are there such things as 1gb modems? i mean affordable by the public anyway. im looking for a cable modem to connect me at 1bgps instead of 100mbps. my cable company offers 6mb download and i dont think i ever get that connectivity. would the 1gb modem increase that?
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are there such things as 1gb modems
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CiscoGuy33
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cam3ron,
No it would not work any different even if they had Gig cable modems - you are paying for 6mb download, your modem can do 100 mb if you are not getting 6mb download - it could be anything from your computer to many different factors accross the Internet.
Also remember you are getting megabits per second - you must divide by 8 to see how many megabytes (8 bits make a byte) you are getting.
You might want to go to and run a speed test to see what you are getting - they also have tweek tests to see if your setup is using the best settings.
They (DSL Reports) also have some very good forums on different ISPs, different hardware and general topics.
Just my thoughts!
E.A. Broda
CCNA, CCDA, CCAI, Network +
No it would not work any different even if they had Gig cable modems - you are paying for 6mb download, your modem can do 100 mb if you are not getting 6mb download - it could be anything from your computer to many different factors accross the Internet.
Also remember you are getting megabits per second - you must divide by 8 to see how many megabytes (8 bits make a byte) you are getting.
You might want to go to and run a speed test to see what you are getting - they also have tweek tests to see if your setup is using the best settings.
They (DSL Reports) also have some very good forums on different ISPs, different hardware and general topics.
Just my thoughts!
E.A. Broda
CCNA, CCDA, CCAI, Network +
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jimbopalmer
Programmer
Unless I misread, your ISP is providing a 6 Megabits per second service, so max throughput is likely 6/8 750 kiloBytes per second.
The internal speed is unlikely to be a factor as 10/100/gig can all keep up with the external speed, although full duplex nay help some.
I would be looking at tweak test to be sure it was not a computer tuning issue.
I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.
The internal speed is unlikely to be a factor as 10/100/gig can all keep up with the external speed, although full duplex nay help some.
I would be looking at tweak test to be sure it was not a computer tuning issue.
I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.
jneiberger
Technical User
Circuit speeds are measured in bits per second. In your case, your provider is sending you up to 6 megabits per second. The connection from your cable modem to your PC is running at 100 megabits per second. Unless your carrier miraculously figures out how to send traffic to you at rates greater than 100 Mbps, the modem you have now is just fine.
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