Cable modems.

[zmzhang]

AT&T is installing fiber optics in my neighborhod so I can get cable internet. I'm going to buy a cable modem, but I don't know what i should get. Any hints? Thanks

 

[Zim Hosein]

zmzhang, you'll have to ask AT&T, because from what I have read, not all cable modems work w/ all cable providers. I'm sure their tech support could verify this fact. Hope this helps.

 

[FUBAR]

Most modern companies (including AT&T unless your neighborhood is different from the rest of at&t's net) use DOCSIS, so just make sure it's that. Most everything you find now will be DOCSIS, but if in doubt, ask the retailer what protocol it runs over/uses/speaks.

 

[olds]

AT&T's site list the "approved" modems.
EDIT
ATT Approved Modems
Which one is the best one?
AT&T Broadband - Approved Cable Modems
Manufacturer Model(s)
3Com CMX2940, 3CR29220, 3CR29221, 3CR29223
Arris/Nortel CM100, CM200, CM200U
BestData CMX100, CMX110
COM21 DP1010, DP101, DP111, DP1110, Doxport 1110
D-Link DCM-100
Ericsson PipeRider HM200C
High Speed Surfing SM100
Linksys BEFCMU10
Motorola (formerly General Instruments) SB2100, SB3100, SB4100
Thomson/RCA DCM105, DCM205, DCM215, DCM225, DCM226, DCM235, DCM235R, DCM245, DCM245R
Toshiba DAZ8801, DAZ8811, DAZ8813, PCX1100, PCX1100U
Zoom 5011 (external model only)

 

[cipher00]

The Motorola SB4100 ("Surfboard") has worked flawlessly for me, and the interface is uncluttered and useful as well. My $0.02.

 

[Confused]

Another vote for the SB4100, i've got that, had it for nearly a year, no problems 🙂

ConfusedBW

 

[osage]

Linksys here, and a RCA before that......I'd say get whatever is on the list and you can get cheap.

 

[mdcrab]

The Toshiba PCX1100 has worked well for me. It cost $200 about a year ago at CC, but Comcast had two $100 rebates. It was a lot of hassle getting them to reimburse the second rebate even though I met all the conditions. Took several phone calls, letters and persistence.

mdcrab