I own my own modem and router. Having extra boxes and cables kind of makes me a little antsy and was wondering if it was doable to have just a dual wi-fi/modem router.
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Is it a bad idea to use a 2-in-1 modem and wi-fi router?
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Who is your internet service provider?
What kind of connection options do they offer?
For some services, one receives only a modem.
For others ISP's provide a combined "modem/router" -- often called a "residential gateway".
Again, what you use depends on what kind of connection you have to the ISP.
There's nothing wrong with using both a modem and a router.
It "is what it is".
I have a residential gateway from my ISP, and I've disabled wifi on the gateway and use my own router (Linksys Velop mesh system).
What kind of connection options do they offer?
For some services, one receives only a modem.
For others ISP's provide a combined "modem/router" -- often called a "residential gateway".
Again, what you use depends on what kind of connection you have to the ISP.
There's nothing wrong with using both a modem and a router.
It "is what it is".
I have a residential gateway from my ISP, and I've disabled wifi on the gateway and use my own router (Linksys Velop mesh system).