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Need a new modem and wireless router
Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:54 am
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
Please explain it to me like you would to a 1st grader
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Posted on 3/5/15 at 9:57 am to Mr. Wayne
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.
Cnet.com and smallnetbuilder.com are good resources.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 10:09 am to seawolf06
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Do not get a modem/router combo.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 10:53 am to Mr. Wayne
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not sure if I should just go with a modem/router combo
No
Posted on 3/5/15 at 1:22 pm to tom
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Do not get a modem/router combo.
Why not?
Posted on 3/5/15 at 1:37 pm to BeauCephus307
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Why not?
Flying cars are great in theory..But if the engine goes out, you don't have a car or an airplane...
Posted on 3/5/15 at 1:50 pm to BeauCephus307
Their performance is typically much worse than the equivalent separate pieces. I'd guess the combos run too hot, but I don't know that for sure.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 2:00 pm to tom
Thanks. Might be why i have trouble at time with my Charter modem/router.Posted on 3/6/15 at 7:28 am to Mr. Wayne
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
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 on 3/7/15 at 9:49 am to Mr. Wayne
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.
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 on 3/7/15 at 10:39 am to Mr. Wayne
Posted on 3/7/15 at 11:51 am to Casty McBoozer
Dadgum - do we need a sticky for this topic? I keep thinking I posted in this thread title and it is another one on the same topic.
Literally every 2 or 3 days now, it seems.
I'm not beating up the OP or the folks trying to help, but seriously, does this topic need to be stickied?
I'll shut up if I'm the only person who thinks so.
Literally every 2 or 3 days now, it seems.
I'm not beating up the OP or the folks trying to help, but seriously, does this topic need to be stickied?
I'll shut up if I'm the only person who thinks so.
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