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Rick_Cooper
New Contributor
4 years ago

Modems

What is the difference between 8x4 and 16x4. I currently have the DPQ3212 which is 8x4. 

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  • Bruce's avatar
    Bruce
    Honored Contributor III

    It appears you didn't like my reply...perhaps too oversimplified.

    8 × 4 would be suitable for 150 Mbps
    16 × 4 for 300 Mbps
    32 × 8 for 1 Gbps

    These aren't written in stone but an idea of modem to data plan.

    • Rick_Cooper's avatar
      Rick_Cooper
      New Contributor

      thank you! That really helps. looks like I should take the suggested upgrade. 

      • Bruce's avatar
        Bruce
        Honored Contributor III

        What data plan do you have and...more importantly...what exactly is Cox suggesting?  Better yet...are you having a problem?

        You have to be cautious with "suggestions" nowadays because some reps can help but most just sell, sell, sell.