I need a DOCSIS compatible cable modem

druvans

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Was wondering anyone has a spare cable modem, I dont really need a new one, that is why I dint post this in what deal you are looking for section. I know I can get a new Motorola modem around $40 from circuit city or a used one from ebay $20-30 range.
 
Just be careful buying a used cable modem. I'm sure you know mostly everyone here, but buying a used modem from someone off eBay or another source may be a bad idea.

If the other person didn't pay their last bill with say, Comcast, which services a good portion of the country, if you're in a Comcast area and you try to activate that modem on your account, it'll be blacklisted.

Also, if the other person uncapped their modem, they could've also blacklisted the modem on service providers that way too. Also, modems can be fried by uploading different firmwares...

It might be worth it to get the new SB5120 (great modem), brand new for the $40, and not go through the aggravation.
 
Erik said:
Just be careful buying a used cable modem. I'm sure you know mostly everyone here, but buying a used modem from someone off eBay or another source may be a bad idea.

If the other person didn't pay their last bill with say, Comcast, which services a good portion of the country, if you're in a Comcast area and you try to activate that modem on your account, it'll be blacklisted.

Also, if the other person uncapped their modem, they could've also blacklisted the modem on service providers that way too. Also, modems can be fried by uploading different firmwares...

It might be worth it to get the new SB5120 (great modem), brand new for the $40, and not go through the aggravation.
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Thanks Erik, I dint know much about blacklisting. Seems like I should stay away from eBay on this.
 
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