So let's say I still have to have a cable provider as an ISP for whatever reason, and I need to buy a cable modem because the rental modem/router combos suck massive dick, therefore I must ask
Does it really matter what kind of cable modem I buy? Or is the router the more important part of the setup? Pic related is what I'm looking at now after doing research and considering my budget.
>Does it really matter what kind of cable modem I buy?
Very fucking much.
Just contact your ISP and tell them you hate your modem, and want to buy a higher quality one that they've approved for use.
Otherwise you're going to run into a trillion million configuration nightmares.
The biggest thing to look at is that it's docsis 3.0 at least and what it's maximum speed is.
Also surfboard a shit. Get one of these.
Oh I'm full aware that this has to be approved by my ISP, I was wondering if it mattered between different approved models.
I think Arris even makes the rentals for my ISP anyway.
You can just say you have Comcast, I mean they're close to Voldemort but not by that much.
>Also surfboard a shit.
I've only ever heard reviewers suck Arris' dick, what's wrong with the surfboards?
I have had almost no issues with the exact model you posted. I even bought a second one when I moved out.
It's possible that it drops a connection now and then (once every month or two maybe) but those things are very hard to diagnose between the modem and your shitty ISP.
The only issue is non-technical. My ISP told me that it was legacy/unsupported. It was very high-end when I bought it, but they want to harass those who don't rent from them for obnoxious prices. Be prepared for bullshit. Your modem will always be good enough, but if it's anything like my ISP, they'll tell you after a few years that it's not good enough and maybe even force you to upgrade.
I have this exact same one and It works pretty decently. Although lately the the wifi has been cutting in and out at random times. So I've gotten into the habit of unplugging it when I leave for work, and replugging it when I'm getting ready for bed so my roku will actually connect in my bedroom.
I'm definitely going to look into swapping out the modem/ router combo for a more traditional modem and a really good router.
>ipv6
wut. modems don't even have IP's. they just talk to other modems at the ISP end.
I bought a surfboard back when Motorola made them and had no problems setting it up with Bright House