Cable modem problems and possible replacement question.

InlineFive

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Hi all,

Recently I have been developing horrendous (what I presume to be) packet loss with my internet connection. The internet will just hang and then kick back in 30 seconds later, and it does this a few times a day which can be very annoying.

I've tried two routers and one computer but the problem keeps occuring.

I'm thinking that it might be my Toshiba PCX1100U (which I have read seems to have this problem) and am thinking about replacing it with a Motorola SB5120 or Dlink DCM-202 off of NewEgg.

Thoughts? Opinion on either replacement modem?

Thanks!

I5
 

amdskip

Lifer
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I have using the Motorola SB 5120 for about a week now, very pleased with it.
 

Vertigo0176

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Make sure your modem is pluged into the very first coax cable that comes in you house, use a quality spliter and keep those to a minimum.
 

InlineFive

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I'm using the line and three-way splitter my ISP provided, it has worked fine for the last three years. It just started acting up in the last few months.
 

JBT

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I've had the SB5120 for awhile its a great modem. With that said I doubt its your current modem causing the issue but who knows.