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XP will have extended support up to April 2014..as it currently stands.
Just because support for older service packs ends, does not mean support for the OS stops. And even after April 2014 arrives, just because extended support will end then, it does not mean the OS will stop functioning.

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Windows XP SP3 will be supported until 2014

this will explains it all :
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?LN=en-gb&x=16&y=12&C2=1173
http://www.microsoft.com/hk/windows/windows-xp/future.aspx

Thanks, Akbarri !!
I had heard that XP3 was good 'til 2014, but -- these days, ya never know ...

Anybody know when they're gonna stop supporting WIN XP SP3 !!???
I've had enough of Microsoft's jackaround ways, and will be looking toward Ubuntu when support for XP3 runs out.

Guess I shoulda been more specific -- those other units you spoke of are not available to ME and other consumers through regular purchasing channels.

As a non-commercial purchaser, my options are somewhat limited -- so, if I can't get it from Amazon or Newegg, or find it on PriceGrabber, it may ...

Thanks for the heads-up on the availability of other brands of DOCSIS 3 Cable Modems -- because actually finding one to compare features and prices is STILL very difficult for the average (that's me) consumer.
I noticed that the SBC model that you posted is a different animal altogether -- a modem ...

Yes, both COX Cable and COMCAST have the "burst" feature --which they market as part of their hi-speed internet package.
And wouldn't I be a dummy for trying to defeat the thing in order to make the speed numbers go DOWN !!???
I think I'm glad I'm not as "smart" as you are --- I'd never learn ...

He's not claiming that the 6120 isn't different than the 5120, he's stating the fact (true fact) that it won't perform differently if you're still on a Doc2 package from your ISP. It's all about the "provisioning" of your modem. ;)

There are quite a few other Docsis 3 modems out there, Netgear ...

[quote="Sava700"]Cox in your area most likely has DOCSIS 3.0 and also regards to a package increase as in ( you get what you pay for ) setup... I'm on a 16/2 package with Comcast... if I go out and get this modem i'll still be on a 16/2 package regardless.[/quote]

I'm trying to do you a favor ...

QUOTE=Sava700;2336416]first off the large font and blue isn't needed... 2nd it does matter who the service provider is. The SB6120 is really no different than the 5120 is on DOCSIS 2.0 which is what most area's have. If you really notice that much of a difference then there most likely was ...

5 packets transmitted, 0 received, 100% packet loss, time 3999ms


Why do I have 100% packet loss??

Didja run the SpeedGuide.net "TCP/IP Analyzer" and the "TCP/IP Optimizer" that's in the left-hand column of the SG Home Page !??
I've found them both to be very useful, since if the TCP/IP window ...

What does all this information mean, and what may I do with it?

When I look in System Information, Components, Network, Adapter, I find these sets of data:

Name ...... Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WPC54G V3
Type ...... Not available
Product Type ...... Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WPC54G V3 ...

TONY T. -
"No one has any right to force data on you
and command you to believe it or else.
If it is not true for you, it isn't true."
- LRH -

The first sentence of the paragraph is true -- but seems kind of silly, due to it's obviousness.
The second sentence, however, is totally ridiculous ...

It seems that when we get to talking about the merits of the different models and types of Wireless Routers and Adapters, there isn't much info available for finding out how fast (Connection Speeds) my equipment is in comparison to the next guy's.
My old DELL Dimension XPS T600 (598Mhz) - WINXP SP3 ...

first off the large font and blue isn't needed... 2nd it does matter who the service provider is. The SB6120 is really no different than the 5120 is on DOCSIS 2.0 which is what most area's have. If you really notice that much of a difference then there most likely was something wrong with your old ...

Cox in your area most likely has DOCSIS 3.0 and also regards to a package increase as in ( you get what you pay for ) setup... I'm on a 16/2 package with Comcast... if I go out and get this modem i'll still be on a 16/2 package regardless.

Yessir, Cox has DOCSIS 3 in my area -- and they will ...

It may be fast but you still need a provider that not only supports it which I believe Comcast and a few others already do, but you need that certain area to be able to provision it and support the higher bandwidth but at this time many places are not and are limited.

Check this out ---

http ...

Seems like there's a lot of mis-conceptions about the SB6120 --

First off, the SB6120 is made by Motorola -- and has NOTHING to do with your individual service provider when it comes to the SB6120's DOCSIS 3 innards.
To put it another way --
Regardless of the Cable Service provider, the SB6120 ...

I'm trying to figure the angle here. Blue font with CAPS tossed in for effect reminds me of a used car salesman. Just my $0.02

No angle -- I just like blue !!

I use caps instead of italics, 'cause it's easier for me.

And yes, I did sell cars (Chevrolets) for a short time -- back in '69 --but ...

Sava700 wrote:I know I could do without the blue font.... gives me a headache

I just find it hard to believe that the modem givse your more speed then the config file sets you at. I mean I could see this modem causing a ton of headaches at the cable head end. I was under the impression that the channel bonding had to be put in place by the cable co. Not the modem doing it ...

No, sir -- not a pitch at all. Just reporting some facts that were gained by my personal experience with a cable modem that does a whole lot more than what we're used to.
I don't pretend to know all there is to know about cable modems -- but I have 12 years of Cox Internet service, and experience ...

:thumb:
After several months of use and some judicious tweaking (Thanks, Speedguide.net!), my SB6120 is rockin' in the free world at speeds up to 90.5 Mbps (down) and 7.5 Mbps (up) -- with excellent line quality and zero packet loss and/or jitter. And that's from a Speedtest.net server that's 300 ...