Cable Modem Recommendations

I got this exact model the other day. It has been great so far.

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I've had a Zoom 5350 for about 3-4 years and works great. I think the newer model is Zoom 5352. Is DOCSIS 3.0 and wireless N router as well with 4 10/100/1000 switch ports.

I would recommend it.

You also can't go wrong with the SurfBoard either. I had one for years.

Motorola sb 6121 or the sb6141.

I have the white 6141. Works great.

Both are docsis 3. 41 is more future proof I believe.

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Cable Lynx through a local affiliate. I live in a smaller town in East Texas. We had 21 Mbs in Dallas, and were stuck with DSL at <5 Mbs after moving here. I am finally able to get 16 Mbs now that our contract is up.

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I would get one of the surfboards as mentioned. They should be well known by your ISP but you can always check. While the SB6141(which I have) is future proof you'll be fine with the SB6121. The difference is just the max downstream/upstream speed capacity which for your area won't make a difference anytime soon.

I have an old docsis 2.0 motorola surfboard 5101 that would be good enough for what you have(although the newer modems might have more consistent speeds) which I would send to you for free. Unfortunately its packed up and I probably won't be able to unpack it for a couple of weeks(waiting on POD to be delivered still).

The good thing about buying one of the newer ones (6121 or 6141) is that if you move to a bigger city again you already have your own equipment and will be eligible for their higher tiers of service if you want it.

As far as routers go, depends on what you need it for. If its just basic coverage for the house for web surfing etc . then you'll likely be fine with a cheapo wireless router that you can get for less than <$50. If you need it for some file transferring, cloud storage, etc . then there are some good solid options out there for a little higher price point.

I'm looking at doing the same. They are charging me $8 per month.

Does anyone know what modem/router I need to buy? I have brighthouse. I know shite about this stuff.

Assuming Brighthouse is cable, the Motorola Surf Board modems mentioned in this thread are industry leading. Can't go wrong with them. I bought the SB6121.

The router depends on your needs. Ie. Size of house, number of devices/users.

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Well, my first SurfBoard lasted about 10 years, and it was still rockin', just wasn't DOCSIS 3.0 capable.

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This.

I have a Linksys WRT54G router I've had for 10+ years now and it works great. It's not my main router now of course, but it serves it's purpose just fine.

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Picked up a Motorola 5101

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That's a DOCSIS 2.0 modem, won't do the 3.0 standard.

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Can I hook that router up to the Ethernet port on my wireless DSL modem/router to set up all of my devices with the new router before the cable company comes out next week?

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I'm not really sure I understand your question or if you understand what equipment you currently have, so I'm gonna go with a probably, as long as you program them correctly.

Alright, swapped out my order for a SB6121.

I ordered the 5000 series based on earlier recommendation that it would suit my needs.

Going back to the other question, I just wanted to know if I could set up my new wireless router by connecting it either to my current wifi network (like a wifi booster) or by plugging it in with the Ethernet port.

Your questions are a bit confusing.

If you're switching from DSL to Cable and purchased a Cable modem and new router, what total equipment will you have in finality? I'm assuming the new Cable modem and the new router.

Or are you planning on keeping the DSL modem?