I’m replacing my RCN-issued gateway. Of course, little works with RCN, so my options have come down to two:
1. Arris S33 modem with TP-Link AX21 router
2. Arris G36 Modem/Router
Each setup will end up costing me about the same.
I know the conventional wisdom is that two components are better than a combo device, but my understanding is that in gateways, it’s usually the router part that’s deficient - it lacks range - but I live in an apartment so I’m not concerned about that.
I also never have more than a couple of devices using the system at once, and usually just one. I may start WiFi streaming TV while also streaming on the MacBook, but that would be the extent of it.
My internet speed is 600 Mbps, but it was part of a promo; I’ll probably go down to 300.
Has anyone had experience with these devices?
1. Arris S33 modem with TP-Link AX21 router
2. Arris G36 Modem/Router
Each setup will end up costing me about the same.
I know the conventional wisdom is that two components are better than a combo device, but my understanding is that in gateways, it’s usually the router part that’s deficient - it lacks range - but I live in an apartment so I’m not concerned about that.
I also never have more than a couple of devices using the system at once, and usually just one. I may start WiFi streaming TV while also streaming on the MacBook, but that would be the extent of it.
My internet speed is 600 Mbps, but it was part of a promo; I’ll probably go down to 300.
Has anyone had experience with these devices?
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