SportiveUK
18-08-2007, 7:35 AM
Hi all,
Unlike many people, I am generally pleased with the VM broadband service but am only getting circa 12.5mb out of my 20mb service (I think) due to my old Surfboard 4100 modem. This has been in service since 2001 without a hitch and apart from when I am away is on 24/7.
I filled in the upgrade form on the VM website and got sent some cheap looking modem for which it seems there are many "issues" so I am trying to source myself a Motorola SB5100. The general opinion is these are the best and given how well my SB4100 has done, I'd feel happier with one of these. However there seem to be different versions of it namely:
SB5100
SB5100i
SB5101E etc
I can't seem to find anything that explains what the differences are. I am not interested in hacked modems or "improved" firmware, I just want a reliable modem that works with the 20mb service.
I have found some around at decent prices but before I buy one, I'd like to be 100% sure I am getting the right thing! Can anyone that has one (or just knows) enlighten me?
Thanks
Unlike many people, I am generally pleased with the VM broadband service but am only getting circa 12.5mb out of my 20mb service (I think) due to my old Surfboard 4100 modem. This has been in service since 2001 without a hitch and apart from when I am away is on 24/7.
I filled in the upgrade form on the VM website and got sent some cheap looking modem for which it seems there are many "issues" so I am trying to source myself a Motorola SB5100. The general opinion is these are the best and given how well my SB4100 has done, I'd feel happier with one of these. However there seem to be different versions of it namely:
SB5100
SB5100i
SB5101E etc
I can't seem to find anything that explains what the differences are. I am not interested in hacked modems or "improved" firmware, I just want a reliable modem that works with the 20mb service.
I have found some around at decent prices but before I buy one, I'd like to be 100% sure I am getting the right thing! Can anyone that has one (or just knows) enlighten me?
Thanks