GameDadGrant Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I gotta get a new modem and router. The Netgear models I have now are from like 2012. Any suggestions for best connection/performance? Thanks in advance....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, GameDadGrant said: I gotta get a new modem and router. The Netgear models I have now are from like 2012. Any suggestions for best connection/performance? Thanks in advance....! Fiber,dsl,cable ? Do you need a mesh network? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Look, a new modem isn’t going to make Nintendo online lag less! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Just get another netgear router but one not from 2012. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 2 hours ago, SimpleG said: Fiber,dsl,cable ? Do you need a mesh network? Cable internet, and we gave the Google mesh network to help the signal across the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 4 hours ago, GameDadGrant said: Cable internet, and we gave the Google mesh network to help the signal across the house. DOCSIS® 3.0 24x8 Cable Modem WWW.NETGEAR.COM This high speed DOCSIS~~®~~ 3.0 Cable Modem gives you speed to spare whether you are streaming or gaming. Save money by avoiding rental fees. Works with all major service providers. Pick the speed that best suits your needs Verify that it works with your ISP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 12 hours ago, SimpleG said: DOCSIS® 3.0 24x8 Cable Modem WWW.NETGEAR.COM This high speed DOCSIS~~®~~ 3.0 Cable Modem gives you speed to spare whether you are streaming or gaming. Save money by avoiding rental fees. Works with all major service providers. Pick the speed that best suits your needs Verify that it works with your ISP. Thank you! Is there a router you’d recommend to go with this modem? I’ll need a new router, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I recommend grabbing a Netgear router/wifi unit like the "NETGEAR - AC1750 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 Router" or something newer, depending on your needs. I really like the Nighthawk series. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Mr.Vic20 said: I recommend grabbing a Netgear router/wifi unit like the "NETGEAR - AC1750 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 Router" or something newer, depending on your needs. I really like the Nighthawk series. I'll look into it, thanks! I'll need something that can handle a lot of streaming and online gaming. My son and daughter both game and stream online A LOT, and my wife and I do a lot of work remotely so we need a good connection for work-related stuff. And of course I use internet often for gaming, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 Anyone have any experience with the Nighthawk Dual-Band modem/router 2-in-1? Specifically something like this: Nighthawk R7000 Router | NETGEAR WWW.NETGEAR.COM With the Nighthawk R7000 (AC1900) you get blazing-fast WiFi speeds up to 1.9Gbps and a 1GHz dual-core processor for extended range. Eliminating the need for a modem *and* router. Any good? @SimpleG @Mr.Vic20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I have the R6700 and that one seems similar so I'll say it's good. I've never bought a 2 in 1 before, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjomesphat Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I got this in 2019. Figured it would be pretty future proof for awhile with DOCSIS 3.1. https://www.amazon.com/MOTOROLA-Approved-Comcast-Gigablast-MB8600/dp/B0723599RQ I've also had this for 5 years with zero complaints. https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Dual-Band-AiMesh-Router-AC1900/dp/B00FB45SI4 Though surely there's something newer and better by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, GameDadGrant said: Anyone have any experience with the Nighthawk Dual-Band modem/router 2-in-1? Specifically something like this: Nighthawk R7000 Router | NETGEAR WWW.NETGEAR.COM With the Nighthawk R7000 (AC1900) you get blazing-fast WiFi speeds up to 1.9Gbps and a 1GHz dual-core processor for extended range. Eliminating the need for a modem *and* router. Any good? @SimpleG @Mr.Vic20 This may come as no shock to you, but I have one of these and its lovely! Great coverage, very fast, easy to setup and use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 2 hours ago, GameDadGrant said: Anyone have any experience with the Nighthawk Dual-Band modem/router 2-in-1? Specifically something like this: Nighthawk R7000 Router | NETGEAR WWW.NETGEAR.COM With the Nighthawk R7000 (AC1900) you get blazing-fast WiFi speeds up to 1.9Gbps and a 1GHz dual-core processor for extended range. Eliminating the need for a modem *and* router. Any good? @SimpleG @Mr.Vic20 Unless you have a specific reason I see no point in the wi fi. The google mesh should provide you with wi fi once it’s hooked up modem/router. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 @GameDadGrant Also do really need a router ? I have my PC, Apple TV and PS5 hardwired but most now a days are just going full wireless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 19 hours ago, SimpleG said: @GameDadGrant Also do really need a router ? I have my PC, Apple TV and PS5 hardwired but most now a days are just going full wireless. Yes. Well I need a wireless router. Not a wired one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 21 hours ago, Mr.Vic20 said: This may come as no shock to you, but I have one of these and its lovely! Great coverage, very fast, easy to setup and use. Nice! My wife likes this too, so this is probably going to be what I go with! Thank you everyone for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 34 minutes ago, GameDadGrant said: Yes. Well I need a wireless router. Not a wired one. Then you don’t need the nighthawk just a modem but you do you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 37 minutes ago, SimpleG said: Then you don’t need the nighthawk just a modem but you do you. I may have made a mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 9 minutes ago, GameDadGrant said: I may have made a mistake. It should be modem to google mesh You are going modem to nighthawk (which has its own WiFi) to mesh ( which has its own WiFi). It’s not a huge deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Sort by price high to low and buy the top one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 8 hours ago, SimpleG said: It should be modem to google mesh You are going modem to nighthawk (which has its own WiFi) to mesh ( which has its own WiFi). It’s not a huge deal Okay. Well, let's see how this plays out. I actually just recently got my electric power to my house turned back on (got knocked out due to recent storm(s) here in the Detroit area) and right now my old Netgear stuff is working pretty well. Still gonna upgrade my hardware because it's ANCIENT at this point but I'm not at a rush to do so now, at least. But definitely happening before the end of the month. (probably next week) 8 hours ago, SuperSpreader said: Sort by price high to low and buy the top one I do that with all the things I buy. That's why I got such a great wife. Hey-oh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Oh we got another Detroiter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 15 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said: Oh we got another Detroiter? We like to call it “Hockeytown” but the way the Wings have played these past few seasons, I don’t think we’ve earned that right. 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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