New Modem

[Sixguns]

Im looking for a new modem. My internet speed isnt the best 3mbps download/1mbps upload but up until about 6 months ago it was ok. My wifi has turned to crap, dropping all the time, and wired connection is super slow now. I have no idea where I should go with getting a new one or anything to make it better. I have had my internet provider come out and rewired my entire house to make sure that wasnt the issue and it does come down to my modem. Please help!

 

[imagoon]

Which type of service? DSL / Cable?

 

[Fardringle]

Which type of service? DSL / Cable?

And who is your Internet provider?

 

[Sixguns]

DSL from centurylink

 

[Sixguns]

I've gone through 3 of their modems and bought an actiontec about a year ago.

 

[imagoon]

We used to have a ton of Netopia units that look like the 2210 that used to work fine for us until we changed providers. They are dirt cheap ($50-70) also. ADSL2+ etc.

 

[Sixguns]

I've always done just a modem. Should I also use a router?

 

[imagoon]

It isn't bad idea. Modems put you right on the internet, the "router" which is just a NAT device adds a small amount of protection the prevents the computer for being directly scanned and attacked.

 

[Sixguns]

Current model is ZyXEL PK5000Z