what does DOCSIS 3.0 mean?

[Ticker]

I just upgraded my internet to 18mps and heard that the crappy Motorola Surfboard cable modem SB5101 they lease me for $6 is holding me back. So I'm looking at some modems on Newegg and I see the have DOCSIS 1.0-3.0. Whats the difference, I tried googling it but I can't find a lamen's term answer. Thanks

I was looking at this:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16825122015&Tpk=Motorola SB6121

to replace this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16825122011

 

[StrangleHold]

Should not be you problem. I have a SB5100 and I'm getting 23mbps. The SB5101 will do up to 30mbps.

 

[Ticker]

Should not be you problem. I have a SB5100 and I'm getting 23mbps. The SB5101 will do up to 30mbps.

Thanks. So whats the difference in DOCSIS 2.0 and 3.0? I still don't understand

 

[StrangleHold]

Thanks. So whats the difference in DOCSIS 2.0 and 3.0? I still don't understand

http://www.highspeedexperts.com/know-your-docsis/

 

[Ticker]

http://www.highspeedexperts.com/know-your-docsis/

Good read, thanks!

Can anyone recommend a budget modem/router to take advantage of 18mps broadband service?

I need something that will be wired to my cpu directly and the router will be for my xbox360 and iPad. Thanks

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