[TriLUG] Cable modem / Router recommendations

[Dewey Hylton via TriLUG]

Agreed. Add in a Ubiquiti AP behind Ubiquiti ERX (both run linux) and I
see few problems.

----- On Nov 29, 2019, at 10:06 PM, Triangle Linux Users Group General Discussion trilug at trilug.org wrote:

> On Fri, 29 Nov 2019 11:36:57 -0500
> Glenn Hennessee via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
> 
>> Your friend needs to check the list of authorized modems at
>> https://www.spectrum.net/support/internet/compliant-modems-charter-network/
>> They will not provide support for modems not obtained through them. As
>> far as I know they do not charge for their modems unless that has
>> changed recently. I bought my own several years ago when they were
>> going to a $8 a month rental. I saved the purchase price in less than
>> a year. Glenn
> 
> The problem comes in when anything goes wrong for any reason. The
> standard in the industry is "oh, a part of  your system isn't from us?
> Well, the defect is in that part, and we don't service it. Meanwhile,
> you have neither the tools nor the permissions to troubleshoot their
> wiring outside your house and around the neighborhood.
> 
> I just pay the eight bucks a month, and vote for anti-monopoly
> politicians, when I can find them.
> 
> SteveT
> 
> Steve Litt
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