Posted on 11/11/2016 9:48:17 AM PST by newfreep
I am relocating and will be using TWC cable internet for the first time.
I'm seeking recommendations for single unit Modem/Router - esp the best "Bang for the Buck"
TWC does recommend Netgear N300 and N600 - both offer 300mbs speed. However, it appears the only difference is N600 is "300+300" Dual-Band.
I'm not sure if the higher priced "300+300" is worth it or even required as I'll be the only user.
Any suggestions or insight is greatly appreciated!
newfreep "DRAIN the SWAMP...with extreme prejudice"
I'm seeking recommendations for single unit Modem/Router - esp the best "Bang for the Buck"
TWC does recommend Netgear N300 and N600 - both offer 300mbs speed. However, it appears the only difference is N600 is "300+300" Dual-Band.
I'm not sure if the higher priced "300+300" is worth it or even required as I'll be the only user.
Any suggestions or insight is greatly appreciated!
newfreep "DRAIN the SWAMP...with extreme prejudice"
TWC is the worst dont do it
I suggest you call TWC and ask someone on their tech staff. They’re (supposedly) the experts and won’t be trying to “up-sell” you for no good reason.
I’ve had TWC for about 20 years and on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being outstanding) I give them a 9.
Ditch cable. You’ll find an Amazon Fire Stick or a Ruku to be far better options and cheaper.
It is stunning what is not on cable. Many production and distribution companies only provide their content outside of cable. Cable sucks and squeezes them for profits, so they go third-party outside of cable.
Real news channels like OANN are not available on cable.
I use Amped routers with Time Warner in Southern California. 100 Mbps plus all over the house. Very good tech support. Rock solid performance.
just internet or also tv
You’ll still need cable for internet service, which is what the OP is asking about.
Internet connection ONLY...
You’re gonna have to use their digital converter thingee since they’re all digital now...at $3-4/month for each one (one needed per TV).
They provided these for free for the first year...then the fee kicked in. Maybe you can get them to give you a break on the fee for the first year. It’s my understanding they’re losing business, so they may be amenable.
any DOCSIS 3 cable modem should do.
i’ve got myself and parents using an arris surfboard from best buy or circuit city and it works fine.
Good for you it sucked at two address of mine
The 2.4 GHz router is very crowded. But, most new devices (iPhone, etc.) support 5 GHz WiFi, and it's much less crowded. You'll get better performance, especially if you are in a high-density area.
My TWC installer disabled the dual band feature explaining to me that the high band doe not cover as well as low band. I have an Arris TG1672G which I rent. I live in a 50s era ranch home with plaster over drywall walls. I have a second PC 70ft and three rooms away from the router. I am hesitant to buy something that may not work without an extender.
The SurfBoard is a very good modem
An N300 wireless connection is the bare minimum for any type of media streaming
Speak for yourself. OANN is available on our Frontier (ex-Verizon) FIOS.
I've been using a Arris Surfboard cable modem and an ASUS Router/Wireless
ARRIS SURFboard SB6141 8x4 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Certified Refurbished $ 44.99
ASUS RT-AC66W Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router $ 89.99
Both were upgrades. I'd been running a Surfboard cable modem for proably ten years, no trouble but wanted DOCSIS 3.0, and have used Netgear and Belkin routers, the ASUS has better coverage.
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