Modem Recommendations

[Snowmnason]

Hello!

I am upgrading to Gig speed so, and I don't want the included modem, I want to save as much monthly cost as I can.

I am going the Optimum as my ISP, and I am trying to find something under 200$ and everything I see all look the same with features and all.

Currently I have google WiFi mesh routers, so I don't want a combo. 

Thank you for your Recommendations!

[Streetguru]

6 minutes ago, Snowmnason said:

Hello!

Some Arris cable modem probably, dunno if they're the absolute  best, but they seem popular. But don't buy one used, because it might have issues being tied and locked to the previous account.
https://www.arris.com/surfboard/products/cable-modems/sb6190/

https://www.arris.com/surfboard/products/cable-modems/sb8200/

https://pickmymodem.com/approved-modems-for-optimum-cablevision-internet-service/

[Nick Neuburg]

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[Streetguru]

2 minutes ago, Nick Neuburg said:

 

Those are routers

[Nick Neuburg]

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[Nick Neuburg]

On 6/5/2020 at 5:45 PM, Streetguru said:

Those are routers

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[Snowmnason]

3 hours ago, Streetguru said:

Some Arris cable modem probably, dunno if they're the absolute  best, but they seem popular. But don't buy one used, because it might have issues being tied and locked to the previous account.
https://www.arris.com/surfboard/products/cable-modems/sb6190/

https://www.arris.com/surfboard/products/cable-modems/sb8200/

https://pickmymodem.com/approved-modems-for-optimum-cablevision-internet-service/

Hey thanks. That was the one I was looking. So that makes me feel more confident in getting it!

[Donut417]

15 hours ago, Snowmnason said:

Hello!

I am upgrading to Gig speed so, and I don't want the included modem, I want to save as much monthly cost as I can.

I am going the Optimum as my ISP, and I am trying to find something under 200$ and everything I see all look the same with features and all.

Currently I have google WiFi mesh routers, so I don't want a combo. 

Thank you for your Recommendations!

They offer both Coax and Fiber if I recall. So what are you on?

 

If on Coax you need a Docsis 3.1 modem, from what I have read, most if not all of them are pretty solid. If on Fiber, well if you don't have much of a choice I'm afraid. 

[Snowmnason]

On 6/6/2020 at 10:20 AM, Donut417 said:

They offer both Coax and Fiber if I recall. So what are you on?

 

If on Coax you need a Docsis 3.1 modem, from what I have read, most if not all of them are pretty solid. If on Fiber, well if you don't have much of a choice I'm afraid. 

Speaking to optimum recently it is definitely fiber. And I was thinking the same. There are like 3 modem only docsis__ and the reliability and reviews are so mix

[Falcon1986]

3 hours ago, Snowmnason said:

Speaking to optimum recently it is definitely fiber. And I was thinking the same. There are like 3 modem only docsis__ and the reliability and reviews are so mix

If you're on fiber then you have to stick with the ISP device, unfortunately.

 

You can look around the gateway's webGUI to see if "bridge mode" can be activated, then use your own router in default configuration.

[Snowmnason]

6 hours ago, Falcon1986 said:

If you're on fiber then you have to stick with the ISP device, unfortunately.

 

You can look around the gateway's webGUI to see if "bridge mode" can be activated, then use your own router in default configuration.

I will keep that on mind. I think I am lucky enough that it comes with a router that I can give back so I can used mine, if not then I will start shoping for something else. Thank you for the advice and answer!

 

But out of curiosity. Why wouldn't I be able to buy a modem? Are the ISPs getting smart with this or is it my situation of already having a router set up? OR its just not available because its relatively new?

[Donut417]

2 minutes ago, Snowmnason said:

Why wouldn't I be able to buy a modem? Are the ISPs getting smart with this

Because fiber doesn’t use a modem it uses an optical converter, which can go by many names. Those haven’t come to the consumer equipment side yet. I don’t expect them to as fiber is a bit of a confusing standard. As a result with Fiber you can’t change out the ISP equipment. With the exception of the router if your ISP doesn’t use any type of combo device.