Maybe this ifo will help someone. I purchased a Motorola SurfBoard SB6120 at compusa for a $120 and found a local guy, who flashed it for me for $50. He offered me two speeds i can get - 24Mbps ot 60+Mbps. So of course i request the fastest one. When i connect cable modem straight to PC I'm getting about 57Mbps, through he router only 32Mbps.
It's been over 7 moths ago and i never had any problems with the internet - only few times i was needed to reset the modem to get Internet back, but nothing really horrible happen. And speed is aways great!
So my advice - find a local guy on craigslist (there is a hundreds similar posts) and let those guys flash a modem for you - call and discuss everything over the phone. It isn't cost much and you will be able save a hundreds dollars annually. Reps is always appreciate.
I can Offer THIS SERVICE if interested.
MODEM MODELS CURRENTLY USING:
6120 and 6121 (Idk the difference, board looks and flashes the same. Trick with this modem is supply 3.3v to the isp pin...)
I can do a few things, that I do locally, and offer em up on the forums.
-All modems come in original box(opened if i mod, not opened if i dont).
-6 months support.
--IF I FLASH THE MAC ADDRESS FOR FREE SERVICE - You must follow my instructions to obtain one from the correct Area that I specify.
Anyways.
COST OF UN-MODDED MODEM TO YOUR DROP: $50
Cost of Modem with Firmware, and Insturctions for YOU TO MOD SPEED/MAC via HTTP INTERFACE. (Firmwhere includes browser / http mode to update, so you do not need to "Re-flash" to change and update settings.
(2 different firmware available. pm-icq for specifics)
MODEM FIRMWARE, FLASHED ONTO NEW MODEM, and no-MAC-MOD. Speed set to fastest that they offer (Business speed) = $250lr
New Modem, Flashed with Firmware, and Mac Address HELP + Will Update Mac Address if it dies for you for 6months support = $350
LR ONLY.
WU - $800 and up, no fee. Less than $800= 10% Fee.
ESCROW ACCEPTED.
PM ICQ for any questions/ Info