[ale] OT: Comcast modem

[Jeremy T. Bouse]

As others have said, and from the link that was provided... I'd agree 
with the Motorola Surfboard models. I have personally been running on a 
SB6120 and haven't had any problems with it. When ComScat turned on IPv6 
support it picked it up and handed it off to my router without incident 
as well.

I've been using it since I switched over to cable from DSL after 
AT&Fail pissed me off for the last time back around '09. In fact when I 
called to switch over they simply asked me if I had a modem or needed 
one provided, I told them I'd have one in 30 minutes and they said 
they'd have me online in less than that once I did. You'll likely only 
have to call to provide them the modem's MAC address and have them 
update your account. Then I'm certain you'll have to return the modem 
before they'll stop charging you for it. If it ever goes out I'll likely 
replace it with the SB6121 but by this point I've definitely gotten my 
money's worth out of this one and it's still going strong.

On 11.02.2013 09:35, Edward Holcroft wrote:
> All,
>
> I have been paying Comcast to rent a cable modem for the last 6 years
> and have realized I couldve owned several for the money Ive handed to
> them over the years.
>
> Has anybody got some advice? Whats the best way to go about this? Is
> it essential to have a "Comcast approved" device or will any cable
> modem work? 
>
> Are there any changes in the pipeline that I need to be aware of for
> a purchase I make now e.g. IPv6? Is there a single
> "no-brainer" modem that I should buy? Or alternately, Is there any
> equipment that I should avoid?
>
> cheers
> ed
>
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