Need a new modem

[hiyayhi]

Hey guys, I need a new modem because the one that comes with my internet plan is a piece of shit.

 

I live in Australia and I need a cable modem, what you you guys suggest. Sorry for not knowing enough about networking, I really need to teach myself some more.

[spbr]

How many ports do you need on this modem?

Do you need WiFi?

Why not go for a router? 

[.:MARK:.]

How many ports do you need on this modem?

Do you need WiFi?

Why not go for a router? 

A modem only needs a cable port and an ethernet port.

Modems don't do WiFi, WiFi access points do WiFi.

Because a modem is a modem and a router is a router. A router is useless without a modem.

[MariusJS]

 

A modem only needs a cable port and an ethernet port.

Modems don't do WiFi, WiFi access points do WiFi.

Because a modem is a modem and a router is a router. A router is useless without a modem.

You can get a "Multimodem" where they cram a modem, a router and an access point into the same shitty box...

 

A router isn't useless without a modem

[dalekphalm]

Hey guys, I need a new modem because the one that comes with my internet plan is a piece of shit.

 

I live in Australia and I need a cable modem, what you you guys suggest. Sorry for not knowing enough about networking, I really need to teach myself some more.

No worries about your lack of knowledge, you'll probably learn a bit here during this process.

 

I have some questions for you though.

 

1. Do you have a separate modem and router, or is your modem an "All-in-one" box that also provides WIFI and has multiple Ethernet ports on the back (4 is most common)?

2. Do you want to buy a standalone modem (will require a separate Router) or a combo all-in-one device?

3. What speed of Internet do you pay for (Will determine what kind of Cable Modem required, DOCSIS 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, etc).

 

A modem only needs a cable port and an ethernet port.

Modems don't do WiFi, WiFi access points do WiFi.

Because a modem is a modem and a router is a router. A router is useless without a modem.

Despite his rather tactless way of putting this, @.:MARK:. is correct. There are of course combo gateway devices that combine Modem/Router/AP/Switch into one box.

 

 

 

You can get a "Multimodem" where they cram a modem, a router and an access point into the same shitty box...

 

A router isn't useless without a modem

 

You know what he meant A Router is useless without a modem for 99% of people. A combo gateway device that has a modem built in, is no longer just a "router".

 

In any case, we need a bit more info from the OP before we can narrow down the right device.