[aclug-L] Re: Cable modem

[ironrose <ironrose@xxxxxxx>]

One of the cable modems that Cox can't cap is the 3Com cable modem, but 
that might be the reason why Cox doesn't support that cable modem.  For 
some strange reason many of the staff at Cox have suggested that people 
get the Toshiba cable modems.  Go figure -- job security???  SMC has a 
cable modem that is about half the price of the other modems and is 
suppose to work just the same, but I haven't had a chance to test one. 
 My cable modem is a Best Data and I haven't had any problems with it, 
except for the problems that I have created and were resolved.  ~Anne

John Goerzen wrote:

>On Fri, Apr 25, 2003 at 08:55:55AM -0500, flimzy@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
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>>I've done some reading on the topic, and have determined that some modems
>>are "uncappable"... I guess firmware bugs (fetaures?) allow the user to
>>bypass ISP-imposed bandwidth caps.  Although I of course would NEVER take
>>advantage of such a bug (right?), is that something that can effect Cox
>>service?  And if so... does anyone recommend a specific modem with that
>>feature-bug? :)
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>Many can be uncappable.  The modem uses DOCSIS (a combination of DHCP, TFTP,
>and other protocols) to configure itself when it turns on.  Some will look
>for these files on the local Ethernet port as well, hence the problem. 
>People can supply fake files.
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>However, uncapping it is obviously detectable by network admins, and is a
>quick way to get your account closed -- or worse.  Some people have even
>been arrested for it under "theft of service" provisions.
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>>The specific model I've been considering is a Motorola SURFboard SB5100. 
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>I've had good luck with the Surfboard in Indianapolis.  I've had bad luck
>with Toshibas, and the Comcast people reported similar experiences from
>their other customers.
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>>But... if an old used modem will be just as good, I'd be happy to save the
>>$50 and get something cheap off of eBay.
>>So any advice will be appreciated.
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>Certain modems have more trouble acquiring signal when the signal conditions
>are less than ideal (and since this is cable, that is "most of the time"
><g>)  Surprisingly enough, despite having no moving parts, some also have a
>high failure rate.  So I'd advise against just buying the cheapest one off
>ebay.  And avoid Toshiba.
>
>-- John
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