Time to replace cable modem?

[theRadiantChild]

I have a linksys cable modem thats really old. Probably close to 8-10 yrs old. Would a new modem speed up my download/upload speeds?

 

[DelJo63]

Likely to change performance on 0.001% after the time and effort.

1. make sure you have the latest firmware in the modem and your router
2. get the latest driver for your NIC & WiFi adaptor
3. google for TCP Tweeks

 

[tipstir]

Well yes, because of the newer download speeds coming up. Mine was rated for 43 Mbps I managed to get 47 Mbps out of it. Best to reset the modem if it's giving you problems or you think it's way to old.

What's your transmit power: 48.2 dBmV this is mine. You should be able to pull up the Cable Modem Status screen: Default is 192.168.100.1

 

[DelJo63]

My thinking was that the hardware per se has little 'hard coded functionality' and the firmware changes would be sufficient.
Even the big boys (ie Cisco) are entirely controlled by firmware.

 

[DelJo63]

here is a review for cable modems

 

[tipstir]

Some Cable Modems like the Surfboard by Motorola were very bad modems. If the OP can find firmware update the modem.