Can I choose my own modem with frontier dsl

[Futuristic_MC]

Ok, so frontier finally decided to install dsl on my road so i can finally get no data caps. But i am wanting to choose my own modem since i'm a gamer. Since I can't find a specific answer anywhere i'm asking here and if I can what netgear modems will work with frontier, I only want netgear.

 

[USAFRet]

Ok, so frontier finally decided to install dsl on my road so i can finally get no data caps. But i am wanting to choose my own modem since i'm a gamer. Since I can't find a specific answer anywhere i'm asking here and if I can what netgear modems will work with frontier, I only want netgear.

What modems are on their recommended list?
Also, know the difference between a modem, a router, and a modem/router.
Generally, a standalone modem makes little to no difference.

 

[Futuristic_MC]

Where is their recommended list? And i know the difference.

 

[USAFRet]

Where is their recommended list? And i know the difference.

Somewhere in here might be a good place to start.
https://frontier.com/helpcenter/categories/internet/installation-setup/self-installation

Or call them.

 

[Futuristic_MC]

Ok i'm thinking about using the netgear cm600 so do you know if that would work if not i'll call them but they may not be telling the truth.

 

[USAFRet]

Ok i'm thinking about using the netgear cm600 so do you know if that would work if not i'll call them but they may not be telling the truth.

That's for cable service, not DSL.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16825124017

 

[Futuristic_MC]

Ah i messed up, I meant this https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-DM200-100NAS-Broadband-High-Speed-Modem/dp/B01HTAPPJE

 

[Futuristic_MC]

I've also chosen the Asus RT-AC88U as my router so Im guessing the modem won't bottle neck the router.

 

[USAFRet]

I've also chosen the Asus RT-AC88U as my router so Im guessing the modem won't bottle neck the router.

The modem is rarely the choke point.

 

[Futuristic_MC]

Ok so do you know if the dm200 will work?

 

[USAFRet]

Ok so do you know if the dm200 will work?

I see no obvious reason why not.

 

[Futuristic_MC]

OK thanks, I just wanted to be 100% sure since I've seen so many things about stuff not working.

 

[kep55]

Ok, so frontier finally decided to install dsl on my road so i can finally get no data caps. But i am wanting to choose my own modem since i'm a gamer. Since I can't find a specific answer anywhere i'm asking here and if I can what netgear modems will work with frontier, I only want netgear.

What modems are on their recommended list?
Also, know the difference between a modem, a router, and a modem/router.
Generally, a standalone modem makes little to no difference.

I also have Frontier. Their default DSL unit is a Netgear 7550 router modem that is no longer supported by Netgear. And where I live the advertise speeds of 6, 12 and 15 Mbps but refuse to install anything faster than 3 Mbps. FYI - Frontier is mostly the former General Telephone. That company was known as GTE. Everyone around here said that meant Genuinely Terrible Equipment / Experience. Frontier has not changed that opinion.

 

[Futuristic_MC]

We have had it for a while now and oursa Actiontec F2250 and the connection type is ADSL2+ Bonded which is amazingly lucky which gives us 12mbps download With no phone phone connected. see what I mean by that here on my other post.http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3229634/dsl-splitter-compatible-bonded-adsl.html