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Need New Modem and Wifi Router
Posted on 6/28/17 at 4:16 pm
Posted on 6/28/17 at 4:16 pm
Please lead me towards a good modem and router that decently priced. I don't have whole home automation or any crazy requirements outside of capability to stream Slingtv and use 1-2 other devices simultaneously. Not a computer gamer or high load user.
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Posted on 6/28/17 at 4:45 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
All-in-ones aren't recommended around here so you'll mostly get suggestions for separate routers and modems.
I assume you need a cable modem.
I assume you need a cable modem.
Posted on 6/28/17 at 4:58 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
I just installed Google WiFi today. Its pretty awesome. I did all three, but I bet you could get away with 1-2 (though this depends on the size of your house, which is details we'll need).
I can't wait to hook it up to my ARRIS SURFboard SB6190.
My old roommate still has it. When I was living in BR, I had Cox and bought that modem paired with an old Apple AirPort. Now I've got Spectrum 100 here in Dallas. My download speed has already gone up to 50+ and I think the modem is going to help out a ton more over their crappy modem.
I can't wait to hook it up to my ARRIS SURFboard SB6190.
My old roommate still has it. When I was living in BR, I had Cox and bought that modem paired with an old Apple AirPort. Now I've got Spectrum 100 here in Dallas. My download speed has already gone up to 50+ and I think the modem is going to help out a ton more over their crappy modem.
Posted on 6/28/17 at 5:49 pm to Fonzarelli
House is 6bedrooms 4,300 sqft single story. I wasn't thinking an all in one... I only need wifi really in one half of the house.
Posted on 6/28/17 at 5:55 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Well, i'd say to go with this router:
LINK on sale for $99
And I'd probably recommend the google wifi (currently on sale for 269). Granted, i've only had it for a day. But I think for a house that big you're going to need a mesh system. Google Wifi has very set up -- pretty much takes all the thinking out of it.
BUT, people here are also probably a lot more knowledgeable on the subject than I am.
LINK on sale for $99
And I'd probably recommend the google wifi (currently on sale for 269). Granted, i've only had it for a day. But I think for a house that big you're going to need a mesh system. Google Wifi has very set up -- pretty much takes all the thinking out of it.
BUT, people here are also probably a lot more knowledgeable on the subject than I am.
Posted on 6/28/17 at 8:20 pm to Fonzarelli
How do you like google wifi?
Posted on 6/28/17 at 9:03 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Haha, you say that now. Really though, it won't cost you very much extra to get an extra access point. If my house was 4300 sq ft, I would absolutely get the Google wifi. Probably be good to get the main hub plus two access points. I think they cover 1200 sq ft each. If you go on Amazon there is a demo vid.
Oh, also I would go with Arris for the modem. The surfboard model is fantastic. The newer ones have 3.1 docsis.
Oh, also I would go with Arris for the modem. The surfboard model is fantastic. The newer ones have 3.1 docsis.
This post was edited on 6/28/17 at 9:08 pm
Posted on 6/28/17 at 9:28 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Well, one day in and my speeed tests are blazing compared to what they were
I'm in 1600sq ft spot while I get adjusted to the area, so the 3 wifi points is certainly overkill but during the football season I plan on sticking one deep in the backyard to stream games on a projector
When my modem comes in I expect even faster speeds. I'm on the cable company's until my old roommate moves out of our BR house and ships it to me
I'm in 1600sq ft spot while I get adjusted to the area, so the 3 wifi points is certainly overkill but during the football season I plan on sticking one deep in the backyard to stream games on a projector
When my modem comes in I expect even faster speeds. I'm on the cable company's until my old roommate moves out of our BR house and ships it to me
Posted on 6/29/17 at 12:55 pm to Fonzarelli
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Well, i'd say to go with this router:
LINK on sale for $99
That router should be plenty to handle the traffic, but I'd save some change there and get a better wifi solution.
LINK
With such a big house, you definitely want a multi-point system. The cheaper wifi extenders never work very well in practice.
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