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Originally Posted by StylinRed
anyone got any speed tests using the Wifi? im debating on getting broadband50 but im on wifi most of the time
am i going to need one of those new 450mbps wifi routers to get use out of the broadband50 speeds?
can i just buy my own docsis 3.0 modem instead?
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The WiFi modem (SMCD3GN) for the Broadband 50 package is not 450mbps, and yes you will need a new modem.
If you want to buy your own DOCSIS 3.0 modem, call them and make sure it's compatible with their network. The only other DOCSIS 3.0 modem that I know that work with Shaw is the Motorola 6120. Unfortunately, they don't give these out to customers anymore cause they are MUCH better than the SMC Network SMCD3GN shitboxes.
SURFboard SB6120 - Cable Modem - Overview - Motorola Mobility, Inc. USA
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Originally Posted by Culverin
When my tech came (2 weeks ago), he said the SMC one was the newest one that just got released, and that I got lucky because I got the first of the new batch.
Was he lying?
This is the one I got.
Model # SMCD3GN |
I overheard the other day, which was about 2 weeks ago from a service rep at Shaw Tower and the installation guy, that all of the WiFi modems for the Broadband 50 package were out (SMCD3GN), so I suspect that you are lucky if you managed to get a hold of one.