Explain to me about cable modems....?

[mtblujeans]

Are cable modems all alike?

 

[Charade]

Are cable modems all alike?

Pretty much. They all adhere to the same communications standards. IOW, you could take a cable modem that you used with COX cable and use it on Comcast. You just have to tell them the "address" (each modem has a unique address number) of the modem so it can be activated.

Having said that, there can be differences in quality.

 

[mtblujeans]

Ok, thanks! Can you explain what I should look for in quality? What is considered a good quality modem??

 

[Dan Murphy]

As good as any, top rated. http://reviews.cnet.com/MOTOROLA_Surfboard_DOCSIS_20_Cable_Modem/4505-3004_7-30482516.html

 

[Pop Daddy]

sounds like a racist statment

 

[mtblujeans]

Thank you to you both!! Our local Office Max has a D-Link DCM-202 on clearance for about 1/2 off and I was wondering if that was a good buy....just wanted something to compare it to, I guess!

 

[mtblujeans]

sounds like a racist statment

 

[mudnuri]

your cable internet supplier does not supply a modem with it?

Brandy

 

[mtblujeans]

They want us to pay for one and they will take it back when we cancel service. I think I would like to pay for my own & keep it if I have to pay for any.....