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BoastonMA
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2011-Mar-7 3:08 pm
Do I need DOCSIS 3.0 modem? Considering SB6120Hi,
I am leasing modem from Comcast, but recent rate hike from $5 to $7 is prompting me to dump Comcast and buy my own. The modem I currently leasing is DOCSIS 3.0 and give me good speed. I am on Performance tier but some time see speed, especially after having this modem, going up to 60Mbps/5Mbps. Is this because of modem or something else. Should I go for Motorola SB6120 or Motorola is not good and should keep paying Comcast $7 a month...Please advice..Thanks |
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I'm a noob, so take my advice for what it's worth, but I understand that at the Performance/Performance Plus tier you only need DOCSIS 2, and that getting a DOCSIS 3 modem is only for future-proofing purposes, in case you upgrade later to Extreme 50 or something. |
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EGThe wings of love Premium Member join:2006-11-18 Union, NJ
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EG
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2011-Mar-7 3:54 pm
said by Papageno: and that getting a DOCSIS 3 modem is only for future-proofing purposes, in case you upgrade later to Extreme 50 or something. There are capacity/congestion and failover benefits to be had by using a D3 capable modem on an upgraded to D3 system. |
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Chris 313Because It's Geekier Premium Member join:2004-07-18 Houma, LA ·AT&T FTTP ·Comcast XFINITY
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Get the 6120, be future proofed and definitely ready for the next upgrade that's coming. If you haven't already, the upcoming Performance speed will be 15/2. See here: » Comcast Shaking Up Speed Tiers (Again) [108] commentsAmazon has the 6120 available, and been on sale recently. You might get lucky too: » www.amazon.com/Motorola- ··· 5&sr=8-1 |
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DarkLogixTexan and Proud Premium Member join:2008-10-23 Baytown, TX |
to Papageno
D3>D2 = win/win |
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to BoastonMA
Thanks for setting me straight. Anyone in Portland using it with Comcast's Performance tier? I want to have some idea that it'll work properly before I shell out for it. |
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Not in Portland (Seattle), but the sb6120 is an officially supported modem (see mydeviceinfo.comcast.net), and works fine with Performance here. I'd guess I've gotten maybe 10% better upload speeds than my docsis 2.0 (terayon tj 715x), and more consistent download speeds, possibly due to the downstream channel bonding. Downstream SNR went from ~35 to 37. |
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OK, bought. Amazon has it on sale for less than 100 bucks, and I've got "free" two-day shipping with Prime. Besides, I think the modem rental here is 8 bucks a month. |
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SunnyRuns from Clowns
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I added a link to this topic in the list of similar topics in the first post of the stickied DOCSIS 3.0 thread. Recap: DOCSIS 3.0 Modem for a DOCSIS 2.0 Tier» Docsis 3 modem for lower tier useful?» Do you need DOCSIS 3.0 Modem to get 12mbs download?» Do I need DOCSIS 3.0 modem? Considering SB6120 |
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