The Thomson DCM475 is a testament to a time when "dumb modems" were smarter than "smart gateways." It isn't fast anymore, but it remains one of the most honest network devices ever built.
Buy it used only for a guest house, a workshop, or a sub-200 Mbps plan. For primary residence, invest in a DOCSIS 3.1 modem (e.g., Arris S33 or Motorola MB8611).
Because it lacks a router, WiFi chip, or USB print server, it does exactly one job—RF-to-Ethernet bridging. It handles large packet transfers, gaming UDP traffic, and video streaming without the overheating or memory leaks common in consumer combo units.
The Thomson DCM475 is a testament to a time when "dumb modems" were smarter than "smart gateways." It isn't fast anymore, but it remains one of the most honest network devices ever built.
Buy it used only for a guest house, a workshop, or a sub-200 Mbps plan. For primary residence, invest in a DOCSIS 3.1 modem (e.g., Arris S33 or Motorola MB8611).
Because it lacks a router, WiFi chip, or USB print server, it does exactly one job—RF-to-Ethernet bridging. It handles large packet transfers, gaming UDP traffic, and video streaming without the overheating or memory leaks common in consumer combo units.