Question Best advantage of running IP Passthrough on main AT&T router/modem with Fiber and using your own router ?

pcslookout

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Trying to determine if it is worth it. I have done it before but had to switch back a few months ago.
 

JackMDS

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This issue always depends on the user needs. For many main regular users it would not even matter.

That saida real Good Wireless Router is almost always better than the ISPs Moem/Router (especialy the Wireless).


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mv2devnull

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Ok, option one is ISP's device that does some of:
* Converts fiber Ethernet to copper Ethernet (not really "modem")
* Routes between ISP's subnet and your home subnet
* Wireless Access Point
* Switch
Furthermore, ISP could have some access to the device?

Option two does use only the fiber-copper conversion on the ISP device and you have separate router.
You have complete control of the router that is the first line of defense between ISP and your LAN, and hence of your LAN.
The quality of, say the WAP(s) is up to your wallet.

Are control and quality "worth it"? That is up to you.