10/31/2022 0 Comments Twc modem vs router![]() The remote ones not attached to the modem have 2 wired ports available. What I love about the Google Wifi is that each waypoint has an extra "wired" point. My points are distributed in one corner of the home (near the cable modem), the opposite corner of the home (in a bonus room), and about half way in between (in a office). Plug in a wifi mesh into the router, and distribute the way-points. My recommendation is to keep your current modem (if it still works), and just not use the wifi part of it. Modem only - ARRIS - SURFboard 16 x 4 DOCSIS 3.0 ($69 Bestbuy).I have only power-cycled the modem&router once in that 3yr period (previously I was resetting the network monthly). No bandwidth issues, and very high reliability (up-time). I went with the following options three years ago, and have been completely pleased with the results. Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Dual-Band Cable Modem-Router $179.99 Then I would have to buy a wifi router - Costco has three - TP-Link Archer AX11000 ($200) vs. Just looking at one source (costco) so far but I'm open to any suggestionsĬable modem - Netgear Nighthawk CM1100 $119.99. I'm leaning towards getting separate modem and wifi router rather than all in one but I'm open to any recommendations. Useage - at peak useage - netflix on TV, kid on netflix, another kid on youtube or playing online game, and maybe me on youtube too. In the past I bought a wifi range extender and it wasn't that great so we just don't use wifi in those two bedrooms (one spare, the other is kid play room). The complete opposite side of the house has useless wifi. The rental Arris TG1672 (combo modem/wifi router) sits in the bedroom in the corner of our home (the 3000 square feet is basically a square) in the bedroom which is where my desk with computer is. I'm now looking again but turning to BH to see if anyone who has done this has recommendations?Ĭurrent set-up - ~3000 square foot home. I've looked before and didn't pull the trigger b/c was overwhelmed with so many choices. ![]() ![]() ![]() Well, after at least 20 years of renting from spectrum I've finally decided to look into getting a cable modem and a wifi router. ![]()
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