Can older cable modem handle 20meg ?!

KindredSpirit · Post by **KindredSpirit** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:17 pm

Hello and thanks for your great site.

I own an older Toshiba cable modem model #DAZ8817F. I'm wanting to try Charters' new 20mb service. They say my Toshiba modem can't handle 20mb service...that it is limited to 5mb.

Is this true guys? (and/or gals!) Is there something I can do to make the older Toshiba capable of handling the new speeds?

Or do I have to break down and go out and buy a Motorola Surfboard?
( I live in a rural area and don't get to town much : P )

thanks for reading and again for your site...

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:21 pm

Ya I think they're right.

KoRnGtL15 · Post by **KoRnGtL15** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:07 pm

That modem is ancient. You need to upgrade for faster service. Plus you would get better performance all around upgrading the modem. Even on a slower plan.

KindredSpirit wrote:Hello and thanks for your great site.

I own an older Toshiba cable modem model #DAZ8817F. I'm wanting to try Charters' new 20mb service. They say my Toshiba modem can't handle 20mb service...that it is limited to 5mb.

Is this true guys? (and/or gals!) Is there something I can do to make the older Toshiba capable of handling the new speeds?

Or do I have to break down and go out and buy a Motorola Surfboard?
( I live in a rural area and don't get to town much : P )

thanks for reading and again for your site...