I am wanting to update my modem/router combo and I think the latest is Docsis 3.1. Is that correct?
Any recommendations as to what I should get for Xfinity/Comcast?
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Re: Modem/Router Combo
For most people, it's simplest to just use whatever your ISP (in this case Comcast/Xfinity) supplies.
If you're trying to buy one to avoid the rental fees, I use an Arris DOCSIS 3.1 modem. It has a 2.5G port and handles gigabit speeds just fine.
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Yes, I want to purchase one. What router do your recommend if I use this for a modem?
www.amazon.com/ARRIS-Surfboard-S33-Mult ... C5WZ/?th=1
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I would get a Ubiquiti router; they have a wide range of different products. The EdgeRouter-X is probably the cheapest and works ok if you just have a few computers.
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You may be able to find both in one unit. Last time I set one up on Comcast, it is what I used. I simply found out which of these Comcast sold. Like this. Josh, what do you htink?
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15% of buyers gave this a 1 starJudas Maccabeus wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 11:02 pm You may be able to find both in one unit. Last time I set one up on Comcast, it is what I used. I simply found out which of these Comcast sold. Like this. Josh, what do you htink?
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www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Networks-EdgeRo ... B011N1IT2A
It looks like this router does not have a wifi option.
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I'd check to see if are due for an upgrade. Some months ago I had a transaction with Xfinity and found out I was due for one. Our current router is way smaller than the older one and I was able to do away with a repeater we used to reach the far side of the house.
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I already know it is time to upgrade, and I want to buy rather than rent.steve-in-kville wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:09 amI'd check to see if are due for an upgrade. Some months ago I had a transaction with Xfinity and found out I was due for one. Our current router is way smaller than the older one and I was able to do away with a repeater we used to reach the far side of the house.
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I see. Never went down that route.Ernie wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:49 amI already know it is time to upgrade, and I want to buy rather than rent.steve-in-kville wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:09 amI'd check to see if are due for an upgrade. Some months ago I had a transaction with Xfinity and found out I was due for one. Our current router is way smaller than the older one and I was able to do away with a repeater we used to reach the far side of the house.
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