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Best Router for Fidium fiber
i have 2gb fiber in the home from fidium. of course their equipment only allows 1gb. To get 2gb speed I was told I need to buy a new router. I called fidium and they recommended a modem that ended up not being compatible.(holiday joy).
So i am hoping someone has thoughts on a good router.
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If your ISP supports 2Gb services, then you'll need a router that has WAN and LAN ports beyond the 1000Mpbs or 1Gb support. NG only has 3 model products that has WAN and LAN ports that support over 1Gb speeds, Orbi 960, 970 series and the Nighthawk RS700.
JackNapier wrote:
To get 2gb speed I was told I need to buy a new router.
Kit that can handle those speeds could be seriously expensive.
Out of (genuine) interest, what do you expect to achieve with 2GB that you can't do with 1GB?
Based on Fidium's FAQ, the fiber service needs a modem and a router, or a combinded gateway.
NETGEAR routers are only the router part, and you still need modem that is capable of operating 2Gbps speed. Usually the cable modem or gateway equipment is provided by the service provider and you cannot buy it from the retail marekt.
https://www.fidiumfiber.com/faqs
Sometimes, a single device called a gateway can function as both a modem and a router. (You might also hear the term modem router – it’s the same thing.) It’s a one-stop shop for Internet connectivity. That’s what Fidium provides with our WiFi 6 gateway.
