Cisco or Motorola DOCSIS 3.0 modem?

[TitusTroy]

I just got off the phone with my cable/internet provider (RCN) and they told me that the DOCSIS 3.0 60/6 internet package is now available in my area...I'm in a 1 year contract package with pretty much everything included and the upgrade to 60/6 from my current 10 Mbps package would be an additional $50

the rep told me that the modem being provided by RCN is the Cisco DPC3000...anyone have any opinions on this modem?...is it a router/modem combo?...I currently have the Motorola SB5101 which I bought myself along with a D-Link DIR-655 router

would I be better off buying a Motorola SB6120 (DOCSIS 3.0) or using the Cisco DPC3000?...also if I got the Cisco modem would I still be able to use my D-Link router with it?...any help would be appreciated

 

[theevilsharpie]

The Cisco modem looks like a dumb modem, and I'm assuming that RCN is giving it to you for free, so I don't see any reason to use anything else.

 

[TitusTroy]

The Cisco modem looks like a dumb modem, and I'm assuming that RCN is giving it to you for free, so I don't see any reason to use anything else.

RCN provides the Cisco modem but it's not free...there's a monthly modem rental charge on top of the $50 a month fee...if I use my own modem then they waive this charge...that's why I wanted to buy the Motorola SB6120...so the Cisco DPC3000 sucks?

 

[Emulex]

either can work in pass-thru mode for multiple ip/static ip operation. there is a smc gateway that is popular too but it can be dumbed down real easy to modem level.

 

[RadiclDreamer]

Dumb modem doesnt mean it sucks. It just means it isnt doing much in the way of routing or other additional features. Its basically a bridge to your ISP and thats it. I am not familiar with the device myself, but I just wanted to clear up that dumb doesnt mean bad

 

[TitusTroy]

Dumb modem doesnt mean it sucks. It just means it isnt doing much in the way of routing or other additional features. Its basically a bridge to your ISP and thats it. I am not familiar with the device myself, but I just wanted to clear up that dumb doesnt mean bad

so it's just a cable modem?...that's actually perfect then because I love my D-Link DIR-655 router and want to continue using it...is the Motorola SB6120 a better choice though?