To set the stage, I currently have internet service with Suddenlink. I have been renting an Arris Cable Modem/Router (includes WiFi) from them. I recently was given a Netgate SG-1100 PFSense appliance that I want to use as my router/firewall. Downstream I have a Netgear 16 port Gigabit managed switch (8 ports POE). I need to get a cable modem and a WIFI access point.
There are plenty of lists on the internet for "compatible" Docsis 3.0/3.1 cable modems. However I would like to hear suggestions from anyone on this piece.
Then I need to get a WiFi access point. Again to set the stage we live in a single story 3B2B 1400 sqft home, so I don't have a huge area to try and cover.
I can make my own and have been slowly wiring the house with Cat6 cable but still have a fair amount of WiFi requirement. We both have cell phones and Kindle tablets. We have 5 Amazon Dots scattered around the house. We both have laptops. There is a Brother MFP, TV, etc etc. As I said some of this will go wired when I get the wire run to it but in the meantime it will be wireless.
Goal would be to try and purchase equipment that will be long lasting and as future proof as is reasonable.
Would love to hear suggestions.
There are plenty of lists on the internet for "compatible" Docsis 3.0/3.1 cable modems. However I would like to hear suggestions from anyone on this piece.
Then I need to get a WiFi access point. Again to set the stage we live in a single story 3B2B 1400 sqft home, so I don't have a huge area to try and cover.
I can make my own and have been slowly wiring the house with Cat6 cable but still have a fair amount of WiFi requirement. We both have cell phones and Kindle tablets. We have 5 Amazon Dots scattered around the house. We both have laptops. There is a Brother MFP, TV, etc etc. As I said some of this will go wired when I get the wire run to it but in the meantime it will be wireless.
Goal would be to try and purchase equipment that will be long lasting and as future proof as is reasonable.
Would love to hear suggestions.
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