<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Hi NMGLUG folks,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif">I'm looking to get a modem and router.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Since I'll use Cox as ISP, the equipment will need to be compatible with Cox.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Cox will provide a combined modem/router for $12/mo. I'm thinking it will be more cost-effective to get my own modem and router.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif">First, I could get a combo, but I think it's best to get them separately.<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Cox told me that any DOCSIS 3.0 or better modem will be compatible, but I'm not sure.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Here's what I found so far:</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><a href="https://www.cabletv.com/blog/best-modem-for-cox">https://www.cabletv.com/blog/best-modem-for-cox</a> suggests</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif"> the MOTOROLA MB7420 modem $58 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H44UJF0/">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H44UJF0/</a> <br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif"> and the TP-Link AC1200 router $40 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N1L5HX1/">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N1L5HX1/</a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><a href="https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/get-the-best-cable-modem-buy-or-rent-from-your-isp">https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/get-the-best-cable-modem-buy-or-rent-from-your-isp</a> suggests</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif">the Netgear CM500 modem $44 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-CM500-1AZNAS-download-Certified-Cablevision/dp/B06XH46MWW">https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-CM500-1AZNAS-download-Certified-Cablevision/dp/B06XH46MWW</a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif">and pricier routers <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-wireless-routers">https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-wireless-routers</a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Ideas?</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Thanks in advance,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:times new roman,serif">LeRoy</div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>--</div><div>There is something glorious birthing within all of us. (New for 2021)</div>I am the Love of God, no matter what.<br>LeRoy Diener<span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt"><br>213-<span>LEROYIZ</span><br>213-537-6949<br><a href="http://www.leroydiener.com/" target="_blank">www.leroydiener.com/</a></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10pt"></span></span></span></div></div></div></div>