Recommend me a Netgear Modem

Twisty on 19/04/2024 - 09:40
Last edited 19/04/2024 - 09:46

Hey everyone
Looking at updating my current modem to a new netgear model

I currently have a Telstra Technicolor that I use for Aussie BB so it no longer gets updates as I’m not with Telstra and it’s also old

I’m looking at getting a netgear model to keep it in the ecosystem as I have netgear switches and I’m gonna get a netgear Orbi mesh system soon.

So in saying the above I don’t need a netgear modem that is $$$ due to having amazing wifi I guess since I’m getting a mesh system for that or will it be a overkill getting a mesh system too? My nbn connection which is FTTN is I’m at one end of the house so I wanna have great wifi connection throughout the entire house meaning on the other end of the house which my daughter does gaming there. Yes I know cable is better and I do have cables thoughout the house but that doesn’t help with things that use wifi

I don’t really wanna spend heaps so can someone recommend me a decent one for a great price

Not to great with these types of things anymore so help and patients with me would be great hahaha

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Comments

  • rumblytangara on 19/04/2024 - 10:11
    +3

    AFAIK there is no such thing as an 'ecosystem' for home networking equipment, and there is zero advantage to sticking to one brand.

    • Twisty on 19/04/2024 - 10:23
      +1

      Ok al good then I just thought it might help

      Anyway netgear is a good brand so yer and recommendations

      • ldd-mn on 19/04/2024 - 11:03

        I actually try and avoid Netgear, their Orbi mesh sucks

        • rumblytangara on 19/04/2024 - 11:19

          The people I've known with Orbi systems have generally been happy with them. I've set up Linksys Velop in the past at the parents' place- that was total garbage (UI and hardware reliability). Nor would I touch Unifi gear again with a bargepole.

          If I was going to do consumer mesh, it'd either be Deco as first choice then Orbi (though the first choice would really be a bunch of Asus routers flashed with AImesh, but that isn't cost effective).

          • ldd-mn on 19/04/2024 - 11:48
            +1

            @rumblytangara: Our Orbi satellites would randomly decide to just drop the internet connection for no reason and randomly reboot. We also couldn't connect any 2.4GHz only device (such as a printer) to the network, because Netgear doesn't let you seperate the 2.4/5GHz bands. It was pretty awful, and put us off using them in the future.

          • Grunntt on 20/04/2024 - 09:01

            @rumblytangara:

            If I was going to do consumer mesh, it'd either be Deco as first choice

            https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/273992

            Before you buy a Deco unit you probably need to check if it is one of the models that does not have the issue noted in that link - when you lose internet connection any hardware on your LAN cannot connect to anything else. It's a great example of tp-link trying to promote a problem as a deliberate feature (and the first post in that thread was Aug 2021 asking for it to be rectified - it's still an active thread with many people still having the problem).

            • rumblytangara on 20/04/2024 - 09:10

              @Grunntt: Someone else on this forum pointed out that some of the deco models don't even operate as a mesh- they operate in a star topology where all APs need to connect to the master node. Which is amazingly bad.

              But afaik there are major compromises with all consumer mesh options. (I have heard the least with AIMesh).

              • Grunntt on 20/04/2024 - 09:22

                @rumblytangara: ASUS does seem to offer the better option when it comes to mesh from what I've seen.

            • rumblytangara on 20/04/2024 - 09:29

              @Grunntt: TBF, whilst that sounds like a weird design option, it seems pretty minor in the grand scheme of things and it wouldn't affect most people.

              I think the vast, vast majority of people don't run WLAN connected devices. Almost nobody runs home servers or NAS boxes.

              If someone's internet is down that tends to be a much bigger deal for most people.

              • Grunntt on 20/04/2024 - 11:47

                @rumblytangara:

                Almost nobody runs home servers or NAS boxes.

                It used to be that way but, over the last few of years, it's becoming a lot more common for people to have connected devices such as door bells, security cameras, televisions, home automation etc.
                LANs used to be the domain of the technically literate but nowadays many consumer devices have to/need to be connected.
                I originally encountered this problem when my elderly father thought his window security shutters were broken - it was actually due to the loss of LAN when his Deco M5 went offline. No internet was fine for him, but no LAN definitely had an impact on him.

    • beltdrive on 19/04/2024 - 11:00
      +1

      I think Ubiquiti's UniFi would count as an Ecosystem, but I suppose that could be considered prosumer/SME

      • Ramrunner on 20/04/2024 - 15:35

        Was thinking along the same lines.

    • HeWhoKnows on 19/04/2024 - 14:27
      -6

      And there is GOOGLE to address OP's Question

      All the information OP requires inlcuding pricing is right there

      • skillet on 23/04/2024 - 21:58

        Google is not a forum.

  • Twix on 19/04/2024 - 10:55

    Netgear VDSL2 modem is no longer being sold in Oz. Pickup a Telstra smart modem gen 2 or gen 3 Technicolor variant.

    Can you change from FTTN to FTTP?

    • Twisty on 19/04/2024 - 11:49

      Not yet, 2025 apparently

      • Twix on 19/04/2024 - 11:52

        You won't need the Telstra modem when you get FTTP. Plug in your Orbi router into the nbn NTD box.

        • Twisty on 19/04/2024 - 13:03

          So buying a modem now would be wasting money

          • Twix on 19/04/2024 - 13:10

            @Twisty: Yeah put that money towards the Orbi.

            • Twisty on 19/04/2024 - 13:17

              @Twix: Ok thanks
              So your opinion is the orbi good? I don’t really wanna have issues with it

  • jv on 19/04/2024 - 10:57
    -8

    Certainly! If you're looking for a Netgear modem, here are some options to consider based on your requirements:

    1. NETGEAR Nighthawk CM3000 (DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem):

      • Features: Mid/high-split multi-gig 2.5Gbps cable modem.
      • Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars.
      • Price: Check the latest pricing on the NETGEAR website.
      • Compatibility: Works with major internet service providers without monthly fees¹.

    2. NETGEAR Nighthawk CM2000 (DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem):

      • Features: Multi-gig 2.5Gbps cable modem.
      • Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars.
      • Price: Available on the NETGEAR website.
      • Compatibility: Compatible with Xfinity, Spectrum, COX, and more¹.

    3. NETGEAR CM2050V (DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem):

      • Features: Multi-gig 2.5Gbps cable modem designed for Xfinity Voice service.
      • Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars.
      • Price: Visit the NETGEAR website for details.
      • Note: Requires Xfinity Voice Service Plan³.

    Remember to choose the one that best suits your internet speed and provider. You can explore more options on the NETGEAR website or consider modem-router combo devices if you need WiFi as well². Happy browsing! 🚀

    (1) Cable Modems | NETGEAR. https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/modems/.
    (2) DOCSIS 3.1 Multi-Gig 2.5Gbps Cable Modem - NETGEAR. https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/modems/cm2050v/.
    (3) Cable Modem Routers: Modem Router Combo | NETGEAR. https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/modem-routers/.

    • Twix on 19/04/2024 - 10:59
      +3

      Those are Netgear HFC cable modems used in the USA. They are not for FTTN. C'mon jvGPT.

      • jv on 19/04/2024 - 11:23

        used in the USA.

        OP has not specified their location in their profile.

        • Twix on 19/04/2024 - 11:28
          +1

          Smiths.

          • jv on 19/04/2024 - 11:30

            @Twix: *Owned by PepsiCo, New York.

    • jugsy on 19/04/2024 - 11:03

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      • jv on 19/04/2024 - 11:24

        Art Institute ?

    • richadam on 19/04/2024 - 11:10

      JV just ChatGPTing responses now to boost his comment count…

      • jv on 19/04/2024 - 11:22
        +1

        proove

      • jv on 19/04/2024 - 11:22
        +2

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      • Ezekiel2320 on 19/04/2024 - 11:25
        +1

        Is there a way to block jv? As if their own comments weren't worthless enough, copy pasting AI spam is horrendous

  • beltdrive on 19/04/2024 - 11:09

    I don't have any specific recommendations, but I had a TP-Link Archer in the past that was solid

  • Twisty on 19/04/2024 - 18:16

    Ok so what’s the best mesh system to get and is it always better over a conventional router with wifi

    • rumblytangara on 19/04/2024 - 19:58

      Define "best".

      Best: Ruckus R850s/Aruba/Meraki. The pricing should make for good comedy value.

      Best 'home user': AsusAI Mesh flashed onto a bunch of standalone routers, or some flavour of Deco.

      is it always better over a conventional router with wifi

      No. Depends on your home- layout, size, number of people and what they are doing.

      Wireless mesh is basically one of the potential compromise solutions for when you can't cable up your home for whatever reason.

      • Twisty on 19/04/2024 - 20:19

        My home has Ethernet throughout but a lot of things still use wifi and haven’t got a Ethernet connection

        My nbn input of the home is at one end so not a middle of the home connection

  • Twisty on 20/04/2024 - 09:59

    After doing some research on all this and my house is cables with Ethernet do I need a mesh system? I want to have full wifi coverage but seeing I can use the Ethernet to connect this wouldn’t I just need access points?

    Sorry I’m all confused with this

    • Ramrunner on 20/04/2024 - 15:39

      Wire what you can for everything else strategically place access point(s). With everything else I mean that should really only be devices that have no other ethernet option so IoT, tablets, phones etc.

      • Twisty on 20/04/2024 - 16:38

        What access points should I buy?

        Is this setup better than mesh?

        I was thinking about buying a mesh system with each satellite connected to Ethernet but if there is a better way plz help me

        • Ramrunner on 21/04/2024 - 12:12

          No point buying mesh if each device is connected to ethernet - defeats the whole wireless mesh thing.

          We use Ubiquiti pretty much exclusively with our clients, but unless you're also setting up a controller I don't think it matters if you buy something cheaper like TP-Link.

          • Twisty on 21/04/2024 - 14:15

            @Ramrunner: Is Ubiquiti the best? To be honest I’ve never really heard of them and thought when I have I thought they were a small brand compared to netgear etc

            • rumblytangara on 21/04/2024 - 14:31

              @Twisty: Honest feedback here- based on the questions you've been asking, you are clearly not a network/tech enthusiast. You should stick firmly to the usual consumer networking companies and not get into anything 'fancier'.

              Ubiquiti makes a range of equipment- some of it is pretty decent (AirMax point to point wireless), so of it is enthusiast/SME (Unifi), some of it is consumer (AmpliFi).

              Most of it requires some knowledge or research and dedicated controllers, some of it is overpriced garbage for home users who don't know any better and are too easily impressed by LED screens (AmpliFi). The company is overall known for terrible customer support and it will be more expensive than Netgear or Linksys or Asus.

              And again, there is no 'best.' There is stuff that is a lot more reliable, and there is stuff that is a lot cheaper. Ubiquiti Unifi gear is a compromise between these extremes- it's pricey for home use, it's of dubious hardware reliability, and is widely known for poor software reliability. It's what price-sensitive businesses will buy, or for home enthusiasts who are happy to tinker with limited support.

              If you can't figure this stuff out to be sure enough, just get some consumer mesh system (Asus, Deco, Orbi) and connect the nodes to each other via your existing ethernet wiring- that is literally the ideal scenario so you don't have to worry about wireless mesh. You're now running a mesh system over Ethernet, which is far superior.

              • Twisty on 21/04/2024 - 15:19

                @rumblytangara: Thank you
                And yes I’m very confused with it all and I just want a reliable fast wifi connection

              • Twisty on 21/04/2024 - 16:21

                @rumblytangara: Can you recommend a orbi system that will last me awhile and what price should I be getting it at, I don’t mind waiting for a sale to come

                • rumblytangara on 21/04/2024 - 18:56

                  @Twisty:

                  Can you recommend a orbi system

                  Like I've already said, this would be my third choice and I don't have first hand experience

                  This would probably have been good, but it's gone: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/841299

                  Thing is though you haven't given anyone enough info to make a meaningful suggestion (I'd tried asking a while back in this thread and it got nowhere).

                  Consumer stuff is generally built to a price point, there will be the odd design niggle here and there, there will be anecdotal reports of stuff not breaking that can generally be ignored, you should just get something from a brand that you like and install it. Or if you want to outsource it, bribe a tech friend with a slab of high quality beer.

                  You have ethernet wiring, you can get whatever and it should be fine.

              • Ramrunner on 22/04/2024 - 07:50

                @rumblytangara: I'll tell the 120 or so SMB and consumers we have running on Unifi without a single issue your honest feedback @rumblytangara. I'm sure they'll agree with you.

                Your honest feedback is more like your opinion.

                BUT I don't want to get into that. Not here to change the mind of people with strong bias one way or another it's no skin off my back.

                But I agree with you that the OP needs maybe to seek help from a more tech savvy friend at this stage, or even hire networking tech if affordable.

                I still say if he is wired everywhere anyway like he says he is simple wired access points are more desirable to mesh systems due to the extra unecessary hops and thus latency, plus the good old KISS principle but on a consumer level it could be quite negligible.

                Thanks for your input.

                • rumblytangara on 22/04/2024 - 08:57
                  +1

                  @Ramrunner:

                  BUT I don't want to get into that

                  Too late, you already have.

                  /s

                  • Ramrunner on 22/04/2024 - 10:52

                    @rumblytangara: LoL fair call.

                    I honestly am open to people's opinions though please don't take me wrong or what I said personally. My experience with Ubiquiti has been rock solid and support is back to me overnight on a ticket which I find better than most., but I understand my experience is not the same as another's.

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