Posted by Marc Martin on
URL: https://www.es-forum.com/New-Comcast-wireless-modems-tp4023311p4023315.html

On October  3, pamela clemonts <[hidden email]> wrote:
> I was told by the tech that this is the wave of the future.
> In other words, there may come a time in the near future when
> these wireless modems WILL BE the standard. 

Well, the old technology works fine -- for
now.  When something newer (fiber optics?) is
deployed, we may have some new challenges to face.
Of course, one could detox and improve nutrition
in the meantime.

> But thanks for reminding me that at least for now my wired
> box still works.  If it ever breaks down though I may be
> in trouble.

If that worries you, then you could buy (on eBay?) the same
model that you have now as a backup.

> You wouldn't know of anyone who gets affected by the electronics
> that their neighbors are using would you?

There are many of us here who are bothered by the electronics
in use by our neighbors.  Me included, as I see that there
are about 30 wi-fi signals that my laptop can see from my
living room.

Marc