Reddit reviews NETGEAR DOCSIS 3.1 Gigabit Cable Modem. Max download speeds of 6.0 Gbps, For XFINITY by Comcast, Spectrum, and Cox. Compatible with Gig-Speed from Xfinity (CM1000)

no you dont, and nor do any of those places. no where sells DOCSIS 3.1 yet, you can only lease them from the ISP, and i think comcast is even the only ISP using them currently

BUT it looks like amazon is advertising the first consumer one i've seen. for $180 and it releases in a week.

EDIT: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-CM1000-Ultra-High-Speed-Cable/dp/B01I5TJGSE/

Drop the phone service at the same time you replace your modem. Also don't pay for one with shit like an integrated wifi router, etc.

I like/use this Netgear, even if it's a tad pricey.

I be dammed if I pay $150 for that service, when the same damn speed only costs $70 with Google Fiber. Mediacom is taking advantage of the consumer with their monopoly on the internet market. If their was some viable competition in the market on internet, Mediacom would have lower prices. Plus, why on earth is there a data cap on a 1 gig connection, that's just asinine, just another ploy to get more of your money. Not to mention the fact that you have to rent their modem, even though Amazon sales docsis 3.1.

It depends on your ISP, Gigabit is possible with DOCSIS 3.0 by bonding extra channels but not every ISP supports that configuration. You would be much better off with a DOCSIS 3.1 modem, especially if your ISP is telling you that it won't work. More importantly, the SB6190 uses a faulty Intel Puma 6 chipset which will cause issues no matter what service you use. Here is my source for that claim. A good modem to use for Gigabit service would be an SB8200 or a CM1000, they both use a Broadcom chip rather than the faulty Puma 6.

If you already have comcast installed, there should be no installation fees, but if not, then I'd assume there would be one. Price depends on how many outlets you have installed. Not sure on price total.

As far as modem renting, if you do not own a Docsis 3.1 Modem ( this is the only modem out ) Then you would have to rent one until a retail modem became available. It is still way better. However the offer does not last long, maybe a week at most. So don't wait.

If you do decide to wait, the same price for 1gbps internet with unlimited bandwith is total of $190. With this offer it's saving you $120.

https://mydeviceinfo.xfinity.com/device/netgear-cm1000-566

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-CM1000-Ultra-High-Speed-Cable/dp/B01I5TJGSE/

There are a few modems avaliable that are both Comcast compatible, and have gigabit throughput. Alternatively, you need to put that thing in bridge mode: just call their tech support and it will take a couple minutes tops.

You should be able to buy your own modem. Netgear is selling a "certified for Xfinity" DOCSIS3.1 modem on Amazon.

> Would you happen to reccomend a decent modem? I will report back with a Speedtest when i receive the box.

recommend a modem.. hmm.. how much do you want to spend?

right now I'd stay away from the SB6190 modem - there's an issue with the Comcast firmware and the chipset that modem uses (which is odd since I beta tested a Linksys CM3024 that uses the same Puma 6 chipset the 6190 uses and the thing ran flawless during the beta).

You could go with an Arris SB6183.. that's a 16x4 modem and will handle 300mbps no problem.. https://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFboard-SB6183-DOCSIS-Cable/dp/B00MA5U1FW

Now.. if you want to future proof and be ready for DOCSIS 3.1, you could go with the Netgear CM1000..

Here's another list of what Comcast recommends. http://mynewmodem.comcast.net/ Like I said, stay away from the SB6190 for now, and also I recommend NOT getting any of those combo modem+router devices, my personal preference is to have the modem and router separate devices.

I use this one and haven't had any issues:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I5TJGSE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

NETGEAR DOCSIS 3.1 Gigabit Cable Modem. Max download speeds of 6.0 Gbps, For XFINITY by Comcast and Cox. Compatible with Gig-Speed from Xfinity (CM1000)

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-download-Compatible-Gig-Speed/dp/B01I5TJGSE

This is on amazon uk so you may need to look at Amazon us

If you can swing it, I'd put in for this beaut. You're Welcome.

I'd recommend going with a DOCSIS 3.1 modem to get the most time from your investment. See https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-CM1000-Ultra-High-Speed-Cable/dp/B01I5TJGSE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481847060&sr=8-1&keywords=netgear+cm1000

• Ooma Telo, VOIP provider, $40.
  
  This thing is pretty cool, I highly suggest it. Like $5/month for your telephone.
  
  
• NETGEAR CM1000 Modem
  
  $140 OBO
  
  Has some sticky residue on side from a Velcro sticker and the base is detached (lost the small screw) but have the base.
  
  This modem is approved for usage by Cox up to their gigablast tier.
  
  https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-download-Compatible-Gig-Speed/dp/B01I5TJGSE
  
  https://www.cox.com/residential/support/cox-certified-cable-modems.html
  

From mydeviceinfo.xfinity.com I see these devices are compatible with 1000 Mbps service:

Arris SB8200

Motorola MB8600

Netgear CM1000

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-download-Spectrum-Compatible-Gig-Speed/dp/B01I5TJGSE/ref=asc_df_B01I5TJGSE
Get yourself a good modem! What you want is a DOCSIS modem that uses a TON of channels. The reason behind this is; every channel represents a possible increase in bandwidth. You share your bandwidth with everyone around you, and the more channels you have, the more possible pipes you can use if one becomes congested.
IE: Peak times, everybody and their mother is watching Netflix. You only have room for 1% of your allowed speed on every channel you have. If you have 32, channels, you're getting 32% of your allowed speed instead of 16%.

This is a bit over-exaggerated, as Comcast will have checks in place to make sure things never get quite this congested, but the principle remains the same.
Also invest in a good router (Modem and Router often aren't the same...) - I personally like to separate the two because even though it represents a higher up-front cost, a good router often does not make a good modem, and vice versa. Plus, if you ever go off Comcast and back to Fiber, you can sell the modem on ebay and keep the router for your next ISP. I personally like NetGear's Nighthawk line.

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TL;DR: Buy a high channel number DOCSIS 3 modem, and a separate router that does WiFi. Am network engineer. Do this stuff full time.

How tech savy are you?

But consider this - $8/mo for 12 months is 96.

A good reliable DOCSIS 3.1 modem (only modem, not router) is $170 on amazon today. That's less than 2 years and modems tend to live a long time unless you have lots of lightening.

Now lets add a router - we'll get fancy and do EdgeRouter & Unifi Wifi Access Point.

Edgerouter is $60, and a UniFi AP that will cover MOST households better than a Linksys is 100.

So you spent $330 up front for a REALLY good system. If it lasts you 4.78 years you broke even. Mine has lasted me 2 years already thru mulitple storms in the gulf coast. Well, teh modem isn't that old b/c I had a non gigabit for a while as we didn't have that option.

Get the newer SB8200 instead, future proof. If you're completely biased against ARRIS, the industry standard, get the Netgear CM1000

Straight connection with CAT6 from the modem to my computer.
No apartment, live in a house.
The modem is owned by me it's a Netgear CM1000 that is approved for Gigabit service using DOCSIS 3.1.

This is the one that i bought
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-CM1000-Ultra-High-Speed-Cable/dp/B01I5TJGSE/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1483936878&sr=1-1&keywords=CM1000

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-download-Spectrum-Compatible-Gig-Speed/product-reviews/B01I5TJGSE

Looks like you would need to go to the next model up then. Says it works with Xfinity gigabit.
http://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/cable-modems-routers/CM1000.aspx

NETGEAR DOCSIS 3.1 Gigabit Cable Modem. Max download speeds of 6.0 Gbps, For XFINITY by Comcast and Cox. Compatible with Gig-Speed from Xfinity (CM1000) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I5TJGSE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1vmdBbH6Q9Y33

Here are a couple:

• https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-download-Spectrum-Compatible-Gig-Speed/dp/B01I5TJGSE
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Next-Generation-ARRIS-Surfboard-SB8200-DOCSIS/dp/B01N6SKK1G
  
  I'm sure there are more.

I was frustrated, haha... So I went a bit nuts. I got the Netgear CM1000 to be safe. Definitely worked but was twice my last modem's cost. I got a decent deal and a free wireless repeater when I bought it at NewEgg.

I've been considering one of the new version of the Netgear C1000. My only issue is that Netgears management suite has been abysmal in the past even if the performance was good.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-CM1000-DOCSIS-Ultra-High-download/dp/B01I5TJGSE

Thats what im going to do. Im gonna get a nice high end netgear-
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I5TJGSE/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

This way i'm future proofed pretty well.

about the same price

and i believe xfinity gigabit requires DOCSIS 3.1

I have an old Motorola Surfboard. It's about 7-8 years old. I'm going to upgrade it because I've been having unstable internet recently.

Docsis 3.1 is the kind I'm going to get because Cox recommended that I get it because my current modem is 'incompatible'.

Anyway, would either of these be a good pick? I'm waiting for Prime Day:

NETGEAR CM1000

ARRIS SURFboard SB8200

Really depends on the plan you pick. If you go with gig/1000Mbps, I'd go with this: https://www.amazon.com/Next-Generation-ARRIS-Surfboard-SB8200-DOCSIS/dp/B01N6SKK1G

Keep in mind most of the 32x8 channel modems use the same broadcom chip, so you'll have similar issues across them.

Example this has the same chipset, but a buddy of mine claims it's been more reliable than his SB8200 was: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-download-Compatible-Gig-Speed/dp/B01I5TJGSE

Ok thanks. Now Im confused though, I found these 2 CM1000 modems on Amazon at 2 different prices but they seem to be the same exact thing. Am I missing something?:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0781VN7W5/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-download-Spectrum-Compatible-Gig-Speed/dp/B01I5TJGSE

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I5TJGSE - Buy that and your problems should be solved.


Your current modem only has 8 download and 4 upload channels. The modem I linked to has 32 download and 8 upload channels.

Did some research, drank some Ubiquiti koolaid and this is what I'm looking at now

1: Netgear Modem - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I5TJGSE/

2: Ubiquiti Security Gateway - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LV8YZLK/

3: Ubiquiti Wireless AP - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PRO512/

4: Ubiquiti Cloud Key - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017T2QB22 (sure Rasp Pi but by the time buying everything and configuring it I don’t mind forking over the extra $30)


Leave the un-managed switches as is for now.

I was in a similar situation recently and purchased [this docsis 3.1 modem] (https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-download-Compatible-Gig-Speed/dp/B01I5TJGSE/ref=sr_1_7?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1539276309&sr=1-7&keywords=docsis+3.1+modem)

You have to have a 3.1 modem to take advantage of speeds over something like 350 Mbps.

My local isp just started offering gigabit speeds and I purchased my own modem. I opted for the 500 mbps plan. my speed tests on speedtest.net and fast.com are averaging over 800 Mbps.


I don't know if my proximity to the source, or my modem are responsible for the increased speed.... Maybe it's both, maybe it's neither.


In either case, I have been really happy with the docsis 3.1 Netgear modem

If you decide to upgrade get a Docsis 3.1 modem it's new technology. NETGEAR CM1000 Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem - DOCSIS 3.1 certified for XFINITY by Comcast (CM1000) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I5TJGSE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hSIAybHYBZA8A

>Typically my devices that I spend most of my time on are wired

Perfect.

>I'm likely going to move to something a bit bigger in a few years from now

And we might be on Fixed Wireless 802.99XX, and you'll need to upgrade regardless. Get what you need now. By hard wiring things, you are already way ahead of the game.

The Archer A7/C7 is all you need in your apartment:

Edit: your N66 is still pretty good too!

https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-wi-fi-router/

>TP-Link Archer A7

>Wireless router for smaller spaces

>TP-Link’s Archer A7 is great for smaller spaces; for about half the price of our main pick you get nearly as good performance, though no band steering.

Do you have roommates, game, and need QOS?

Netgear x4s.

In an apartment: get everything wireless on the 5ghz band. 2.4 ghz will probably be saturated.

>my router is the Netgear CM1000

CM1000 is a Modem--and a very good one apparently:

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-download-Spectrum-Compatible-Gig-Speed/dp/B01I5TJGSE

GL!

ok, after some research i decided to go with the [NETGEAR CM1000](https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-download-Spectrum-Compatible-Gig-Speed/dp/B01I5TJGSE) and the [Asus RT-AC1900P](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-ac-dual-band-wi-fi-router-black/5091000.p?skuId=5091000) would you recommend this setup?

This is the one you want. Its OFDM 2+2 and 32/8
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-CM1000-DOCSIS-Ultra-High-download/dp/B01I5TJGSE/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1511890242&sr=1-1&keywords=CM1000

Hmm good to know. The ones my friend sent were

https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R7960P.aspx

this router and

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-download-Spectrum-Compatible-Gig-Speed/dp/B01I5TJGSE

this modem

You probably want this:
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-CM1000-Ultra-High-Speed-Cable/dp/B01I5TJGSE/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1488083516&sr=1-1&keywords=docsis+3.1