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[shaefurr 1340]

Finally out of my contract with terrible centurylink so I switched to Comcast. What annoys me about centurylink is you pay for say 40/5 MB and what you really get is something much lower. 

 

 

Anyway new modem comes in today, post a new speedtest when its hooked up, it should be around 200/10MB, and I got a new AC router yesterday to replace my ancient N model. It was working ok but the nexus player in the back of my apartment had issues streaming over the wifi. Probably due to  the 2.4GHz band in my building being flooded with about 16 wireless networks. There's only a few on the 5Ghz band though.

 

 

 

[Guest asrequested]

Finally out of my contract with terrible centurylink so I switched to Comcast. What annoys me about centurylink is you pay for say 40/5 MB and what you really get is something much lower.

 

 

Anyway new modem comes in today, post a new speedtest when its hooked up, it should be around 200/10MB, and I got a new AC router yesterday to replace my ancient N model. It was working ok but the nexus player in the back of my apartment had issues streaming over the wifi. Probably due to the 2.4GHz band in my building being flooded with about 16 wireless networks. There's only a few on the 5Ghz band though.

 

Nice! Almost the same router that I have. I chose this modem, as it gives me a lot of channels, so my bandwidth doesn't get eaten up.

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DACQM9M/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1480437701&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=linksys+modem&dpPl=1&dpID=41pLwVAwBwL&ref=plSrch

[mediacowboy 438]

I have that same router and love it. I bought mine on sale and it came with a 8 port switch for 25 dollars cheaper.

 

This is the switch I got when I bought my router.

Edited November 29, 2016 by mediacowboy

[shaefurr 1340]

Ya I love the router so far, got it on black Friday for $110. Smart features are really nice.

 

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[Guest asrequested]

Are you gonna be using a Comcast modem?

[shaefurr 1340]

Are you gonna be using a Comcast modem?

Yeah for a few months I have to lease one. Spent waaay to much elsewhere on black friday so I'm tapped out for now lol. I'll take any suggestions for a modem though, I hate wasting money leasing one so I want to get one asap.

 

One you linked is fairy cheap compared to the ezpensive ARRIS ones.

 

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Edited November 29, 2016 by shaefurr

[Guest asrequested]

Yeah for a few months I have to lease one. Spent waaay to much elsewhere on black friday so I'm tapped out for now lol. I'll take any suggestions for a modem though, I hate wasting money leasing one so I want to get one asap.

 

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This is the modem I have. 24 channels down and 8 channels up. Multiple downloads not sharing the same bandwidth (if your ISP provides it)

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DACQM9M/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1480437701&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=linksys+modem&dpPl=1&dpID=41pLwVAwBwL&ref=plSrch

[shaefurr 1340]

This is the modem I have. 24 channels down and 8 channels up. Multiple downloads not sharing the same bandwidth (if your ISP provides it)

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DACQM9M/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1480437701&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=linksys+modem&dpPl=1&dpID=41pLwVAwBwL&ref=plSrch

Nice, I should have 16 down and 4 up, will check whenever UPS shows up today.

[Guest asrequested]

[PenkethBoy 2068]

have the same router here in uk - got it a month or so ago

 

do you guys not get a modem/router with your cable deal? virgin give us an Arris - the h/w is good the software is a POS though - so set mine to modem only and use the linksys

 

 

oh and be very afraid of Doofus's list of things to buy 

[PenkethBoy 2068]

oh found this yesterday for those who like to play with tech

 

 

his two other videos in this series are interesting as well

 

oh and some useful links in his posts for h/w

Edited November 29, 2016 by PenkethBoy

[Guest asrequested]

have the same router here in uk - got it a month or so ago

 

do you guys not get a modem/router with your cable deal? virgin give us an Arris - the h/w is good the software is a POS though - so set mine to modem only and use the linksys

 

 

oh and be very afraid of Doofus's list of things to buy

Lol... It's growing! The list, that is.

 

Yeah, Comcast uses the arris, too. But I didn't like mine. I prefer the modem I bought.

[shaefurr 1340]

Yeah they sent me an Arris, but im not going to pay $10 every month for it. I'll be replacing it soon. Finally got it up and running, dumb thing was being a POS and kept getting stuck setting up the wireless which you HAVE to do the first time to get it up and running. Anyway turned the wifi off on it, have 24 channels down and 4 up. Nice results so far compared to the shit I had this morning from centurylink. And its less per month

 

Centurylink

 

 

Xfinity

Edited November 29, 2016 by shaefurr

[Guest asrequested]

Nice! That's the same bandwidth I have, but I'd like more on the upload

Edited December 1, 2016 by Doofus

[shaefurr 1340]

Nice! That's the same bandwidth I have, but I'd like more on the upload

Yeah same here, wish they had some kind of fiber connection here, but all they have is Centurylinks fiber for business. But hey it worked streaming to 3 outside devices on 3mb so 12 is a hella lot better for now at least.

[PenkethBoy 2068]

nice speeds!

[Guest asrequested]

If you end up buying the Linksys modem, it's hassle free. All I did was plug it in. It activated and registered itself.

[Anthony24 2]

Yeah they sent me an Arris, but im not going to pay $10 every month for it. I'll be replacing it soon. Finally got it up and running, dumb thing was being a POS and kept getting stuck setting up the wireless which you HAVE to do the first time to get it up and running. Anyway turned the wifi off on it, have 24 channels down and 4 up. Nice results so far compared to the shit I had this morning from centurylink. And its less per month

 

Xfinity

 

 

Been having that speed for a couple months, reasons y they upped the speed finally is bc Comcast got sued for misadvertised a product and so they upped everyone's speed.

 

Sometimes I get high as 237.44MBS DL and roughly the same with upload, highest upload I've seen is 12.66MBS UL

 

Usually my Ping is 16

 

 

If it wasn't for that one ignorant person preventing us to get Fiber Cable in the ground, I would join Google Fiber Last Year.

Edited November 30, 2016 by Anthony24

[Anthony24 2]

Also Have 3 Apple Routers, 1 TP-Link GB Switch, important devices in my house is going by CAT 6 Flat LAN. (Game Systems and PC's) except the Nintendo Wii, Wii U, Tablets, iPods.

 

2 75FT Cat 6 Flat

2 15FT Cat 6 Flat

 

1 6Gen Extreme

1 5Gen Extreme

1 Express

 

Thinking about replacing all Ethernet cables and upgrading them.

 

Thinking about getting another TP-Link Desktop Switch for the main floor where the Express is.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Gigabit-Ethernet-Desktop-TL-SG1005D/dp/B000N99BBC%3Fpsc%3D1%26SubscriptionId%3DAKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q%26tag%3Dduckduckgo-osx-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB000N99BBC

 

And This is my modem

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016PE1X5K/ref=psdc_284715_t1_B01DACQM9M

Edited November 30, 2016 by Anthony24

[Luke 42077]

Very nice !

[Guest asrequested]

Very nice !

 

When do we get to see your rig, Luke? 

[pir8radio 1312]

Been having that speed for a couple months, reasons y they upped the speed finally is bc Comcast got sued for misadvertised a product and so they upped everyone's speed.

 

Sometimes I get high as 237.44MBS DL and roughly the same with upload, highest upload I've seen is 12.66MBS UL

 

Usually my Ping is 16

   

 

 

If it wasn't for that one ignorant person preventing us to get Fiber Cable in the ground, I would join Google Fiber Last Year.

 

Wow, Xfinity must have goofy plans in other states, I would expect your guys upstream to be more than 12..  I have the 120meg plan and i get a pretty steady 24-25meg upstream..  A company just deployed fiber in my neighborhood but they currently only offer 100/10 which is confusing to me...  They said they could give me business 100/100 for 300/month, told them i would go with 2 gig xfinity if i wanted a second car payment....   So hopefully they figure out their pricing and come down....   It will be hard to switch i've always had good luck with xfinity/comcast internet. 

 

 

Edited November 30, 2016 by pir8radio

[denz 501]

I am one of the lucky ones in Australian who has fibre to the home and my speed is 100down and 40up. I am surprised that most of you have such a high download but such a low upload.

[Guest asrequested]

I suspect it's because the majority of people don't use much upload bandwidth. So the ISPs focus on the demand.

Edited November 30, 2016 by Doofus

[shaefurr 1340]

I suspect it's because the majority of people don't use much upload bandwidth. So the ISPs focus on the demand.

Yep, if it wasn't for emby/plex type apps I wouldn't give a crap what my upload was. I'm sure 95% of xfinity users don't care what it is either.

 

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