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Auggie

(31,060 posts)
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 04:04 PM Jan 2019

Best modem router combo with wi-fi for Xfinity?

Tired of paying rent. Current internet service is 250 Mbps. Just Mrs. Auggie and me. Two Apple TVs (not 4k), two PC's, two iPhones. Phone jack not needed.

Suggestions? Many, many thanks.

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Best modem router combo with wi-fi for Xfinity? (Original Post) Auggie Jan 2019 OP
I'm curious about this also. badhair77 Jan 2019 #1
Checkout the link below. democratisphere Jan 2019 #2
I'd lke to hear what people here are using ... Auggie Jan 2019 #4
Checkout the reviews associated with each product. democratisphere Jan 2019 #5
Comcast has some recommendations and people posting on their blogs will steer you right hlthe2b Jan 2019 #3
Well, I'm leaning towards this ... Auggie Jan 2019 #6
Or this ... Auggie Jan 2019 #8
Google mesh router WA-03 Democrat Jan 2019 #7
Thanks Auggie Jan 2019 #9
I did the same thing just a few weeks ago. subterranean Jan 2019 #10
It's a no-brained ... Auggie Jan 2019 #11
When you narrow it down check with your service provider to see if it is compatible. fleabiscuit Jan 2019 #12
Great idea! Auggie Jan 2019 #13

badhair77

(4,191 posts)
1. I'm curious about this also.
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 04:10 PM
Jan 2019

I’m trying to shave down that monthly bill. I have a landline added in there, however. I’d drop it but my husband refuses to do so. I see combo advertised at Best Buy but I’m still not sure what direction to take.

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)
5. Checkout the reviews associated with each product.
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 04:31 PM
Jan 2019

Nothing better than that for the pros and cons for a specific product!

hlthe2b

(101,713 posts)
3. Comcast has some recommendations and people posting on their blogs will steer you right
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 04:14 PM
Jan 2019

I have a netgear router and motorola modem that was recommended a couple of years ago and they have been fine. The models I have are already replaced with newer models so you should see what is recommended now. I bought mine from Amazon, though, once I decided what I wanted.

Auggie

(31,060 posts)
6. Well, I'm leaning towards this ...
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 04:45 PM
Jan 2019

Motorola MG7540, Wi-Fi Gigabit Router, 686 Mbps Maximum DOCSIS 3.0.

$129.00 on Amazon. In one year it will pay for itself.

It's the leading contender. Still shopping ...



WA-03 Democrat

(3,017 posts)
7. Google mesh router
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 05:02 PM
Jan 2019

Not the cheapest but the best IMHO. If you have any Wifi sea spot-you can add more of them easily. Comcast is my ISP. Working great together.

subterranean

(3,427 posts)
10. I did the same thing just a few weeks ago.
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 05:26 PM
Jan 2019

I'm using a Motorola MB7220 8x4 modem, coupled with a Medialink AC1200 wireless router (available on Amazon). The setup for both was pretty easy, and they've been working well so far. However, the speed of my service is less than 100 Mbps. For your speed, I think you will need at least a 16x4 modem, such as the Motorola MB7420.

The new equipment will pay for itself even sooner since Comcast/Xfinity just raised their modem rental rates again!

fleabiscuit

(4,542 posts)
12. When you narrow it down check with your service provider to see if it is compatible.
Sun Jan 27, 2019, 06:45 PM
Jan 2019

It probably will be, but most providers usually have a list of compatible modems/routers.

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