Looking for modem and router options? Here are some recommendations.
Looking for modem and router options? Here are some recommendations.
What are you asking about? The SB6190? I wouldn’t reach out to that modem with a pole as long as it’s 30 feet away. I won’t suggest any Docsis 3.0 32 channel models since they all rely on the Puma 6 chip. Spectrum could provide a list of compatible devices or at least advise based on your speed tier. I can recommend the SB6183, CM500, CM600, and roughly any D3.1 unit. I’d also consider purchasing 4x4 or 8x4 modems, as more channels generally mean better access, even for lower speed plans. So what you should aim for is a Docsis 3.0 (16x4 or 24x8) Docsis 3.1 (32x8).
They're not really ISP modems; it seems Intel made a huge mistake and should stop producing modem chipsets altogether. I'm aware that some ISPs still use Puma 6 modems even with problems. The biggest issue comes from Arris, one of the major modem manufacturers, facing lawsuits over the SB6190. D3.1 modems rely on Broadcom chips, which is why they work without trouble.
Motorola is controlled by a firm named Zoom. Google once acquired Motorola, which gave Zoom the Motorola brand and ARIS the surfboard name associated with it. Arris, Netgear, and Motorola are among the most recognized branded modems available. Based on this, it seems reliable. The router side is unclear—I’m not sure Motorola produced routers. The reviews seem decent, but only after purchasing and using it yourself do you get a full picture.