Posted December 30, 2016 does old modems have a security risk? or stability problems or something else? is there any reason not to use them? this is what i have: has a broadcom chipset, looks fine and its working. can i safely use this? (it doesnt have any firmware update) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 30, 2016 What do you plan to use it for exactly and is it a pure modem or a modem/router combo? If you are going to try and connect to your ISP and it's a really old modem they might not allow it on their network or if they do it could have really out of date firmware which would pose security risks. Current Network Layout: Current Build Log/PC: Prior Build Log/PC: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 30, 2016 i recommend to use it only as a modem,and use a modern router for connectivity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 30, 2016 Author 1 hour ago, Lurick said: What do you plan to use it for exactly and is it a pure modem or a modem/router combo? If you are going to try and connect to your ISP and it's a really old modem they might not allow it on their network or if they do it could have really out of date firmware which would pose security risks. says combo... i will use it for my secondary connection, as a modem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 30, 2016 26 minutes ago, stuck stock heatsink said: says combo... i will use it for my secondary connection, as a modem. If your ISP supports the modem and has updated firmware for the device then you can use it but I would be careful and put something good behind it with a decent firewall. Current Network Layout: Current Build Log/PC: Prior Build Log/PC: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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