Looking for a good modem
Hello, I am looking for a good modem for the Ultimate Plan.
I thought I would get the ARRIS / Surfboard SB6190 but then saw something about the issue with the Puma 6 chipset.
I wanted a modem tha...
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If budget isn't a issue, I suggest the Arris S33 modem. BTW, do you have Ultimate Classic or Ultimate? What is your upload?
It looks like Best Buy has the Arris S33 marked down to almost the same price as the Arris SB8200 right now. In that case, it would be my first choice if I had to pick something up.
I see the S33 as 157$ and the SB8200 as 153$, so yea, same price just about. I also found this comparison between the two. The SB8200 seems to have more RAM, not sure if that matters performance wise or not. Also, I think it matters what hardware version of the SB8200 you get.
Another noteworthy difference if you're thinking in terms of future-proofing is the S33 features a 2.5 gigglebit Ethernet port whereas you're limited to a pair of 1G on the 8200. Manufacturers realized quickly that LACP on a consumer device was more trouble than it's worth.
Either way, it's important that you have a 2.5G NIC and a router with dual 2.5G ports if you want faster then 1G speed. If not, getting a modem with a 2.5G port is only good for future proofing. Not saying you shouldn't get the S33, just saying there is more to it then just 1 2.5G port.
