best modem

Todd0 · 03-23-2006, 11:06 PM

my friend wants a modem, can someone recomend one, i use a billion it seems ok, but is there anything out there that is better.

he will have a 512/128 plan, if it makes a difference.

Ethereal_Dragon · 03-24-2006, 12:12 AM

Typically, ISP's will send you a modem when you get the service...

But if not, is it going to be DSL, or cable?

Elbatrop1 · 03-24-2006, 12:40 AM

As Ethereal already said, you ISP typically provides you with one.

That aside, Motorola SB5101s are very good and provide a lot of potential for future growth. They are compatible with DOCSIS CMTS networks.

Todd0 · 03-26-2006, 10:42 PM

yeh i know, but the modems they send are netcomm, and iv had 2 of them blow up, and my other friend always has trouble with his,

its a dsl connection, sorry i thought i had mentioned that.

thaks for your help ill have a look at that motorola

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Todd0 Super Techie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 417	yeh i know, but the modems they send are netcomm, and iv had 2 of them blow up, and my other friend always has trouble with his, its a dsl connection, sorry i thought i had mentioned that. thaks for your help ill have a look at that motorola __________________ sig made by pzerofgh PCmark04 - 5192 3Dmark05 - 4068

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