Eliminando el módem o router del alquiler
Eliminando el módem o router del alquiler
I've been looking to cut my monthly costs by purchasing my own modem and router. I currently use an Xfinity plan with 250mbps and their rental equipment. I'm considering models like Netgear CM700, TP-Link AC3200 or AC2600—something more powerful in case I upgrade later. I need better coverage throughout my home. My setup includes several devices: four phones, two tablets, a ring doorbell, one Nest camera, three computers (one hardwired), and a garage door opener. Would a dedicated modem/router be a suitable choice? Thanks!
The TP-LINK AC3200 is what I have. Absolutely an amazing investment. I was able to get it at 38% off on Amazon at one point so I jumped at it.
I noticed it listed for $144 on Amazon. I’m looking for a larger range than the current rental unit. My gaming PC uses Wi-Fi and has worked fine over the past two years, but the 5GHz signal to it has been poor lately.
I’m just trying to see if a more optimal setup could boost the connection speed to 5GHz. The modem is in the master bedroom, and the gaming PC is near it but behind three walls. The house is around 1900 square feet.
I own the CM700 modem and can confirm it's been quite reliable. All my internet issues have usually stemmed from frozen lines, equipment failures by cable companies, or similar problems. I've never had trouble with this particular modem. It's unclear if this matters to you, but you'll likely face restrictions when managing the CM700. Your ISP will probably need to send firmware updates, which seems unlikely. Still, having the logs and frequency data is extremely useful if you encounter any connection problems.
The 5GHz range is quite poor. However, it mainly depends on how far your space is from the router. As long as you have enough power—typically 8-10 watts for the 5GHz band—it should work well. Looking back, I can access the 5GHz network at the end of my driveway and stream YouTube smoothly. It all comes down to where your equipment is placed.
That's encouraging. I’m not planning to make any major changes to the modem. Just need it up and running, and I’ll let it take care of itself. The layout of my house is a bit tricky—PC and modem are roughly 30-40 feet apart, but they’re passing through two or three walls. Still, I think it should perform better than it currently does. My 2.4 GHz signal barely reaches the doorbell, and if I’m in the garage, I end up having to disable my phone’s Wi-Fi or it keeps trying to connect.
The quickest speed you can achieve with your current plan is 250 MBPS. If you want to upgrade to 1 GBPS, you’ll need a router that supports over 1 Gbps to avoid paying extra for slower performance.
I think it's around 400mbps. I used 150mbps for the longest time without any problems. Recently I switched to 250mbps and I'm really satisfied with the performance. I'm hoping for even better coverage and want to save some money by using my own modem/router.