 roccaStart.caPremium
join:2008-11-16
London, ON
kudos:11
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Re: Start Communications - new TPIA Rogers/Cogeco said by JCohen:Just say that it's an SB5101 when you make your order.
That _might_ work if it hadn't already been registered in Red's database. When we submit it they will reject it as 'invalid mac/serial/model#' - guaranteed. 
edit: Believe me, I'm not trying to turn away business or anything, just want people to understand that altering details about modems is generally not a good idea and may lead to a bad experience - ie the cable carrier can see this information via the CMTS so if there is ever a trouble they just love to say "sorry, unsupported modem and/or firmware" and wash their hands of it. |
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Hi -
I would like to know if I can use Cisco DPC3000 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - hardware version 2.0, Firmware dpc3000-v303r2391-091106a with start communication. I bought this used modem from ebay.
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roccaStart.caPremium
join:2008-11-16
London, ON
kudos:11 | reply to JCohen
said by JCohen:Just say that it's an SB5101 when you make your order. SB5101 is also not supported. Rogers has a database of every modem ever registered with them, you can't lie about the mac and have service work, and since they'll know it's the wrong model when we go to place an order, it gets rejected every time. If for some reason it was never registered and it gets through the order process, if there is any problem and we submit a ticket, they review the firmware/model that registered against the CMTS and cancel the ticket because it doesn't match what we registered. Lots of grief, wasted time, upset customers. Just not worth it IMHO.
edit: stupid thread bug, I forgot I replied to this one yesterday. |
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roccaStart.caPremium
join:2008-11-16
London, ON
kudos:11 | reply to rocca
Bump the bug. |
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 GonePremium
join:2011-01-24
Fort Erie, ON
kudos:3 | reply to disk2050
With Cogeco, yes. The firmware will auto-update to the approved Cogeco revision when it is connected to the network for the first time. |
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Hi -
I bought a Cisco DPC3000, Hardware Version 2, Firmware ver: dpc3000-v303r2391-091106a from ebay and would like to know modem such as this will work with Start.ca (cogeco)?
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join:2003-05-24 | I believe that Gone answered your question.
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juggie
join:2007-04-25
Nepean, ON Reviews:
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Hey,
I just wanted to post a very positive review of start.ca.
I ordered several weeks ago and within the next day received a confirmation email. Later on that evening I received a phone call from start, but missed it. I gave them a call back to follow up the next day and there was no wait to speak with an agent. She informed me they were just calling to confirm everything and said my modem would ship the next day.
My modem shipped on a Monday and I received it on Tuesday or Wednesday I don't remember which. I hooked it up and of course i was in the RED unauthorized walled garden. No surprise there as my activation was not for another week and a bit.
Fast forward to this past Thursday. I have my start.ca modem connected as well as the modem of my previous provider on two separate routers. I am at work, but I am connected to home and I can see when the connection comes up. Around 9:30am on my activation day my modem rebooted and came back with a new ip. I tested it and everything looks great. I was out running a few errands Thursday evening when my cell rings, it is start.ca calling to ensure my port was ok and my new modem is working. I advised the agent it was and she thanked me for my business and wished me a wonderful evening.
I have to say this has been a flawless experience from start to finish so far. I do hope it keeps up and hopefully start get's access to higher speeds soon!
In regards to the speeds they are great, I ordered the 28/1 package and I am getting those speeds consistently no issues. |
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bt
join:2009-02-26
canada
kudos:1 Reviews:
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| said by juggie:I just wanted to post a very positive review of start.ca.
Might I suggest putting a copy of this in the review section? »User reviews - Start Communications |
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juggie
join:2007-04-25
Nepean, ON | done. |
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roccaStart.caPremium
join:2008-11-16
London, ON
kudos:11 | reply to juggie
said by juggie:I have to say this has been a flawless experience from start to finish so far. Thank you very much, appreciate the review and glad to have another happy member. Welcome aboard! |
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DavesnothereNo-BHELL-ity DOES have its Advantages
join:2009-06-15
START&Cogeco
kudos:6 | said by rocca:said by juggie:I have to say this has been a flawless experience from start to finish so far. Thank you very much, appreciate the review and glad to have another happy member. Welcome aboard!
Rather : "....a flawless experience from Start to NO finish...."
Unless of course he/she happens to be Finnish.
THAT would change EVERYTHING !  |
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pixoloo
join:2011-01-26
Burlington, ON | reply to rocca
I'm interested in switching from Cogeco to Start's 20Mbps plan, but not sure I want to take a blind jump.
Is it possible to run Cogeco and Start concurrently to check it out before fully switching over? |
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| It is possible, you would need a new install for our service. If you have any other questions please let us know. Thanks! |
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 xsbell
join:2008-12-22
Canada
kudos:1
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said by pixoloo:Is it possible to run Cogeco and Start concurrently to check it out before fully switching over?
You also have to pay a $50 installation fee on the new install, it would be waived if you simply switched though. |
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DavesnothereNo-BHELL-ity DOES have its Advantages
join:2009-06-15
START&Cogeco
kudos:6 | reply to pixoloo
said by pixoloo:I'm interested in switching from Cogeco to Start's 20Mbps plan, but not sure I want to take a blind jump.
Is it possible to run Cogeco and Start concurrently to check it out before fully switching over?
I looked at it that way too, back in April, when START first 'Started' this service, but now I would say that if your Cogeco feed itself is solid and at the same or faster speed plan, and your only beefs were regarding prices and policies of Cogeco, then there would be little need to overlap.
OTOH, if you have money to burn for activation fees and such, then kindly send me a PM and I'll be more than glad to help you with THAT problem ! |
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I have a SMCD3GN-RRR rev 1.4.0.39-RRR (purchased from rogers a year or so ago)
You require a - SMC D3GN-RES (1.4.0.40-RES)
My modem won't work? |
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roccaStart.caPremium
join:2008-11-16
London, ON
kudos:11 | said by jackie999:I have a SMCD3GN-RRR rev 1.4.0.39-RRR (purchased from rogers a year or so ago)
You require a - SMC D3GN-RES (1.4.0.40-RES)
My modem won't work?
Unfortunately not. The firmware on that is custom with Rogers details in it I believe? (ie when you login has their name, etc on it?) That model isn't certified for general use. |
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| said by rocca:said by jackie999:I have a SMCD3GN-RRR rev 1.4.0.39-RRR (purchased from rogers a year or so ago)
You require a - SMC D3GN-RES (1.4.0.40-RES)
My modem won't work?
Unfortunately not. The firmware on that is custom with Rogers details in it I believe? (ie when you login has their name, etc on it?) That model isn't certified for general use. Thanks rocca ..I spoke to a very friendly CSR at start and she said the same so I ordered the DCM476 from you to eliminate any problems down the road. I've signed up for your blazing fast 6Mbps unlimited cable for now |
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join:2007-01-29
Toronto, ON
kudos:5 | reply to rocca
said by rocca:Unfortunately not. The firmware on that is custom with Rogers details in it I believe? (ie when you login has their name, etc on it?) That model isn't certified for general use. I don't think there is anything "locking" it to Rogers. Of course it could theoretically be a non-returned rental. It is just as easy for me to update as any other modem though.
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