Do I need both a router and modem? : r/Spectrum - Reddit
Feb 25, 2021 · The modem and router may be built together as a single device or they may be separate. You will need both a modem and a router. Spectrum will provide the modem for free. You can purchase your own router or rent on from spectrum. AT&T uses DSL phone jacks to connect their modems to the wall.
Is it worth buying my own Modem/Router or should I just use
Nov 23, 2021 · The Modem is included, and there is an option for the Wifi Pods (2 for $5/mo, plus $5/mo for every extra pod) Which is great, but I am wondering if it is worth investing in a Wifi 6 router and either pairing it with the included modem, or getting a new cable modem to use with it, or just sticking with what they give me.
How to use your own router with T-Mobile Home Internet
Option 1: Use your own router in access point mode. Many routers have a mode known as access point mode, which disables router capabilities and makes it only act as an access point and ethernet switch. Pros: Makes WiFi available in more parts of your house. Does not add any additional layers of NAT.
does a separate Router and modem provide better wifi converage …
Jul 4, 2021 · coopnetworks. • 3 yr. ago. If the provided combined modem/router does the job then clearly you need do nothing. If not, then the main benefit of having a separate modem and router is the ability to locate the router somewhere in the property that gives better wifi coverage. That in itself might solve your problem.
Summary of how to use own router with AT&T Fiber
Beware you’ll need a pretty powerful router for it to be a performance upgrade. • Make sure whatever router you use has a quality firewall to replace the AT&T firewall. Main advantage I can see to using your own router is you have a bit more control over your network settings and security (can set up a VPN, etc.).
Do I need a switch or is a router enough? : r/HomeNetworking
Aug 16, 2021 · sater1957. The ports on your router, often yellow, are actually a little switch embedded in the router. If there are enough ports there you do not need an external switch. But it also does not hurt, do whatever is most convenient. Switches connect devices, creating networks. Routers connect networks.
Fios, do I need a Modem or just a Router? : r/verizon - Reddit
Dec 17, 2020 · Yep! Just as if you the ONT was a cable modem. Ethernet to router and follow the setup wizard. 2. Bezdbefazed. OP • 4 yr. ago. Awesome, so ont acts as the modem in a sense. Perfect I should be all set. The guy I was on the phone with was arguing with me that I NEED to buy or rent the Verizon Gateway G1100 or G3100 for $300 or $15/month.
Do I need a modem for fiber or just a router? : r/ZiplyFiber - Reddit
Modems are never involved nor needed for fiber optic Internet service (aka FiOS). The ONT connects to the fiber optic cable run from Ziply, converts it to Ethernet, and presents it at an Ethernet jack. You then connect an ordinary router to that jack. If your "modem/router" box was left over from DSL, then it would have contained a DSL modem ...
MoCA to modem/router question : r/HomeNetworking - Reddit
Aug 2, 2022 · Go coax from there into a MoCA splitter with two legs; one leg goes to modem, other goes to MoCA adapter. Go Ethernet from modem to router WAN. Go Ethernet from router LAN to MoCA adapter. Now everything is getting internet signal. Go to other side of house and run coax from wall to MoCA adapter, and you should have a wired connection.
Do I need a Modem and a Router? : r/Comcast_Xfinity - Reddit
Apr 24, 2020 · After doing my research, I am pretty sure I will need both of these device. So I would need a modem to connect to the Internet and a router to connect using WiFi for my mobile devices. I had the option of either paying monthly for Xfinity to supply these devices or buying my own. I think I prefer to buy my own so I can use them if I decide to ...