Cable Modems--which are the best?

cursor · Nov 6, 2009

I'm tired of paying $5/month for a rental of a crappy modem. I'd like to buy one that isn't the entry level crap Comcast gives out.

I see this one, and am intrigued:
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-SB6120-SURFboard-eXtreme-Broadband/dp/B001UI2FPE/

Motorola SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modem

Can anyone compare/contrast/recommend something better for similar $$ (~$100)?

Thanks in advance for your help. :beer:

tool_462 · Nov 6, 2009

Sorry I can't help but I also rock the "stock" Comcast modem and I'm curious if buying my own will possibly perform better?

Not that I'm suffering, I pay for 12Mb down 1.5 up and get this:

PLOBBY · Nov 6, 2009

I paid $60 for a surfboard modem 2.5 years ago now. I was paying $3 a month and it has already been cheaper doing it this way.

Also they had me on a modem with docsis 1.0/1.1? and I was getting like 2mb/s down when paying for 8 down. Yes...its worth it

Edward78 · Nov 6, 2009

Also they had me on a modem with docsis 1.0/1.1? and I was getting like 2mb/s down when paying for 8 down. Yes...its worth it

Why did the idiots send a 1.0/1.1 modem?

MattNo5ss · Nov 6, 2009

I've never had high-speed internet, but a lot of people (including friends of mine) seem to like the Linksys CM100.

mrskruvy · Nov 6, 2009

I have that modem. First one was DOA but second seems to work but Comcast cant get the high speed to work upstream. Had it for nearly a year with no probs other then the lack of high up.

Ashura · Nov 6, 2009

The enthusiast aftermarket cable modem favorite definitely seems to be Motorola Surfboards. I've used them for years with great results and none of the random downtime problems that I used to get with the stock TWC modems. If you're going to purchase your own, I heartily recommend a Surfboard.

psionic98 · Nov 6, 2009

just get something with docsis 3.0 since most cable companies are moving to this in the future.. though 2.0 should be fine for another year or more

hitokiri_808 · Nov 6, 2009

Doesn't most ISPs only allow the mac address from their modem to connect?

Ashura · Nov 6, 2009

Yes, you have to call the ISP and give them your new modem's MAC address.

cursor · Nov 6, 2009

Thanks for the advice, guys. Seems like everyone agrees that this is a good modem for my purposes, so I picked it up. I really appreciate the help!

FireMogle · Nov 7, 2009

The surfboard I had a few years ago worked great. The only reason I sold it was due to getting DSL.

xtkxhom3r · Nov 7, 2009

dont mean to thread jack but i hate to make a 2nd thread with a similar question...

i have a ambit modem from TWC would it be worth it to upgrade to one of those motorola ones?

i dont really have any problems with my internet but if it can perform better why not right...

SuperDave1685 · Nov 7, 2009

The Surfboards tend to be good. I've owned a couple over the years and they worked really well for me. I'd say go ahead and get a surfboard if you can. They tend to have a bit more informative diagnostics page than other modems if I recall.

onefstsnake · Nov 8, 2009

tool_462 said:
Sorry I can't help but I also rock the "stock" Comcast modem and I'm curious if buying my own will possibly perform better?

Not that I'm suffering, I pay for 12Mb down 1.5 up and get this:

Damn wish my comcast was that fast. Im running the same 12/1.5 setup.

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