Is it possible to get 2 or more ethernet connections at same time?
Now I am using ARRIS CM8200. If I add a router with this, is it possible to use both Smart TV and a computer at same time. Will Cox send signals for both line at same time?
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Thank you very much!! I am thinking to buy TP Link TL-R600VPN. Will this work with CM8200?
Just curious, but why did you select this router?
There's another contributor gooder at picking rooters so I'm sure he'll opine.
Thank you very much. Please kindly let me know your recommendation. It is just for home network to use a smart TV and a computer at same time.
My recommendation is to create a list of what you want the router to do.
For example, your modem, Arris CM8200, has a gigabit port so I'd ensure the WAN port on a router also has a gigabit port. If your modem can pass a gigabit per second but your router is limited to 100 megabits per second, it wouldn't be a good match.
Gigabit ports would have the following notations: Gigabit Ethernet, 10/100/1000 Mbps, GbE or GE.
Wireless range is also a consideration, but this research is limited to real-world reviews by actual users. Best Buy and Amazon have good consumer reviews. You could probably do a keyword search on "range" to filter the reviews.
If you have kids, effective Parental Control would be a criterion.
When I purchase a new router, I want USB ports to share a printer and external hard drive on my network. That's kinda nitpicky but I want it.
I guess your biggest question is how much would you spend for a router?
Thank you very much for the detailed info. I am not picky for the cost but I can say up to $300. Easier set up is better. Our unit has USTec system. I do not directly connect the router to the devices such as a computer and smart TV. The outlets are available in each rooms. In that case, I do not know how I can do the configuration.
