cable modem & Gigabit router combo docsis 3.0

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Going to have TWC as my internet provider. I don't want to pay modem renting fee. Want to buy my own but also want it to be a modem and wireless router combo. I also would have to get one with 4 gigabit Ethernet ports for my desktops. Any one know of any good models that would fit my needs and be docsis 3.0...
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Does the router need wireless?

 

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Yes, Wireless N, 4 gigabit Ethernet ports, and docsis 3.0 cable modem is what I'm looking for...

 

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I'd recommend this router:
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Archer-C7-Wireless-1300Mbps/dp/B00BUSDVBQ
Dual band, 4 port Gigabit, Wireless AC (and N), USB for network storage.

And this modem:
http://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-Motorola-SurfBoard-SB6121-DOCSIS/dp/B004XC6GJ0

 

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So you would go against a router/modem combo?

 

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nfinity said:

So you would go against a router/modem combo?

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Yes, you can get more capable hardware when buying separate.

 

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The Motorola modem that Atminside is pretty much the best you can get. However, TWC has moved to a newer DOCSIS 3.0 standard and that modem will not be capable of the 300Mbps download speeds of the higher tier internet packages. It will only be capable of 100Mbps max on TWC.

You will need to get the 6183 instead to support 300Mbps on TWC.

Even if you only plan on 100Mbps for now, it's best to be somewhat future proof and get a model capable of higher speeds.

As far as what router to get, I'll let someone else chime in on that, but I've had great experience with the latest Asus routers, though they are expensive.

 

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Good point mpegger, I forgot about that.

 

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Thank you everyone. In my location TWC best package is 50Mbps down so thinking I'll go with a Motorola SB6121 and maybe this NETGEAR WNR3500L-100NAS

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122334

Think it will be ok?

 

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Router should be fine, Netgear stuff is pretty good.

I would look for dual band though, personally. A lot more devices are using it these days.

 

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Ok, thanks. Maybe I will. I prefer using Ethernet but I'll have a max of 3 wireless devices that could be hinting the wireless part of the network.

 

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nfinity said:

Ok, thanks. Maybe I will. I prefer using Ethernet but I'll have a max of 3 wireless devices that could be hinting the wireless part of the network.

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I prefer Ethernet as well, but for the minimal amount of money these days to add 5GHz to the router you'd might as well do it for future compatibility.

 

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True true, I might as well look for one with a 5GHz band then... wait for a sale