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Jimdefruit · 06-01-08, 11:03 AM

In your experience, which is the better modem with which to experiment.

The Ambit 200 or the Ambit 250? Or is there a better modem all together?

lincsat · 06-01-08, 04:04 PM

They are both quite easy to patch (with the right kit), they are also quite easy to brick. So long as you are in a DOCSIS - I area, ie not ex C&W, the Surfboard SB4xxx modems are probably the easiest and most stable - especially if you get an unlocked one.

So long as you follow the Tut's or Haynes guide closely, you shouldn't have a problem. If using the Infinite firmware, it's important to change the Telnet login/password before connecting to the cable feed.

Jimdefruit · 06-01-08, 04:12 PM

Its that time of year again. Either decorate the house or find something new to play with.

And guess which one takes my fancy?

darren.2oo8 · 07-01-08, 08:21 PM

I would go for an Ambit 250, although virgin medias recent attempts to brick them have made them slightly harder to get hold of.

jonnie22265 · 09-01-08, 12:15 AM

sb4200e m8 you cant go wrong done a few dozen last couple a month nobody has yet been hit no one,s been back good luck

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lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 3,451 Thanks: 1 Thanked 761 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Playtime - Which Modem? They are both quite easy to patch (with the right kit), they are also quite easy to brick. So long as you are in a DOCSIS - I area, ie not ex C&W, the Surfboard SB4xxx modems are probably the easiest and most stable - especially if you get an unlocked one. So long as you follow the Tut's or Haynes guide closely, you shouldn't have a problem. If using the Infinite firmware, it's important to change the Telnet login/password before connecting to the cable feed. __________________ Technomate TM5200D £53, Eurovox MAX V £94, Quantum £115 - Lincsat's Nick-nacks (Shop) Please consider Donating to the Forum

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Jimdefruit Dreamy Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,563 Thanks: 10 Thanked 64 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Playtime - Which Modem? Its that time of year again. Either decorate the house or find something new to play with. And guess which one takes my fancy? __________________ Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

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darren.2oo8 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Playtime - Which Modem? I would go for an Ambit 250, although virgin medias recent attempts to brick them have made them slightly harder to get hold of.

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jonnie22265 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Playtime - Which Modem? sb4200e m8 you cant go wrong done a few dozen last couple a month nobody has yet been hit no one,s been back good luck


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