Will upgrading my modem increase my internet speeds?

Question

I have a Cisco-Linksys BEFCMU10 Ethernet Cable Modem
and for a router we just got the netgear 900 dual band gigabit router

Our modem seems a little to old but seems to be doing fine but getting the extra edge is always a good thing.

Answer 1

No, that modem is capable of (theoretically) 46MB a second so you will see no difference in a new modem as far as speed goes.

Answer 2

You will most likely not notice any speed increase or decrease with a different modem, even a high quality name brand one. The speed is determined by your ISp and they type of service you signed up for. The only thing a better modem will do is potentially provide you with more stability. In other words you'll have to reset it less and it might last longer, but no speed increase.

Answer 3

While it’s true that the Internet speed delivered to your home is determined by your ISP, your equipment can affect your in-home speeds. Your current Modem is a DOCSIS 1 version. Updating to a DOCSIS 3 version can improve your upload and download speeds. But keep in mind that there are other factors to consider for improving speeds. Proper cables and connections can make a difference in the SNR ( signal-to-noise ratio) which can affect transfer speeds. Security software settings have been known to slow down connecting to web sites. Number of connections and types of activity by other LAN users (downloading large files; watching videos) can slow down speeds. And more. But I would suggest you find out just what speeds you are paying for, and the difference in what you are experiencing. If it doesn’t appear to be much of a difference I’d save the money.



My My DrDave. You really should do a little better with your research and reading comprehension. Um. I never implied that a Modem update would make his speed "scream". I said that it can ("might" may have been a better choice of words) improve it. Is name calling someone trying to help really called for? Tsk. Tsk.



AH you really do like to rant, DR? My suggestion was based on personal experience. I replaced an ageing Motorola SB5101 with a new Motorola SB6121 and got a definite upload and download speed increase. Nothing was changed in any way in my setup except the Modem. So I was simply passing on possibilities. If you would read to the end of my answer to the poster you may notice that I offered other possibilities and advised him not to waste his money, unless he determined he would like to see if he could get better speeds than he currently has by checking all other possibilities first. It was only a suggestion to a questioner. Why the hostility?



Oh and by the way. The first computer job I ever had was in 1970. I was a computer/machine operator for IBM. I’ve been to programming schools and have written a few for several of my jobs since. I’ve worked with and on more systems than I can remember. Including IBM 1401 and 360; dumb terminals hooked to mainframes; an NEC with a vertical slot on the side of the monitor for an 8in floppy; from a Commodore 64 to the ASUS Transformer and every iteration in between. I’ve used and experimented with almost as many OSs. From MSDOS and their first attempts at a GUI called DOS Shell to WIN8; quite a few Linux versions and APPLEs. I own several computers, including the one I’m using today which is a MS/Linux dual boot system. So I do know a little about computers and am not new to the game.



You read hostility in my response? And your comment can only refer to non-pertinant? I already answered the question. Nice talking to ya Doc!

Answer 4

No. Your internet speed is determined by your provider.

Edit: G is blowing smoke in here. Your modem is FULLY capable of 100 mbps and I'm sure your service is nowhere near that. To lead someone to believe a new modem will make his internet scream is pure stupidity on his part.

Edit: My reading comprehension is just fine Forrest! I DESIGN and INSTALL networking systems for Industry. I also design Industrial WIFI equipment. If the guy even has 50mbps service, it's highly doubtful a new modem is going to even show any gain in speed and if his service is progressively lower, he won't gain a thing except a lighter wallet. Quit blowing smoke Forrest. How do you consider wasting needless cash helping someone?

Edit: So I'm impressed. You used to fill racks with punch cards. I'll make it simple for you. Answer the question. You don't need to write book in here. If you want to see rant, you might read your own post.

Answer 5

1.please unplug the modem from your pc or laptop.

2.remove all the cables.

3.take a basin or a bucket.

4.fill it up to the brim with water.

5.take the modem that you have unplugged with your right hand.

note:make sure that the water you took is boiled upto 373K.BELOW THAT OR ABOVE THAT THIS TECHNIQUE DOES NOT EXIST.

6.please insert the modem into the usb plug of the boiled water.

note:in case if there is no plug simply put it into the water.

7.after 3.23 minutes please unplug the modem(from the water).

8.replug it into the pc or laptop after drying it in hot sun at 12 noon.

9.if this does not work please call the retailer or the network provider.

note:please try it in presence of parents or someone with brain.

feel the miracle.this method can also be used for killing dangerous viruses.

Answer 6

No. Your internet speed is determined by the plan you subscribed with your ISP provider

Answer 7

do nothing