What kind of provider do you need for this Modem? DSL? Cable?
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This is not a modem that can connect directly to any internet provider. Whatever you current internet connection you have subscribed to, you still require their modem. Simply connect the Ethernet cable from your ISPs modem to the WAN port of this TP Link router.
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This is a cable modem, you still need a router with WIFI. Look for one with b/g/n capabilities.
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No, it's just a router, not a modem. Depend on whether you want to have DSL (CenturyLink for example) or Cable (Cox etc), you will have to buy a DSL modem or a Cable modem. You can save some bucks buy a modem/router combo like Actiontec 300 Mbps Wireless-N ADSL Modem Router (GT784WN) (DSL) or NETGEAR N300 Wi-Fi DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router (C3000) (Cable). Good luck!
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You should check with Mediacom, they may have a webpage that lists which modems work with their service. I use mine with Comcast and they have a webpage that lists all the compatible modems.
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Like the other guys said, you *can* use this for non-DSL internet. For cable, you will have to first connect this Router to a cable modem.
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I have Charter and they do not allow you to own your own modem. Cheapskates make you pay for a modem lease. Then they charge you an arm and leg for service. Wish there was another provider in my area.
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In short: NO. This is a DSL modem/router. DSL service comes through the phone line. If you have a cable hookup, you need a cable modem/router.
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Worked fine for me. What kind of internet connection do you have? And speed?
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This is just a modem. You will need a router to distribute wifi around your place.
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Hi Garden. This device will work with DSL and Cable connection but no, it is not a modem router. You still need to hard wire it to the modem for sharing of internet connection.
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This is not a modem, this is a router. You should get the difference clear and make sure you know what you need before you lay down any money.
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Should be fine. This is a router not a modem. Routers don't care. Modems do. ;)
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Odd answer from Comcast since they supplied me with the SBG900 cable modem when I initiated service in the fall of 2008! They probably have a deal with another supplier with either a better cost to them or better specs but it definitely still works and I have been very pleased with the range and reliability.
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You would need to connect the modem to a telephone line. So telephone service would be necessary.
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Yes - that's what I use. But I do not recommend this modem. It lost the DSL connection several times a week and had to be rebooted. The other two modems used before did not do this.
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My ISP is Century Link and the Netgear DGN3500 works well with that DSL service. Request the highest possible rate in your area from Century Link to get the fastest service.
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Yes, you need a portable modem with an USB plug. Dongle is where this device goes.