Options for Cox modem/router

I bought the Cisco docsis 3.0 modem (just a modem) from Cox for $50, and use my own router. Works fine.

I have 50MBps, but i'll probably upgrade to 100.

The biggest issue i've read about is not being able to update the firmware b/c it didn't come directly from Cox. Any issues with that?

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The biggest issue i've read about is not being able to update the firmware b/c it didn't come directly from Cox. Any issues with that?

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No issues, at least none that are significant. As long as it's on their "approved list", which the SB6141 and many others are, you'll get the updates they push. The only issue is that you're limited to whatever version Cox is using. If they are outdated, that's what you'll get.

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I had the same issue with you. I already had a router, but ended up getting the Motorola Surfboard that I was recommended from here and it's been absolutely fantastic. Haven't had disconnection issues since I switched.

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Did you get it from Cox, or somewhere else?
and i'm talking about an all in one modem/router. Not just a modem. I need the wireless router, and would prefer it built in.

I bought a new router/modem combo this week and I have Cox. I bought THIS and it works great. Its on Cox's approved list of modems and it took 5 minutes to set up.

Strength is much better than the Cisco POS and it is also much faster. I did not run a speed test with the old one, nor the new one yet.

I would get a separate modem and router. Every modem/router in one that I've used has been awful. I recently switched to a Motorola sb6141 and an Asus router and it has been so much better. My recent modem/router combo would only give me half of the speeds I was paying for and it was always cutting out requiring me to reset it.

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I need the wireless router, and would prefer it built in.

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Any particular reason? Generally, a separate modem/router is going to be the better option.

If you're looking for something with a very basic use (example would be my older neighbors who have trouble figuring out how to open their web browsers) or are just severely limited on space and want one less device, a combo router might be an acceptable option. Other than that, skip it.

I got a SB6141 modem and Netgear R6300 router.

I see very little difference in anything so far.

Were you able to just hook up everything and go? Or do you have to let Cox know you have a new modem?

Setting it up was very easy, and i didn't need to call Cox to get it done.

I was only getting a good signal in the farthest bedroom before, and i've got a very strong signal now, so that's better.
Other than that, speed tests show the same thing, but surfing the web is no faster than before.
I had 50Mbps before, just upgraded to 100 and the difference is somewhat noticeable now.

Main reason i wanted it was b/c the Cisco was always going out and overheating and couldn't get a good signal in the back bedroom.

I think my work computer is just a piece of crap. I'm two walls and a hall (maybe 8 feet at most) away from the router and my internet is still slow.

And yes i did update the firmware on the modem and router.