Upgrading Internet, Need New Modem

[Ramontes]

I currently have this router with my 18mbps internet speed, and am upgrading to xfinity's 150mbps however I need to buy my own modem. I was looking at the modem that is paired with this router is normally this model. The title says that is can be limited to 143mbps and i dont think the  7 difference is that big of a deal however if there is a better option im all for it.

[Roawoao]

I'd prefer using the SURFboard modems. http://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFboard-SB6141-DOCSIS-Cable/dp/B00AJHDZSI

 

Although this endorsement does not extend to integrated modem gateway things as I dislike those. I run multiple modems (cable, dsl, 4g, dialup) to a pfsense box that serves as the router and multi-wan load balancer.

[Ramontes]

I dont think that using a different modem brand would matter would it?

[Captain Matt]

Just now, Ramontes said:

I dont think that using a different modem brand would matter would it?

*****CHECK THE APPROVED LIST ON YOUR ISP'S SITE****

It does matter.

[Roawoao]

10 minutes ago, Ramontes said:

I dont think that using a different modem brand would matter would it?

I trust the brand (used to be Motorola) better. I even have an old Motorola cable modem I got off ebay that was clearly dipped in salt water or some other corrosive mist and rusted pretty badly and it works great with my Cable. 

 

If you want the top end stuff you can also get. (You don't need it though)

http://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFboard-SB6190-DOCSIS-Cable/dp/B016PE1X5K

 

Compatibility listing is here.

http://mydeviceinfo.xfinity.com/

 

Another thing to note is I think your 150mbps plan is for the download speed and 20mbps for the upload.

[RGProductions]

that is the uplaoad speed, what is your new upload speed

[Ramontes]

So it just needs to be docsis 3.0 by the looks of it this should be fine correct? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YUU5628?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A1RG71SOW7FK03

[Roawoao]

I'd advise getting it directly from Amazon so click on the white one of that same page would work. Returns are far easier if it is direct from Amazon.

[papapoi]

http://www.timewarnercable.com/en/support/internet/topics/lease-or-buy-modem.html

 

there is a pdf list of the modems, i personally own an smc dc3m1604 which i need for my 300/20 connection. it was cheap($50 on sale) and suprisingly has not failed me yet