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Comcast says it's time to upgrade my cable modem. I kinda suspect it, but looking at it's specs, I'm not sure.

Posted by Mop (aka rburriel) Apr 12 '18, 14:38

I have a Motorola/Arris SB6121 with DOCSIS 3.0. The recommended newer model is a Motorola MB8600 (DOCSIS 3.1). I'm just not seeing that much of a difference in the specs.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00768SBAU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (www.amazon.com)

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they just want you to power their wifi hotspot for their other customers...or .... bitcoin mining -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 12, 15:07
Both the letters and numbers are higher, so you know it is better. -- nm - Spawndroid Apr 12, 14:40 1
- It's also sleeker. Duh. -- nm - Mop Apr 12, 14:45

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Comcast says it's time to upgrade my cable modem. I kinda suspect it, but looking at it's specs, I'm not sure.

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