Re: Cable modem

["domdevitto" <dom@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Mal Lansell" <mal@...> wrote:
>
> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "domdevitto" <dom@> wrote:
> >
> > IIRC, getting a switch (or hub) is the best answer, it's
expandable,
> > cheap and should work for up to 5 devices....
> > (if you want to go down this route, say and I'll double check
> tomorrow
> > from my desk)
> >
> > If you need more than 20mbit/s, call up and get a second service
> plan.
> >
> > But please don't buy a NTL/Telewest/VirginMedia cable modem from
ebay
> > - a) it's not legal, VM own them b) it won't work, c) I'll get
upset
> > and kick you off :-)
> >
> > Dom
>
> Taking a chance that you can answer these questions and hence save me
> the 25p per minute on hold to VM:
>
> 1) Is the 20Mb update complete (i.e. should I be a bit upset at only
> getting 7Mbps at the moment)

Yup. It was done ahead of schedule, before Aug, IIRC.

>
> 2) Do the old Motorola Surfboard 5100 modems work at that speed - mine
> says up to 38Mbps in the manual, but can it do it in real life...

Nope, lies - testing even showed that some of the later modems needed
a firmware upgrade to get it on spec.

Call the contact center and say you can't get the full speed, because
of the modem.  They should ship you a Ambit 250 gratis.

Mail me off list your CM Mac and I'll check, but I'd put money on it
being the surfboard.

ttfn,
Dom