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[Connectivity] SBG6580 Software UpdateYAY, Comcast FINALLY pushed SBG6580-3.3.1.0-GA-11-070-NOSH to my modem! |
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Got it here too on mine. I had it a while back and then was pushed back to 3.1.0. Anyway, back on 3.30, my modem has been rock solid since. |
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OK, so it looks like the new Moto SBG6580 software is now "sticking" (» [Connectivity] FYI: New Firmware on SBG6580 - no drops!) in NJ. As this corrects the "dropping" problem (» forums.comcast.com/t5/Co ··· #M146458 ), it looks like the SBG6580 wireless gateway is now a viable choice for an approved 8x4 device, along with the Zoom 5341J modem (» [Connectivity] Where to buy a Zoom 5341j ), the Cisco DPC3008 modem, and the ARRIS TG852G and TG862G wireless gateways. Recently, it looks like my area was upgraded to use more than 4 bonded downstream channels, but as I'm just on the Performance speed tier (25/4 w/PB, 16/2 sustained), I'm not sure I would gain that much by upgrading from my current Moto SB6121 4x4 modem to an 8x4 one, except that I would then be "future proofed." Has anyone else on the Performance tier done that, and if so, did you notice an improvement? |
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EGThe wings of love Premium Member join:2006-11-18 Union, NJ |
EG
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2012-Apr-14 2:18 pm
said by telcodad: it looks like the SBG6580 wireless gateway is now a viable choice for an approved 8x4 device, IMO, it still "bites" simply because it is a gateway device and you are still a prisoner of the ISP for crippled firmware and for other reasons as well.. |
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said by EG:said by telcodad: ... it looks like the SBG6580 wireless gateway is now a viable choice for an approved 8x4 device, IMO, it still "bites" simply because it is a gateway device and you are still a prisoner of the ISP for crippled firmware and for other reasons as well.. Yes, I have my own router/switch and wireless access point, so I don't need a wireless gateway device (and the extra cost of one), such as the Moto SBG6580, myself. I generally stay away from all-in-one type of devices, anyway. As far as being "a prisoner of the ISP for crippled firmware," don't all the modems get downloaded the latest Comcast "certified" version of software/firmware? Unless you're talking about the other parts of the gateway (router and Wi-Fi)? |
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EGThe wings of love Premium Member join:2006-11-18 Union, NJ 1 edit |
EG
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2012-Apr-14 3:37 pm
I'm talking about the router segment's crippled/devoid of features firmware loads that they have the manufacturer alter to their own customized spec/coding then push out.
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said by EG:I'm talking about the router segment's crippled/devoid of features firmware loads that they alter then push OK, that's what I figured. You have the Zoom 5341J 8x4 modem right? What speed tier are you on with that? Edit: Looking at this old D3 thread from 3 years ago (» DOCSIS 3.0 Available in Union, NJ ) you said you were going to subscribe to the "Ultra" tier. That tier has since been phased out (» Comcast High Speed Internet FAQ » What are the actual Provisioned Speeds?), so I bet you're on at least the Blast! tier now. |
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I wish Comcast would add the Moto SB6141 (» www.motorola.com/Video-S ··· 41-US-EN ) and/or SB6180 (» www.motorola.com/Video-S ··· 80_US-EN ) 8x4 modems to their approved devices list (» mydeviceinfo.comcast.net/). Anyone know what the hold-up is on those (besides Comcast Labs getting around to certification testing them)? Also, what are the significant differences between the SB6141 and SB6180 modems, besides the SB6180 being EuroDOCSIS capable? |
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Ripper Premium Member join:2002-02-07 Lake Worth, FL |
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2012-Apr-14 4:52 pm
The Cisco DPC3008 8x4 modem is now available on Newegg.com » www.Newegg.com/Product/P ··· 25120004 ,it is on the Comcast approved list right now, like the Zoom 5341j . |
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I hope it help that modem because I have the SB6120 and 6121 and awhile back I thought about the all-in-one and I returned it 2 hrs after driving 25 miles to get it. It may look like the SB6121 but it is not in the same ball game and I can speak without speculating because I have purchased all three not that its a bad modem its just not as much of a performer as the other 2. I had to try it anyway but I am a firm believer in using 1 specific product for one specific task that's why I use a modem,wired router,and a wireless access point and I have yet to find any all-in-ones or even wireless routers that out perform my set-up. |
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mb6 join:2000-07-23 Washington, NJ Netgear CM1150V Netgear R7800
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said by telcodad:I wish Comcast would add the Moto SB6141 ... Why? Using a Motorola 6120 here without any problems. Does it really matter which modem you use? |
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said by mb6:said by telcodad:I wish Comcast would add the Moto SB6141 ... Why? Using a Motorola 6120 here without any problems. Does it really matter which modem you use? The SB6120 and SB6121 (the one I have) are 4x4 modems. The only Moto D3 8x4 device approved right now is the SBG6580 gateway. As I said before, I'm just on the Performance speed tier right now, so I'm not sure how much extra performance an 8x4 modem would buy me. |
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