[Shop-talk] need a new router

[Donald H Locker]

One other note - you can get a modem and/or router from your ISP, but it
will be a rental and you'll end up paying more for that than for a
purchased device. The positive side is that if it fails, it's there
equipment and they should support (repair/replace) it. You will be
responsible for the equipment if you purchase it. My experience has been
extremely good with purchasing; these boxes are very rugged and reliable.

Stay healthy!
Donald.

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On 2020-04-03 4:06 p.m., Donald H Locker wrote:
> I went to my ISP's website and chose a modem that they supported (Cisco
> DPC3008) and a separate router (Linksys EA3500.) A short Ethernet (RJ45
> on each end) cable connects them and the router gives the WiFi and a few
> hardwired connections. Works a treat.
> 
> The modem needs to be compatible with your ISP and carrier's modulation
> scheme; almost any modern router should be compatible, but look for NAT
> (Network Address Translation) and Firewall features. Those give you
> somewhat more security. Set a VERY strong password on your WiFi (I would
> say 20 characters is a minimum and should include all those wonky
> characters that are hard to type.) If yours has a guest WiFi, leave that
> turned off unless you actually have a guest and change that password
> with each new guest that comes/goes.
> 
> HTH,
> Donald.
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> On 2020-04-03 12:38 p.m., Tim . via Shop-talk wrote:
>> This working from home has proven to me that I finally need to replace
>> my very old router. 
>>
>> I don't want to have to go shopping for it but also know that my
>> computer knowledge is dated and not even close to being up to date. 
>>
>> So, I need recommendations for a good home router that will be easy to
>> configure. 
>>
>> I am pretty sure that I can get up to 100MB speed from our ISP so want
>> to try to take advantage of that since both my wife and I are both
>> working from home. 
>>
>> Thanks
>> stay healthy
>> tim