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need new internet modem and router. any ideas?
February 9, 2024 at
03:31 PM
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I got me a new place (1000 sq ft) and signed up for internet plan with cox (250 mbps, 25 mbps upload, 1000 GB data monthly plan)
I now don't want to rent out separate modem and router from cox (heard it not reliable? idk)
With the above being said, does anyone know if the below links to modem and router are ok or overkill? Otherwise what do you suggest?
Modem: https://www.walmart.com/ip/691396253
Router: https://www.walmart.com/ip/609067833
I now don't want to rent out separate modem and router from cox (heard it not reliable? idk)
With the above being said, does anyone know if the below links to modem and router are ok or overkill? Otherwise what do you suggest?
Modem: https://www.walmart.com/ip/691396253
Router: https://www.walmart.com/ip/609067833
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For the router, in my opinion, you don't need mesh for 1K sq. ft. so I would call that 'overkill.' You could save maybe 30 bucks or so with a non-mesh router but maybe you want mesh for multiple access points? Seems silly to me with only 1K sq. ft. Any decent router should be able to handle that area with no worries.
I now don't want to rent out separate modem and router from cox (heard it not reliable? idk)
With the above being said, does anyone know if the below links to modem and router are ok or overkill? Otherwise what do you suggest?
Modem: https://www.walmart.com/ip/691396253
Router: https://www.walmart.com/ip/609067833
Router is probably overkill, but apartments have lots of competing wifi and sometimes you need to be able to just drown out the noise. It would likely continue to be up to the job the next time you move. You also don't have to plug in both nodes.
Modem is a decent option especially as far as bang for your buck.
The most noticeable improvement on a 24x8 or 32x8 modem is on upload speeds if you're paying for a higher tier plan. In these modems especially you have to watch out for models that have the Intel Puma 6 chipset. If you can find a decent price on a Motorola MB7621 or MB8600 that would be a good alternative that should support faster speeds.
Cable companies are pushing people towards DOCSIS 3.1+ modems, but quite a few of those are also Intel Puma chips and they're generally pretty overpriced The Arris S33 is cheaper than most at around $200. It's a bit of a tricky time to buy a cable modem, especially to get a higher end one.
https://www.cox.com/residential/s...odems.html
List of modems NOT to buy: https://approvedmodemli
You can also often find used modems cheap on Nextdoor. At least in my area, many people are switching over to fiber to the home services and selling their old cable modems, just be careful what you buy and don't overpay. Sometimes activating a used modem can be a pain too.
This is 50 bucks
https://www.walmart.com/ip/TP-Lin...om=/search
The only way I'd see anything close to those speeds is with a DOCSIS 3.1 modem, but I'm just going to switch to 1gbps/1gbps fiber for slightly less per month. Within the next year I should actually have 2 different fiber to the home providers competing. Getting fiber to the unit in an apartment or townhome can be an arduous process but it will likely happen for you too in the next few years.