# Time for a new modem? (Time Warner) **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 19, 2011, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311 "2011-01-19T06:17:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dekar12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@Dekar12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dekar12)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/1 "2011-01-19T06:17:44Z")
I have had the same modem since we used to have Adelphia back in the day (2002) and it has always treated me well, never had it crash or need to reboot the modem. I am suppose to be on the standard 10/1 plan for Time Warner, and upload speeds are always good (close to the rated), but my download is pretty crappy for the most part. Some of the speed tests will get me into the 6mbps at times, but usually into the 4mbps on various sites. I rarely get more then like 350-450kbs when downloading from various web sites (not torrents). So, is my ancient webstar dxp100 holding me back on downloading? I was also looking at new modems to just purchase and then not have to pay a lease fee anymore does anyone know if either of these will work with Time Warner? Motorola SB6120 Motorola SB5101U Located in Pendleton (North Tonawanda mailing address/phone number) if you need specifics send me a pm. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/2 "2011-01-19T06:28:02Z")
Did you try the speedtest directly into your modem? Use [http://speedtest.nyroc.rr.com](http://speedtest.nyroc.rr.com) ---
**Author:** ![Dekar12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@Dekar12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dekar12)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/3 "2011-01-19T06:35:55Z")
I can’t see that right now from work, but I will look at it from home. Is it the one that lets you pick like 6 or 8 different locations? I was using [http://www.speedtest.net/](http://www.speedtest.net/) my higher speeds came from going into the Ontario server I think, the Chicago/NYC stuff was slower. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/4 "2011-01-19T06:45:37Z")
The one I posted lets you pick any division in this region. Sometimes [speedtest.net](http://speedtest.net) is just slow ---
**Author:** ![Dekar12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@Dekar12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dekar12)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/5 "2011-01-19T06:50:03Z")
Alright, will give that a try tonight when I get home and post up the results. I will try with and without my router, but I am very sure that there is no speed loss from that. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/6 "2011-01-19T06:51:42Z")
I can pull up your modem later and see if your levels look good and if your modem is erroring at all. I don’t do that much with the RF/Cable modem stuff but I know enough to point you in the right direction. ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/7 "2011-01-19T07:07:37Z")
PM LZ. He can upgrade you to Wideband and a new modem for free. If he doesn’t respond make sure you send him a few messages. He sometimes forgets. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/8 "2011-01-19T07:11:03Z")
It would have been funny if I didn’t already post… I can’t get anyone free stuff ---
**Author:** ![jabbu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jabbu/32/7446_2.png) [@jabbu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jabbu)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/9 "2011-01-19T14:03:30Z")
That is an old modem man, I had a dpx110 in the day and they were tanks. Today it is probably holding you back, do not buy that 6120, that is d3 and right now you are not allowed to use your own d3 modem. I’d go with the sb5101. Buy your new one, and bring both to the local office so they can switch it for you. ---
**Author:** ![Dekar12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@Dekar12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dekar12)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/10 "2011-01-19T14:38:43Z")
Name WebSTAR DPX100 Modem Serial Number Cable Modem MAC Address Hardware Version 1.0 Software Version 1.0.5 r1.1.3 (dpx100-v105r113a.bin) Receive Power Level -8.43 dBmV Transmit Power Level 55.00 dBmV Cable Modem Status operational Thats from my modem status today. Ran the tests from the RR speed test. Most of them were giving 9mbps, which is the fastest I have ever seen it go, Binghamton and New England servers were in the 7mbps. [Speedtest.net](http://Speedtest.net) I was getting 6mbps from the various ones I picked. Then went and tried downloading something large through http [http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download](http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download) 350kpbs sustained download speed. So on network seems great, but getting off the network not so great. ---
**Author:** ![jabbu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jabbu/32/7446_2.png) [@jabbu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jabbu)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/11 "2011-01-19T17:21:49Z")
Signals are just short of being crap, that 55tx is not helping your speeds. I’d start with a new modem and see what speeds you get, many modems still hit their cap with 55tx. ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/12 "2011-01-19T19:16:33Z")
what is the command to get the status of the cable modem? ---
**Author:** ![jabbu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jabbu/32/7446_2.png) [@jabbu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jabbu)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/13 "2011-01-19T19:37:58Z")
Usually [http://192.168.100.1](http://192.168.100.1) ---
**Author:** ![Dekar12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@Dekar12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dekar12)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/14 "2011-01-19T20:25:27Z")
Thanks for the help guys, gonna pick up the docsis 2.0 motorola then. How long does it take when they provision a new modem for it to work back at home and such? edit: Also is there a difference between the SB5101 and the SB5101U? The SB5101U I can get for around 60 with shipping from newegg, but the other one is more expensive. ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2011, 11:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/15 "2011-01-19T23:12:30Z")
on the buffalo server i was 24.42 download and .97 for upload I dont know if its good or bad, but they can stop calling it 100 mbps any time now haha. That and why the fuck is it so expensive still. between net, and 2 cable boxes running digital cable, no add ons except speed channel my bill is a little over 140$ a month. ---
**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2011, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/16 "2011-01-20T05:21:14Z")
I bought a used 5101 off craigslist for $15 and called it in. Gave them the mac address and it took about 5 minutes. It’s super easy and painless…doooo itttt!!! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Dekar12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@Dekar12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dekar12)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2011, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/17 "2011-01-20T10:12:27Z")
hmm… The next plan skipping turbo is a 30/5 plan, right? I assume that requires a docsis 3.0 modem that would be supplied to me, can you tell me what modem is being supplied for that tier? Also, assuming that plan is available at my location, how much is this affected by internal wiring? Our house is a bit complicated with 4 tvs plus the modem, 3 separate rooms with tvs and then the last tv + modem is in a single room. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2011, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/18 "2011-01-20T10:16:18Z")
Skipping turbo they have 30x5 and 50x5 They usually give out the Ubee it has wireless N and a bunch of other features They do have a SMC and Motorola D3 modems but they shouldn’t be giving them out lol ---
**Author:** ![Dekar12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@Dekar12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dekar12)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2011, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/19 "2011-01-20T10:20:59Z")
And since I am retarded and didn’t think to ask, the Turbo 15/2 plan only requires a docsis 2.0? ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2011, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-for-a-new-modem-time-warner/208311/20 "2011-01-20T10:21:52Z")
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