Using no router for a short period is fine. It won’t affect your connection unless you rely heavily on it.
Using no router for a short period is fine. It won’t affect your connection unless you rely heavily on it.
So, I'm thinking about heading to Best Buy and picking up a similar modem to what I was gonna buy from Amazon... A few months ago I was recommended to buy the ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 which supports speeds up to 686mbps, the one I'm looking at getting at best buy and just using exclusively for the interim until I have a little more money available to me to get a router. How unadvisable would it be to simply use the modem to get online until some money gets freed up? (I have the money to buy everything, it's just I've applied for a secured credit card and I'm waiting on that money to be withdrawn.) The one I'd get at best buy is a Netgear CM500-100NAS
Do you need a modem or a router? It seems like both work with DOSIS 3.0 and 686MBPS speeds, so they likely do similar things. They won’t function as a router either. Choose the most affordable option.
I’d just connect my PC to it for a few weeks until some cash came in, then I could purchase a router.
The issue seems to be with the router itself. It might have been corrupted, so a reset could resolve the problem.
I really wouldn't go that route. Even with Windows firewall in place, it isn't considered top-notch. I favor a dedicated hardware solution over software. Also, your PC might struggle with echo tests and port scans. Unlike a router, Windows reacts to specific actions on certain ports, which adds vulnerability. Personally, I'd avoid putting consumer devices in a forward-facing position.
Why assume the budget router firewall is sufficient? Stay calm—hacking isn’t immediate for everyone.
I understand that a physical security barrier is generally more reliable than a digital one. Many systems use ping masking to hide any activity from your address. Additionally, ports that aren’t active will automatically shut down and won’t answer requests unless specifically directed. This creates two levels of protection, meaning even if something gets through the first line, it must overcome the second too. There are many more methods to connect a consumer operating system to the internet than there are routers. For a clear example, perform a remote port scan against your firewall and then run the same test locally on your machine. Observe how much data each method reveals. A thorough Nessus scan with scripts can extract significantly more details.