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    Network Overhaul!!

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by xault, Oct 2, 2011.

  1. xault

    xault Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I'm in the process of upgrading my wireless and wired network. So far, I have only upgraded my notebook wireless card to an Intel Ultimate N 6300. My next step is to upgrade my router to most likely a Linksys E4200. My question pertains to cable modem upgrades. My current ISP is with Comcast (I think with a 20Mbps package), and I have a Motorola Surfboard DOCSIS 2.0 modem. Would it be effective to upgrade to a DOCSIS 3.0 modem on a 20Mbps plan? I've done some research and I'm fairly sure that DOCSIS 3.0 is supported in my area. I also saw that a DOCSIS 3.0 modem should be used for 15Mbps packages and up. Anyone have any experiences with this?

    Thanks!
     
    xault, Oct 2, 2011
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  2. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    With that kind of throughput you don't need DOCSIS 3 yet but there's another added benefit of DOCSIS 3- it supports IPv6 unlike its predecessor.
    This alone may make it a worthy upgrade.
     
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    xault Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, thanks downloads. I was thinking of upgrading to a 50Mbps service anyways. So upgrading may be well worth it.
     
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    if you're upgrading to 50Mbps, you will for sure need DOCSIS 3.0 modem.
     
    goofball, Oct 2, 2011
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    xault Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, thanks for the input guys. Much appreciated =).
     
    xault, Oct 2, 2011
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