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Replacing my surfboard modem myself - what do I need to know?

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March 12, 2022, 06:52 AM
mttaylor1066
Replacing my surfboard modem myself - what do I need to know?
I will be replacing my surfboard tomorrow…. With no tech help. Will be a DOCSIS 3.1 surfboard.

Is this a straightforward thing or am I opening myself up to connectivity failure should I fumble the install?


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March 12, 2022, 07:01 AM
jcsabolt2
If this is your cable modem/router all you need to do is call the cable company to ping it and activate it because it has a unique address. Everything else just plug and play.


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March 12, 2022, 07:17 AM
mttaylor1066
quote:
Originally posted by jcsabolt2:
If this is your cable modem/router all you need to do is call the cable company to ping it and activate it because it has a unique address. Everything else just plug and play.


It is.


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March 12, 2022, 07:57 AM
mttaylor1066
Decided to do it today. Success.

What was I so worried about?


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March 12, 2022, 08:27 AM
mttaylor1066
Speed test indicates 340 MBPS download and 21 MBPS upload.


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March 12, 2022, 02:33 PM
mttaylor1066
I am paying for 200 MBPS... previous surfboard and plan clocked in at 116 MBPS.


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