A cable modem is a broadband terminal device that converts service signals (TV) into data and vice versa using DOCSIS standards. Generally, if you use cable Internet, you’ll need a modem before you can get your home connected to the World Wide Web.
All cable modems share the same concept and differ only in speed grades. But you need one approved by your service provider.
On the market for a gateway that can do both DOCSIS 3.1 cable broadband and Wi-Fi 6? CommScope might have something for you. Today, the company announced not one but two such gateways, the ARRIS SURFboard G34 and G36, which it calls “Wi-Fi Cable modems” or “Cable Modems and Wi-Fi …
The ARRIS SURFboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1, first announced in November 2020, sure is an interesting Multi-Gigabit cable modem. Update: On Sep 23, 2024, the S34 model was released with the same design and specs as the S33, with one exception: It has up to 200Mbps upload speed compared to the …
Earlier this month, I switched to the all-new NETGEAR CM2000 Nighthawk Multi-Gig Cable Modem from my CM600 that had been solid for a couple of years. And that proved to be a bit of an anti-climactic experience. No, this latest NETGEAR cable modem is not bad—far from it, if not …
The NETGEAR CM600 Cable Modem is not new. I first got it more than two years ago, together with a 300Mbps Internet plan with Comcast. Before that, I generally replaced my modem almost every year. So CM600 has been one of my most lasting modems. Two years qualify as long-term. …
The Motorola MB8600 is an easy choice. At some $150, it makes a gratifying upgrade for those moving from a sub-Gigabit to a Gigabit cable broadband plan. If you’re in that situation, go for it, you won’t regret it. Dong’s note: I tested the Motorola SM8600 with Comcast. While the …
NETGEAR announced today the latest Orbi WiFi 6 tri-band Mesh System with DOCSIS 3.1 Built-in Cable Modem (model CBK752). As the name suggests, this is a mesh built specifically for cable Internet. It’s a matter of convenience Generally, you can use any mesh system with any Internet connection. For example, …
Are you looking to seriously future-proof yourself? Well, Gigabit Internet might not cut it anymore. Instead, you should probably think of multi-gig, and NETGEAR has you covered. Update: The review of the CM2000 is available here. NETGEAR 2.5Gbps Cable Modems that cover all the bases The networking vendor today announced …
