Router/Gateway suggestions

[(InsertNameHere)]

So this is going to probably be really stupid.. I have Charter Internet and they gave us a modem and I was wondering if I could change that out for one that I would like... If that is true, could someone give me some suggestions as well for a new router?

[PetiteBob]

I do believe you are able to, I have never heard of a locked Modem.

[lx_srs]

I do believe you are able to, I have never heard of a locked Modem.

They actually happen to be a thing here in Canada.  Especially if you're with Bell.

[PetiteBob]

They actually happen to be a thing here in Canada.  Especially if you're with Bell.

I have never Had the problem here in Australia and we have changed the modem many times on and off a contract.

[(InsertNameHere)]

I have never Had the problem here in Australia and we have changed the modem many times on and off a contract.

 

They actually happen to be a thing here in Canada.  Especially if you're with Bell.

OK so is there any suggestions?

[imperialplanet]

OK so is there any suggestions?

whats your price range 

[(InsertNameHere)]

whats your price range 

I'll be spending max 250 USD

[imperialplanet]

I'll be spending max 250 USD

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320174

[(InsertNameHere)]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320174

So that's the router what about the modem? That only leaves 70 bucks for it

[imperialplanet]

So that's the router what about the modem? That only leaves 70 bucks for it

you shouldn't need a modem unless you have a DSL.

[(InsertNameHere)]

you shouldn't need a modem unless you have a DSL.

so that stock modem should be fine?

[techguru]

what kinda modem did charter give you?

[imperialplanet]

so that stock modem should be fine?

yes

[(InsertNameHere)]

what kinda modem did charter give you?

it is some arris modem that works, I was just wondering if there was room for improvement 

[techguru]

it is some arris modem that works, I was just wondering if there was room for improvement 

model?

[BoredErica]

Is there a tangible benefit for having a 'better' modem than what the DSL provider gives? Say, on a typical 2MB/sec connection, wired. 

[(InsertNameHere)]

model?

The model for my modem is TM822A

[techguru]

http://www.arrisi.com/products/product.asp?id=80

this it?

[(InsertNameHere)]

http://www.arrisi.com/products/product.asp?id=80

this it?

yes

[techguru]

yes

good..then yea its just a modem

all you need to buy is a good router..and hook everything up to the router

that asus ac68u is a very good option

just make sure you install the better asus merlin firmware for it

[(InsertNameHere)]

good..then yea its just a modem

all you need to buy is a good router..and hook everything up to the router

that asus ac68u is a very good option

just make sure you install the better asus merlin firmware for it

OK awesome!

[lx_srs]

I have never Had the problem here in Australia and we have changed the modem many times on and off a contract.

Yeah, but I'm just making the point that some ISP's require certain modems.  Not all.  I'm only stating what I'VE personally seen.

[Mew]

You can request Charter to swap a modem for you. They have 8 channel bonding cisco and motorola modems available in certain areas. You can either call them and have a technician swap it for you or go to the local office to swap it. Since the modem fee is basically free (it's included with the internet service cost), you don't need to buy your own modem. 

[techguru]

You can request Charter to swap a modem for you. They have 8 channel bonding cisco and motorola modems available in certain areas. You can either call them and have a technician swap it for you or go to the local office to swap it. Since the modem fee is basically free (it's included with the internet service cost), you don't need to buy your own modem. 

he's not buying a new modem

he's buying a new router

the modem is fine...

[dzonidev]

I do believe you are able to, I have never heard of a locked Modem.

 

Believe it or not there are ISPs that force you to use their modems. Our national ISP, for example runs a config check every 2 hours, and if any of the options aside from WiFi and the Local Network are changed, the system blocks you. But generally there's always a workaround.

 

For the router I suggest getting a plain WiFi Router rather than a combo unit, since your current modem is not bad, something like an ASUS AC66 or NETGEAR Nighthawk or even TP-LINK Archer C8 or 9 would surely satisfy your needs.