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Replacing comcast gateway

I want to replace my gateway that comcast installed.  What works best to get max speed.  Am i better off getting a combo unit or a less expensive modem and put the money in the router.

 

What options are availble that work good to extend they signal to back yard

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@trb81 wrote:

I want to replace my gateway that comcast installed.  What works best to get max speed.  

 

Which speed tier are you subscribed to ?

 

Am i better off getting a combo unit or a less expensive modem and put the money in the router.

 

Typically you would be better off with separate components !

 

What options are availble that work good to extend they signal to back yard.

 

Depending on the distance and the construction of your walls, the router alone may be good enough. YMMV.


 

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6 years ago

300 mbs

 

any recommendations on modem and router?

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6 years ago

Look here for the official Comcast compatible modem list;

 

https://mydeviceinfo.xfinity.com/

 

And here is an excellent site for researching routers;

 

https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/tools/charts/router/view

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