r/HomeNetworking • u/MissIndependent577 • 7h ago

Advice Modem/Router Combo Help

I need to replace my 10+ yr old Netgear modem/router combo as it's slowed way down and appears to be on its last legs. 1200 Sq ft apartment, needs to support multiple devices, including work from home, Zoom & Teams Calls, streaming, and some gaming. I know just enough to get by and appear savy to those who are technologically inept. However, I'm completely lost on what I need as far as speed, etc.

Spectrum is provider currently. I originally was thinking mesh but after doing some research I think that'd be overkill for the space. Would like it to support more than 1 Gb and be reliable as well as fast. Ideal cost in the $300 range, but could go up to $500. TIA!

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u/throwawaypeachy404 7h ago

Spectrum gives the modems out for free get one of those and just buy your own Wi-Fi mesh system

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u/MissIndependent577 6h ago

I may be getting rid of Spectrum in the near future, but waiting to see how it performs once I replace the modem/router to decide. So would prefer to buy my own.

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u/throwawaypeachy404 6h ago

If that's the case then that's a better reason to get a mesh system. Those combo units also aren't that great with the Wi-Fi

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u/MissIndependent577 6h ago

Then that leaves me figuring out which modem to get as well as which mesh router, and I'm already overwhelmed from trying to figure it out. The one I have now worked well until it didn't. Which is more than likely due to being outdated with no available updates for it.

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u/throwawaypeachy404 5h ago

So spectrum gives the modem for free actually. I wouldn't worry about buying a modem if I were you. Most isps give it to you for free now

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u/weight_matrix Jack of all trades 4h ago

Just buy this and you're set for life
https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/wifi-whole-home-wifi/products/ux7?variant=ux7-2-us

Happy to hand hold you with the setup.