Should You Buy Your Own Cable Modem?

Should you buy your own cable modem is a question that involves multiple questions. Does your cable operator support you buying your own cable modem? What cable modem should you buy? I cover these questions and more in this video as well as other things you should consider such as should you include WiFi in your cable modem and what type of cable modem should you look to buy.

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[johnvaness]

Great video. Excellent advice. I think you may be the ONLY guy out there who KNOWS what he is talking about!!! Thanks!

[billparsons]

Excellent information on a subject I've never considered before. Thank you!

[lindaschnitzer]

Thank you for explaining this for us.
Right now your information is swimming a round in my head.
I will get it sorted out by sun.

[zippymark]

Iv'e got a Modem Router that that's connected up to four routers some daisy chained all have other stuff plugged into them . Was vary easy to do & All work fabulously together.

[verob]

Thank you so You saved me hours and hours and hours and hours of headaches! Seriously! Thank you!

[premsoma]

Excellent Demo, I really appreciate it 🙏🏻

[savelikeaprowithleah]

Amazing Content! Thanks for the step by step explanation! Pls keep bring in Tech info!

[davidthecardcollector]

I am using a combo modem/router now. I added a another router to it because I had too many devices, have not had a problem with the devices split up.

[HonRevJoWazzoo]

I have been in the process of cutting the cable. I realized that I had paid Suddenlink > So I bought my own replacement - exactly like I had. Brand spanking new Arris TM822g for $32.50. So 3 months pay off. Saving their fee of $10/month. Should have done this 9 years ago. :-(

[Omardottcom]

I just signed up with spectrum for their 1 gig plan, and the max I get is for 400 something, but mostly averaging 200 something, WTF? I could easily get that or better on my T mobile Home internet. I’m wondering if I have to buy my own modem and router. This stuff is supposed to be Wi-Fi 6 and fast, but it’s not living up to the hype for me.

[mangakey]

Yeah most Providers have what called a supported list of third party modems they approve for their use on their networks...
I have used other third party modems not on the approved list but they gave me a hard time about activation...
Also in general a reason NOT to get a third party modem approved or not is that if you are having issues and call CS the first thing they will do is suspect your modem is at fault...
Though it's invaluable for troubleshooting as many of the free modems you get from providers like spectrum are locked...and hide all basic diagnostic/connection data from user..

[sailingyemaya]

I have to reboot the Wave/aspound modem at least weekly.

[AaronSchmidt]

Would love to see are review of the Arris SB8200 cable modem as well. Thinking about purchasing one of these in the near future.

[daklakdigital]

My cable operator in VietNam sells modems to users and offers exchange/repair service.

ONE THING: Many cable modems have carrier access, in other words, service men/women can sign in using a universal password. SO USE ETHERNET HOOK-UPS IN YOUR HOUSE, AND SWITCH WIFI OFF.

I know the password to my up country carrier system so l get free WiFi from my neighbours modems!

[JbHomestead]

I negotiate with xfinity and got their router and unlimited data for $15 and they also send me their 2x pod mesh for free because Wi-Fi won’t reach to some of my camera that’s about 200ft away. If you can get a good deal y’all should rent due to not having to worry about repair and new technology.

[zombie_smut_]

Brady the issue I described with 3.1 modems I have get signal to these the only Lowish reading is mer 37 to 28 for example. Any I have a mer below 40 I get these modems locking to 1 Meg or lower rendering them unusable.

[tweedeldee]

TY. How are you able to use/access the spectrum analyzer. I just downloaded the user manual and see no reference.

[YONAHDAD]

Is the CM1200 a much better option than this one?

[amirthompson]

Why do you advise to never plug devices directly into the modem?

[sapentiae]

How can I build my own cable modem in my home lab?