Looking for DOCSIS Modem Recommendation

[freedom-lover]

Finally ditching ATT DSL and getting Comcast. Any recommendations for a DOCSIS modem (2.0 or 3.0?)? Arris? Cisco? Motorola? Zoom?

One more thing - it is coax input, right? And, will it have an ethernet output that I can plug right into my wireless router, e/net hub?

[Jason95357]

Yes, coax in and ethernet out. Choose from here:

http://mydeviceinfo.comcast.net/

Select the 3.0 box (why get a 2.0 device?). I highly suggest getting one that supports IPv6. The cert-level (stars) is not important (notice how it is all ether 1 or 3 stars? They either like and recommend, or don't like but it passed all their tests).

I recommend one with a gigabit port, as likely in the coming years you'll have 100+mbit speeds, and if you only have a 100mbit port you'll be limited there. (You can already get 120mbit service today, but it's a bit pricey, IMHO).

I personally have been very happy with my Motorola. BestBuy, Amazon, where ever you like to purchase. Don't rent ($7/mo., crazy unless you know you won't have a need for it in less than a year).

[Ninety]

TWC uses Arris Docsis 3.0 modem/router/wifi/phone. Pretty solid piece of equipment with a ton of options in the user control. Might be pricey though

[freedom-lover]

Thanks guys. Looks like Motorola SB6121 SURFboard eXtreme and Zoom 5341 are both $65 buy it now on fleabay and are 3.0 modems with IPv4 and v6.

[Ricky-Ray]

I have been using Motorola Surfboard modems since early 2000. Never had any issues with any of them.

[Brianguy]

never had any issues with moto or cisco modems

[JDay]

You cannot go wrong with the Motorola SB6121.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XC6GJ0/

TWC uses Arris Docsis 3.0 modem/router/wifi/phone. Pretty solid piece of equipment with a ton of options in the user control. Might be pricey though

I have a buddy who is a Comcast field tech and he says to stay away from the Arris devices. He is constantly having to replace them.

[Ricky-Ray]

You cannot go wrong with the Motorola SB6121.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XC6GJ0/

That's the modem I'm currently using. I got it as a free upgrade from my SB5100 from Charter. Had it for almost a year now and have never had to reboot the modem.

[ultrahax]

I got this one off newegg last cyber monday:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16825122015

It's been pretty solid, no complaints. I'm on TWC.

[jeremyy]

Cisco fan.... Tho all the same.

[catmman]

DOCSIS 3.0 with at least support for 8 downstreams. You need this for eventual faster speeds. Don't get 4 downstreams.

[catmman]

The one listed above one Newegg is only four downstreams.

[nothinghere2c]

You cannot go wrong with the Motorola SB6121.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XC6GJ0/

I have a buddy who is a Comcast field tech and he says to stay away from the Arris devices. He is constantly having to replace them.

this. surfboards have always been top notch.

[catmman]

No Arris is fine. Stay away from the 6121. Motorola which makes the Surfboard brand was bought by Arris. The Surfboard is not being developed anymore. By a modem capable with at least 8 downstreams or you will have to upgrade again in a year or so.

[freedom-lover]

Thanks guys. Wound up with a ZOOM 5341J off of amazon for reasonable price. It has 8 downstram channels. Interestingly, I don't see a huge difference in speed going from 3 Mbps DSP and 50 Mbps comcast.