Comcast Blast (75 mbps) Modem & Router?

[HDFan]

My starting point was the Comcast list of compatible devices:

http://mydeviceinfo.comcast.net

as I didn't want to be put in the position of them saying I didn't have a compatible modem when calling support. Support has actually improved a lot based on my few last calls, by the way.

I did not have many choices in modems as I also have Comcast phone. I ended up with the Arris TG862G. Speedtest results are 170.37 and 24.06 which is above the promised rate.

I use an Airport TimeCapsule AC and Airport Express AC for wireless and get ~70Mbps upstairs. I purchased them refurbished at a bit of a discount. They work well. Since I have Apple Support on my MacPro this also gives me Apple Support on the Airports which I have used a few times.

The TimeCapsule is setup in bridge mode (the Extreme upstairs is setup to extend the network) and connects to a Cisco RSV4000 Security Router [for extra security] which dishes out the IP addresses. The Cisco then connects to the Arris.

 

[satcomer]

Well you have data limits on Comcast now, The More Bits You Use, the More You Pay Comcast CEO Justifies Data Caps! So streaming TV will put you really close to the data caps!

 

[HoosBruce]

Well you have data limits on Comcast now, The More Bits You Use, the More You Pay Comcast CEO Justifies Data Caps! So streaming TV will put you really close to the data caps!

Luckily hasn't hit my area yet...we will see though

 

[satcomer]

Luckily hasn't hit my area yet...we will see though

I feel Comcast and other ISPs view Steaming boxes as a threat to the on demand movies income.

 

[crzdcolombian]

I live in boston and have blast with the Arris Surfboard 6141 modem + 6th generation Apple airport extreme. I get faster speeds then what they advertise. I am moving to a bigger place so I am might upgrade as it is a 2 year old router(they going for 50-70 bucks on eBay now tho)

 

[kc2kth]

I just did an upgrade here and thought I'd share how I configure my home. I happen to be using fios but that doesn't really matter here. I'm getting peak ~95-98 Mibt/s wired with this configuration (paying for 75/75 serivce). I use the router that the provider gives me and I typically rent it so if it breaks they send me a new one. I connect a Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite via its WAN port to the LAN port on their router. I then connect my internal wired network to the Ubiquiti. I have an Airport Express for wireless. I don't use the wireless on the provider side even though it's there and enabled. The Ubiquiti has been great and only took about 10 minutes for me to upload new firmware and run through the setup wizard. Typical person may have some issues with that process if not familiar with managing network gear.

 

[tdudash]

We just dumped AT&T's weak service, and are upgrading to the Comcast Blast 75 mbps internet only service. We are coming from a 10 mbps (if lucky) service, and it is not great for multiple devices at once. The modem/router combo that AT&T provided was ok, but I have heard those that include both are spotty. Based on that, and the fact that it costs $10 per month to rent one from Comcast, we opted to provide our own modem and router.

Honestly, I know nothing about modems and routers (other than doing internet research), and am more confused now than ever. We are in a small/medium apartment, and use almost all brand new Apple devices (Apple TV 4 & Apple TV 3, iPhone 6S & 6S Plus, 2 iPad Air 2s, a 2011 MacBook Pro, and an HP PC) and know that the new 802.11 ac is the gold standard and is something we may be interested in. We are just not sure where to begin.

Any suggestions? Not sure what our budget is for this "project" yet since having reliable, powerful (75 mbps powerful not a gigabit or anything lol) internet is important to us and we know it can be pricey. Thanks!

 

[tdudash]

There are a few websites that can check your internet speed, Comcast has one, check your speed before upgrading, and then check it after to see if there is a gain.

I'm at 37 mbs, and didn't notice a change after restarting my modem and router. I may need to replace my router as I have Comcast's latest modem.
Not sure if it will help, though.

 

[Altemose]

I'm at 37 mbs, and didn't notice a change after restarting my modem and router. I may need to replace my router as I have Comcast's latest modem.
Not sure if it will help, though.

What router are you using?