Purchasing a modem

ChaosXgaming
Junior Member

10-05-2016, 09:29 PM

Currently, my family is using a rented modem. My dad helped me compare options. The Netgear model is expected to be the top 1GB modem. He’s holding off on buying it until prices fall. On Amazon, the item shows as in stock for $130, but checking details reveals only used units available. I’m curious if there are more affordable alternatives that have stayed around $165 recently when they switched to used listings.

ChaosXgaming

10-05-2016, 09:29 PM #1

PvtStoner
Senior Member

599

10-08-2016, 06:26 PM

Which model are we discussing? Which ISP is involved? What speed tier will you receive?

PvtStoner

10-08-2016, 06:26 PM #2

Which model are we discussing? Which ISP is involved? What speed tier will you receive?

squashypeas
Junior Member

10-08-2016, 07:15 PM

Sorry, I didn't see that link. You're currently seeing a 300MB file, but you intend to upgrade to a 1GB version in the future.

squashypeas

10-08-2016, 07:15 PM #3

Sorry, I didn't see that link. You're currently seeing a 300MB file, but you intend to upgrade to a 1GB version in the future.

ylyes4
Senior Member

572

10-09-2016, 02:00 AM

The CM1000 and SB8200 are both excellent modems. The SB8200 is currently more affordable: https://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFboard-A...B07DY16W2Z

ylyes4

10-09-2016, 02:00 AM #4

The CM1000 and SB8200 are both excellent modems. The SB8200 is currently more affordable: https://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFboard-A...B07DY16W2Z

Fynero
Member

195

10-12-2016, 12:08 AM

I believe I have the modem I was checking, which is also the Motorola MB8600, but it looks like it's unavailable. You should pay attention to the Puma chipset, as there are many issues reported with it.

Fynero

10-12-2016, 12:08 AM #5

_Geqr_
Senior Member

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10-12-2016, 02:05 AM

The puma 6 devices were mainly using DOCSIS 3.0 modems, it seems there aren't any Puma 6 chips in DOCSIS 3.1 models.

_Geqr_

10-12-2016, 02:05 AM #6

The puma 6 devices were mainly using DOCSIS 3.0 modems, it seems there aren't any Puma 6 chips in DOCSIS 3.1 models.

monkey_farz
Member

153

10-12-2016, 05:01 PM

others claim the Puma 7 still faces performance problems, while others say it's been resolved; however, both versions seem to have security concerns.

monkey_farz

10-12-2016, 05:01 PM #7

others claim the Puma 7 still faces performance problems, while others say it's been resolved; however, both versions seem to have security concerns.