Looking for Gateway or Modem/Router Combo Recommendations.

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fr0stdude

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Hello,

So I am a bit of a newbie when it comes to this and don't want to get something that will not be worth my time. I am currently a Comcast Subscriber with 50+ mbps and I am looking for either a Gateway or Modem/Router combo that will be good. I am not sure what information I need to provide as I am not very savy on these things so feel free to ask away. My budget is around $150.

Thanks! "D
 
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christinebcw
I would look for a Modem-Only (rented from ComCast, or purchased outright - ComCast's website provides a list of 'compatible modems')...

Then, get a WiFi Router separately. Having the Modem's services in one box and a Router's in a separate piece of equipment gives you maximum control plus Router Technologies are changing so rapidly today that almost any purchase today can be substantially outdone in six months.

If you select any of the available $100 WiFi routers now, also remember those will require pricier WiFi adapters, too. And today's most expensive, fastest WiFi routers ($300+) don't even have WiFi adapters at their same class level - to get that top speed, they'd expect you to buy TWO of those pricey items and use the...
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I would look for a Modem-Only (rented from ComCast, or purchased outright - ComCast's website provides a list of 'compatible modems')...

Then, get a WiFi Router separately. Having the Modem's services in one box and a Router's in a separate piece of equipment gives you maximum control plus Router Technologies are changing so rapidly today that almost any purchase today can be substantially outdone in six months.

If you select any of the available $100 WiFi routers now, also remember those will require pricier WiFi adapters, too. And today's most expensive, fastest WiFi routers ($300+) don't even have WiFi adapters at their same class level - to get that top speed, they'd expect you to buy TWO of those pricey items and use the second in 'bridge mode' to be your computer's adapter.
 
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