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What's a good Modem & Router for under $200?
Posted on 7/15/16 at 1:43 pm
Posted on 7/15/16 at 1:43 pm
I recently cut the cord with Suddenlink, and upgraded my internet speed to 200mb. I'm currently renting my modem/router from them and would like to buy my own to keep from paying them another $10. Will be used for streaming all my TV, gaming, downloading, etc. The only time I will be using WiFi is on phones or iPad, everything else will be a wired connection.
Anyone have any good recommendations for a modem/router combo for such a use that can be had for around $200 or less?
Anyone have any good recommendations for a modem/router combo for such a use that can be had for around $200 or less?
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Posted on 7/15/16 at 1:59 pm to BoogerNuts
Get a certified refurbished SB6183 for $70 LINK
ASUS AC66U: LINK
The router is just one of the betters ones in the price range to keep you under budget, without knowing your home wireless network situation. The TP-LINK Archer C8 or C9 would also be good.
The modem has the necessary specs to prevent your downstream channels from bottlenecking your total bandwidth during peak times, in case you're in a neighborhood with a lot of subscribers and heavy users.
ASUS AC66U: LINK
The router is just one of the betters ones in the price range to keep you under budget, without knowing your home wireless network situation. The TP-LINK Archer C8 or C9 would also be good.
The modem has the necessary specs to prevent your downstream channels from bottlenecking your total bandwidth during peak times, in case you're in a neighborhood with a lot of subscribers and heavy users.
This post was edited on 7/15/16 at 2:02 pm
Posted on 7/15/16 at 1:59 pm to BoogerNuts
None. Per the folks on here. The combo units are bad bad bad.
Posted on 7/15/16 at 2:11 pm to ILikeLSUToo
That's my exact combo, very solid
Posted on 7/15/16 at 2:15 pm to LSUsmartass
Pretty close to mine, except I have the AC68
Posted on 7/15/16 at 2:27 pm to TigerMyth36
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None. Per the folks on here. The combo units are bad bad bad.
Is this true? I just purchased this today:
LINK
I only live in a 700 sq ft one bedroom apartment, so I don't need much coverage. Should I cancel the order and get a separate modem/router?
Posted on 7/15/16 at 2:39 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Thanks, ordered both and all new Cat6 cables.
Posted on 7/15/16 at 2:42 pm to tlsu15
From like everyone's experience, yes
Posted on 7/15/16 at 2:56 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
Dammit. Ok is it just the router that sucks or does the modem go bad too?
Posted on 7/15/16 at 3:33 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Just double checked, I actually have the at66r
Posted on 7/15/16 at 4:41 pm to LSUsmartass
Same thing, just means you bought it in a store instead of online.
Posted on 7/15/16 at 5:31 pm to tlsu15
It can't be that bad.
Posted on 7/15/16 at 9:38 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
I'm sending the combo router/modem back 
It just makes a lot more sense to buy them seperately and in the end it cost about $50 more. If it saves me even a little bit of frustration, that will be worth it. I guess that's what I get for buying something on a whim.
It just makes a lot more sense to buy them seperately and in the end it cost about $50 more. If it saves me even a little bit of frustration, that will be worth it. I guess that's what I get for buying something on a whim.
Posted on 7/15/16 at 11:10 pm to BoogerNuts
No to the combo
Posted on 7/18/16 at 11:25 am to BoogerNuts
Hi - Shelby with Suddenlink here. A list of compatible modems is available here: LINK . Thank you, -Shelby
Posted on 7/18/16 at 3:59 pm to BoogerNuts
I have suddenlink as well, had this one for well over a year now and havent had any complaints. Handles the 200 really well LINK
Posted on 7/18/16 at 4:18 pm to suddenlinkhelp
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Makes effort to create account, delivers lowest tier of support.
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