Posted: 10/16/2015 5:21:50 PM EDT
i am finally getting cable internet to my house  . I need to know which modem is the best right now. we only have 25mb down so its not like screaming fast, also i see now most modem's do not have wireless built in anymore. I am just lost. We have been stuck with DSL for way too long. Any insight would be helpful.
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Can't go wrong with a Motorola Surfboard. You'll probably be replacing it soon, depending on your cable provider, when docsis 3.1 rolls out. You shouldn't HAVE to replace it. DOCSIS 3.0 is backwards compatible with older modems. If he's only getting 25Mbps, the extra speed won't matter. I'd watch for a deal on either the Moto SB6121 or the SB6141. Both will serve you well at that speed. |
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Get a Netgear CM500, is DOCIS 3.0 16 channels usable down and 4 up (true DOCIS 3.0). Your provider may only currently use 8 or 4 down and 4 up and is rock steady on streams. Further, you are set for when faster speeds roll into your area. Cost is about $100. EDITED FOR CORRECTION |
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Thanks for the modem suggestions, what about wireless? Asus has been making some good wireless routers. If you want the best wireless coverage, get a Ubiquity UNIFI Access Point along with your router. Most home routers run about 1 watt of power, where a UNIFI AP is 23 watts of power. They are a little more difficult to set up but run rock solid once properly configured. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XXMUCQ?ref_=cm_sw_r_awd_RY7lvb1NT2T18 |