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As an update to my story .. long story short, I bought a SB6141 in December that rebooted 10x a day. They replaced the coax to the pole, and it went down to rebooting 5x a day.
Bought another new...
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hey guys, just an FYI. my sb6141 was just updated today with the latest firmware, i'm with comcast. looks like this version was built only 2 months after the prior version:
Model Name: SB6141...
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wow, they just keeps deleting posts in this thread
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it's not going to be "obsolete" in 2 years. Will it be the latest and greatest, no, but it will work.
I was watching this thread because I am using the same modem I bought 5 years ago and I...
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Also, if you ever switch/change to an ISP that isn't compatible with your router/modem, you can always resell them.
In my experience, internet/networking hardware is ALWAYS in demand on...
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life span is a tough call...if streaming video replaces broadcast television then there will be a need for many more than 8 channels as the isps move from video bandwidth to data...I think the 6141...
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The reason I have stopped myself for purchasing a modem because they're only two IP in my area and it's limited - ATT and Comcast, I currently have ATT but I switched to Comcast and I switch every...
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i have been using the factory firmware on he asus router i have.
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I was in the exact same position as you, all I wanted to do was stop the $7 monthly rental fee. That's why I got the 6141 for $65 on eBay, not only to stop those rental fees on an outdated modem but...
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For open questions on routers, especially specific ones, I'd check out Smallnetbuilder.com
Here's their take on the 3500:...
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the thing about the current routers is they should become cheaper as wireless 802.11ac phase one should go live in 2014.
i use an older vertical linksys/cisco (black and grey) outer myself.
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Since we opened the subject for wireless routers, any thoughts of the Linksys EA3500? I purchased a refurb as well as soon as I got the 6141 deal for about $60, and have read good reviews on it, but...
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There are 8 bits in a byte.
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May you please tell me how you can convert the bits to bytes?
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Thanks, repped.
What do you think of something like a cheap Linksys router off craigslist for ~$20 .. like this one: http://omaha.craigslist.org/sys/3601745048.html
I have a 1 floor apartment...
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You'd get the 3 with almost any modem, but considering that you could buy this one for 1 years rental fee, and its quite likely to be better than what comcast gives you...
The asus rt-n56u is...
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1,500 bits per second = 187.5 bytes per second. Accounting for overhead, 176kBps is the the exact speed you're paying for. If you get a 3mbps connection, your speeds will be around 330kBps. If you...
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Anybody have recommendations on a good wifi router to match up with this? I just need some simple/affordable that doesn't bottle neck the sb6141 modem.
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Should I even be getting a Modem? I'm getting Comcast and it's just 3mdps, should I just instead pay the $7 per month, or will it actually download that speed? Reps for anyone answering this, why's...
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good to know for next time i see it do that.
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