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CM500 - Max 270 mbps download speed ? 16x = 8x?
RCN offered a free upgrade to 330mbps and I had an 8x channel modem before. So, I bought the CM500 believing it could get x16 down and the total 330 mbps, however, according to RCN, it only uses the ...
you cannot fix it. Basically RCN has deployed only 8 channels in your area. So you will see only 8 channels.
I believe this is what you are looking for. I only see 8 down and 4 up..?
So... RCN is right that this 16x router only uses 8x?
Can I fix this?
See attached image.
Thanks.
p.s. I also included the log.
you cannot fix it. Basically RCN has deployed only 8 channels in your area. So you will see only 8 channels.
They are telling me to get a 24x Router. So that would not make it better I guess?
Thanks.
before getting 24x8 modem, ask if they have actually deploy 24 DS channels as otherwise, it would be waste of your $$$.