Question about modem/router combo to replace my rental from Spectrum

[PVarck31]

So I currently have Spectrum internet with 100mbps down and 10up. I am using their rental modem/router combo for $7 and obviously that's not cost effective and lately I'm lucky if I am getting over 20mbps download speeds over WiFi.

I have been looking at some combo units to replace it, but there are so many and I don't even really know or understand what I need. I just want the most cost effective option that will give me close to the speeds I pay for.

Any help would be much appreciated.

I have anywhere between 6-8 devices on wifi at a time. And it's pretty spotty on the second floor. If that helps.

[bravesfan1984]

Re: Question about modem/router combo to replace my rental from Spectrum

So I currently have Spectrum internet with 100mbps down and 10up. I am using their rental modem/router combo for $7 and obviously that's not cost effective and lately I'm lucky if I am getting over 20mbps download speeds over WiFi.

I have been looking at some combo units to replace it, but there are so many and I don't even really know or understand what I need. I just want the most cost effective option that will give me close to the speeds I pay for.

Any help would be much appreciated.

I have anywhere between 6-8 devices on wifi at a time. And it's pretty spotty on the second floor. If that helps.

Recently had to get a new router as my old one was just not keeping pace anymore. Went with this one. It's pricey but rated as one of the best on the market. So far, I haven't had any issues and it runs pretty fast.

https://www.asus.com/us/Networking/RT-AC88U/

[PVarck31]

Re: Question about modem/router combo to replace my rental from Spectrum

Recently had to get a new router as my old one was just not keeping pace anymore. Went with this one. It's pricey but rated as one of the best on the market. So far, I haven't had any issues and it runs pretty fast.

https://www.asus.com/us/Networking/RT-AC88U/

Thanks, but that's way out of my price range. I should have given a price range. I don't really need a lot of those features either.

My price range is $100 or lower. I really just need a solid wifi connection at acceptable speeds. I know they will probably be lower than ethernet, but I would imagine I should be able to get speeds over 20mbps.

And I just checked my speed and it was 5 mbps. I can't understand how that is even possible with what I should have. Maybe there is something technical going on. Either way though, I wanna get out from under paying monthly for their equipment.

[JayhawkerStL]

Re: Question about modem/router combo to replace my rental from Spectrum

Still more than your price range, but I got this for about $150.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/netgear-ac1600-wireless-router-with-docsis-3-0-cable-modem-black/4562303.p?skuId=4562303

I have Spectrum, and this is pretty great. I get over 130 Mbps in the room next to my router, and 80 Mbps in the basement.



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[Sinner]

Re: Question about modem/router combo to replace my rental from Spectrum

I just switched to Spectrum myself, thought I didn't need a modem until I thought about where is the cable going to hook into on my router so I needed one from Spectrum. Another way I was able to save a little money was I didn't need 4 digital boxes like I thought I did. I have a Smart TV Samsung so instead of using a box for it I can just use the Spectrum TV app.

[PVarck31]

Re: Question about modem/router combo to replace my rental from Spectrum

I just switched to Spectrum myself, thought I didn't need a modem until I thought about where is the cable going to hook into on my router so I needed one from Spectrum. Another way I was able to save a little money was I didn't need 4 digital boxes like I thought I did. I have a Smart TV Samsung so instead of using a box for it I can just use the Spectrum TV app.

Yeah, when I has Spectrum TV I used the app on my other tv's. I have Directv now and the extra receivers were free.

I'm not sure what you mean though about needing one from Spectrum. You can buy a combo modem/router where the cable will will hook into. Maybe I read that wrong though.

[Sinner]

Re: Question about modem/router combo to replace my rental from Spectrum

Yeah, when I has Spectrum TV I used the app on my other tv's. I have Directv now and the extra receivers were free.

I'm not sure what you mean though about needing one from Spectrum. You can buy a combo modem/router where the cable will will hook into. Maybe I read that wrong though.

You read it right, was going to get the equipment from them and didn't have a router/cable modem. The modem is free so just went on and got it, besides didn't want to spend the money on a really good modem when I didn't have to at least for now I don't.

[PVarck31]

Re: Question about modem/router combo to replace my rental from Spectrum

You read it right, was going to get the equipment from them and didn't have a router/cable modem. The modem is free so just went on and got it, besides didn't want to spend the money on a really good modem when I didn't have to at least for now I don't.

Ok, I gotcha.

And I contacted Spectrum and they ran diagnostics on my modem/router and did something and now I'm getting almost 100mbps on wifi.

I think I'm just gonna stick with their equipment for now.

[Sinner]

Re: Question about modem/router combo to replace my rental from Spectrum

Ok, I gotcha.

And I contacted Spectrum and they ran diagnostics on my modem/router and did something and now I'm getting almost 100mbps on wifi.

I think I'm just gonna stick with their equipment for now.

Stupid question how can you tell if you're getting 100mbps on wifi?

[Jr.]

Re: Question about modem/router combo to replace my rental from Spectrum

Stupid question how can you tell if you're getting 100mbps on wifi?

https://www.speetest.net

You can check your connection speeds there

[JayhawkerStL]

Re: Question about modem/router combo to replace my rental from Spectrum

www.speetest.net

You can check your connection speeds there

And on the XB1, you can check your speed in settings->network. i'm assuming the other consoles have something similar.

[pk500]

Re: Question about modem/router combo to replace my rental from Spectrum

www.speetest.net

You can check your connection speeds there

Speedtest.net or Fast.com will measure your speeds. Speedtest has a mobile app, too.

[Gotmadskillzson]

Re: Question about modem/router combo to replace my rental from Spectrum

And on the XB1, you can check your speed in settings->network. i'm assuming the other consoles have something similar.

Console speed tests are highly inaccurate though. Definitely don't want to go by that.

[JayhawkerStL]

Re: Question about modem/router combo to replace my rental from Spectrum

Console speed tests are highly inaccurate though. Definitely don't want to go by that.

Could be. I can tell you that my XB1 and 360 matched what I got via my laptop wired to the same router.


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