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Linksys BEFCMU10 Cable ModemIf you're tired of the slow & frustrating performance of 56k modems & dial-up Internet providers, then your salvation is here...
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If you're tired of the slow & frustrating performance of 56k modems & dial-up Internet providers, then your salvation is here in the form of the Linksys BEFCMU10 EtherFast Cable Modem. With a cable modem you are always connected to the Internet & you will experience speeds many times that of standard 56k modems. And it's easy to use. Just plug the plug-and-play device into any USB port on your PC.
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Overheating problem
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Pros: Works as well as I would expect, looks nice
Cons: Overheats
This is not a full review, as I don't know nearly enough about cable modems to review it completely. I would just like to point out that it has a major problem with overheating. On its own, in an open space, it has always worked fine, but when I put my Linksys wireless router on top of it, it quickly overheats in a normal temperature room. The air holes on top were not compromised, but there just simply isn't adequate cooling. And yes, the units are made to be stacked on one another. When it overheats, the unit simply stops working. A couple of the LED's turn to steady on, and the unit is hot to the touch. This was easily remedied by leaving plenty of open space around the unit.
Other than this everything works fine. The speed is as good as my ISP (Comcast) will allow, and it has never had any other problems.
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