 | Speedstream 4200 vs 5200 I currently have 2 modems. Ordered faster internet, and need to give one to technician for exchange.
Which one better to keep?
Siemens Speedstream 4200 Part 060-D242-A65 Efficient Netw. Speedstream 5200 Part 060-E242-A01
both modem flashed for Bell Canada.
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 d_lBarsoomPremium,MVM join:2002-12-08 Reno, NV kudos:7 | The 4200 might run cooler. It has a revised chipset with shrunken features. |
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 Doctor OldsI Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me.Premium,VIP join:2001-04-19 1970 442 W30 kudos:18 | reply to alex6999 The newer 4200 replaced the older discontinued 5200. |
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 Doctor OldsI Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me.Premium,VIP join:2001-04-19 1970 442 W30 kudos:18 | reply to d_l said by d_l:The 4200 might run cooler. It has a revised chipset with shrunken features. The second generation 5200 (E242) has the exact same AR7 chip that is in the first generation 4200 (D242). -- Whats the point of owning a supercar if you cant scare yourself stupid from time to time? |
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 | reply to alex6999 same..... thanks, i think i will leave 4200 it smaller.
opened 4200 and found there 2x7 grid of holes. is it console port?
cannot open 5200 - i need to break sticker. |
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 d_lBarsoomPremium,MVM join:2002-12-08 Reno, NV kudos:7 | reply to Doctor Olds Yeah, that's why they reduced the power requirements for the 4200 from those of the 5200. |
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 Doctor OldsI Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me.Premium,VIP join:2001-04-19 1970 442 W30 kudos:18 | Which 4200?
• 4200 (D242)
• 4200 (D246) |
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 | Dr. Olds, i said - 060-D242-A65 |
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 Doctor OldsI Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me.Premium,VIP join:2001-04-19 1970 442 W30 kudos:18 | My question was in reply to d_l 's 4200 comment as there is not just one version. |
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