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Do I really need DOCSIS 3.1 modem? (lemm.ee)
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I’m not sure where else best to post this, so please direct me if there is somewhere more appropriate.

I’m looking at getting cable again and still have a DOCSIS 3.0 modem. It looks like the biggest limiting factor is the speed but there are other mentions of “improved latecy and power comsumption.” If I’m not get a speed that exceeds 1Gbps, is the latency that much better for $160? I game a little online but hadnt noticed an issue in the past.

For that matter, is an AC wireless router is fine? The AX or Wifi 6 looked neat, but I’m just not sure the benfits are worth the cost. Any input is appreciated.

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[–] skullgiver@popplesburger.hilciferous.nl 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

To be fair, DOCSIS 4 uses tk be called something stupid like "DOCSIS 3.1 full duplex" so a lot of areas reporting 3.1 may actually be running 4.

I personally would get a modem with DOCSIS 4 if I had to buy a new one. Replacing WiFi is quite cheap and if access points get flaky there's always ethernet, but I would get the most up to date stuff on the upstream side just in case the ISP decides to upgrade their network.

[–] SaltySalamander@fedia.io 1 points 1 day ago

You shouldn't until your ISP upgrades to DOCSIS 4 and provides a list of compatible modems.