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kaisrmaulo5
Jun 09, 2020Follower
Router Questions and Help Requested
I'm hoping to get some help figuring out what to do about a new wireless router and possibly modem. To set things up, I'd consider myself fairly computer literate but reading some of the latest wi...
plemans
Jun 09, 2020Guru - Experienced User
You posted in the mobile routers page. But here's what I'd recommend.
1. skip extenders. They are a band aid.
2. buy a modem seperate from the router. LIke you have it. it gives you upgrade options and firmware update options.
3. The orbi system is a solid system from netgear. Just avoid the dual band orbi's. The tribands are worth it. Not sure if you need AX class orbi based off what you put.
4. I'd look at a docsis 3.1 modem if your isp supports that.