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Nice model works without a problem . I used previosly the modem model 5041 over 5 years already. There were issues with connection at first time, but it was solved when I called to my provider (Comcast by the way). Since then I never had any problems with this equipment. I would keep it till it die of the old age but on Dec 14 2009 Comcast upgraded its network so I had to pick new modem from their approved list of modems for 3 days before of marked day. I checked reviews and picked the ZOOM 5241. I have wireless router (linksys 54G) connected to my 5241.
What did I do for setup.
1. Unplugged old modem from power, coaxial and router,
2. Plugged new modem 5241 to his power adapter, coaxial cable and router (with RJ45 connector),
3. Lunched Internet browser (Firefox or IE),
4. I got Comcast page with instructions automatically (It wouldn't let go for another until setup is done),
5. Followed technician instructions (which not require any special skills),
6. Entered my current account number and Comcast shown me all my data including physical and mac addresses. I did not plug in directly from modem to PC. At first Comcast did not pass linksys. I just ignored it and "run diagnostic" (which is just a button) again. Everything was set up automatically. After too reboots I got perfect connections wire and wireless.
Downloading speed jumped up dramatically.PS. One week later.
Zoom 5241 works now with renewed Comcast network very good. However once I lost connection but because of the my LinkSys 54G wireless router. After I hit reset button on it I got all my connections back. So it was a linksys issue. Right now Zoom + Linksys work flawlessly. And I noticed that downloading speed went up about 10 times faster (Limewire from 15-24 Kbs to 200-500 Kbs - 250 average).
Well 5041 is useless for Comcast IP for today anyway but 5241 works perfect. I picked mine in Fry's Electronics with described above characteristics for $54.
Good luck
2 Year later.
The Zoom modem still works without problems. However, LinkSys wireless transmission became unstable. It's possibly that it happens because of EM interference. I switched 54G to Linksys E1500. It works now so far so good.
Two month later.
The Linksys E1500 router refused to work. I had long conversation with Cisco, following their instruction, and they agreed that it was defective. So, I returned it. Ironically, the old router LinkSys 54G, which I tried again, suddenly started to work without loosing a signal. Anyway, the modem is still on and never failed.
Nice model works without a problem . I used previosly the modem model 5041 over 5 years already. There were issues with connection at first time, but it was solved when I called to my provider (Comcast by the way). Since then I never had any problems with this equipment. I would keep it till it die of the old age but on Dec 14 2009 Comcast upgraded its network so I had to pick new modem from their approved list of modems for 3 days before of marked day. I checked reviews and picked the ZOOM 5241. I have wireless router (linksys 54G) connected to my 5241.
What did I do for setup.
1. Unplugged old modem from power, coaxial and router,
2. Plugged new modem 5241 to his power adapter, coaxial cable and router (with RJ45 connector),
3. Lunched Internet browser (Firefox or IE),
4. I got Comcast page with instructions automatically (It wouldn't let go for another until setup is done),
5. Followed technician instructions (which not require any special skills),
6. Entered my current account number and Comcast shown me all my data including physical and mac addresses. I did not plug in directly from modem to PC. At first Comcast did not pass linksys. I just ignored it and "run diagnostic" (which is just a button) again. Everything was set up automatically. After too reboots I got perfect connections wire and wireless.
Downloading speed jumped up dramatically.PS. One week later.
Zoom 5241 works now with renewed Comcast network very good. However once I lost connection but because of the my LinkSys 54G wireless router. After I hit reset button on it I got all my connections back. So it was a linksys issue. Right now Zoom + Linksys work flawlessly. And I noticed that downloading speed went up about 10 times faster (Limewire from 15-24 Kbs to 200-500 Kbs - 250 average).
Well 5041 is useless for Comcast IP for today anyway but 5241 works perfect. I picked mine in Fry's Electronics with described above characteristics for $54.
Good luck
2 Year later.
The Zoom modem still works without problems. However, LinkSys wireless transmission became unstable. It's possibly that it happens because of EM interference. I switched 54G to Linksys E1500. It works now so far so good.
Two month later.
The Linksys E1500 router refused to work. I had long conversation with Cisco, following their instruction, and they agreed that it was defective. So, I returned it. Ironically, the old router LinkSys 54G, which I tried again, suddenly started to work without loosing a signal. Anyway, the modem is still on and never failed.
5241 DOCSIS 2.0 Cable Modem Reviews
Fast set-up . Hi Folks,
Just got the Zoom cable modem this afternoon, and what I can tell you is this, the unit was up and running with in 15 mins, how well will it work the jury is still out. This also is the BEST SERVICE on delivery to-date with Amazon. I got the unit in two business days very cool beans. I will keep you all advised on the workings of the unit soonest.
Fast set-up . Hi Folks,
Just got the Zoom cable modem this afternoon, and what I can tell you is this, the unit was up and running with in 15 mins, how well will it work the jury is still out. This also is the BEST SERVICE on delivery to-date with Amazon. I got the unit in two business days very cool beans. I will keep you all advised on the workings of the unit soonest.
Not too shabby . The cable modem I bought works very well. Only bad thing was it had a sticky residue covering the outside of it otherwise was a great buy.
5241 DOCSIS 2.0 Cable Modem Opinions
If you're thinking about it just get it. . It arrived shortly after ordering. The prongs on the plug were a little bent, but I just got out the pliers and fixed it. Just plug everything in how comcast, or whoever, has theirs set up and you're almost there. The next time you try to log on to the internet, it will walk you through how to register it and then internet will be yours and you will no longer have to pay comcast their 7 dollars every month for a little box that you can install all by yourself.
If you're thinking about it just get it. . It arrived shortly after ordering. The prongs on the plug were a little bent, but I just got out the pliers and fixed it. Just plug everything in how comcast, or whoever, has theirs set up and you're almost there. The next time you try to log on to the internet, it will walk you through how to register it and then internet will be yours and you will no longer have to pay comcast their 7 dollars every month for a little box that you can install all by yourself.
Well kept secret . As the owner of a home and small office support company, I have installed dozens of this modem. Zoom and USRobotics made the modems of choice back in the days of dialup and neither has made a smooth transition to the broadband era with the same amount of popularity. However, that doesn't mean that Zoom has given up. You have to search for these modems, unlike the popular (and also well made) Motorola; but the Zooms are generally cheaper than the Surfboard modems and rock solid. I do knock one star off the Ease of Use stat because unlike the Motos' this one does not have diagnostic access. Useless for the average joe, but handy for those of us that know what to do with it.
If you are going to buy a cable modem, go with either the Zoom or the 41xx/51xx Motorola Surfboards. The Zooms are rock solid modems that rarely ever crash and can easily handle being swamped with hundreds of simultaneous connections. I used my Zoom 5241 on a 20/2Mbit Insight connection for 3 years easily pushing near 2Megabyte/sec downloads with 600 connections in uTorrent while also watching streamed video on one computer while my girlfriend played World of Warcraft on the other. (Couple of times, my friend threw some online multiplayer into the mix with my XBox360/PS3) Mind you, I did also have a BEAST of a router to also handle all this (I do miss my Cisco4500 ;)
It's now been running for two more years as the modem for a small rural local library with 10 computers, pubic wifi, and a 12/1 connection since I donated it to them. Probably about the only equipment there that hasn't had issues... The donation gave me an excuse to buy a DOCSIS3.0 motorola 61xx modem... It sucked. It would TANK anytime I had uTorrent running. So I took it back and bought another 5241. Rock solid for two years. I may buy the newer Zoom DOCSIS3 modem at some point, but I hear my current provider, Mediacom, is having some stability issues with the DOCSIS3 modems.
I *won't* be buying a Motorola 61xx modem though.
Long story short, buy this modem, or a Motorola 41xx/51xx Surfboard; or nothing at all. As for the newer DOCSIS3 modems, maybe the Motos got better, but I put my trust in the Zooms. If their 3G Cellular Aircards are any indication (come on AT&T, you want a 2yr contract for a ruddy aircard when you can pay $70 to own a Zoom and not have to sign a contract?), their whole line of products is fairly priced and top notch.
And yes... I have become a Zoom fanboi.
If you are going to buy a cable modem, go with either the Zoom or the 41xx/51xx Motorola Surfboards. The Zooms are rock solid modems that rarely ever crash and can easily handle being swamped with hundreds of simultaneous connections. I used my Zoom 5241 on a 20/2Mbit Insight connection for 3 years easily pushing near 2Megabyte/sec downloads with 600 connections in uTorrent while also watching streamed video on one computer while my girlfriend played World of Warcraft on the other. (Couple of times, my friend threw some online multiplayer into the mix with my XBox360/PS3) Mind you, I did also have a BEAST of a router to also handle all this (I do miss my Cisco4500 ;)
It's now been running for two more years as the modem for a small rural local library with 10 computers, pubic wifi, and a 12/1 connection since I donated it to them. Probably about the only equipment there that hasn't had issues... The donation gave me an excuse to buy a DOCSIS3.0 motorola 61xx modem... It sucked. It would TANK anytime I had uTorrent running. So I took it back and bought another 5241. Rock solid for two years. I may buy the newer Zoom DOCSIS3 modem at some point, but I hear my current provider, Mediacom, is having some stability issues with the DOCSIS3 modems.
I *won't* be buying a Motorola 61xx modem though.
Long story short, buy this modem, or a Motorola 41xx/51xx Surfboard; or nothing at all. As for the newer DOCSIS3 modems, maybe the Motos got better, but I put my trust in the Zooms. If their 3G Cellular Aircards are any indication (come on AT&T, you want a 2yr contract for a ruddy aircard when you can pay $70 to own a Zoom and not have to sign a contract?), their whole line of products is fairly priced and top notch.
And yes... I have become a Zoom fanboi.
Get what you pay for... oh wait. . Strange, because when I purchased my Zoom modem it was under $30 and it was the defining reason I bought it. Over the last year it has been my keeper of the internets. Delivering all my content to my router and throughout the house. It worked great up until about a month ago. It would start resetting itself every other day or so where I would have to power cycle it by unplugging it. Within the last week, it started doing that every 3 hours or less. Very annoying.
We don't have TV in our home because it's the devil. That, and there's so much available content on the internet through Hulu, Netflix and other services we don't need traditional cable. The linchpin that was the Zoom modem finally gave out. I'm sure they are reliable, but it definitely felt like a cheaper product from the moment I opened it and set it up. Of course it's easy to install, it's a cable modem, and like most electronics you know with a day if it's going to work or not. I think the little fella just got over heated where I was putting it against the wall and gave up on life.
Not a bad product, but if it's $59.99 as currently advertised I would pick up a Motorola or other brand.
We don't have TV in our home because it's the devil. That, and there's so much available content on the internet through Hulu, Netflix and other services we don't need traditional cable. The linchpin that was the Zoom modem finally gave out. I'm sure they are reliable, but it definitely felt like a cheaper product from the moment I opened it and set it up. Of course it's easy to install, it's a cable modem, and like most electronics you know with a day if it's going to work or not. I think the little fella just got over heated where I was putting it against the wall and gave up on life.
Not a bad product, but if it's $59.99 as currently advertised I would pick up a Motorola or other brand.
Great little cable modem . After some issues with my previous provider, I decided to go Comcast internet in the North Atlanta area. I called and they said they could install the next day, so I ran out get a modem and found this one along with several more expensive ones at a local electronic mega store. I decided to go with this one because 1) It was cheap and 2) I have owned several Zoom products over the years and never had any issue with them.
The cable guy came out, he did not really approve my modem selection, but was impressed with the performance. It has been working with any issue for 3 months now, so I am quite happy with it. It is not the latest standard, but I figured I would get a few years of use out of it before it dies, or I need to upgrade. My only issue would be that it is very light and the cable will drag it off the desk if you are not careful.
So that's it, it is cheap and it works, what more do you want.
The cable guy came out, he did not really approve my modem selection, but was impressed with the performance. It has been working with any issue for 3 months now, so I am quite happy with it. It is not the latest standard, but I figured I would get a few years of use out of it before it dies, or I need to upgrade. My only issue would be that it is very light and the cable will drag it off the desk if you are not careful.
So that's it, it is cheap and it works, what more do you want.
Super Solid Cable Modem - Win 7 and Cox compatible . Easy to review--looked at MS and COX websites to find certified compatible modem--Zoom was the only one (at the time) that fit the bill. Excellent out of the box experience, no connectivity issues, plenty of through-put. I'd buy another, but (knock wood) I'll need to do so!
Cons Review
Inexpensive but cheap . I bought this item through Fry's for a little bit more, but I needed a cable modem right away. I got home thinking I got a deal, and for the first two months, I did. For the last two weeks the cable modem has been dropping the carrier signal about twice a day. For regular browsing this wouldn't be a big deal, but it becomes a hassle to start netflix movies over and to repeatedly get kicked out of games. I have contacted customer service, but do not have a resolution yet. I will keep you posted.
The verdict:
-Easy to use and set up
-Performs well when it works
-Has a life span of 2 months
Save yourself the time and buy a cable modem that cost $20 more. You will be happier in the long run.
The verdict:
-Easy to use and set up
-Performs well when it works
-Has a life span of 2 months
Save yourself the time and buy a cable modem that cost $20 more. You will be happier in the long run.
Product Details
EAN : 0726947108219UPC : 726947108219
MPN : 5241-02-00G
Brand : Zoom
Weight : 2 pounds
Height : 3 inches
Length : 9 inches
Width : 8 inches
Binding : Electronics
Manufacturer : Zoom
Publisher : Zoom
SKU : DH52410200G
Studio : Zoom
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