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That's a modem only. They should have a webpage listing modem/router combos that are compatible with their system. Search a Netgear C6300.
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Why would he want a combo?
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Depends on what you want/need in a router. Best advice is to purchase local, so you can exchange if you don't like the one you purchase.
My Trendnet router died a few months ago, so I had to find a replacement. First one, did not have much WiFi range, second one had a horrible interface and lacked key features that I needed. Ended up with a Asus router and it is fantastic. Even before I purchased a router, I did several days of research of different routers, but that still did not help with real home evaluation.
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2017-07-23, 03:51
(This post was last modified: 2017-07-23, 03:54 by JonSnow88.)
I think a netgear R7000 is more than enough and should last you a few years. Mine has been very good and never had issues with it, multiple people streaming at the same time, wifi range is great and covers the full house even though the router is in the basement.
I tested about 5 routers in same price range and specs and netgear was top, didn't test Asus as its expensive to source. But if you can that would be best as I heard merlin firmware is amazing.
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I am far from an expert but have had good luck with ASUS routers, running alternative firmwares- the most recent purchase was a refurbished RT-AC87R purchase from NewEgg in 2015, I installed asuswrt-merlin and it has been serving us well. This replaced an Asus RT-N66U ( also running merlin) that was purchased in 2013. I keep the RT-N66U setup for a plug and play backup for my wife to easily swap them out if needed as we use a VOIP phone service. We have business class ( network access only) and it is extremely consistent, but it is more expensive than the special packages with TV etc.
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In the past I always went for Netgear or Asus top models. But there's not really a need for that anymore, that is "top models". I would still stick with Asus/Netgear but Asus AC66U (or higher) and Netgear R7000 (or higher) (both are both very suitable and should be more than good enough. I've had both and both are highly recommended. If you want to go up then there's always R7800 and AC68/87. Anything higher than this and the benefits are very very slim in real world applications.
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2017-07-23, 21:20
(This post was last modified: 2017-07-23, 21:20 by timstephens24.)
I got the Google Wifi mesh 3 pack and it's great (all hardwired - if it's not hardwired it's alright but I wouldn't get it). I also have 3 Airport Extremes (802.11AC models) that are just wifi access points, but I'll replace those soon with 3 more Google Wifi's.
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