Are all Modems created equal.

[Akram]

discuss? I have a telephone/cable modem from comcast its an arris something rather i forget the name. I also use a d655 is the modem bottle necking me? Do most new modems pretty much do the same thing excluding the special modems for super speeds like docsis 3.0

 

[BinarySynapse]

All DOCSIS modems of the same version number should have similar features and capabilities. But bugs in hardware and firmware create all sort of nasty problems.

 

[Imaulle]

for 2.0 the SB5101 is the best. for 3.0 I'd go with the SB6120

 

[BinarySynapse]

for 2.0 the SB5101 is the best. for 3.0 I'd go with the SB6120

Not from what I've read. The SB5100 (with exception to f/w v1.1.1.1) had fewer issues than the SB5101. Unless of course they finally worked out all the firmware bugs that would cause random lock ups and gradual drops in bandwidth.

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

5120 has been the most beloved modem of the Docsis 2.0 lineup. With much of it's praise coming from those who work at cable ISPs.

 

[sdotbrucato]

Except the OP is using an MTA with Comcast. . .

OP, what makes you think there is a bottleneck to begin with?

 

[Akram]

I havent the slightest im a super noob when it comes to networking so thats just my mind wondering...

 

[sdotbrucato]

I havent the slightest im a super noob when it comes to networking so thats just my mind wondering...

Best thing for assurance is to go to Speedtest.net and run a test.

Compare those speeds to what you're actually paying for. If its close to what youre paying for, youre good to go.

 

[Imaulle]

Not from what I've read. The SB5100 (with exception to f/w v1.1.1.1) had fewer issues than the SB5101. Unless of course they finally worked out all the firmware bugs that would cause random lock ups and gradual drops in bandwidth.

I have a custom firmware on my 5101. it runs flawlessly!