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boqal57
New Contributor
8 years ago

is it better to buy just a router or a modem/router combo

I have ordered cox internet and phone bundle (100 Mbps), and elected to buy my own equipment. I was told cox will send a modem for the phone, with Ethernet port for internet. that means I would have ...
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MarkM1
Former Moderator
8 years ago
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boqal57,

If you are interested in purchasing a modem/router combo, you can use that as a stand alone device for your internet service. At this point, the modem/router would need to be connected to another outlet in your home.