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Computer Help and Support

trof

(54,273 posts) Mon Feb 21, 2022, 07:45 PM Feb 2022

Router/modem help

We're getting c-spire glass fiber in our neighborhood.
Do I need a router AND a modem, or is there a combo like I have with DSL?
I'm 80 and not that computer literate.
Thanks

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Router/modem help (Original Post) trof Feb 2022 OP

could u ask your provider what u need nt msongs Feb 2022 #1

OK, thanks trof Feb 2022 #3

There is a combo for fiber too Hokie Feb 2022 #2

We're getting rid of CL. trof Feb 2022 #4

If the Modem Timewas Feb 2022 #5

msongs

(70,222 posts)

1. could u ask your provider what u need nt

Reply to trof (Original post)

Mon Feb 21, 2022, 07:47 PM

Feb 2022

trof

(54,273 posts)

3. OK, thanks

Reply to msongs (Reply #1)

Mon Feb 21, 2022, 07:53 PM

Feb 2022

Hokie

(4,300 posts)

2. There is a combo for fiber too

Reply to trof (Original post)

Mon Feb 21, 2022, 07:49 PM

Feb 2022

I am on Century Link fiber in Florida and the fiber modem has a built in router with WiFi. We have 1 GB service and it is terrific. That will probably be the default. Mine is made by Calix.

trof

(54,273 posts)

4. We're getting rid of CL.

Reply to Hokie (Reply #2)

Mon Feb 21, 2022, 07:55 PM

Feb 2022

They suck here.
No glass fiber, just s-l-o-w DSL.
Are you renting from CL?
C-spire offers router for $10/mo.
I'd rather buy.

Timewas

(2,297 posts)

5. If the Modem

Reply to trof (Original post)

Mon Feb 21, 2022, 08:29 PM

Feb 2022

Does not include a built in router, pretty much any router will do

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