Hello everyone,
I have found plenty of articles on the forums about routers vs. routers based on brands, but I couldn't find anything about router vs. router/modem combo with my specific models. My current setup is a Nighthawk R7000 (http://netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R7000.aspx), that pulls from a Arris modem SB6183. I would like to include that I currently have Cox's Internet Premier package which is 100mbs down/ 10 mbps down.
I am asking if purchasing the Netgear C7800 modem/router combo will give me a real and tangible boost in network performance for my home network. I understand that my current setup operates off the DOCIS 3.0 standard and the C7800 operates on the 3.1 standard which if my research is correct, should provide a theoretical increase in performance by a factor of 10. I am not very good with understanding networking lingo, so I am not sure what I am working with or what would be better. I know that having a modem and router requires more hurdles for the signal to get through, than housing everything in one.
Finally, I must say that my current setup is acceptable and I do not truly find anything wrong with what I get currently. I play PC games such as League of Legends, will be playing Destiny 2 when it releases for PC at the end of the month, and will play Call of Duty WWII when it comes out for the Xbox One. While I play games, my girlfriend usually watches Netflix or Hulu, and both of us use our phones on the network along with her iPad.
I understand some of you might ask "Well if you are ok with your current setup, why spend $400 on a new modem/router?" I have no problem spending the money to keep up with current technology, and I know my router is nearly 4 years old (which seems ancient in wireless technology). I am not sure if my current internet plan will take advantage of the plan or not. However, if I can get a substantial increase in network performance and stability over what I currently have, then great.
I have found plenty of articles on the forums about routers vs. routers based on brands, but I couldn't find anything about router vs. router/modem combo with my specific models. My current setup is a Nighthawk R7000 (http://netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R7000.aspx), that pulls from a Arris modem SB6183. I would like to include that I currently have Cox's Internet Premier package which is 100mbs down/ 10 mbps down.
I am asking if purchasing the Netgear C7800 modem/router combo will give me a real and tangible boost in network performance for my home network. I understand that my current setup operates off the DOCIS 3.0 standard and the C7800 operates on the 3.1 standard which if my research is correct, should provide a theoretical increase in performance by a factor of 10. I am not very good with understanding networking lingo, so I am not sure what I am working with or what would be better. I know that having a modem and router requires more hurdles for the signal to get through, than housing everything in one.
Finally, I must say that my current setup is acceptable and I do not truly find anything wrong with what I get currently. I play PC games such as League of Legends, will be playing Destiny 2 when it releases for PC at the end of the month, and will play Call of Duty WWII when it comes out for the Xbox One. While I play games, my girlfriend usually watches Netflix or Hulu, and both of us use our phones on the network along with her iPad.
I understand some of you might ask "Well if you are ok with your current setup, why spend $400 on a new modem/router?" I have no problem spending the money to keep up with current technology, and I know my router is nearly 4 years old (which seems ancient in wireless technology). I am not sure if my current internet plan will take advantage of the plan or not. However, if I can get a substantial increase in network performance and stability over what I currently have, then great.
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