Note that the firmware update doesn't fix the issue (which is Intel failed to put much cache on their chips to save $$), but merely helps to lessen the impact o

Note that the firmware update doesn't fix the issue (which is Intel failed to put much cache on their chips to save $$), but merely helps to lessen the impact of Intel's shoddy hardware engineering. I would still replace your modem with a non-Intel modem ASAP if you want good performance. This thread covers the issue pretty well: https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r31614833-Equip-Intel-Puma-6-chipset-issue-now-solved https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r31614833-Equip-Intel-Puma-...