Re: NEED A NEW ROUTER - SUGGESTIONS?? - Page 3

glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

@Nuttmeg wrote:
@Venezia
If I were having a new install, i would use company hardware. What happens if you have a problem? The company will say it is your router, not the Spectrum cable modem.
You can use your equipment when things are running well.
You can have the tech install your router when he comes to your home.
I check router quality at Smartnet Builders.

I haven't rented from my cable provider for decades. You could buy a new router every year for the amount of rent you pay. These devices are not hard to set up. If you have basic computer knowledge, which everyone should, and you can follow directions, you can do it yourself. I've had Linksys routers since I've had Wifi in my home and they all worked well. If you have a large house, you may need wifi extenders or boosters place throughout the house. This will extend the signal to the areas farthest away from the router. I can get a strong signal on all three levels plus outside on my patio. I live in an older home with plaster and lath walls and no drop in strength.

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

@glb613 wrote:
@Nuttmeg wrote:
@Venezia
If I were having a new install, i would use company hardware. What happens if you have a problem? The company will say it is your router, not the Spectrum cable modem.
You can use your equipment when things are running well.
You can have the tech install your router when he comes to your home.
I check router quality at Smartnet Builders.
I haven't rented from my cable provider for decades. You could buy a new router every year for the amount of rent you pay. These devices are not hard to set up. If you have basic computer knowledge, which everyone should, and you can follow directions, you can do it yourself. I've had Linksys routers since I've had Wifi in my home and they all worked well. If you have a large house, you may need wifi extenders or boosters place throughout the house. This will extend the signal to the areas farthest away from the router. I can get a strong signal on all three levels plus outside on my patio. I live in an older home with plaster and lath walls and no drop in strength.

@glb613

There is a bigger question here. What equipment would the OP buy? What router would be best and how many extender units?

During this crisis demand is high and prices are everywhere. It is the best time to rent. A person can always turn in network equipment and buy.

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

@glb613 @Nuttmeg - We've always had our own router until the past year with our current provider, who came out to fix a problem and replaced the really old modem we had with a combination (both were theirs).

It's lousy internet service at the best of times, but until now we haven't been able to switch to anyone else. We think we should be able to set up the new router, as it's the brand we've always gone with.

Fingers crossed!

As to the OP's question: I don't think I'd want to handle setting up something for that size house. If I was at all unsure, I'd have the technician do it.

"" A little learning is a dangerous thing."-Alexander Pope

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

@tends2dogs - You're talking about the bandwidth. If you buy a dual-band router (or even a tri-band), you should be fine. (I'm not even sure if single-band routers still exist?)

Here's a quick explanation:

"The 2.4 GHz band provides coverage at a longer range but transmits data at slower speeds. The 5 GHz band provides less coverage but transmits data at faster speeds. The range is lower in the 5 GHz band because higher frequencies cannot penetrate solid objects, such as walls and floors.Jul 30, 2019"

The tri-band router I've just bought has both 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz.

I have to agree though that, if you're at all unsure of this, or don't want to do some research on it, you might be better off paying a technician to set it up, at least initially.

"" A little learning is a dangerous thing."-Alexander Pope

Dinaki · ‎12-21-2010

Dear God, I have an Apple Extreme which is about five years old. Apple has discontinued then, along with their Apple Time Capsules.

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tends2dogs · ‎05-08-2010

@Venezia and @Nuttmeg and all, I googled the best router for Spectrum The number 1 was Linksys EA 7500 and #2 is Motorola MG 7550. The Linksys has good ratings on Amazon. It can also be returned. LOL I am leaning toward that one. Our two laptops are not that far away from the router or modem.... all on the same floor and the rooms are open to each other.....no walls. That is all we would be using the router for.

I will let you know when we get it and how it goes. In the meantime I have to go for my yearly physical, get a colonoscopy, and get our taxes done!!! LOL It is all just TOO MUCH to think about.