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Yeah, that was one of the first things I noticed was the catalog being extremely thin for these combos. And like I said, I already had a bad experience with them years ago when Comcast tried forcing us to use one. I tried the VoIP route but my folks are incredibly stubborn. Oh well, thanks...

My router says I do, however, whenever I try to leave it off for a long period of time I end up with the same IP unless there's any other way to change the computer's IP, I wouldn't know. Like I've mentioned in the OP my old method would always be changing the MAC address.

Unfortunately, I live with my parents who refuse to cut the landline and we were due for an upgrade which is how I ended up buying this modem/router since it was the only one that would let us utilize our internet speed. I had a similar experience when Comcast trying to force this rental...

I just want my dynamic IP back.

How was I able to change my IP constantly with the old router then? I bought this router, so it's not a rental.

Am I not able to change my computer's IP address with this router? It's a router/modem combo, but when I try to mess with the router settings or restart the moden and then check my IP I don't see it giving me a new one. I still have the same computer IP. My old Netgear router (WNDR3400) would...

Can anyone tell me why this happens? Whenever I try to hard reboot I get put into safe mode every single time, and the only way to actually boot into my OS is by going into the BIOS. This is the motherboard I'm using: https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO/ Here's the safe...

Maybe this would be good? https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/cable-modems-routers/C7100V.aspx

It's been almost a decade since I've purchased a new modem and router, so I thought I'd make this thread to ask for some final thoughts before I make the purchase. I'm mainly updating for better wifi throughout the household and cable connections. Here's my current setup: Router...