How long do modem router combos last?

If the two routers are connected by cable then they'll almost certainly be set up to share a single connection on the LAN and thus, should have pretty much the same lifetime.

You'll need a cross over cable between them - the cables we sell should do the job How long are the wires in the modem/router combos? Modem and router combo's typically use CAT5e or CAT6 cabling at least the way we sell them (and we're not about to say their quality) and that's 2.4m long for the first drop. We recommend that you run two sets of cables parallel along your wall and then use a small length of cable to connect between the two sets, if you do run more than 1 cable then it must be in a loop and that will make a difference to their longevity, but this shouldn't be an issue as you can easily replace the wire as soon as it's worn out

We only sell the very best cables we currently stock at stockists such as Comet, Bose and the big names. The length of CAT 5e and CAT6 cabling is a common source of confusion. CAT5E means a type of category 5 cable, it is also known as "patch cable" and cat5e.com is now sold out due to the great demand for these cables. The longer length of cat6 cat5e. A typical Cat5e patch cable measures 8,921mm and consists of 8 shielded wires with two unshielded pairs of wires and 4 ground wires inside a sheath. If you are installing a Cat5e patch cable you should be able to use a 5.7 or 6 metre patch cable. If you select a 7.2 metre patch cable you can receive 10Gbps of data. You would buy this if you wanted 10 Gigabits per second speeds. The CAT 6 is made from a much thicker copper wire which usually produces better bandwidth. If you wish to buy a patch cable you will need a 5 metre cable. CAT6 is made of six individual twisted pairs which allow the speed to increase to 100M bps and is therefore useful in networks with a larger number of devices requiring high-speed internet. Typical Cat6 cables include 24 twisted pairs. What if I need double the speed? Why not go for Cat5e and get 10Gbps of bandwidth? We have seen some manufacturers put an extra pair in their Cat6 cable.

Do I need a router and a modem?

How about security?

Wireless networks are a big part of life today. They make it possible for you to connect devices like computer tablets and even phones. While you get this functionality for free with your home WiFi, or you pay extra for commercial-grade service, there are costs involved in creating the network infrastructure and then maintaining the system. If the Wi-Fi connection is down for some reason, you'll still have to be inconvenienced.

If you have any business or residential network, you will need a router and/or a modem. Most people think that they just need one, but they might be surprised at the types of equipment required. For example, some routers and some modems have built-in firewall systems. This means that your network security will be maintained automatically. The other option is that you may have an Internet service provider (ISP) that runs a modem for you.

This can be useful if you are running your own network, but not necessary if you have your own Internet service from someone else. In this case, if you do opt for ISP-provided equipment, they might not give you Internet security or privacy options for your network.

What do routers, modems and a firewall do? Modems and routers both create and receive wireless internet through your network. Modems are devices that you plug into the wall where there are either phone wires coming from your ISP or wireless services available from your Internet service provider. If your Internet service provider has a modem that you can plug into your modem port, they may offer you Internet service without additional monthly fees. However, most modems offer you the options of a built-in firewall and privacy options. Many modems also connect you to a router which manages all these components. If you have the option to select a modem and router, it is recommended that you do so. These devices are very helpful to protect your network when you are no longer using your WiFi connection because you are traveling or otherwise. Without any equipment installed, your wireless internet access may be completely unavailable. This can disrupt normal Internet browsing and is a headache for you or anyone using your connection. You also have the option to add security software and even set passwords so that only people with those codes can get into your network. This means that while you're at the office, you will be able to leave your network protected.

Is it better to have a modem and router or a combo?

I currently use the modem, router and a cable modem extender.

I only have one computer on at any given time. This is the computer that has the modem and router connected to it. I have a laptop connected to it via wireless. The other computer that I have is wireless only. I plan on putting a second router on there and using that as a backup. So the modem is connected to one router and the router connects to another. If you are planning on having wireless computers then I would think the modem/router would better for that. Am I missing anything?

You only need one modem/router if you don't need multiple devices using the same connection. It's better for you to separate the two if you do need to use two computers at once on the network.

I agree but I would have to say the moden/router combo would work just fine. The only difference would be with port forwarding if you wanted to host a game server one computer and play on another. But if I have a laptop that I might use just occasionally I would probably go for a modem/router combo. In my experience the modem/router combo never works as well as a single modem/router. My experience was the opposite with modems. I had a modem/router combo with a single wireline phone connection, my next modem/router combo had a phone line for modem and an Ethernet connection for router. And so on. Each time I needed a second modem, I'd get a second modem/router combo. In every case, the modems would work fine together and the routers wouldn't work together. And it was usually easy to tell which was which just by looking at them.

I never had a modem/router combo where both were working at the same time. If you're going to use this, I'd recommend getting a second modem/router combo rather than a single modem/router.

Thanks for the info! I know some people like having a second modem on the router, I am just wondering if the modem and router combo is still good? Are you saying that they don't work well together or I don't need a second router if I have a modem/router combo?

What is the best affordable modem router combo?

I can buy two of these and be pretty much set up with some wifi range.

But with one I would need to buy a switch/bridge to connect my desktop network to it. Will there be enough bandwidth left over?

I have the AC1900 modem from Comcast, but the AC1900 modem can only do 150Mb of speed. Would I better off with a 300 Mbps modem? Should I wait for the new XFi or should I go with the AC1900? Is the xFi a ripoff? I have some basic questions about a wireless gigabit connection. I am looking to get a modem with wireless gigabit capability that I could plug into the back of an LG 36" TV. Would I be able to use a wireless modem to power a computer and then use it's wired gigabit ethernet connection to the TV? If so, how would I do this in a home environment (ie. Will this work with routers)? Thanks! What I'd like is a solid wireless device and then a cable or ethernet connection running to a PC/Laptop/whatever. I've seen all sorts of USB modems and USB WiFi adapters that act as a replacement for a wired or wired/wireless router. Is that what I'm looking for?

Is there any way to do this without buying a whole new wireless router? The reason I'm asking is because I don't want a new device. I want something cheap, easy to use, and effective (in terms of throughput and security). I don't need internet sharing or anything like that. Just browsing the web, connecting to a few laptops and maybe watching some Netflix. Also. I have about 100Mb Internet currently but I'm hoping for about 1Gbps once my project is complete. Thanks for your help

If you do not need LAN access or internet sharing, this would work fine. It was designed for this purpose. It should be able to give you 1Gbps throughput. There are other similar devices that claim to work in this same way.

If you do need the ability to share the internet or LAN bandwidth then you may find that a router-like system becomes necessary.