comcast cable modem...

[chin311]

I just set up comcast here and they charge 7$ a month for renting this modem! So i'm looking into buying my own, was just going to order the surfboard off newegg for around 50$~ but was wondering what is the best route to take?

i even saw this one on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/Terayon-TJ715x-...70481885803?pt=PCC_Modems&hash=item27b183226b

i've had one of those in the past but seems to cheap to be legit!

any tips etc would be appreciated!

 

[Unheard]

If it were me (and soon will be) I would go ahead and look @ DOCSIS 3.0 Modems. Also, search on Comcast's website for their accepted modems. Don't want to buy one that wont work with them.

 

[chin311]

Yeah I have just been using reviews as a guideline to if it'll work with Comcast lol.

But yeah that's another thing I'm not sure of, is how long the 2.0 will be around for?

 

[Texashiker]

Yeah I have just been using reviews as a guideline to if it'll work with Comcast lol.

Call comcast and ask for a list of supported modems. There might be a list posted on their website, but make sure its a current list.

But yeah that's another thing I'm not sure of, is how long the 2.0 will be around for?

Docsis 2 is over 10 years old. If comcast in your area supports 3, then 2 should not even be an option.

 

[Unheard]

Here is your list:
http://media2.comcast.net/anon.comcastonline2/support/help/misc/cmclist1.htm

 

[FoxFifth]

Here is your list:
http://media2.comcast.net/anon.comcastonline2/support/help/misc/cmclist1.htm

I don't see the Motorola SB6120 on that list and it is an approved modem. The following list from Comcast may be more current: http://customer.comcast.com/Pages/F...-with-the-Comcast-High-Speed-Internet-service

Also for the OP considering renting at $7 per month vs buying, if you rent the modem Comcast will also include a wireless router on request. For me it is still a better deal to buy my own modem and router but it is something to consider.

 

[Vincent]

I bought a Motorola Sufboard 5120 for $5 at a thrift store and it has been working great for me.

 

[bruceb]

The Motorola SB6120 is on the list (beta page) here:

http://mydeviceinfo.comcast.net/

If you are in Augusta, Georgia see this link for approved modems which also supports SB6120

http://mydeviceinfo.comcast.net/augusta/

 

[James Bond]

I'm trying to sell my SB6120... Not compatible with my ISP. Would gladly sell to you so I don't have to deal with restocking fees!

Edit: YGPM

 

[chin311]

!Pmd you bond!

And sounds good ill look for a 3.0

Thanks guys