What are the benefits of using a good modem/router instead of the one the isp provides you?

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michaelmk86

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what are the benefits of using a good modem/router instead of the one the isp provides you? Except for better wireless connection (that I don't use), does increase your internet speed or lowering your ping?
 
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Wolfshadw
Aside from the reasons already mentioned, there is one other issue that, for now, appears to be limited to Comcast/XFinity modems. The modems offered by Comcast are configured to allow a secondary WiFi hotspot to be run from your network connection to Comcast. It's listed as XfinityWiFi. Comcast claims that it's a separate network and anyone connecting to your XFinityWifi has no access to your personal network. Comcast also claims that any connection the XfinityWiFi has no bearing on your paid for connection speed. Also, XFinity also says you can turn off this feature if you so choose.

I've not tested any of these "issues" and it may be as Comcast claims, but I've been running my own modem for years without complaint or issue and no...
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Solandri

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Usually people don't buy their own modem/router the moment they start service. They use the ISP's modem/router to begin with, then encounter problems that they track down to the modem/router which can't be fixed by changing settings. So the only way to fix the problem is to buy their own modem/router.

The other reason is if your ISP charges a large monthly rental fee for the modem/router. In which case you might save money by getting your own.
 
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Wolfshadw

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Aside from the reasons already mentioned, there is one other issue that, for now, appears to be limited to Comcast/XFinity modems. The modems offered by Comcast are configured to allow a secondary WiFi hotspot to be run from your network connection to Comcast. It's listed as XfinityWiFi. Comcast claims that it's a separate network and anyone connecting to your XFinityWifi has no access to your personal network. Comcast also claims that any connection the XfinityWiFi has no bearing on your paid for connection speed. Also, XFinity also says you can turn off this feature if you so choose.

I've not tested any of these "issues" and it may be as Comcast claims, but I've been running my own modem for years without complaint or issue and no one piggybacks my network connection.

-Wolf sends
 
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