Howdy community!.
Its been nice to be back after a six years absense from this forum. Anyways I appeal to your savvyness (unsure if the word exists) or more specifically expertise in the field of networking and electronics.
The riddle I have is due to I'm in the process of replacing the cable modem which was given by my ISP. The brand which I got is Askey (model TCG 220). The device overheats too much for my desire and it includes features which I don't use and don't need such as Voip and a lousy wifi signal an unnecessary lan inputs. I've contacted my ISP and as long I relay them the MAC address they say I'm good to go.
Upon browsing for possible candidates I've found this little fellow on Amazon.
It's a Morotola MB7420. However upon reading the following comment https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-...vw_btm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B01A1E6BA2#wasThisHelpful from a user who had already purchased, posted a thermal picture of the device and it seems that it gets up to 111F.
I'm a bit picky with these things since the place which is intended to house this device doesn't get much ventilation and it can be detrimental to the overall performance (needless to say due space concerns) in my location I don't have other place to put it so I'm asking openly to the community. Which brand or specific model should I purchase?
The only requirements I have is that is DOCSIS 3.0 compliant or 3.1.
It is very important that it does not include WiFi router or VOIP Telephone adapter.
I did some preliminary search on Amazon (but it doesn't count as an answer) hence I'm asking for opinions based on experience and probably owned similar or the same devices.
https://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFbo...6YPYH6JRT18&psc=1&refRID=WSH4YK4316YPYH6JRT18
Arris SB6141
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-XFIN...548841342&sr=8-3&keywords=cable+modem+netgear
Netgear CM700
https://www.amazon.com/MOTOROLA-Cer...6YPYH6JRT18&psc=1&refRID=WSH4YK4316YPYH6JRT18
Motorola MB7420 (although this model has been warned to peak to 111F).
Well these are the only ones which do meet my requirements, but I'm almost certain that there exists other options out there, so I hope to get as much feedback possible so I can take good decision for my purpose.
Please don't say just adding heatsinks or placing the unit in a well vented space or using usb fans. I am not looking for cheap shortcuts. I know this can work for some people but is not the answer which I'm looking for. Instead I want an answer based in my intention which is to purchase a new device.
By the way my ISP doesn't rent me the device which I already have, instead charged me the cost at once in the bill and quite honestly doing the pros and cons doesn't really affect me much if to purchase a replacement since the quality and options given in the device I currently have doesn't justify my needs.
Alright, I hope to have described my issue with much details as possible. Well guys hope you can help me with this one. I believe an answer or a set of answers which can help me the most is to get feedback from people, word of mouth or personal experience with current models owned and performance and stability and durability. Although the latter ones are a plus, I don't mind if the unit doesn't last as long over 2 year timeframe as newer models appears. My only concern is that it doesn't heat too much. I'll be glad to receive your feedback.
Best regards!.
Its been nice to be back after a six years absense from this forum. Anyways I appeal to your savvyness (unsure if the word exists) or more specifically expertise in the field of networking and electronics.
The riddle I have is due to I'm in the process of replacing the cable modem which was given by my ISP. The brand which I got is Askey (model TCG 220). The device overheats too much for my desire and it includes features which I don't use and don't need such as Voip and a lousy wifi signal an unnecessary lan inputs. I've contacted my ISP and as long I relay them the MAC address they say I'm good to go.
Upon browsing for possible candidates I've found this little fellow on Amazon.
It's a Morotola MB7420. However upon reading the following comment https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-...vw_btm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B01A1E6BA2#wasThisHelpful from a user who had already purchased, posted a thermal picture of the device and it seems that it gets up to 111F.
I'm a bit picky with these things since the place which is intended to house this device doesn't get much ventilation and it can be detrimental to the overall performance (needless to say due space concerns) in my location I don't have other place to put it so I'm asking openly to the community. Which brand or specific model should I purchase?
The only requirements I have is that is DOCSIS 3.0 compliant or 3.1.
It is very important that it does not include WiFi router or VOIP Telephone adapter.
I did some preliminary search on Amazon (but it doesn't count as an answer) hence I'm asking for opinions based on experience and probably owned similar or the same devices.
https://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFbo...6YPYH6JRT18&psc=1&refRID=WSH4YK4316YPYH6JRT18
Arris SB6141
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-XFIN...548841342&sr=8-3&keywords=cable+modem+netgear
Netgear CM700
https://www.amazon.com/MOTOROLA-Cer...6YPYH6JRT18&psc=1&refRID=WSH4YK4316YPYH6JRT18
Motorola MB7420 (although this model has been warned to peak to 111F).
Well these are the only ones which do meet my requirements, but I'm almost certain that there exists other options out there, so I hope to get as much feedback possible so I can take good decision for my purpose.
Please don't say just adding heatsinks or placing the unit in a well vented space or using usb fans. I am not looking for cheap shortcuts. I know this can work for some people but is not the answer which I'm looking for. Instead I want an answer based in my intention which is to purchase a new device.
By the way my ISP doesn't rent me the device which I already have, instead charged me the cost at once in the bill and quite honestly doing the pros and cons doesn't really affect me much if to purchase a replacement since the quality and options given in the device I currently have doesn't justify my needs.
Alright, I hope to have described my issue with much details as possible. Well guys hope you can help me with this one. I believe an answer or a set of answers which can help me the most is to get feedback from people, word of mouth or personal experience with current models owned and performance and stability and durability. Although the latter ones are a plus, I don't mind if the unit doesn't last as long over 2 year timeframe as newer models appears. My only concern is that it doesn't heat too much. I'll be glad to receive your feedback.
Best regards!.
