64 upstream channel which will also benefit his overall thoughput capabilities by virtue of having more capacity/being less congested.
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CT3s
join:2009-10-05
Barrington, IL | reply to Fr0zen
Your area was upgraded to D3 awhile ago. Considering I work out of the Lake Zurich office. lol. There were a few minor issues back when it first launched but has been fine since. When you said you are on the highest tier available I'm sure you are referring to D2 speeds right?
In Lake Zurich we currently offer the 50/10 package. Although I haven't seen many people with it.
Even without upgrading your speed tier should see better performance and reliability. Which in turn would cause you to upgrade to say the 22/50 tier. lol |
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 sortofageekNot TroublePremium,Mod
join:2001-08-19
There & Then
kudos:14
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1 edit | reply to Fr0zen
In case you are not aware, there are links to previous discussions about the DOCIS 3.0 modems in the first post of this thread:
»Is the DOCSIS 3 rollout complete in your area? Post here.
The links:
DOCSIS 3.0 Modems
DOSCIS 3.0 Motorola Modems are Certified Already
»D3 modem
»Motorola SB6120 - Question about the lights
»Do I need a DOCSIS 3.0 modem for DOCSIS 3.0 CC Service?
» Buying a DOCSIS 3 Compliant Cable Modem
»Motorola SB6120 Config File
»Swap to DOCSIS 3.0 Modem
»I bought a DOCSIS 3.0 modem
»SB6120 for sale at J&R Music
»Is a RCA DCM425 modem an upgrade over a 5120? (D3 tier)
If you pay for the D3 tier service, this is why you should also get the D3 modem. by espaeth
Cisco DPC3000 Modem Info Page Screenshot
»Should I purchase a DOCSIS 3.0 modem?
»Motorola SB6120 Config File
»[Connectivity] SB6120 Question
»Which modem is better: SB6120 or DCP3000?
»SB6120 VS DPC3000
»Comcast DOCSIS 3.0 modem.
»DOCSIS 3.0 Question
»[Speed] Comcast HSI 50/10 Docsis 3 w/ SMC D3G issues solved
»[Speed] Upgrading From SB5120 to SB6120
»Hooked up my Christmas Present (SB6120)
DOCSIS 3.0 Modem Firmware
»SB6120 Firmware update
»[Connectivity] Cisco Docsis 3 Modem Firmware
»SB6120 Firmware update
DOCSIS 3.0 Modem Config Page Screenshots
»Cisco DPC3000 & Motorola SB6120 modem pages
»Screen shots of the Cisco DPC3000 modem pages
»Screenshots of the Motorola SB6120 modem pages
»Ubee (Ambit) U10C035 Modem screenshots
»Arris Touchstone TM702G Screen shot
DOCSIS 3.0 EMTAs
»docsis 3 emta's
»[CDV] D3 ETMAs?
»Rental costs for modem + eMTA
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Fr0zen
join:2002-10-22
Chicago, IL | reply to CT3s
Thanks,
Is the D3 50/10 package still burstable like the standard D2 Blast package, or is that 50/10 constant? What I'm asking in a nutshell is if the speed still drops of after a certain # of megabytes downloaded or uploaded. |
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 nerdburgPremium
join:2009-08-20
Schuylkill Haven, PA
kudos:1 | Yes, you'll still get PowerBoost with the 50/10 package.
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Fr0zen
join:2002-10-22
Chicago, IL | So the 50/10 is actually the speed with powerboost, if so, what does it drop down to after powerboost? |
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 Chris 313Come get somePremium
join:2004-07-18
Houma, LA
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1 edit | said by Fr0zen:So the 50/10 is actually the speed with powerboost, if so, what does it drop down to after powerboost? No, there is a 50/10 package where the speed you get is 50/10 without powerboost. It'll be more with powerboost.
There has been some contention in several topics whether the 50/10 package comes with powerboost or not. Several people have gotten powerboost on that package, others haven't.
See what actual speeds the 50/10 package is set for here: »Comcast High Speed Internet FAQ »What are the actual Provisioned Speeds?
Hope that helps! |
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Fr0zen
join:2002-10-22
Chicago, IL | I see - thank you |
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