Kurse
join:2004-08-25
Springfield, IL
| Cable Modem Question
In another thread, someones questions led me to wonder...
I am still using an RCA DCM105 cable modem given to me by @Home, before Insight came along.
»www.thomson-broadband.com/produc···p?item=9
Would I benefit by getting a new cable modem? It looks like the only difference between this old modem and some of the modern ones is that it only is DOCSIS 1.0, just from a quick scan of the specs of a few.
Would I notice any speed differences or anything to justify upgrading? |
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posthaste
join:2001-05-20
Champaign, IL | I noticed a very small speed increase after replacing the rental DCM105 with a Motorola 5100. |
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rbright
Premium
join:2002-12-10
Lexington, KY
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| reply to Kurse
If you aren't experiencing any problems and your speeds are right around where they're supposed to be, there isn't much reason to replace your modem at this time. I only bought my Motorola because the 3Com I bought from @Home years ago stopped working.
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IGGY
No Guru Just Here To Help
Premium,MVM
join:2001-03-30
Chatham, IL
| reply to Kurse
My vote would be stick with what you have for now. Unless you are having problems that can be pinpointed to the modem. It wouldn't hurt anything to upgrade to the SB5100. But there is no use spending the money. Unless you know your experiencing a problem that is caused by your current modem.
That said I upgraded my old 3Com when Insight stated they were upgrading to the newer DOCSIS standard. My old modem would still work just fine I'm sure. But I wanted the newer technology.
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Kurse
join:2004-08-25
Springfield, IL | I am havoing no problems, was just curious.
What does DOCSIS 2.0 bring to the table that wasnt in the older versions that I would need or notice? Anything?
Thanks for all the helpful replies! |
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IGGY
No Guru Just Here To Help
Premium,MVM
join:2001-03-30
Chatham, IL
| »Cable Users FAQ »What are the differences between DOCSIS 1.0 and 1.1?
»what is docsis?
»Brian Roberts might want your speeds to be faster.
In about the middle of the thread DOCSIS 2.0 is covered.
»www.cabledatacomnews.com/jan03/jan03-6.html
»Has the download cap been changed ?
»www.cedmagazine.com/ced/2002/0502/05b.htm
»www.cablemodem.com/specifications/
»homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d.h.walker/
»DOCSIS 2.0 Moves Forward
All of those can be found at my Insight bookmarks page or here »Re: Speeds Been Bad All Day (Day 2)
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SammySmith
join:2002-03-19
Decatur, IL
| reply to Kurse
"I am still using an RCA DCM105 cable modem given to me by @Home, before Insight came along."
I too have the same modem. I do get close to advertised speeds, so I am in no hurry to switch.
The only drawback I see or at least here in Decatur, I don't think the modem has a internal web page to look at tech operating data. |
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IGGY
No Guru Just Here To Help
Premium,MVM
join:2001-03-30
Chatham, IL
| »Comcast High Speed Internet »How can I view my Modem's Signal Levels, Firmware Version & Log Entries?
»homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d.h.···nocmdiag
»Optimum Online FAQ »Running DocsDiag to see detailed modem info |
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