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How long can I expect a cable modem to perform well?

Asked by McBean (1703points) December 5th, 2008

I’ve had mine about 4 years now and I’m having to unplug and reboot every 2 to 3 hours. Is this due to it reaching the end of its life, is it a hunk of junk, or is something else going on?

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Lightlyseared's avatar

It’s faulty, get a new one.

Lightlyseared (34863points)“Great Answer” (0points) Flag as…
steve6's avatar

about 10 seconds if it’s a Motorola

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fireside's avatar

4 years is a pretty long time for anything that the cable company provides.
I’m on my third DVR in 3 years.

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McBean's avatar

I guess it’s time.

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loser's avatar

Wow, bad modem and a bad candle both in one night. Bummer!

loser (15032points)“Great Answer” (1points) Flag as…
McBean's avatar

Perhaps I should take your name!

Well, dinner was good, anyhow.

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