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Deb123
Anon
2014-Jul-31 4:23 pm
Cousins need advice in Colonial Beach vaHi all! I just found this forum, and have a question. My cousins are moving to Colonial Beach, VA and have signed up for the VIP Ultra bundle. The CSR they spoke to over the phone said they could save money by not renting the broadband equipment and buying their own. But evidently they don't know what to get. All she (my cousin) can remember about what was said was to go to best buy. I've looked around the Metrocast website and I noticed that the customer can choose to not rent the modern and router but the emta equipment must be rented. Before I call MC I thought I'd ask here if anyone has recent knowledge of their equipment policies. Thanks!
Here's what i saw on their website, but who knows if this is current.
Equipment MetroCast supports the use of DOCSIS 2.0 and 3.0 modems and non-complying standards will not operate with our network's performance standards. The following modem models are approved by MetroCast to help ensure the best possible Internet performance: DOCSIS 3.0 Motorola SB6121 and SB6180 modems; DOCSIS 3.0 ARRIS CM820 modems; DOCSIS 3.0 Motorola SBG6580 wireless modems; DOCSIS 3.0 ARRIS DG860A wireless modems; DOCSIS 3.0 ARRIS TG852 and TG862 wireless modem/eMTAs; DOCSIS 3.0 ARRIS CM820 modems; and DOCSIS 3.0 ARRIS TM822 eMTAs. Customers may rent modems from us, or obtain them from a third party. Voice eMTAs may only be rented from MetroCast, as eMTAs purchased from third parties are not permitted on our network. |
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Jim_in_VA (banned) join:2004-07-11 Cobbs Creek, VA |
Jim_in_VA (banned)
Member
2014-Jul-31 8:22 pm
I have internet only with Metrocast (50/5 plan) and use a Motorola SB6141 modem (top rated). For a router I use a Netgear Nighthawk R7000 (also top rated). IMO this the best gear you can buy for a cable connection. |
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to Deb123
I have the same one it is nice to see 8 bonded channels down and 2 up. » www.newegg.com/Product/P ··· 25390001Under 90 bucks delivered no tax its the way to go pay back is under a year. |
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to Deb123
I have the same setup as well. Although, I just ordered a new SB6182 from Ebay. » www.ebay.com/itm/Motorol ··· 930e83ddIt has the new Broadcom 3383 chipset (which supposedly gives the Texas Instruments chipset in our SB6141's a run for its money). Check out the forum here: » SB6182? New modem?I should have this next week, and will let everyone know how it compares against the 6141. |
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ptrowskiGot Helix? Premium Member join:2005-03-14 Woodstock, CT |
to billh491
You are getting bonded upstream channels over there? |
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to Deb123
Yes I am 8 down and 2 up |
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Deb123
Anon
2014-Aug-1 1:08 pm
Thanks all for your feedback. I did get confirmation that MC provides the emta component separately. So my cousins just need to get the cable modem and router parts. I have the sb6121 and like it, works reliably. But with their ultra service it sounds like the sb6141 would work very well for them. Still thinking about the router. Thanks again! |
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Jim_in_VA (banned) join:2004-07-11 Cobbs Creek, VA |
to NetworkNH
thanks, looking forward to your review |
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You're very welcome, and I cannot wait till it comes in the mail. I'm also getting 8 down and 2 up. Deb123, I'd highly recommend the 6141 over the 6121. Those extra bonded downstream channels really make a difference in the consistency of bandwidth you are receiving (especially during peak times). Now only if Metrocast would bump up their upload a little bit |
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Jim_in_VA (banned) join:2004-07-11 Cobbs Creek, VA |
can you take a look at this screen and tell me what you think? I'm new to the bonding channel discussion: |
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Thank you Jim for the screen shot. Your levels look great! I'll post a screen shot shortly of mine with the 6141. |
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NetworkNH |
to Deb123
Not too bad for "peak time" on a Friday night.... Also, you'll see above a screen shot of my bonded channels. The bonding does make a difference (I hardly notice any performance decrease anymore during peak times). |
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Jim_in_VA (banned) join:2004-07-11 Cobbs Creek, VA |
not bad for me either during prime time:
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Definitely not bad at all! |
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