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I was given a choice of either of these two modems from Spectrum. I've looked up specs, but it's a bit hard to find and I believe these are specifically made for Spectrum. My internet is 200Mbps. I have a separate router and will not be using the modem's wireless functionality.I couldn't really find much online even on forums. The cable rep said the ARRIS is better because it is smaller and newer.If anyone has experience with these two units or knows the comparable specs, it would be greatly appreciated.Thank you in advance for your help. The Technicolor TC8717T is a combination DOCSIS 3.0 16x4 cable modem and 3x3:3 AC1750 wireless router using all Broadcom chips.
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It appears to also support MoCA 2.0 which could be handy if you wanted to buy a MoCA adapter and use it to get wired internet to another room.The ARRIS TM1602A is DOCSIS 3.0 16x4 although it can be unlocked to 24x8 with a software license. I have an ARRIS TM1602A from Spectrum and it came unlocked to 24x8. The downside to the TM1602A is its Intel Puma 6 chipset which suffers from a. I do not notice the latency spikes myself but I don't play online games or use a VoIP phone.If Spectrum will let you have the TC8717T without paying $5/month for Wi-Fi then I would go with that.
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I've identified updated firmware in another post in this forum, but I can't see anything. Proxy for Windows, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, Playstation. Be surfing with IPv6 Router Screenshots for the Technicolor TC8715D. May 24, 2018 After watching this video, you can configure /setup technicolor cable modem TC7200.d1l. You will have downstream and upstream capacity and boning.
It might take more effort to set up your own router behind the TC8717T than behind the modem-only TM1602A.
How to update firmware on NETGEAR routers using MAC OS X.Go to the NETGEAR Support site at thisEnter the device model number in the search box.Proceed to product page.Download the latest firmware for the router model. GearHead Support for Home UsersGearHead Support is a technical support service for NETGEAR devices and all other connected devices in your home. Advanced remote support tools are used to fix issues on any of your devices. The service includes support for the following:. Desktop and Notebook PCs, Wired and Wireless Routers, Modems, Printers, Scanners, Fax Machines, USB devices and Sound Cards. Windows Operating Systems (2000, XP or Vista), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat. Anti-virus and Anti-Spyware: McAfee, Norton, AVG, eTrust and BitDefender.
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