Originally posted by Matridom
....., I get up to 900 kbytes/sec download (yes, kbytes not kbits), works really fine... Have also seen Motorola Surfboard at work, not a bad piece either and it has USB if you want (but why????)
that has NOTHING to do with the modem, and everything to do with your provider.
Then explain this: When I decided to purchase that modem (I had been renting it for a while and I realised that it's cheaper to own it) I also borrowed 2 other models from friends. I have tested them in the same location, on the same computer (we all have the same ISP though). The Terayon yielded 400-500 kbytes/sec, Motorola 600-650, 3Com 850-900. Of course I repeated the tests few times to get a good average and to see if the results are repeatable.
Bottom line: speed DOES have to do with the modem. And since you work for the cable co. you should be aware of factors like reflection, impedance matching, s/n ratio, sensitivity... they can all lead to poor performance and a flawed RF circuit design will only help