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Need a new modem and wireless router

Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:54 am
Posted by Mr. Wayne
Member since Feb 2008
10050 posts
Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:54 am
Suggestions for someone that doesn't use the internet much? At most we will have an iPhone, laptop, Apple TV and XBox One running at one time. Price is more important than having top of the line, but I want something that will utilize my internet speed and run as flawlessly as possible. Hulu has a reconditioned surfboard SB6141 Docsis 3.0 modem for $53, but not sure if I should just go with a modem/router combo. Any advice is appreciated.

Please explain it to me like you would to a 1st grader
Posted by seawolf06
NH
Member since Oct 2007
8159 posts
Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:57 am to
Go to newegg.com and buy the most popular or highest rated in your price range. Do not get a modem/router combo.

Cnet.com and smallnetbuilder.com are good resources.
Posted by lsufan_26
Member since Feb 2004
12559 posts
Posted on 3/5/15 at 10:53 am to
quote:

not sure if I should just go with a modem/router combo

No
Posted by WHATDOINO
Member since Dec 2008
6511 posts
Posted on 3/6/15 at 7:28 am to
This is the one I just purchased and I have a near exact list of requirements that you have

Arris / Motorola Surfboard Sbg6782-Ac 3.0 Cable Modem And Wi-Fi Router


Its plenty fast enough for me to stream movies, Xbox live and the two kids tablets and such
Posted by retired trucker
midwest
Member since Feb 2015
5093 posts
Posted on 3/7/15 at 9:49 am to
well, I always tell people, to get the most recent technology they can afford.

I had a combo router wifi by motorola and I had to reset it all the time, it was a dog.

I currently have the 100.00 dollar motorola surfboard docsis 3.0 and I have a belkin n+ which needs to be reset once in a while, and I have another one in the box to replace the belkin whenever I get in the mood to mess with it.

so, most recent technology you can afford.
the motorolas are pretty stable and pick a 4* wifi unit on amazon with decent range and you should be good to go.
Posted by Casty McBoozer
your mom's fat arse
Member since Sep 2005
35495 posts
Posted on 3/7/15 at 10:39 am to
Modem: LINK

Router: LINK

Wireless AP: LINK
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