- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Cable Modem - Don't Want to Rent From Cox
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:03 pm
I'd rather not rent a modem from Cox. Any recommendations for a cable modem and/or router? I'm thinking it should probably be $80 or so to make it worthwhile.
2
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:04 pm to JollyGreenGiant
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:06 pm to Cs
quote:
Motorola SB6141
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:06 pm to Cs
quote:
Motorola SB6141
Has worked amazingly for me with COX. Highly recommend.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:08 pm to Cs
Also recommend the Moto SB's
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:13 pm to StripedSaint
Would this work with Uverse?
Would love to get away from that extra fee every month.
Would love to get away from that extra fee every month.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:13 pm to Cs
Sweet. Didn't expect a consensus. Thanks, fellas. 
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:16 pm to JollyGreenGiant
i mean, its fine. i have one.
nothing spectacular, it works which is what you want.
its also pretty much mandatory (or will be soon in your area) since its docsis3 and comcast/cox/time warner don't want you using docsis < v3.
i fought it for years here in nashville using my ancient docsis1 modem until THEY CUT ME OFF.
i was forced to buy a new one.
why is that you ask?
because docsis3 makes alot more of your personal usage habits available to the mothership.
aka, they see you when you're torrenting. they know when you're awake. they know if you've been bad or good...
'cease and desist' letters in your mailbox for having a copy of 'whitehouse down' are much easier and the data caps rolling out across the country thanks to docsis3.
nothing spectacular, it works which is what you want.
its also pretty much mandatory (or will be soon in your area) since its docsis3 and comcast/cox/time warner don't want you using docsis < v3.
i fought it for years here in nashville using my ancient docsis1 modem until THEY CUT ME OFF.
i was forced to buy a new one. why is that you ask?
because docsis3 makes alot more of your personal usage habits available to the mothership.
aka, they see you when you're torrenting. they know when you're awake. they know if you've been bad or good...
'cease and desist' letters in your mailbox for having a copy of 'whitehouse down' are much easier and the data caps rolling out across the country thanks to docsis3.
This post was edited on 5/27/14 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:17 pm to Catman88
This is a dumb question, but if I buy a modem, can i hook it directly to the coax and stop paying 5.99 to rent each month? Also, will be able to use my current wireless router as well?
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:18 pm to TaxmanMSU
quote:
Would this work with Uverse?
No..These are strictly cable modems
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:18 pm to CidCock
quote:
if I buy a modem, can i hook it directly to the coax and stop paying 5.99 to rent each month?
exactly.
but you'll probably have to call them when you plug it in and have them 'provision' it or it wont work.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:19 pm to CidCock
quote:
but if I buy a modem, can i hook it directly to the coax and stop paying 5.99 to rent each month?
Exactly
quote:
Also, will be able to use my current wireless router as well?
More than likely
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:21 pm to TaxmanMSU
Uverse is VDSL2 or ADSL2+ not cable.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:24 pm to CidCock
You will need to get a modem that is also a wifi router. Then you would call the cable company and give them the MAC address for your new modem. That's pretty much it. Other than configuring the wifi.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:31 pm to Catman88
quote:
You will need to get a modem that is also a wifi router.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:33 pm to Catman88
quote:
You will need to get a modem that is also a wifi router.
This is 100% false.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:34 pm to GrammarKnotsi
quote:
Motorola SB6141
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:35 pm to SG_Geaux
quote:
This is 100% false.
lol. This is gonna be a good board.
Gateways are the worst.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:35 pm to SG_Geaux
How does he go wifi without wifi 
Maybe I misread something.. Sounded like he wanted to not pay to rent the router he currently uses. Im referring to something like the SBG6782. Im not saying he cant buy both. Is there something else out there Im not aware of?
Maybe I misread something.. Sounded like he wanted to not pay to rent the router he currently uses. Im referring to something like the SBG6782. Im not saying he cant buy both. Is there something else out there Im not aware of?
This post was edited on 5/27/14 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 5/27/14 at 12:39 pm to Catman88
quote:
How does he go wifi without wifi
Modem....Router....Not modemrouter
ETA:
My issue with an "all in one" is it that..One piece craps out, you're out modem and router..
This post was edited on 5/27/14 at 12:40 pm
Page 1 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News