I am wondering if my older modem won't work with the internet cable packgage the I have.What is the current recomendations via what I have and what is capablel with my internet package.the current modem is quite older.I get alot of freeze-ups,ect.
The SB5101 is one of the few shining stars I've seen in the consumer networking market, only surpassed by the WRT54G router. I still encounter these running strong 10-12 years after they were first released. They are limited in that the max you'll get is 25Mbps down - so if you are on the Preferred or any higher plan it will be limiting your speed.
Freeze-ups are imprecise - can't tell if they are software or network based on just that statement. If the freeze-up causes your browser to stop responding completely? That is usually a software issue on the computer, especially if it gives the ever helpful error: "Internet Explorer has stopped working".
I personally recommend nothing less than an 8x4 modem (SB6141 or equivalent) or better. You don't need to spend a ton of money unless you are subscribed to Ultimate - then use at least a 16x4 modem.
