[Internet] Friend contemplating tier increase, seeking BYO modem info
jap posted : I've not dealt with a TWC account for over a decade. Seeking issues & gotchas on bringing one's own (possibly used) modem to an existing service. Non-technical friends of a certain age...
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hytekj posted : Why such a complicated post for such a simple subject? Search the approved modems here or on google and see if there are any complaints.
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OpTiC posted : Hey jap I would purchase either the Motorola sb 6121, 6141, or the 6183. These modem are really reliable. If you want something cheaper than the sb 6141. The zoom 5341j also a good...
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cousintim posted : Buy an SB 6141. Best combination of value and performance for someone not expecting to need speeds above 100Mbps.
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scooper posted : The best value / performance potential (100 Mbps) would be the 6141. If you don't anticipate needing more than 30Mbps, the 6121 is just as good to its limits, but it is only 4 channel...
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OpTiC posted : said by scooper:The best value / performance potential (100 Mbps) would be the 6141. If you don't anticipate needing more than 30Mbps, the 6121 is just as good to its limits, but it is...
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nycsun posted : what kind of modem do you buy to avoid rental fee $8 now from TWC? It depends on your internet plan speed with TWC. For example, your internet plan speed is 50mbps down, 5 mbps up, or...
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jap posted : Thanks for replies.I read around some on Zoom 5341j & sb1641. Zooms appear to occasionally run hot, the sb6141 suffers an unresolved cross-site scripting vulnerability (newly admitted...
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Matt7 posted : said by jap:Have you any experience with TWC resistance tactics to recycled modems? Either one brought from someone else's TWC account or another ISPIf it is on someone elses TWC account...
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nycsun posted : hi, I was using Motorola sb6141 in white with TWC NYC $64.99 per month internet plan in 7/2014. Motorola sb6141 runs a little bit warm on the top part of modem, the lights are too...
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cousintim posted : The Zoom 5341J is an 8x4 modem, same as the SB6141. The max TWC download tier it supports is 100Mbps. If you're paying for 300Mbps, you ought to call TWC and ask for a lower tier and...
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Mike Wolf posted : To be fair the SB6183 uses Broadcom, as does most of their new Arris branded SURFBoard modems after the 6141. I've also heard of problems with Zoom and uploading.--I'm always up for...
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bradenmcg posted : said by jap:the sb6141 suffers an unresolved cross-site scripting vulnerability (newly admitted by Motorola/Arris on their site). As far as I can infer it's a MontaVista Linux (the...
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Mystic95Z posted : If more than TW 100 is not needed or avail, go with the Zoom 5341j, its extremely stable and at $69.99 you cant go wrong.
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bgordonr posted : costco has the 6141 modem in their store for $72 or so. Can't beat their return policy-
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Mike Wolf posted : I totally agree to go through Costco. Last I checked a few weeks ago it was $74.99. Can't beat that price!--I'm always up for a good chat and helping with tech problems.
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Mystic95Z posted : said by bgordonr:costco has the 6141 modem in their store for $72 or so. Can't beat their return policy-Other than the 6141 is an unstable PoS....
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Smith6612 posted : Some of us beg to differ on that statement...
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hobgoblin posted : said by Mystic95Z:said by bgordonr:costco has the 6141 modem in their store for $72 or so. Can't beat their return policy-Other than the 6141 is an unstable PoS....Really? Clearly...
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bgeery posted : The 6141 is fine with the latest firmware update.
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Mike Wolf posted : I agree. My only concern are some reports of the Ethernet port suddenly having problems with Gigabit after a few months of use. For future proofing I would go for the SB6183 or...
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