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Linksys High Speed DOCSIS 3 0 24x8 Cable Modem Certified for Comcast Xfinity Time Warner Cox Charter CM3024

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
526
Old Reviews
155
Unverified
52
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Review Analysis - 319 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
ISP
 108
comcast, xfinity, router, linksys, isp
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Yep, that's right I took this one. ... First place I went was Amazon to get another modem.  ...  "
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" ...  After I called Spectrum to activate my modem, it has worked well for 3 daysl, but then it has connection dropping issue that occured a few times, then I change the DNS of my router to Google DNS instead of using Spectrum's DNS.  ...  "
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" ...  A lot better than the generic spectrum modem hasnt d/c'd once .  ...  "
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" ...  It turns out there is an issue with the Comcast system. ... The agent entered my MAC and S/N, which immediately registered with Comcast under a placeholder name - When the agent goes to register it under your name it is already in the system appearing to belong to someone else. ... or someone is still registered with your modem's MAC and S/N.  ...  "
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" ...  Well worth the savings from renting one from my ISP  ...  "
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" ...  best modem i have had yet  ...  "
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" ...  It's been working fine with Comcast.  ...  "
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" ...  A lot more reliable than the Comcast/Xfinity generic modem I was paying $10 a month for, it will pay for itself in 7-8 months.  ...  "
Setup
 58
set, easy, install, easy to install, simple
+97%
-3%
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" ...  He never knew I was getting him one anyways.  ...  "
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" ...  Setup was quick and easy with just a phone call to Internet Service Provider (ISP).  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to hook up.  ...  "
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" ...  Super easy setup.  ...  "
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" ...  Now I'm back with my trusty Linksys network setup!  ...  "
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" ...  Quick setup, lights don't wake you up at night.  ...  "
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" ...  Connected to Linksys Velop system, also pretty easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Set it up in about 15 minutes and it's been running perfectly ever since.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 44
issues, weeks, month, reliable, years
+77%
-23%
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" ...  So far this thing has worked well.  ...  "
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" ...  No failures or performance issues.  ...  "
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" ...  I've been using it for a few weeks, works great, absolutely no problems.  ...  "
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" ...  So far so good after 3 weeks.  ...  "
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" ...  Pays for itself in less than a year.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked well outta the box for Xfinity for me.  ...  "
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" ...  It's barely been a month but so far so good  ...  "
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" ...  Worked without much issue.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 39
set, simple, setup, easy to set, easy to install
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Easy to hook up.  ...  "
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" ...  setting it up wasn't as easy as equipment I've had in the past, but this can depend a lot on the tech that answers the phone, and not necessarily inherent to the product itself.  ...  "
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" ...  Super easy setup.  ...  "
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" ...  I noticed the Linksys app (which is pretty cool and easy to use) will have about 14 or so devices online at any given time.  ...  "
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" ...  Works Ok. Kind of hard to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Small, easy to set up  ...  "
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" ...  Set up is simple.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to setup and stay on line.  ...  "
Cables
 35
modem, company, linksys, renting, rental
+91%
-9%
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" ...  So far I been liking my new DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem I got that to replace the old Motorola cable modem that I've had since 2010 and I also updated my WiFi router as well its faster then my old wifi router.  ...  "
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" ...  Rock Solid and even defeats "Cable Faults"  ...  "
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" ...  I plugged it in and it connected to the cable system with no problem.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth the money, bye, bye cable rental fees.  ...  "
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" ...  Great modem that now I don't have to pay the cable company for each month  ...  "
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" ...  Best cable modem on the market! ... I highly recommend this Linksys Cable Modem.  ...  "
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" ...  I changed from DSL service to higher speed cable, and needed a modem if I didn't want to pay the $10/monthly fee my ISP charged for 'renting' a modem. ... It is fully compatible with the service, and provides the main interface between the cable that runs into the house and the router(s) I have installed in the house to provide wired/wireless coverage throughout.  ...  "
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" ...  Calling Cox to set-up the cable modem was quick and painless. ... The main one, next to the cable modem is behind my monitor and the second on the other side of my house is behind a TV. ... I was tempted by having the cable and router in one device and that's why I went with Netgear.  ...  "
Overall performance
 28
fast, speeds, performance, works very well, amazingly
+96%
-4%
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" ...  fast speed and stays cool.  ...  "
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" ...  So far this thing has worked well.  ...  "
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" ...  No failures or performance issues.  ...  "
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" ...  If you have high demand for speed and reliability, this is the one I would recommend.  ...  "
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" ...  Fast and consistent speeds as well.  ...  "
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" ...  does the job  ...  "
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" ...  Works well so far  ...  "
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" ...  Works amazingly well.  ...  "
Network
 22
modem, connection, signal, linksys, dropping
+77%
-23%
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" ...  After I called Spectrum to activate my modem, it has worked well for 3 daysl, but then it has connection dropping issue that occured a few times, then I change the DNS of my router to Google DNS instead of using Spectrum's DNS. ... However, I reccommend that the modem should be placed in a in open place that has air traffic.  ...  "
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" ...  I never have to reboot it and while connected to a router it still gives me the speed I need.  ...  "
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" ...  Solved my 2hr problem, thinking it was my router.  ...  "
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" ...  1 DIRECTV whole home DVR connection kit going to 5 TVs ... I was tempted by having the cable and router in one device and that's why I went with Netgear. ... I'm talking about the old blue router with antennas! ... Now I'm back with my trusty Linksys network setup!  ...  "
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" ...  I used this coupled with a Linksys EA8500 Router.  ...  "
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" ...  Using this with 100 mB Xfinity wifi and it's working extremely well.  ...  "
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" ...  I have Comcst 150 and with this modem I average 170 Mbs on 5GHZ network.  ...  "
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" ...  Alas, all the users in the house are happy, and buffering, again, is a thing of the past.  ...  "
Marketplace
 17
seller, item, described, amazon, sent
+65%
-35%
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" ...  works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought it on Amazon and was delivered on Nov 19.  ...  "
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" ...  Great item, fast shipper. ... Item exactly as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Received order in 2 days as stated.  ...  "
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" ...  No brainer here.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Seller was great.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as described.  ...  "
Ports
 17
cable, linksys, linksys cable modem, ethernet, docsis 3 0
+76%
-24%
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" ...  So far I been liking my new DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem I got that to replace the old Motorola cable modem that I've had since 2010 and I also updated my WiFi router as well its faster then my old wifi router.  ...  "
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" ...  I plugged it in and it connected to the cable system with no problem.  ...  "
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" ...  I highly recommend this Linksys Cable Modem.  ...  "
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" ...  It is fully compatible with the service, and provides the main interface between the cable that runs into the house and the router(s) I have installed in the house to provide wired/wireless coverage throughout.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased the 2 pack Velop whole-home mesh wifi and Linksys cable modem, CM3024. ... The main one, next to the cable modem is behind my monitor and the second on the other side of my house is behind a TV. ... Before my current setup, I was using the Netgear cable modem router combo. ... I was tempted by having the cable and router in one device and that's why I went with Netgear.  ...  "
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" ...  Connected the modem to my cable (Xfinity), and everything configured itself.  ...  "
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" ...  Cable modem works well.  ...  "
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" ...  Great replacement for flaky cable company modem.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 16
mac address, registered, device, connected, use
+63%
-38%
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" ...  Called the internet carrier and gave them the MAC address and I was back up and surfing again.  ...  "
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" ...  We are now streaming media all over our house at the same time, with no issues!  ...  "
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" ...  2 laptops (personal and work) ... 2 Smart TVs ... However, a lot of professionals and everyday users have the modem and router as two separate devices.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a great device.  ...  "
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" ...  Connected to Linksys Velop system, also pretty easy.  ...  "
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" ...  I don't know if these things are automated these days, but I didn't even need my Mac Address, Model, or Serial # to get this thing up and running with Comcast. ... From my computer I opened Microsoft edge and took me to "xfinity.com/activate", from there all I did was enter my account number and phone number registered with them, and in about 2 minutes everything was set up.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm a computer programmer working from home.  ...  "
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" ...  came quickly, easy to connect.works well.  ...  "
Price
 15
waste, paid, money, buying, beat
+87%
-13%
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" ...  Great modem at a great price!  ...  "
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" ...  Paid for itself already.  ...  "
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" ...  Fast and doesnt miss a beat!  ...  "
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" ...  Great item for a great price.  ...  "
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" ...  How can you beat this little power house for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Our works great, so if you're interested in this product go ahead and buy this!  ...  "
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" ...  A great value.  ...  "
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" ...  I believe the upgrade we made by buying quality equipment has been well worth the money invested.  ...  "
Wifi
 15
router, modem, linksys, wi fi, network
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Back with Linksys for my and my family's network needs and couldn't be happier. ... I have Cox High Speed Internet Preferred with a total of 22 devices using the wi-fi. ... Now I'm back with my trusty Linksys network setup!  ...  "
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" ...  I used this coupled with a Linksys EA8500 Router.  ...  "
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" ...  Using this with 100 mB Xfinity wifi and it's working extremely well.  ...  "
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" ...  It is very easy setup the wireless router.  ...  "
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" ...  I have Comcst 150 and with this modem I average 170 Mbs on 5GHZ network.  ...  "
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" ...  Awesome for my new wifi home network upgrade.  ...  "
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" ...  I updated my home internet package/speed from 50 Mbps to 150Mbps.  ...  "
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" ...  I picked up a Comcast modem and I am at 111mbs download on wifi.  ...  "
Size
 12
compact, size, nice, fits, expected
+100%
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" ...  I like the compact size.  ...  "
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" ...  Love how small this is.  ...  "
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" ...  Smalll and compact, everything fits into the term box nicely!  ...  "
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" ...  Small, easy to set up  ...  "
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" ...  small and silent  ...  "
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" ...  Nice and it's diminutive size is a big plus.  ...  "
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" ...  Its small and fits nice into any space.  ...  "
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" ...  Super small and powerful!  ...  "

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