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Check the specifications of the router from your ISP. AC is the latest standard which enables much faster speeds and works on the 5GHz band compared to the previous standard N which works primarily on 2.4 GHz. Routers are categorized by speed and standards, for example, AC 1700. Improved Signal Strength around Your Home For example, walls and chicken wire in the walls.

You don’t pay a rental fee for a router whether standalone or part of a combo, but there are very good performance reasons why you may want to get a better router. The advantage of another combo device is that it takes up less space, but then the selling point of two devices is that you can have the best in each respective field and also going forward means you only have to replace one device if one breaks. When you decide to replace your modem or your router you can do so with two devices or another combo device. Router/Modem Combo versus Individual Modems and Routers For example, do you need to reset your modem often? Or do you feel you are getting the speed provided in your package?Ĥ) In the case of Comcast using your own modem means you can disable their public Wi-Fi hotspot. When you read the reviews think about whether they ring true for you. As each ISP has a different quality record on the gateway or modem product they provide, the best thing is to do a web search. You don’t need to be a power user to benefit if your ISP product is getting bad reviews. If you are interested in doing some customization your own modem will give you greater flexibility.ģ) Faster speeds and more stability – There is a host of companies out there whose business model is to make great modems, not sell Wi-Fi packages understandably their quality and selections are better than the ISPs. Moreover, a modem has a three to five-year lifetime which means a great long term saving.Ģ) More control over your own network – ISPs often restrict access to some settings. Of course, you have to buy the device, but, on average, you will recover the cost in about a year. Why Replace Your ISP Modem?ġ) Are you paying a rental fee for your ISP modem? If so, you can save that money by buying your own device. For example, the Comcast Infinity Gateway.

These devices can be standalone or combined into a single unit as a gateway. The modem’s job is to communicate with your ISP over the Internet line to get the data you have requested, whereas the router’s job is to create a wireless network and then make sure each of the devices in your home gets the right data. What is the Difference Between a Modem and a Wi-Fi Router?Ī modem and a router have very distinct jobs. But firstly let’s quickly look out at the differences between a Wi-Fi router and a modem. We’ll go into more details of how and why below. With a little effort, you can replace your ISP’s modem or router – Comcast, AT&T, Cox, Time Warner Cable, Verizon and Charter Spectrum – and, in doing so, save money and improve your Wi-Fi signal.