does this work as both a modem AND a router? I'm currently renting a 2-in-1 modem-router for xfinity wifi. want to replace with cheaper option
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I don't know why someone wrote it's only a router because it's both. All I have is this one box and so many wifi devices connected to it. iPhones, roku player, amazon fire tv's, laptops, wifi printer, and an apple tv. Oh and Dlink wifi cameras too. I love modems with built in routers. I never had to use a modem and a router separately before. Wouldn't even know how to hook the two up. I guess I'll watch a YouTube video just so I could have a clue. But yes this one box is all you'll need. My internet provider is Comcast.
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Yes it does, but I don't recommend that you buy this item Motorola no longer supports it, and Comcast told me that it is at "End of Life" status. Find a newer model that will be supported by the cable company.
1844742
Yes. I have it plugged I to cable from cable tv company. This is all I need
2266818
Ok any router works with any service as long as the modem is connected. you need to hook the router up once to a computer to set it up and put your own security key in. after that go on your wireless devices and put the same key in you created and you are up and running. you really dont need the computer at all for anything unless something goes wrong. i am about to get this router sometime soon after i get comcast. i got windstream :( yes very very sad... i hope some of my knowledge helped you out
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Yes you can buy a modem and a router. as far as features go for a modem and router now days you can find the modem and router all-in-one machine and depending on how many devices you think are going to be used simultaneously is going to determine what kind of router you're going to get if one or two devices will be being used probably just a base model will do the job anything more than that many devices I would recommend a high-performance router or the dual band router I have a high-performance router and I have several devices. I have a PC 3 Ipads and a ps3. Most of those devices are active all the time and I haven't had any issues as far as compatibility goes with your modem and router just about any router and modem will work You shouldn't have any issues it should plug right in but if it's an old modem and router they only issue your going to have is speed but if you're buying brand-new anything out there will work and you shouldn't have any issues as far as your cable signal goes whether it be a new modem and router or an old modem and router
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I'm sorry but this is strictly a modem. I bought a wireless router to go with it. I mistakenly answered yes, so i you got a yes from me oops it's a NO. This is strictly a modem.
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Yes, it is both a modem, router and it's wireless. This is all you need. I don't know why more people don't buy these instead of several different pieces. All you do is call your cable company and give them the new MAC address located on the back of the unit and then the internet should function perfectly when all 4 lights are lit green (one will be blinking when in use).
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Hi Anne, This is a Modem only. It has no inherent router/wireless capabilities. It has a port for the Coaxial cable and another port, Ethernet, to plug in the Cable from your router. Normally, your router will have a special ethernet port for the wire to the modem and 4 other ethernet ports.I have this modem for over a year now and it has been pretty reliable, only dropping the connection when Comcast burps.Good Luck Jim
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I have a similar setup working, but instead of using the ethernet connection on the modem, which most only have one, I use two ethernet connections on the back of the wireless router. One goes to a swich which drives 3 components and the other goes across to the opposite side of my house to a second switch driving 4 components. I am running computers, PS3, Wii, and 2 internet TV's with improved streaming speed and reliability than wireless.
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All the other answers are correct, but what many people may not realize is many "modems" are configured as routers too. You need to determine that first.
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Yes, you would also need the modem. The internet provider I am currently using provided the modem, but I needed to purchase the router - so it is not "all in one".
779045
I actually don't know how Comcast Wifi internet works. I think this modem only connects through Comcast cable. You will need another router to have wireless signals.
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Hi Garden. This device will work with DSL and Cable connection but no, it is not a modem router. You still need to hard wire it to the modem for sharing of internet connection.
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No, it's just a router, not a modem. Depend on whether you want to have DSL (CenturyLink for example) or Cable (Cox etc), you will have to buy a DSL modem or a Cable modem. You can save some bucks buy a modem/router combo like Actiontec 300 Mbps Wireless-N ADSL Modem Router (GT784WN) (DSL) or NETGEAR N300 Wi-Fi DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router (C3000) (Cable). Good luck!
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Do you mean Comcast modem? If so, I don't see why not. It should work with any type of modem wether it is a cable or DSL modem. The modem's job is to convert the incoming signal from analog to digital. The router routes the digital information (packets) to and from your devices.
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This is a gigabit router... I seriously doubt your internet provider will outgrow this modem anytime soon... :)My old crappy router that I rented from Xfinity was a megabit router... Old technology... I'm very pleased with this router...
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It is NOT a modem, it is a wireless router. Modems are usually different, and I always suggest people get a SEPARATE modem for whatever technology they're using (DSL, Cable, WISP, Cell Data card, etc). This will work with any modem using ethernet connections.
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Hi flash. This router is compatible with DSL connection but it will not work as a combo DSL modem/router. It's a dual band, gigabit router that needs to be wired to the DSL or Cable modem for it to work.
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This modem doesn't do wifi. You need a wireless router for that. It does work for comcast though. I actually had to find a comcast employee to upgrade the software on this device through a comcast forum because my internet turned on and off every five minutes. It has not had a problem since I got that done. And works great.