[nmglug] Interesting development re Comcast imap servers

[jason schaefer]

On 3/26/19 6:25 PM, John Osmon wrote:
> On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 02:40:37PM -0600, Tom Ashcraft wrote:
>
>> Is something similar what you mean by distinguishing 'patch cable' from
>> 'non-patch cable'?
> I, too, was interested in hearing about the "non-patch" cables.  It
> isn't a term I'm used to hearing.

I think he meant cross-over? This could have changed on a firmware
upgrade mdi/mdx can be painful but not a comcast fault.



>  
>> Comcast can "push" firmware to *your* router?
> Yes.  Part of the DOCSIS specification is that the provider pushes 
> firmware to you.  You may own the cable modem, but they get to 
> program it...  (Which actually makes sense.)


It does make sense and it is why no one should use any Comcast equipment
as a router. The best setup for comcast is a dedicated modem like SB6190
or CM700 modem. These are dedicated modems and not a all in one
modem+router+firewall+wireless+switch = Junk. Next, you need a good
router. Anything that holds openWRT version 15 or higher is good. If it
doesn't run openWRT, throw it away and get something that does!! 
https://openwrt.org/supported_devices