Verify new modem and router setup thoroughly.
Verify new modem and router setup thoroughly.
Hey there, I appreciate your attention to detail regarding the modem and router selection. Just confirming everything lines up for compatibility. The ISP is Comcast Xfinity with 100 MBPS download speed. Since you’re saving by not renting a combo, aiming for 300 MBPS would be great.
Your setup includes a two-bedroom apartment with 3-6 devices connecting simultaneously. Your needs cover video calls, streaming (Netflix), and casual online gaming. The main computer runs Linux Ubuntu.
Modem suggestion: Netgear CM500-100NAS – the label says it’s Xfinity compatible.
Router suggestion: ASUS RT-AC1200G is solid, but you might want to check if another model fits better with your setup.
Thanks again for your help!
I have a 100 meg service. I stream two TVs—one occasionally in 4K, mostly at 1080p—along with two phones and two tablets. Typically, only three devices connect to the WAN, but I also have smart gadgets and a server on the LAN. I’m trying to maximize usage. Why separate devices? I ended up using a TP-Link 16x4 AC1750 Wi-Fi Cable Modem Router (certified for Comcast XFINITY, Spectrum, Cox, etc.). It’s worked perfectly. I usually only need to restart it once a month or so. Apart from that, everything is fine. Both owner and guest channels are available on both 5 and 2.4 GHz bands (four different IDs). The Wi-Fi range is solid, but I also have an Ethernet over powerline adapter so I can connect the other TV via wired link. It connects to a switch that also powers the computer in the bedroom. Would you consider working with this service? If not, they’ll push you toward upgrading. They seem eager to upsell if you’re thinking of downgrading.
It should be okay. In reality, 100 Mbps is sufficient. We only have 200 Mbps since Xfinity keeps improving our service at no cost. Previously, we had 75 Mbps, and even with three adults and intense streaming, it functioned well.