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Saw this article regarding the SB6183 and SB6141 Does it Make Sense to Buy the SB6183?
The Motorola SB6183 is the most expensive of the three models. Is it worth buying?
It all depends...
First, before you take out your credit card, make sure you use cable Internet, as the SB6183 only works with cable.
Second, check to see if the broadband package you are subscribing to now from your service provider gives you anywhere near the download speed the 6183 can provide. For example, if you are a Time-Warner Cable (TWC) customer, you should be at least subscribing to their 300/20 Mbps Ultimate plan for the 6183 to make sense. Many areas covered by TWC are still running on four-channel bonding; in those areas you will be unlikely to get any more speed by upgrading from the 6141 to the 6183.
A Quick Comparison: Motorola SB6183 Vs. SB6141
Model Download Channels Download Speed Upload Speed
Motorola SB6183 16 up to 686 MBps up to 131 MBps
Motorola SB6141 8 up to 343 Mbps up to 131 MBps
...For example, if you are a Time-Warner Cable (TWC) customer, you should be at least subscribing to their 300/20 Mbps Ultimate plan for the 6183 to make sense.
That quote from your article is inaccurate. You will need the SB6183 for 200/20 and 300/20, not just 300/20. SB6141 maxes out at 100/10 on TWC. SB6121 maxes out at 50/5.
Your Easy Connect Kit and new modem will ship on 6/26/2015 and will be delivered within 1-2 business days. The reference numbers below will help you keep track of it along the way.
I just checked the tracking number and it's in Charlotte.
Me too! And I got the letter and ordered the new modem 2 nights ago as well... very excited to see when it gets here!
According to FedEx tracking, mine should be here sometime on Saturday, June 27. I'm not sure if we'll see the speed increase when we hook up the new modem, but I hope we do lol.
i am currently on extreme with 30/5. i also have a sb6141 modem i bought. if i understand correctly, extreme will go from 30->200 mbps? If so, i would need the sb6183 to get the 200 mbps speed?
i am currently on extreme with 30/5. i also have a sb6141 modem i bought. if i understand correctly, extreme will go from 30->200 mbps? If so, i would need the sb6183 to get the 200 mbps speed?
Correct. To get 200/20 or 300/20, you need a 16x4 cable modem. The 6141 only does 8x4 and the way TWC provisions MAXX, 8x4 is only good for 100/10 and below.
According to FedEx tracking, mine should be here sometime on Saturday, June 27. I'm not sure if we'll see the speed increase when we hook up the new modem, but I hope we do lol.
A little disappointing - my fedex tracking showed it leaving Charlotte at 1:31 a.m. yesterday with an expected delivery of yesterday. Now it shows as "no estimated delivery date". Oh well - guess it will be Monday.
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