Looking to buy a modem/router for Xfinity separate units not a combo

[tvfreak]

I want to stop renting the comcast provided modem/router.

Plus I need a nice upgrade.

I do watch and stream TV (4k if its available). YouTube, game and have a few devices connected to the router (phones etc).
I notice watching YouTube vids at 4k or even Netflix 4k shows, it does lag. So I have to switch back to 1080p. Which is fine, but I like to have options.

As for future proofing, is this combo pretty decent for the future?

After doing a little more research I think I prefer a separate modem router. I was thinking a combo.

If you guys got any other suggestions in similar price ranges I'm open. I just dont know much about it.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/netg...cable-modem-black/5712202.p?skuId=5712202

for a router what these? So many to choose. Not sure what to get.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/ww...802-11a-g-802-11n-802-11ac/p/N82E16833124595

 

[Muadib]

Check the C1000 on comcast page below. I can't because I'm not a customer.
https://mydeviceinfo.xfinity.com/

As for the router, if you want future proofing, then you want one that supports Wifi6 or 802.11ax. They ain't cheap.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Netgear C1100, faster than 1Gbit/sec DOCSIS 3.1, with dual OFDM channels for send and receive.

Coupled with a Netgear AX12.

 

[tvfreak]

Netgear C1100, faster than 1Gbit/sec DOCSIS 3.1, with dual OFDM channels for send and receive.

Coupled with a Netgear AX12.

What is the ax12

 

[EXCellR8]

Good stuff, I might be in the market for a new modem too--but those combo units are not preferable, especially models with WiFi.

 

[SamirD]

When we switched to our own equipment, we went with a separate modem and router to get rid of their hidden ssids, which also pop up on combo units that work with their service.

And while this isn't supposed to eat into your bandwidth, it actually does as all wifi bandwidth is shared. So someone even using their hotspot on your device will hurt your own wifi.

We went with an sb6190 and a archer c5 and couldn't be happier. All the horror stories about the 6190 are not valid in my experience. I have 2 of the 6190s actually forming a very latency sensitive link that's on 24x7 and it's perfect and has been for years. Have no fear.

 

[ch33zw1z]

Netgear C1100, faster than 1Gbit/sec DOCSIS 3.1, with dual OFDM channels for send and receive.

Coupled with a Netgear AX12.

I think I agree here. Typically I'm a bit of an arris fanboy, and would probably recommend the SB8200. When I visit each products support site, the CM1100 definitely supports LAG with supported Netgear routers, minimum ax8 per the support link below.

https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/cable-modems-routers/CM1100.aspx

I suspect the Arris SB8200 supports LAG since it has two Ethernet ports, but I've yet to confirm it on their website.

https://arris.secure.force.com/consumers/ConsumerProductDetail?p=a0ha000000TnNQCAA3&c=SURFboard Cable Modems and Gateways#panel3

Both are on the Comcast supported device list, both are roughly $150. Kinda seems like the Netgear is the way to go for OP

 

[tvfreak]

Thanks for the info.
I ended up getting the NETGEAR Nighthawk X6S Smart WiFi Router (R8000P) - AC4000

As for the modem. I went with the netgear cm1000.

As for set up with the router, what do I need to do to set up for passwords and any other set up I need to do or be concerned when i install my router and modem?

 

[ch33zw1z]

Netgear is pretty straight forward setup-wise. Just follow the guide, connect a wired client (if you have one) to a lan port, have at it. I would definitely change the default admin password at least.

The modem will take a bit more effort. Start by writing down the hardware address. You can try the "auto activation" method, but you'll probably end up on the phone with them to provision the new modem, which they'll need the hardware address to do.

This is a quick overview, but you'll figure it out as it's not overly complicated

 

[tvfreak]

Netgear is pretty straight forward setup-wise. Just follow the guide, connect a wired client (if you have one) to a lan port, have at it. I would definitely change the default admin password at least.

The modem will take a bit more effort. Start by writing down the hardware address. You can try the "auto activation" method, but you'll probably end up on the phone with them to provision the new modem, which they'll need the hardware address to do.

This is a quick overview, but you'll figure it out as it's not overly complicated

I called comcast and was told that I would need to call them up to activate the new modem.

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[SamirD]

I called comcast and was told that I would need to call them up to activate the new modem.

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They'll ask you some stuff off the modem so have the box handy as its usually on there as well. Then you just swap over and that part is done. It's really simple actually. You'll spend more time waiting for it to update firmwares, etc. and finally come up than on the phone.