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Modem/Router Combo
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:01 pm
by Ernie
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?
Re: Modem/Router Combo
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:11 pm
by Josh
Ernie wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:01 pm
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?
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.
Re: Modem/Router Combo
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:48 pm
by Ernie
Josh wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:11 pm
Ernie wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:01 pm
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?
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.
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
Re: Modem/Router Combo
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:59 pm
by Josh
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.
Re: Modem/Router Combo
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 11:02 pm
by Judas Maccabeus
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?
Re: Modem/Router Combo
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:18 am
by Ernie
Judas 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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Re: Modem/Router Combo
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:21 am
by Ernie
Josh wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:59 pm
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.
www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Networks-EdgeRo ... B011N1IT2A
It looks like this router does not have a wifi option.
Re: Modem/Router Combo
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:09 am
by steve-in-kville
Ernie wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:01 pm
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?
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.
Re: Modem/Router Combo
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:49 am
by Ernie
steve-in-kville wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:09 am
Ernie wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:01 pm
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?
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.
I already know it is time to upgrade, and I want to buy rather than rent.
Re: Modem/Router Combo
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 6:16 am
by steve-in-kville
Ernie wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:49 am
steve-in-kville wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:09 am
Ernie wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:01 pm
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?
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.
I already know it is time to upgrade, and I want to buy rather than rent.
I see. Never went down that route.