RCA Digital Cable Modem (DCM245R)

List Price: $249.00 Discount Price: $176.97

Features:

• Offers always-on, ''ready-when-you-are'' unlimited Internet access to online multimedia services
• Supports BPI+ communications privacy to support secure data exchange between modems and cable operator service
• A single DCM245R modem can support up to 32 computers via the 10Base-T or 100Base-T Ethernet connection (additional equipment is required)
• Supports two-way cable transmission rates of up to 38 Mbps downstream and 10 Mbps upstream
• CableLabs Certified, based on the DOCSIS 1.1 standard

Accessories:
Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch (BEFSR41)	Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router

Customer Reviews:

Works great! [Posted on 2003-06-18]
I'm using this for my cable connection and it ably can supply Internet access to my wireless network which consists of a Linksys router and two PC's. I get incredibly low ping times and it makes online gameplay a real pleasure. Great deal.

Grab these before they replace it with the new model [Posted on 2003-09-20]
For a couple years we had one of those rental units from the CATV Company. When we found out that under the rental agreement, if it broke they had the right to charge us way too much cash for replacement, it was time to get our own unit. In rental fees alone, the RCA paid for itself in less than a year. The cable company itself has gone away from the expensive units of the past, and uses a black, lay-down only version of the RCA modem.

The RCA model here can be used as an upright (which is the way we use it), or attach the rubber feet, and use it as a lay-down model. It features either USB connection, or the standard Ethernet. I have an older computer running Windows 98SE, and the generic Ethernet card did not seem to work. The USB option works well, and is a nice option. It also features a rear reset, and a front on-off button. One feature that's hard to appreciate if you didn't know about it is the placement of the cable connector. On the old rental unit it was high in the middle, and even with the large modem size it would sometimes tip the modem if the cable were disturbed. RCA places their connection right near the bottom when used in the upright position. This not only alleviates the problem with our old rental unit, but also helps prevent tipping of the much lighter RCA unit.

We have used the RCA unit now for several months, and find it performs as well or better, than the old expensive rental unit. If we could ask for anything more (hence the four stars), we'd like units to show a simple display of the current connection speed, and activity. We realize this is available in software, but its nice to see it before attempting a download connection, or accessing Internet monitors. Currently the RCA unit flashes in response to changing speeds, but we'd like to see a simple numerical indication. As more CATV high-speed connections are installed, overall speed will decline. In the future, we'd like to try and hit the best times for fast downloads. Even over a CATV modem, a recent download of OS updates for my fathers Mac, took a few hours to complete. Now that video, media, and other files are getting ever bigger; its nice to know what speeds can be obtained.

It just works... [Posted on 2004-01-26]
The RCA Digital Cable Modem (DCM245R) is a cable modem that just works.

First purchased in June of 2002, my unit has never given me one bit of problems. During those times when something seemed wrong, it was due to the cable network NOT my modem. I have been able to count on a connection day in and day out with this unit.

It is DOCSIS compliant which means that it should be usable with many of the cable networks out there. However, check with your cable provider to make sure.

I can hardily recommend this unit as it has withstood the test of time and continues to provide me with exceptional service to this day.

Highly recommended!

This isn't compatible with most routers [Posted on 2004-10-13]
This thing is a piece of junk...it stops working and needs to be rebooted weekly. I have tried 3 routers with it and it only works intermittenly. It is not recomended....BTW does anyone want to buy a cable modem?

Worked well through the years. [Posted on 2005-11-17]
I've had one of these for 3 years now without any problem with the modem itself. It's interfaced fine with various cards/motherboards over the years without any trouble. I've used a router with it for the past three years without issue.

Even if I had paid retail, it would have paid for itself by now in modem rental fees. In fact, recently, my new cable provider installed their own new non R modem... I was going to replace it with the RCA anyway, and then I had to when the new modem stopped connecting (the ISP was stumped too). The RCA is up and running as fine as ever.

I've never used or needed the USB connection on it.

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