Choose between a combined modem-router or separate units based on your setup needs.
Choose between a combined modem-router or separate units based on your setup needs.
I'm getting 150 Mbps internet and am in need of a router and modem. I potentially may be sharing the wifi with a neighbor who lives about 12 feet away in his own separate house. Since I'm quite knew to the networking world I was wondering wether getting a combo modem and router or seperate ones would be better. Also what kind of benefits does each give. Also open to suggestions. Trying to stay as far below $156 as possible. That of course is xfinity's combo rental fee per year. So far what I've found is something like this: Separate (~$120): Modem: Netgear CM500 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XH4...0DER&psc=1 Router: TP-Link AC1750 Archer A7 https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AC1750-Sm...1959&psc=1 OR Combo ($90): Netgear N600 C3700 https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Certified...10923&th=1
I’d prefer a separate router and modem setup so that if one fails, the other can still work. The key issue is whether your ISP allows you to use an approved modem from their list.
The CM500 must appear in Xfinity's approved device catalog. Here’s the relevant info: https://mydeviceinfo.xfinity.com/customerinfo This list indicates compatible modems based on your speed tier.