[GRLUG] modems etc

[Don Ellis]

I had heard some time ago that our cable provider (Charter) would
require a new DOCSIS3 to be procured through the Cable Company, but I
didn't believe it, and would be willing to try buying one and
returning it to MicroCenter with a complaint if it turned out to be
true. I prefer to own my own equipment these days, contrary to their
promise that leasing is better than owning. Haven't had enough
failures or other troubles to justify continuing long-term payments on
top of the base rates.

I have not yet upgraded [most of] my APs - just the main one that I
use as a router, which is a relatively new D-Link. The WRT54G I use at
the other end of the house doesn't seem to be a bottleneck. For the
most part I use hard connections for security reasons. At that end, I
seem to not be getting GigaBIt speeds on several links, which I plan
to diagnose and see if I can correct.

--Don Ellis


On Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 4:45 PM, Topher <topher at codeventure.net> wrote:
> I've been watching the conversation about Comcast and it raised some
> questions for me.  I suck at hardware, so I'm helping ya'll can help.
>
> I'm paying about $60/mo for the net part of my comcast bill, and I get
> about 12 down and 2.5 up.  That sounds lower than what I've seen you
> guys talking about for the price.
>
> I'm using the same modem comcast gave me years ago, and I'm guessing a
> DOCSIS3 modem would help me.  What is it, and where could I get one?
>
> I'm using a relatively new netgear wifi router, and I'd be reluctant to
> spend money for something new there unless it's very obviously a
> horrible bottle neck.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Topher