[TriLUG] Cable modem / Router recommendations

[Matt Flyer via TriLUG]

Thank You guys,

I really appreciate the feedback.


On 11/29/19 12:19 PM, brian mullan via TriLUG wrote:
> Hi
>
> I worked at Cisco Systems for many years and for much of that was their
> senior mgr for Broadband advanced services (consulting) with Time Warner,
> Comcast, Cox, Cablevision, Charter, Telstra etc as my customers so here
> is my .02...
>
> if you can get a Cable Modem from Spectrum "for free" then I'd do that.
> I've been with Spectrum for quite awhile and when I got my account
> they were charging a  monthly fee so I just went on their website & found
> their list of Cable Modem's theysay are compatible and bought one off
> Ebay and its worked well ever since.
>
> One thing i would say is no matter where or what Cable Modem you get don't
> use
> the Cable Modem's built-in WiFi.
>
> Cable Modems are one of the most mass-produced products you will find and as
> such they implement the most cost-effective (re inexpensive) components.
>
> The WiFi is where they cut corners a lot.
>
> So just buy a good WiFi router (I use ASUS but there are alot of good
> choices) and connect your Wifi Router to the Cable Modem.
>
> With wireless C mode I get about 165 Mbps thruput down and 25Mbps up.
>
> FYI - that is more about double what I got with the Cable Modem's WiFi but
> more importantly
> is using my own WiFi my distance is very much greater and covers my whole
> house.
>
> Brian