l33txp
join:2002-08-12
Marietta, OH | Arris Modem/Router Supplied from Suddenlink I've noticed that the signal from this router is very weak and drops often.. is it worth buying my own Docsis 3.0 modem/router and ditching this thing back to Suddenlink? It's not the router, it's been replaced a couple times already.. same result each time.. I also would like control over the network password, ID, etc. Should I dive right in? If so, which should I buy? |
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sauria
join:2002-04-23
Abilene, TX | Mine has worked well so far. Did you buy it new? |
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l33txp
join:2002-08-12
Marietta, OH | said by sauria:Mine has worked well so far. Did you buy it new?
It was supplied to me from Suddenlink when they installed... |
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sauria
join:2002-04-23
Abilene, TX | reply to l33txp
Maybe swap it? |
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l33txp
join:2002-08-12
Marietta, OH | I'll have to.. I can't keep a Wifi connection for more than about 10 minutes now.. rebooting, etc. doesn't fix it.. it was brand new out of the box when installed... Never before have I had any issues with Suddenlink, at least issues I can't fix. Insanity since I upgraded to 50M and got HDTV ... and half the time when I try to go into the settings at »192.168.100.1 it times out and won't let me in.. |
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l33txp
join:2002-08-12
Marietta, OH | reply to l33txp
Ok, so I swapped out for a brand new one.. same issue.. My devices tend to lose access and shows "limited" connection though the bars are full on the signal.. I'm about to drop $90+ on my own modem/router to use as this is becoming a huge inconvenience to me and my family who all accesses my Wifi ... |
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l33txp
join:2002-08-12
Marietta, OH | reply to l33txp
New issue.. I think I fixed the dropped wifi issue.. I set a White-List for MAC Address filtering.. but now, all of a sudden, I can't access the routers IP address.. ON THE hard wired computer that doesn't need the Wifi MAC allowance... what now? |
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| Buy your own router and modem, save the ridiculous rental fees.
Never had a problem with pre-Cisco Linksys units, Netgear, Buffalo routers.
Modems, pretty much anything that's Doc3 and is NOT a combo unit will work. Most are less than 100 bux making it a no brainer based on rental fees for a year, lol. I suppose if you really wanted you could always just keep renting a modem...
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30/2 Suddenlink : Current
5/1 CMA : Old
15/2 TWC : Old |
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l33txp
join:2002-08-12
Marietta, OH
1 edit | My employer pays for my internet and modem rental ... BUT, I'm tired of putting up with the Wifi issue so.. I'm going out on my own.. Modem and router ... Just getting old now with these Arris things..
What about the Cisco DPC3010? |
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| Looks fine to me. Also on the approved list. |
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l33txp
join:2002-08-12
Marietta, OH | Now to find a router to go with it.... |
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| If you're a light user, or only one computer, then most any router will do. If you have a whole gob of devices and multiple people connecting with a decently fast connection (~50megs+) then I would recommend looking for a more beefy model.
Beyond that, you're looking at 'luxury items' like usb ports for hd/printer sharing or multiple virtual wlans for hosting guests or whatever. |
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l33txp
join:2002-08-12
Marietta, OH | I think I need a lot of beef here... I'm on a 50 meg connection, run 3 laptops on wifi, wifi printing, netflix... also 2 android phones.. I need some bandwidth .. LoL |
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| Obviously you'll want to look at a N unit, wouldn't take the plunge on AC yet (probably won't have anything to connect at that speed anyways). Main thing to consider with N is if you have (or will buy) any devices that use the 5ghz band. If so then you will have to figure out if you want a dual band unit (2.4ghz and 5ghz) or a concurrent band unit (both bands are usable at the same time). The max speeds are somewhat of a marketing gimic and with N routers what you will want to be looking for is the antennae setup for MIMO. Even lower priced units have 2x2 setups ( 2 channels in and 2 out) and that's how you get to 300mbps. Something like a 3x2 or 3x3 would result in 450mbps. More antennas also generally mean better signal forming inside (does not equal further distance, just better coverage inside the house). I also like to get units that have external antennas so I can change them to a larger one if I need to.
Since you also have a lot of users, I would seriously recommend a unit with AT LEAST 128mb of ram. Something in line with the Asus RTn16 is a strong unit. Better performing would be units like the RTn66u. I just picked up a TPlink wdr3600 for about half the retail price. It's a decent unit, but the ability to put third party firmware on it is what makes it REALLY shine. Adds just a wealth of features that are above and beyond stock firmware. That's just something else to keep in mind if you might be wanting MORE out of your unit than what comes stock.
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30/2 Suddenlink : Current
5/1 CMA : Old
15/2 TWC : Old |
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l33txp
join:2002-08-12
Marietta, OH | I will certainly look into these.. That TPlink looks like a winner to me.. and affordable!! |
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| Biggest downside to this unit (wdr3600) is that the QoS is barely even implemented. It's based on IP bandwidth allocation, not a dynamic rule set. To fix this issue I installed DD WRT on it. Down side to third party firmware (other than 'technically' voiding your warranty) is that there are WAY more options and settings. Most settings though are very well documented if you are unfamiliar.
Need any more help just shout out!
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30/2 Suddenlink : Current
5/1 CMA : Old
15/2 TWC : Old |
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| Just bought an Asus RT-N66U from Newegg and the thing is awesome. After selling the promo external drive included on Ebay, it cost me $100. |
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| I have the RT-N56U with the newer Asus Firmware based on DDWRT and it is an amazing router. I'm loving it! |
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| Asus does make some very nice units. However the price is usually reflecting the quality and was outside my budget at the time, lol. Would def love to get a n66u |
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