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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: cav58d on February 21, 2017, 08:54:22 PM

Title: Modem/Router Recommendation?
Post by: cav58d on February 21, 2017, 08:54:22 PM
I have Charter Spectrum internet.  I am using their provided modem and router.  I presume they are old and base models.

Is there any benefit to buying my own modem/router or combination?  Will I have better performance and consistency?

Can you recommend a modem, router or modem/router combo?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Modem/Router Recommendation?
Post by: AKIron on February 21, 2017, 09:10:14 PM
What speed are you paying for and what is make/model of the cable modem you have?
Title: Re: Modem/Router Recommendation?
Post by: AKIron on February 21, 2017, 09:10:46 PM
Or DSL modem.
Title: Re: Modem/Router Recommendation?
Post by: cav58d on February 21, 2017, 09:13:39 PM
60 up 4 down -

Motorola SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0 Modem
Title: Re: Modem/Router Recommendation?
Post by: AKIron on February 21, 2017, 09:18:07 PM
You meant 60 down and 4 up which means you have a cable modem/gateway. Go to http://speedtest.net . If you are getting 60 down then the only advantage to buying your own would be if you keep the same service long enough so that the rental coast exceeds the purchase price of a new modem. 
Title: Re: Modem/Router Recommendation?
Post by: AKIron on February 21, 2017, 09:19:37 PM
Don't forget to figure in inflation but you will need an exceptionally clear crystal ball for that.  ;)
Title: Re: Modem/Router Recommendation?
Post by: cav58d on February 21, 2017, 09:49:18 PM
You meant 60 down and 4 up which means you have a cable modem/gateway. Go to http://speedtest.net . If you are getting 60 down then the only advantage to buying your own would be if you keep the same service long enough so that the rental coast exceeds the purchase price of a new modem.

Thats exactly what I mean, lol!

I'm actually getting 60/4 and change on both ends.  No rental fee with Charter.

Sounds like I should just keep the free one?
Title: Re: Modem/Router Recommendation?
Post by: AKIron on February 21, 2017, 10:45:48 PM
If it's from your service provider be sure it's free. If it is then why buy?