Do I need both a router and modem? : r/Spectrum - Reddit
WEBFeb 25, 2021 — Modem/router combos are ok, but I still prefer the separate router modem. If you get that, coax cable goes into modem and coax converted to ethernet from the modem goes into router. As noted above, I would prefer you avoid spending $300 on their non-advanced routers and buying your own router for less …
does a separate Router and modem provide better wifi converage …
WEBJul 4, 2021 — ined modem/router does the job then clearly you need do nothing. If not, then the main benefit of having a separate modem and router is the ability to locate the router somewhere in the property that gives better wifi coverage. …
Is it worth buying my own Modem/Router or should I just use
WEBNov 23, 2021 — The Modem is included, and there is an option for the Wifi Pods (2 for $5/mo, plus $5/mo for every extra pod) Which is great, but I am wondering if it is worth investing in a Wifi 6 router and either pairing it with the included modem, or getting a new cable modem to use with it, or just sticking with what they give me.
How to use your own router with T-Mobile Home Internet
WEBFirst there are 2 important things that need to be explained. What is the Home Internet gateway? The Home Internet gateway is actually 4 things in 1: A. A modem. A modem receives the signal and converts it into a usable internet signal. B. A router. A router manages all the devices on the network and how data is routed over the network. C.
Summary of how to use own router with AT&T Fiber
WEBYou can think of this as the most "upstream" router. Usually it's the modem/router combo provided by AT&T. ONT = optical network terminal. The device that converts the signal from light sent over fiber to electrical signal used in ethernet. Sometimes it is a box outside your house, and sometimes it is the device serving as your modem/router combo.
Do I need a Modem for Ethernet? : r/HomeNetworking - Reddit
WEBMay 24, 2021 — A typical home ‘router’ such as those supplied by virgin are actually an all in one combo of Modem, router (gateway), Firewall, DHCP server, network switch, Wi-Fi access point etc etc since these are generally the components that make up a …
MoCA to modem/router question : r/HomeNetworking - Reddit
WEBAug 2, 2022 — That said, some combo cable modem/router devices (aka cable gateways) have built-in MoCA bridging, eliminating the need for a separate MoCA adapter at the router. p.s. Since MoCA in this usage is just extending the router LAN, the cable modem has nothing to do with the MoCA connection other than needing to …
Do I need a switch or is a router enough? : r/HomeNetworking
WEBAug 16, 2021 — You only really need a switch if you need more ports than your router can provide. And if you do need more ports, it's probably better to get a dumb switch (which is a switch with no extra bells and whistles, just the ports) and connect that to your router. Then plug any new devices into that switch.
Fios, do I need a Modem or just a Router? : r/verizon - Reddit
WEBDec 17, 2020 — In essence, that is your "modem" (a cable modem bridges a coax signal from your cable company to ethernet). After that, you do need a router to properly provision internet unless you plan on just using one computer I'm plugging directly into the ethernet jack on the ONT, but I don't recommend this
Do I need a new router? : r/HomeNetworking - Reddit
WEBJul 9, 2022 — Except for testing, the only thing you should connect to a modem-only device is the WAN port of a router - ALL devices, wired or wireless, should be on the LAN side of the router. Note that some devices, particularly ISP-provided devices, are often a "combo" modem/router, and you should NOT connect another router behind them.