Bought them separate. This is because it seems like wireless technology

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Sep 16, 2020
1:39:36pm

quikandskinny Bernard's BFF

Bought them separate. This is because it seems like wireless technology

has gotten faster and better than modem technology. This way I can upgrade (mesh wifi ftw) without touching the modem.

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quikandskinny

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Next question: Do any of you own a wireless gateway (both modem and router in

Don_Juan_El_Guapo

9/16/20 1:35pm

That's what we bought. It works fine, but doesn't travel through the house. I

cougaman

9/16/20 1:38pm

Bought them separate. This is because it seems like wireless technology

9/16/20 1:39pm

Okay, dumb question: Doesn't the router have to plug in to the modem anyway?

Don_Juan_El_Guapo

9/16/20 1:47pm

yes to both your questions.

9/16/20 1:58pm

Modem -> Firewall (Pfsense) -> 24 port switch -> Netgear Orbi in AP mode.

TheLost

9/16/20 1:59pm

I have separate router, three wireless access points and two separate switches

Hoopster

9/16/20 2:03pm

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