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Searching for Fiber Modem/Router
Hello Community,
I am moving toa new home and getting CentruyLink Fiber Internet. I am trying to look for a modem/router combo so I don't have to use my ISP's. Having trouble finding the right product if anyone can help.
I would like a WiFi 6 router/modem combo. I purchased this, but not sure if it's the right one I need
https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/modem-routers/cax80
Can anyone confirm if this is compatible with Fiber Internet?
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> [...] getting CentruyLink Fiber Internet. [...]
And they give you what, exactly, to which to connect your stuff?
Some ONT, or what?> [...] I am trying to look for a modem/router combo [...]
What led you to believe that some kind of modem is needed?
> [...] Having trouble finding the right product if anyone can help.
I'd start at the CenturyLink end, and find out what they require.
CenturyLink and other CenturyLink fiber users might have more/better
information than you'll find here. (Especially if you ask about
modems.)its not.
Netgear doesn't have any fibre modems.
The CAX80 is a cable modem and won't work.
but you can probably check with centurylink on just getting an ONT that you can connect your own router to.
Or if they do send you a gateway with integrated router, usually you can disable th router portion so you can use your own.
plemans wrote:
but you can probably check with centurylink on just getting an ONT that you can connect your own router to.
And the advantage of this is that you have separate router, which gives you a much larger choice of routers. Modem/router combos limit your options.
