Non-Cox modem/router
I want to transition away from the rented modem/router. I have what was called gigablast two years ago. It works well but I did have to employ a wifi extender to cover the whole house. I tried the Ar...
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A wifi extender will slow down your internet because it is half duplex. It can't send and receive at the same time. If you want to get around that, install a ethernet to the room with the weakest signal and install a access point(AP). If ethernet is not possible, and you have coaxial outlets in the room, look into MoCA. Either way, I suggest not getting a modem router combo but instead a stand alone modem and router. For the modem, the SB8200 is good but the Arris S33 is better if you want to future proof. As for the router, I like Asus but others here like Netgear. Do you have a price point in mind? Also, how big is your house?
3000 sq.ft.
That is a little more than the typical 2500 coverage most stand alone routers reach. Can you run ethernet to the area(s) that get weak signal? Do you have coaxial outlets in those rooms? If no to both, look into Mesh like the Deco or ZenWifi product. I think they have a dedicated wireless antenna for backhaul. This helps with the "half speed" of extenders. However, using ethernet to a AP will still give you better results.
Ok, thanks!
