MacBook Pro & Internet Provider

[Newbe]

I currently use Time Warner for cable, phone and internet. Since I will be getting a new MacBook, I contacted the Time Warner for access to the internet and I told them that I wanted a wifi router. I thought that they would simply provide me with a free router, but to my surprise they wanted to charge me an additional $5+ change per month. For a few bucks, I could buy my own router but then I noticed their modem has no additional ports.
I don't know whether I should give them the cash or try to negotiate with a supervisor with customer service for a free router. Any suggestions and I was also wondering whether I should get the airport extreme base station for the imac and printer. Thanks for the input.

 

[calderone]

Get your own modem and router.

In regards to ports, your modem has at least one correct?

 

[Apple 26.2]

You're not entitled to a free router from them. Their modem has at least one Ethernet port; buy yourself a router, plug it into their modem.

Winning.

 

[Newbe]

Thanks guys for the info. I bought a router and will hook it all up when I return home.

 

[JamesGorman]

My provider gave me a free router. Hooked up all wifi devices for free, and one wired device, including cabling. Mind you, the router was garbage, and I ended up switching it out later on.

 

[Awjvail]

ISP routers are ALWAYS garbage. Always.

If you're looking for a router with a great feature set and lots of wireless range, I recommend the Asus RT-N16.