Arris TM3402
I have internet plus phone from Cox; I'm currently on the 150MB plan. I'd like to upgrade the internet, which requires a new modem. I don't want a combo/router unit; I have my own router setup and no...
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Buy your own modem and keep the older modem connected for telephone service.
That's a possibility, but then I have to hook up a splitter. I think that I would do that rather than pay Cox $12/month for a modem that I hear isn't very good, though.
You're correct about the splitter but if you currently have no splitter...you're in a much better situation.
I have the TM3402 and its DOCSIS conked out last week. I had to connect an older DOCSIS and the conked-out TM3402 because its telephone side still works. However, to connect 2 devices, I had to replace my 2-way splitter with a 3-way. More splits...more degradation.
However, you have no splitter so you won't have as much degradation with the 2-way solution.
Just make sure to connect your Internet modem to the lesser leg of the splitter (3.5 dB).
...or you can just wait for the Solution Store to stock the TM3402. What's the hurry?
No one told me that they were out of stock at the moment. Both the online chat and the store at least implied that there was one option period.
