Docsis 2.0 vs docsis 3.0

[Pvt.Dancer]

My modem is about to take a dump and I need to get a new one. Im faced with docsis 2.0 or docsis 3.0 iv done some research and know that docsis 3 does IPv6 and supposedly has the ability to do higher speeds assuming you have them from the said isp is there anythign else im missing?

 

[CompuTamer]

I'd think it may be slightly more stable when the transition happens. I'd say just get a DOCSIS 3 modem now. That way you won't have to later.

 

[Pvt.Dancer]

do you know when they will be requiring docsis 3 i mean i know theres probably not a standard date but any guess?

 

[PanteraGSTK]

do you know when they will be requiring docsis 3 i mean i know theres probably not a standard date but any guess?

Docsis 3 just depends on the speed you are subscribed to. Docsis 3 supports multiple channels where docsis 1 and 2 only support single channels. That and ipv6. There's a bit more to it, but that is the basic gist.

 

[Pvt.Dancer]

thanks i guess thats about all in need to know, but out of curiousity what can you tell me about the multiple vs single channels of docsis 3?

 

[DreamerBrian]

A big thing to consider when planning on going Docsis 2.0/3.0 is compatibility with your ISP. Does your ISP support Docsis 3.0? Some don't yet.

Brian

 

[Pvt.Dancer]

yea my ISP supports it.

 

[Janus67]

I would go ahead and get a D3 modem.

For more info regarding the differences:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOCSIS

I got a Motorola SB6120 for my modem for $75, with the rental fee for my ISP it paid itself off in 10 months, not bad, imo.

 

[Pvt.Dancer]

yea i already read through the wiki article earlier just wasn't really understanding how the multiple channels work on the modem.