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Zoom - DOCSIS 3.0 High-Speed Cable Modem - Black
This cable modem features an Ethernet port for compatibility with most Windows, Mac and Linux computers and uses DOCSIS 3.0 technology to ensure fast data transfer speeds.
Nothing too fancy; works great
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5.0
Rather than pay $10+/month to rent a modem from Comcast, I decided to buy my own. This model happened to be the least expensive DOCSIS 3.0 modem at my local Best Buy, so I picked one up and was amazed to see how small and discrete it looked next to the monstrous eye-sores Comcast burdens all its customers with. After a reasonably pain-free phone call to Comcast, my new modem was active sending and receiving data at the full speed of my account's 105Mbps bandwidth cap. After almost 3 months, I have had no problems at all and couldn't be any more pleased. This modem will have paid for itself after 4 more months, but removing that huge, ugly Comcast unit from my desk has made this a worthwhile purchase anyway!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Zoom - DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem with Built-In Wireless-N Router - Black
An advanced firewall and WPS wireless security help protect you from harmful traffic as you surf the Web at high speeds via the wireless-N connectivity offered by this Zoom 5352-00-03 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem. Browser-based management simplifies setup.
Is this compatible with MAC OS?
I have a iMac and currently renting a cable modem from Atlantic BB. Would like to purchase my own and have wireless router built in. Best Buy tech suggested this to me, however when I reviewed the specs only mentions Windows for System requirement. Does anyone know if it will work with my iMac?
Yes, this will work just fine if you have a Mac (or any other operating system, for that matter). A modem/router is a stand-alone device that doesn't require anything to be installed on your computer - you can access the modem/router configuration through whatever web browser your system has installed.
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Zoom - DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem with Built-In Wireless-N Router - Black
An advanced firewall and WPS wireless security help protect you from harmful traffic as you surf the Web at high speeds via the wireless-N connectivity offered by this Zoom 5352-00-03 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem. Browser-based management simplifies setup.
Are there parental controls for this?
I have 5 kids and would like to individually set restrictions and times. For some reason, I am having a very hard time finding something like this that is also compatible with my time warner cable. Help.
There are a lot of different ways to accomplish this, and finding something "compatible with Time Warner" (or any other cable company) is not an issue - in this case, which provider you use (Comcast vs. Time Warner, or even DSL vs. Cable or Satellite) is completely irrelevent.
This article explains a few ways to implement parental controls: http://www.howtogeek.com/167545/4-ways-to-set-up-parental-controls-on-your-home-network/
For the sake of simplicity, if you have WIndows 7 or 8, try those options first, otherwise a third-party software solution will probably work best. The router-based option is the most complex and least flexible, so I'd recommend against it unless you already have a router with parental controls and you know how to access your router's configuration.
This article explains a few ways to implement parental controls: http://www.howtogeek.com/167545/4-ways-to-set-up-parental-controls-on-your-home-network/
For the sake of simplicity, if you have WIndows 7 or 8, try those options first, otherwise a third-party software solution will probably work best. The router-based option is the most complex and least flexible, so I'd recommend against it unless you already have a router with parental controls and you know how to access your router's configuration.
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Zoom - DOCSIS 3.0 High-Speed Cable Modem - Black
This cable modem features an Ethernet port for compatibility with most Windows, Mac and Linux computers and uses DOCSIS 3.0 technology to ensure fast data transfer speeds.
comcast
What kind of modem do need to buy to replace a Comcast modem.[I want to save the monthly charge}
Any cable modem that supports the DOCSIS standard will work with Comcast - but keep in mind that DOCSIS 2.0 is limited to a single channel, so you will be stuck at <40mbps. If you're paying for speeds faster than that (or plan to at any point in the future) you'll want to get a DOCSIS 3.0 modem.
Also bear in mind that many Comcast customers have a modem that also includes a "router," meaning it has built-in wifi and connections for multiple wired devices. I prefer to keep my router and modem separate, but if you like the simplicity of a single unit (or aren't sure how to set up a dedicated router) you'll want to make sure you buy a modem with wifi/router built-in.
Also bear in mind that many Comcast customers have a modem that also includes a "router," meaning it has built-in wifi and connections for multiple wired devices. I prefer to keep my router and modem separate, but if you like the simplicity of a single unit (or aren't sure how to set up a dedicated router) you'll want to make sure you buy a modem with wifi/router built-in.
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