[GRLUG] modems etc

[Joseph VanDerStelt]

Charter Rep Here!

With Charters "new" 30/4Mbps internet package we now require the 
customer to have a Charter provided DOCSIS 3.0 modem. However, we no 
longer charge a modem lease fee. The standard rate for the 30Mbps 
service is 54.99 alone, or 49.99 when bundled with phone or TV. As far 
as I know the self provisioning will not allow for non-Charter provided 
modems to be provisioned but I cannot promise that is true. I have seen 
customer accounts where the MAC ID for the modem we provided was not 
responding and at deeper look there was a different device/MAC ID 
provisioned and their internet seemed to be functioning fine. If you do 
purchase a modem (and assuming your on the new internet package, as the 
legacy package will allow customer owned modems) let me know if you are 
able to get it provisioned.

On 4/13/2013 6:12 PM, Don Ellis wrote:
> 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
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