Cable modem with wireless router capability? Help?
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Thanks now I just need to head out to best buy and have them price match walmart 😀.
I'm eyeing this one:
https://www.amazon.com/SURFboard-SBG6782-AC-DOCSIS-AC1750-Router/dp/B00GJ7Y7MU
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I'm eyeing this one:
https://www.amazon.com/SURFboard-SBG6782-AC-DOCSIS-AC1750-Router/dp/B00GJ7Y7MU
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Right now I'm running what i think is a bridge. I have my cable modem from cox for free and then connected my router (cisco wireless n - forgot the model it's upstairs I'm too lazy to go up and check). My problem is the Internet is super slow lately. I can't figure out if my modem or router is bad. I'd say it's my wireless router cause I use that more than my wired.
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Most likely your modem isn't bridged.
So you have a double NAT (network address translation). Not gong to be good if you want to port forward stuff like Apex. If your not getting the speeds your are paying for I would first contact your Internet provider and complain.
The router has more to do with speeds, sometimes the cache is full and needs to be reset more often on cheaper wifi routers.
If you got the modem from Cox, check if your being charged monthly for equipment. Buying your own will save you that cost.
I would look into getting fiber (fios or att) if you can. I'm paying for 100/100 mbps since I think that's plenty fast for what I need. It only costs me ~ $65 a month.
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So you have a double NAT (network address translation). Not gong to be good if you want to port forward stuff like Apex. If your not getting the speeds your are paying for I would first contact your Internet provider and complain.
The router has more to do with speeds, sometimes the cache is full and needs to be reset more often on cheaper wifi routers.
If you got the modem from Cox, check if your being charged monthly for equipment. Buying your own will save you that cost.
I would look into getting fiber (fios or att) if you can. I'm paying for 100/100 mbps since I think that's plenty fast for what I need. It only costs me ~ $65 a month.
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I had that problem with port forwarding with my radions it was a pain. I live in a small community where cable is built in the home owners association so I don't really have a choice of switching. Cox is good I know it's my router but the modem is so old I was thinking of upgrading it. The modem was already there when I moved in which is almost a decade now.
Thanks for the info that was very helpful. I will look into implementing the bridge you mentioned. I was never really aware of that.
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Thanks for the info that was very helpful. I will look into implementing the bridge you mentioned. I was never really aware of that.
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