[SOLVED] Recommendations for a modem that works for fiber optics?

[Rhope1980]

So I realized that after I signed up for fiber optics and declined the use of one the companies modems, that with my router I am only getting 100mbps and not 1 gig internet, I honestly didn't want to pay an extra 12.00 dollars a month a modem when I figured I could just buy one and save over the long run, so does anyone have any suggestions for what type of modem I can get to get my gig up and running?

 

[richiestang_78]

Are you a talking about a modem or a router?


For a modem you will have to check with your ISP for a supported modem list, it should be somewhere on their website or you can call their tech support.

For a Router, if you are only getting 100Mbps over ethernet then that is more of a issue of the physical cable, although if your router is older then it could be the hardware
CAT 5 was rated for 100Mbps
CAT 5e 1Gbps
CAT 6 10Gbps
CAT 6a 10Gbps but longer cable lengths
CAT 7 10 Gbps longer then 6a lengths


If it is just your router, any name brand router is good these days.

 

[bill001g]

What router do you currently have.

It is very rare to be able to buy a actual device with a optical connection. There is huge variations in how it is implemented between ISP. They generally are all forms of GPON but there are many options and things like the laser colors used determine which optical module is needed.

It depends on the country. In the USA the ISP will not let you mess with any form of fiber cables. They always have some kind of box that converts it to ethernet cables. Fiber patch cables are extremely easy to break.

If there is a box that converts from optical to ethernet then your router could have 100mbps ports in it. If you live say in india where they actually let people mess with the fiber the routers that will work should be listed on the ISP site. I am not sure where you buy these because they are very specialized devices.

 

[doolittle]

It sounds like your old router only has a 10/100 fast ethernet WAN/uplink

The TP-Link Archer A6 is a decent gig router with AC1200 for $50, it's a good starting point.