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TradeNurkicNow
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HCP, here is some terminology in case you're still unclear:
The box that plugs into your wall via a cable wire is the modem. There's really no need for anything fancy here, but owning your own modem is a good idea so you don't pay Comcrap's rental fee.
The box that plugs into your modem and provides wifi is called a router. You can get different types of routers depending on how big your house is.
I think Comcast also offers a combined modem/router device as well.
The box that plugs into your wall via a cable wire is the modem. There's really no need for anything fancy here, but owning your own modem is a good idea so you don't pay Comcrap's rental fee.
The box that plugs into your modem and provides wifi is called a router. You can get different types of routers depending on how big your house is.
I think Comcast also offers a combined modem/router device as well.
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The Apple routers are a little more reliable, in my experience. I never had to reboot mine, but the cable company ones required frequent reboots. Annoying.
You want the AC version - it goes 300mbit or more. If you have 150mbit internet and 50mbit wifi, the wifi limits you.
Time Warner has 300mbit down/25 up for ~$70/mo.
