PSA Comcast increased their internet speeds

[th3w01f]

Nice!!! At least it's obvious something changed.

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[Irving]

Yeah, I can hardly watch a Youtube video straight through. Looks like I need to take Jer's advice.

[th3w01f]

This is pretty interesting www.speedof.me I'll take a capture and post more details. I know many providers QoS the most well known speed test sites.

[Irving]

Killer timing: For those with an older DOCSIS 2.0 modem Newegg.com just put a rebate on their ZyXEL Comcast modem which is DOCSIS 3.0 and is only $20 after a $30 mail in rebate. It should be noted that Motorola is the gold standard for residential cable modems but for $20 this is a REALLY good modem and if I had to buy a modem today I wouldn't hesitate to buy this one. I mean, for $20 you can't go wrong compared to paying Comcast $8/mo for their modem which is on par with this one.

Can you go ahead and just point out which wifi modem I should use with this please? I'm sure I have total garbage just cobbled together and could use the help.

[Jer]

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Reboot again. When I reboot my modem I pull power, wait a minute or two & then plug it back in. Some modems have a power or reboot button but a few only soft reset so I like to go all in if I'm rebooting.

[Jer]

Can you go ahead and just point out which wifi modem I should use with this please? I'm sure I have total garbage just cobbled together and could use the help.

I wouldn't use a WiFi modem as they're mostly tras . That modem I posted is a good start & a quality router (for WiFi) will run you over $100. I've got a few & on some I run custom firmware (DD-WRT, Tomato, etc.) but for the average user that's overkill. A solid residential router would be an Asus N66U which can be had for about $125ish pretty much anytime & sales/refurbs dip under $100. Update the firmware before setup & you've got a solid performing router right out of the box.

[Irving]

I meant WiFi router. I did unplug my modem to reboot. Guess I could do it again.

[Jer]

If you're current modem supports DOCSIS 3.0 then you should be good to go & it saves you $20-$80 for a new one. That router model I posted is a good router.

[Irving]

This is what I have:
Modem: Arris Model: TM702G/CT
Router: D-Link DIR-615

[Samurai]

Mine went from 7.2mbps, unplugged and waited a minute, plugged back in and 7.2mbps...

Running Motorola DOCSIS 3.0 Surfboard

Also, tried it on wi-fi and direct connection