In a message dated: Tue, 28 Nov 2000 17:15:39 EST
Bob Bell said:
> Now that AT&T is added broadband Internet access in Nashua via
>cable "modems", I need to figure out whether I should buy a cable modem
>or rent one from AT&T for $10/month. I'd thought I'd ask this group for
>its advice.
>
> First, does anyone have an opinion or renting the cable modem or
>buying one in general? Pros, cons, and recommendations?
>
> Secondly, I'm really interested in the specific cable modem. I went
>to Circuit City (where AT&T says to get the modem from), and they are
>selling the Toshiba PCX1100 for $200, and there's also a $50 rebate.
>The price doesn't sound so bad. I remember hearing some things on the
>list about the Toshibas, though. Circuit City wouldn't say what modems
>AT&T would be leasing out, except to claim that they all have the same
>performance. Recommendations and advice are appreciated.
First of all, check to see what protocol they're running on the lines. If
they're running DOCSIS or MCNS, then in theory, since these are
"Open Standards", the performance should be all the same.
If they are *NOT* running these protocols, your best bet is the LANCity Cable
Modem. MediaOne has a long history with this equipment, and it is by far, the
best on the market wrt the non-standard protocol service.
DOCSIS/MCNS is relatively new, I think it's up to v2.0, maybe a little higher.
It's very popular within the cable industry, since it allows them more choice
of manufacturers for the equipment they buy. However, it's been slow in
deployment. Of course, I've been out of the cable modem industry for over 9
months now, so all this may have changed :)
Check what protocols they're using first though.
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Seeya,
Paul
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