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Possible new Modem and 3 routers
I am pretty new to this and just want guidance but want to go with Netgear. I am pretty handy. Know plumbing, electrical and all that stuff. What I dont understand is all the stuff involved in setti...
In terms of modems, I'd look at a docsis 3.1 modem. And you're wanting voice from the sound of it?
If so, the CM1150V is a solid modem voice option that supports up to gig speeds. there's also the CM2050V that'll support up to 2.5g speeds (if comcast ever offers it).
for router solutions. I'd look at the netgear orbi's intead of multiple routers. You can have a router plus mutliple satellites. both hardwired and wireless. this would be nicer for seamless roaming throughout the home
Mr. Plemans.
I am looking at the Netgear CM1150V. I dont understand the extra 3 ethernet points. I understand that the first port could go to say Router #1.
Does that mean that I can use the other three ports could go to 3 separate other routers. Or maybe feet 3 routers and hardwire a computer? I read something about port agregation and I am lost.
I know I probably sound stupid. Remember, I am well covered with hardwires.
I think I am sold on the CM1150V for now and future. I don't mind paying just a little more for this one. If this is my Modem and I can only use one ethernet cable can I:
-run the ethernet cable from the Modem to Netgear GS108 switch
-From the GS108 can I use an ethernet cable to Netgear router 1
-From the GS108 can I use an ethernet cable to Netgear router 2
-From the GS108 can I use an ethernet cable to Netgear router 3
or:
run the ethernet cable from Modem to Router 1
run ethernet cable from Router 1 to the GS108 switch
run ethernet cable from Router to labptop 1 in docking station that stays hardwired all the time.
From GS108 run ethenet cable to Router 2 set up as a wired Access Point (AP Mode)
From GS108 run ethernet cable to Router 3 set up as wired Access Point (AP Mode)
From Router 3 run an ethernet cable to laptop 2 in docking station that stays hardwired all the time.
Mr. Plemans. I will get the CM1150V. I am sold. I am am also sold that you are way smarter than me. I am pretty good electrician and my house is wired well and hardwired with internet that I did a long time. I ran it from a central point and it has been unused. I probably have internet wires in my walls now what most people only wish they had.
I prefer hardwires to all my access points. Of course my access points can send out wireless. But I want the internet goes to my access points to be hardwires.
Help me please sir. I really appreciate you helping me learn.
for the average user, they can only use port 1 (or port 1 and 2 if using port aggregation) in the cm1150v. Most isp's (comcast, cox, spectrum) only allow 1 public ip address per modem. so unless you're on a business class line or pay for extra public ip address, you can only connect 1 device to the cm1150v. The reason I recommended it to you was you saying you needed voice. Otherwise I'd have recommended a different modem.
so you'd need to go:
Modem----->router---->devices/switch and then whatever combination of devices you'd like.
hardwiring in access points is the best route you can choose. It tends to have the best throughput.
good working running all the ethernet before hand!
Ijust read your answer from 7:10 this morning. But I added in some things a few minutes ago that were specific to the AX1800 MK63 and my saltellites would be backhauled. Am I ok. I am a 68 year old retired guy just learning. Please be patient with me. I am starting to understand.