Modem/router

Tagger · 07-28-2009

I've been having some issues with my new cable internet connection. Anyone have a recommendation for a modem/router combo that works well with gaming? The cable company installed a Netgear wireless CG814GCMR (think I remember the model correctly). I've opened the recommended ports for both gaming consoles and established static IP's for both of them. But, the modem still randomly drops out on me. Thanks in advance for the suggestions.

Edit: Both consoles are connected by ethernet cable to the router.

[SS]Rator · 07-28-2009

THATS WHY!!! Netgear is shit. Almost ANYTHING else will work better. Linksys, Actiontec, etc.

Chenzo · 07-28-2009

Linksys

Tagger · 07-28-2009

I've had success with Linksys in the past. Do they make a modem/router combo? I've searched their site but didn't find a box that did both.

Edit: Called Charter Cable's customer support and asked about a firmware update - they don't do that according to the reps I spoke with. However, the rep admitted they have had problems with the Netgear equipment and have changed to a new brand. Someone is coming out this afternoon to replace my box. Sweet!

Edit to the edit: So the cable dude shows up and proceeds to install another Netgear box identical to what I've already got saying he doesn't have an Ambit (the new equipment). But, my gaming went unhindered last night on my PS3 for the first time in 3 weeks. Dude told me they go through a lot of Netgear boxes.

MABUHAY KA · 07-29-2009

I use linksys and motorola surboard modem..works well,but my cable company has some minor issues with linksys.

[SS]Rator · 07-29-2009

lol nice Tag, at least yer up and running.

07-29-2009

FWIW, I have a Linksys WRT54G router, pretty easy to mess around with inside too, I know at least a couple other SS have the same router as well...

Tagger · 07-29-2009

Thanks Bass. I checked the Tiger and the price is right for sure. I've still got the BEFSR41 I was using when I played Socom from Virginia. I'd probably go with it and buy a modem if (more likely when) the current Netgear box starts acting up on me.

07-28-2009	#1
Tagger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 1,402	Modem/router I've been having some issues with my new cable internet connection. Anyone have a recommendation for a modem/router combo that works well with gaming? The cable company installed a Netgear wireless CG814GCMR (think I remember the model correctly). I've opened the recommended ports for both gaming consoles and established static IP's for both of them. But, the modem still randomly drops out on me. Thanks in advance for the suggestions. Edit: Both consoles are connected by ethernet cable to the router. _________________________ Galatians 2:20

07-28-2009	#2
[SS]Rator Sea Snipers® Owner/Leader Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: US Posts: 24,237	THATS WHY!!! Netgear is shit. Almost ANYTHING else will work better. Linksys, Actiontec, etc. I'm gonna ask you questions, and every time you don't give me answers, I'm gonna cut something off. And I promise you... they will be things you will miss!

07-28-2009	#4
Tagger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 1,402	I've had success with Linksys in the past. Do they make a modem/router combo? I've searched their site but didn't find a box that did both. Edit: Called Charter Cable's customer support and asked about a firmware update - they don't do that according to the reps I spoke with. However, the rep admitted they have had problems with the Netgear equipment and have changed to a new brand. Someone is coming out this afternoon to replace my box. Sweet! Edit to the edit: So the cable dude shows up and proceeds to install another Netgear box identical to what I've already got saying he doesn't have an Ambit (the new equipment). But, my gaming went unhindered last night on my PS3 for the first time in 3 weeks. Dude told me they go through a lot of Netgear boxes. _________________________ Galatians 2:20 Last edited by Tagger : 07-29-2009 at 10:36 AM.

07-29-2009	#6
[SS]Rator Sea Snipers® Owner/Leader Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: US Posts: 24,237	lol nice Tag, at least yer up and running. I'm gonna ask you questions, and every time you don't give me answers, I'm gonna cut something off. And I promise you... they will be things you will miss!

07-29-2009	#8
Tagger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 1,402	Thanks Bass. I checked the Tiger and the price is right for sure. I've still got the BEFSR41 I was using when I played Socom from Virginia. I'd probably go with it and buy a modem if (more likely when) the current Netgear box starts acting up on me. _________________________ Galatians 2:20

07-28-2009	#3
Chenzo Commies Beware Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norad Posts: 2,978	Linksys

07-29-2009	#5
MABUHAY KA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 12	I use linksys and motorola surboard modem..works well,but my cable company has some minor issues with linksys.

07-29-2009	#7
Bassani Posts: n/a	FWIW, I have a Linksys WRT54G router, pretty easy to mess around with inside too, I know at least a couple other SS have the same router as well...

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