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Re: Routers

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Skeithex wrote: I doubt they require a certain brand so long as it meets the spec requirements. like a DOCSIS 3.0
I see, I see if I can buy my own modem to use.
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plus I find that you can have better security on your own than a rented device.
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I feel some ISP provided modems and routers are outdated and slow as well. Plus, the yearly rental fee are enough to buy a better modem and router.
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sometimes your own isn't any better, mine isn't a year old yet and I'm noticing its dropping its signal.
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I agree there seem to be a lot of cheaply made modem and routers which break often, or become outdated in a few months.

Maybe building a router and modem with a Linux computer, and network pci cards, pci wifi cards, and other parts would be more reliable than buying a router from a computer store.
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I wouldn't mind building my own router, seems like they could use some sort of cooling in them which they all lack.
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I think the router maker may not add a cooling fan because they dont want the router to last very long.
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