Do cable modems have any effect internet speed? I am getting cox high speed, any modem suggestions?

Question

I will be ordering cox high speed internet with 15mpbs. I need to buy a cable modem and this is their compatibility list.

http://support.cox.com/sdccommon/asp/contentredirect.asp?sprt_cid=f3c8a618-6be2-4859-b7db-6152e87bd537

anyone use any of these? recommend any?

Answer 1

Actually they are all pretty good.  What you want to do is change some of the registry to allow the browser to load quicker, there is a little program that does it to.  it works perfect you will notice a great difference in speed after you reboot.  It is called TCP Optimizer: http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php . Note: when you run the program go to advanced settings and make sure that LAN Browsing Speed is on default though, not optimize.

Answer 2

They all do what they're supposed to.

I use the Motorola SB5100- and it works great.  Had it for I believe 2 years now, on Comcast.  Haven't had any problems.

I believe the Linksys' are pretty good too.

Answer 3

its the service that determins your speed your internet provider can tell you  what modems work well with their service