Seperate Modem Packet loss

[BlazingInferno]

Will using a seperate modem on my network lead to more or less packet loss?  Provided that both the router and modem are of the same performance.

[ProjectBox153]

Instead of using a modem/router combo? Or what?

[BlazingInferno]

1 minute ago, Jamiec1130 said:

Instead of using a modem/router combo? Or what?

Yes a modem and router combo.

[ProjectBox153]

Just now, BlazingInferno said:

Yes a modem and router combo.

I don't see too much reason for packet loss. You're connecting with a cable instead of directly on the same board so there may be some, but its not enough to not work. I have a separate modem and router.

[BlazingInferno]

30 minutes ago, Jamiec1130 said:

I don't see too much reason for packet loss. You're connecting with a cable instead of directly on the same board so there may be some, but its not enough to not work. I have a separate modem and router.

Would it be a enough to justify getting a new router that will have the modem built in?

[ProjectBox153]

3 hours ago, BlazingInferno said:

Would it be a enough to justify getting a new router that will have the modem built in?

Probably not. I don't ever worry about packet loss, and I've used modem/router combos, modems with separate routers, etc. 

[dalekphalm]

8 hours ago, BlazingInferno said:

Will using a seperate modem on my network lead to more or less packet loss?  Provided that both the router and modem are of the same performance.

Assuming all devices before and after the switch are in working order (Eg: Nothing is defective), and are rated to handle the speeds of the internet package you subscribe to, it should make no difference at all.

 

With that in mind, a separate modem tends to be more stable, resulting in less disconnects, hangs, etc.

 

Packet loss is often a symptom of a connection or line issue, and usually has little to do with the equipment you're using.

[CiscoFan]

as an example, on a Cisco router, if you are configuring an interface and the interface is up and the line is down, it will display "fastEthernet0/0 is up, line protocol is down", that is if you are using fastEthernet0/0.