List of Approved Cable Modems

[TomH121]

Hope this helps those who need it

https://www.howtogeek.com/234233/whats-the-difference-between-a-modem-and-a-router/

[Josh1267]

I thought the only difference between a modem and a router is that the router transmits wirelessly while the modem must have an ethernet wire from the modem to the computer.

[Josh1267]

so where's the list???

[Edg1]

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@Josh1267 wrote:

i thought the only difference between a modem and a router was that a router transmits data wirelessly to the computer while the modem requires an ethernet cord from the modem to the computer to transmit data.

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Verizon FiOS doesn’t use modems. Modems are used by Cable companies to covert the coax signal to ethernet. Some modems are a combo with a built in wireless router. Some modems are hardwired and only can connect to one computer. If you need to connect more than one computer then a wireless router would connect to the modem. 

You can get any router you want with Verizon just make sure it has gigabit ports(10/100/1000) and is Wireless AC capable. When buying a router for FiOS just make it doesn’t say “Modem” or “DOCSIS” on the box. 

[Edg1]

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@Josh1267 wrote:

so where's the list???

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Here is an example of a router you could buy...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-AC2600-Smart-WiFi-Router-R7450/222659115?wmlspartner=wl...

[kh-gary]

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