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InternetDummy
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Jul 11, 2020

Buying a modem

Hello, I am trying to set up an internet connection at my home. I live on a lake in a rural part of NC. Our neighborhood has internet beamed across the lake and we have antennas to pick up the signa...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 11, 2020

I recommend asking your ISP what modem, if any, you need for your service. Some ISPs are specific in requirements for modems and not all support user bought modems. Also you may not need a modem as well. Maybe just a router. Contact the ISP first to see what can be done. 

 

Some light reading:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Cable-Modems-Routers/What-s-the-Difference-Between-a-Cable-Modem-and-Cable-Modem/m-p/1864698#M21950

https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT