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bbqbeef
join:2010-03-26
Centereach, NY

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[OOL] Modem Swap?

Good Evening,

I currently have the following cable modem:

Model Name: SBV6220
Vendor Name: Motorola
Firmware Name: SBV6X2X-1.0.3.2-SCM-04-SHPC
Boot Version: PSPU-Boot(BBU) 1.0.7.13m1
Hardware Version: 2.0
Firmware Build Time: Oct 31 2013 15:13:55

I was under the impression from reading posts here that the Surfboards should have been swapped out long ago. Based on the information above, should I return this modem and get a more current model?

Thanks!
frdrizzt
join:2008-05-03
Ronkonkoma, NY

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If you have issues with slow download, definitely. The Arris modems get 8 downstream channels, while the Motorola only gets 4. If your speeds are fine, it's not worth the trip to the Optimum store.
dtremain
join:2007-02-15
Florham Park, NJ

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Any performance issues? How are your speeds? If no issues, no need.

But, I'm pretty practical about this stuff.
bbqbeef
join:2010-03-26
Centereach, NY

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Wired connection was getting 100 down 30+ up in January. Now I seem to be consistent at 65-70 down and 25-30 up. Looks like about a 30% reduction over last 6 months. Will probably swap out when I get a chance.

WK2
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join:2006-12-28
united state

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Overall the Arris is a better modem
bbqbeef
join:2010-03-26
Centereach, NY

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Thanks. I figured that had to be the case, this one has been here for a while.

RickNY
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join:2000-11-02
Bellport, NY

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The Cisco DPQ-3212C is also a good choice if offered to you (also offers 8 down/4 up channels like the Arris).