What is a good cable modem for Comcast|?

[tec699]

Originally posted by: Kamui
Hmm
Any of you guys have Comcast in New Jersey?

I live in NJ and I have Comcast. I love it. Downloading is very quick! Also.. I rented my modem from Comcast. Only 3-5 bucks a month.

 

[bjc112]

Hey all i have a question..

Since i don't have to connect whatsoever like i did on my DSL, which was a dial-up networking type login..

How do i view how much content was downloaded during the duration of the connection?

like i have been connected for say 1 day 3h 5min with " " downloaded and "" uploaded....

Thanks.

 

[corkyg]

Originally posted by: Aganack1
I would like a cable modem that i can hang on the wall. anyone know of one?

That is one of the main things I like about my rented RCA modem from Comcast. It has performed perfectly, and I love seeing it on the wall. It hangs nicely on a pair of screwheads under it with the top held in by strip of velcro.

 

[Insidious]

Originally posted by: bjc112
Just a question... Anyone that has comcast, how is that RCA modem in the long run?

I heard the motorola surf boards are great, but ill stick to the lease if the RCAs are decent...

I've been on Comcast for several years now. I am still on the same RCA modem I began leasing in the first place. I chose to subscribe to two IPs rather than do the router thingy and am convinced it is worth it to reduce the headaches associated with sharing a single address.

Comcast does cap the upload and download rates for their service. It will vary from region to region. here I am ~1.5Mbps down and ~128kbps up. You won't be able to serve games for crap, but playability is fine with Comcast here (Indianapolis).

If speed is such an issue, you can subscribe to Comcast Pro where the caps are doubled, and you get 5 addresses. IIRC, the price is double the regular subscription rate. Linky to Comcast Pro Information

(modem brand will NOT affect your data transfer rates)

-Sid

edit:

Originally posted by: ReMeDy{WcS}
Thank you lil bro for the trace.

I was going to purchase this modem. I wonder if it is worth it over the RCA?

I pinged you at 44 ms

 

[Lord Evermore]

bjc112: download NetStat Live from analogx.com. It can show you your totals for the month, it runs in the system tray, also shows your current transfer rates.

 

[bjc112]

Is it me?

OR when i download and open this executable it just runs so fast its just the flah of a screen..

How would i go about installing this without setup?

BTW,

Thanks, Lord..

 

[Lord Evermore]

Don't know what would make it run and close so quickly, since the file is an installer. I could upload the files installed to my ftp space, the installer doesn't really do much, just copy them to the folder you specify and make shortcuts. PM me if you want it.

 

[Remedy]

Here is an update for people. I just ordered my comcast monday and had it installed today. After checking this thread and dslr.com, I was ready for it.

Here is a link to dslr.com test report here.

I had 768/768k Verizon. Not anymore after today.