rich_joy
Premium
join:2004-10-17
Rockford, IL | Cable modems and Insightbb
I need to get a new modem and would like to know if anyone has had either good or bad reports on Insightbb using either a Motorola SB5100 or the Linksys BEFCMU10. |
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IGGY
No Guru Just Here To Help
Premium,MVM
join:2001-03-30
Chatham, IL | My choice would be the SB5100. Been using one since they first came out. And have no regrets. The modem will be good up to DOCSIS 2.0. I think Insight is currently using 1.1. Someone correct me on that if I'm mistaken. |
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SauceMaster
join:2004-08-01
Kokomo, IN
 ·Comcast
 ·AT&T Midwest
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I don't think many if any of the US cable isp's have upgraded to DOCSIS 2.0 yet , but it's something good to have for the future , I don't think my USR Sharkfin supports DOCSIS 2.0 , so I will have to upgrade someday I guess.
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INTENS1
Never Stop Trying
Premium,MVM
join:2002-04-21
Midwest
clubs: | reply to rich_joy
Using Motorola SB5100 here and couldn't be more satisfied it's performance. 
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Emc1683
join:2003-09-18
Champaign, IL | 5100 here.... no problems... |
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DVHost
Premium
join:2003-08-29
Louisville, KY
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Thumbs high on the SB5100 here....
However, I can not understand why there is no Signal to Noise Ratio listed for for the Upstream on the signal status page.
Downstream
Frequency 591000000 Hz Locked
Signal to Noise Ratio 37 dB
Power Level 1 dB
Upstream
Channel ID 5
Frequency 25008000 Hz Ranged
Power Level 50 dBmV
Otherwise, I am pleased with this device, especially the emergency traffic stop button on top.
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SauceMaster
join:2004-08-01
Kokomo, IN
·Comcast
·AT&T Midwest
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How are your guys speed test ? I am wondering since I am using such a old modem " 3Com Sharkfin" if this could be why I am getting slower speeds , when the upgrade first happened I was getting 3700 - 3900 now I am alot of times only getting 3300 -3400 down , upload is pretty steady at 238 most always.
So far I am sold on the 5100 , this modem is probably the oldest piece of hardware I still have left , I guess I been in a mode of "If it ain't broke don't fix it" but it's like 4 maybe 5 years old now so I am getting concerned on how much longer it's going to last.
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rich_joy
Premium
join:2004-10-17
Rockford, IL | Bought the SB5100 and my speeds went from around 2400/237 to 3500/237. My old CMX modem was so old that it did not support above 3000 per manual.
Thanks for the suggestions. I win for a change. Now to replace my broken wireless router. |
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