Broadband Speeds

[Darth Llama]

Cox internet rocks. Tried to run speedtest but it doesn't support 64 bit Vista. Two years with only one outage. Purchased the modem from them, it's not rented.

I took the speed test and I use Vista 64. Seemed to work ok, maybe the service was just down when you tried?

Looking at Cox they say you need a Cable modem, anybody have recommendations as I'd prefer to buy a good one as opposed to renting one from Cox.

I personally own the Linksys BEFCMU10 Modem and I am quite happy with it. I got it at Frys Electronics, I think it ran me about $60. I have had it for 3 years and had no issue with it. I also use a Linksys Router. I had a friend who used the Motorolla Modem from Cox and it seemed rather problematic. I have never tried it though.

 

[Skkorpion]

I took the speed test and I use Vista 64. Seemed to work ok, maybe the service was just down when you tried?



I personally own the Linksys BEFCMU10 Modem and I am quite happy with it. I got it at Frys Electronics, I think it ran me about $60. I have had it for 3 years and had no issue with it. I also use a Linksys Router. I had a friend who used the Motorolla Modem from Cox and it seemed rather problematic. I have never tried it though.

Thanks, Darth. Just ran it.

My numbers from Sun City on the Phoenix server are 30683 and 3760.

I'm on a wireless router too, don't know which, it was integrated into my machine. The other end is whichever cable modem Cox sold us.

 

[Darth Llama]

Thanks, Darth. Just ran it.

My numbers from Sun City on the Phoenix server are 30683 and 3760.

I'm on a wireless router too, don't know which, it was integrated into my machine. The other end is whichever cable modem Cox sold us.

Wow.. great numbers on your speed!

I was cabled into my router when I took my test, I'll have to give it a shot wireless, but generally I get a little over half the speed wireless that I do cabled.

Glad it worked for you.

 

[SunDevilDon]

I bought a Toshiba, sorry I don't know the model number, over ten years ago from Bust Buy and I haven't had any issues with it what so ever.

I had a TOSHIBA for five years, best modem I ever had. Finally had to replace it with the Motorola from cox about a year ago.

I have since purchased a Linksys and like it so far, so good.

On a sidenote, my cox internet has been working intermittently until 3 days ago, when I had a guy come out and find out that one of the pins in the cable that plugs into the wall had a groove in it. Since then, it's been fine so far.

 

[Sandan]

Anything to choose between the Motorla from Cox and the Linksys ?

 

[Darth Llama]

Anything to choose between the Motorla from Cox and the Linksys ?

Honestly, there is little to no difference. The differences between the two modems is mainly just cosmetic. I personally like the Linksys because of personal experience with the product. Also the fact that I have a Linksys router, and the two components work well together.

If I had to recommend one, I would recommend the Linksys, but in all honesty, you'll get equal performance out of either. In the end it's personal preference. The Linksys model can be purchased pretty much anywhere if you decide to go that route. Frys, Best Buy, CompUSA, OfficeMax, every place sells it. I believe they even sell them at Walmart.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I am about to upgrade from Comcast to the new 15/15 Fios. It is finally here in my cul-de-sac and my mouth is watering.

 

[Sandan]

In Phoenix ?

I had no idea that existed here, ah I see Pa dangit

 

[SunDevilDon]

the fact that I have a Linksys router, and the two components work well together.

Bingo! Got mine at Target! Think it was 69.99. I didn't shop around, sure you could find it cheaper.

When I bought my Toshiba back in 2001 or so, I think it was close to $150. Ridiculous...

 

[Sandan]

As far as routers go all I will do with the modem is pass it into my Sonicwall, it will never see my internal network.

That all hangs off the other side of the Sonicwall appliance.

 

[Skkorpion]

Checked the cox speed again this morning

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[Dr. Jones]

dude.... Fios just moved from 15 and 2 to 20 and 5 for the basic service. I AM SO THERE!

 

[Darth Llama]

dude.... Fios just moved from 15 and 2 to 20 and 5 for the basic service. I AM SO THERE!

That's Verizons fiber optic service? Maybe I'm out of the loop here, but what's so great about it?

 

[Dr. Jones]

Simply put..... It's way faster.

In some cases 10 times faster with the same, if not cheaper, prices.

The drawback is that it is not everywhere yet.

 

[Darth Llama]

Simply put..... It's way faster.

In some cases 10 times faster with the same, if not cheaper, prices.

The drawback is that it is not everywhere yet.

Yeah, I put in my address and they said it wasn't available in my location (NW Phoenix area.) I'll have to check that out when it becomes more available. I'm pretty happy with Cox internet, but if I can get faster for cheaper, obviously I'm going to do that.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Yeah, I put in my address and they said it wasn't available in my location (NW Phoenix area.) I'll have to check that out when it becomes more available. I'm pretty happy with Cox internet, but if I can get faster for cheaper, obviously I'm going to do that.

Comcast is limited customers to 250Gs a month. If you go over that, it will be a warning. Over 2 times in a 6 month window and your service may be terminated.

 

[Darth Llama]

Comcast is limited customers to 250Gs a month. If you go over that, it will be a warning. Over 2 times in a 6 month window and your service may be terminated.

Wow.. glad I don't use Comcast then. I hear they suck anyway.