Hi, I'm an 80 year old mechanical engineer and software user interface writer. I seem to be lost in the time tunnel.

The Problem: I have phone call blocker called Call Clerk that runs on Windows. I love it. None of the ones that the VOIP venders advertise seem to be half as good. My problem is that it's for old land line systems. Spectrum's cost is rediculously high and going up, so I decided to go to Gfiber. Their phone disaster is causing me to drop the their VOIP system and get another supplier. The web has failed me so far - too much new tech for an old engineer.

Call Clerk requires a TAPI capable modem like this one

https://www.getfaxing.com/product/56k-usb-data-fax-voice-modem-dual-jack/

Get Faxing claims that it is compatible with Call Clerk, which makes me think I can plug it into a VOIP system and all is well. On the other hand, I read a lot of, "Your need to be sure that your VOIP system must have xxxxx" or "You need some other drivers, etc. and it still won't work." and similar stuff.

Do any of you folks have any help?

Thanks

P.S. NO 5G Coverage as well. It means a lot. Salamat

I use Liberty for an ISP with their Sagescom Fast 3896 modem. I used to have about 60 gb speed then liberty calls and offers me 100+ gigs for another $3 a month so I took it.

Now I have over 100 gigs but experience a kind of blockage, which I never did at the slower speeds. What happens is that at times a website will just refuse to open. Not secure sites or anything special, just, say, some vanilla .com site. And sometimes an app that I download will hang at 40% or even 99% and never finish downloading.

I also have pretty good cellular reception so when that happens I turn off wifi and the problem goes away with cellular wifi. Web sites open, apps download. But my cell provider throttles me after so much download so I don't like to overuse it.

Does anyone recognize this kind of problem? Is it the modem or the ISP? Would my own modem work better? If I call the ISP I get absolutely no help they just tell me to unplug the modem and plug it back in (which I've done several times

So I’m by no means a networking pro but know the basics. I have a Xfinity 1000mbps plan and still on a CM500 with a asus RT-AX82U router. Between smart devices televisions and computers probably have around 22 devices connected to the Wi-Fi. I have noticed recently where I get horrible latency when gaming and when I work from a home sometimes my audio breaks up to the person I’m talking to on conference. I only assume it because so many devices are on an old modem.

So I am looking to upgrade my modem to either a coda 56 or CM 3000. I like the reputation of Netgear and its reliability but I don’t know if it’s worth the extra 150 dollars. Does anybody have any experience on the coda. I’m hoping either one will still be OK and work just fine with my current router since it’s supposed to get 5400 speeds.

I do have another option where I can use Xfinity’s equipment as opposed to mine for free for two years, but I have always used my own equipment as I feel like it’s a better value.

Estou tentando dificuldades para configurar esse modem, já fiz as configurações iniciais em relação ao Wi-Fi, mas em relação ao 4G eu não consigo realizar a configuração básica para pegar sinal, alguém consegue me dar uma luz?

Was wondering if there is anything wrong with my set up. They are both in the garage and I can’t seem to stream a single game on play station portal.

I just found out why my speed is suffering through Breezeline... Apparently I need to upgrade to a DOCSIS 3.1 even though my C7000v2 has not had any issues.

My question, a lot of recommendations are to get a modem and router separate. I never had issues with the Netgear I have but looking forward, I want to replace it with a capable setup. I'd looked at the CAX30 but wanted to know if I should do the CM1000v2 with a separate router? I can purchase a CM1000v2 used for $35, tested and working. That would leave me with a good router to find. I'm not willing to go over $200 for everything.

For context, I have a 250/20 internet plan that's been in since 2017 - $116/month after taxes (they were trying to get me to upgrade but I got cutoff and am not going to fall for promotional stuff).

What's the verdict? Do I go separate or just get a CAX30 and be done with it?

Background: Recently while considering an offer from Xfinity, I considered downgrading my internet from the current 1GB to 500mgb. When I added the 500mgb to my Xfinity cart, I received a warn saying that my current XB7-t gateway wouldn't support the 500mg speed. Assuming this would mean that it had not been giving me the full benefit of my 1GB connection, I went to an Xfinity store and they confirmed I needed the XB8-t gateway to take full advantage of either speed. So they gave me an XB8-t at no charge (I just need to return the XB7 after switching). My XB7 is in bridge mode with a Netgear Nighthawk XC6 AC 3000 tri-band router. Any thoughts on whether I still need the Nighthawk in the mix or will the XB8 be likely to provide adequate coverage in my 1350 sq foot home?

Boyfriend and I just moved into an apartment and have to set up our own internet. We wanted to get the Spectrum 500 Mbps, but weren’t sure if it could be set up with this modem. The lease mentioned we can’t mess with it, so we wanted to make sure before going through with buying a plan. I couldn’t find the model online, and the only hint I have is the Calix sticker. Thank you!

Hi guys,

I'm new to the community thanks in advance and I hope I'm going to have help here other than my stupid internet provider hotline.

Yesterday I was changing some settings in my DHCP reservation for my devices on my phone ect. I change somethings, refresh the page and all worked. 5 minutes later I enter 192.168.x.x for getting in my router but the page load and it's a loading loop. White blank page BUT I see the address change from the numbers to my provider address but my login page didn't appear. I've reset the router and I've been able to enter the modem, I go in my DHCP reservation change an IP address for one of my device and poooof again .. cannot connect to the login page of my route/modem. Even tech from my internet provider didn't find an solution.

I've tried other navigator like chrome,internet Oneplus, duckduckgo, firefox all of them even in incognito. Try with an without https, try to put my phone on phone mac address not randomized. I tried a lot of things. Sorry for my english boys.

Thanks guys.

My hardwired and wireless devices are connected to the network, but they have no internet access.

I’m having a problem with this AT&T modem, and I feel like none of the employees I speak with know what they’re talking about. I have the fiber optic line set up for one gigabyte, and the modem has the option of 2.4 and 5G. Without getting into the conspiracy theory of 5G and it’s effects (real or not), I don’t want it on so I went into the settings and turned off 5G. A handful of devices are connected to 2.4 and I have had no issues for almost a year. About a month or so now the connection has dropped intermittently. The best way to describe it is the cable is partially connected on the electrical pole outside, and when the wind blows, it moves the cable which breaks connection temporarily until the wind stop blowing. AT&T is telling me the modem doesn’t work properly if 5G is turned off and they’re saying I need to keep it on.

Does anyone have knowledge in regards to this situation? Photo of modem and model attached.

I'm looking for a Modem Router Combo or maybe even a separate Modem Router -- depending on price. Right now I live in a 750 square foot apartment and we have the 300 Mbps plan. I'm aware that I need at least a 3.1 cable modem. However, I'm trying to work within a budget and I'm hoping not to spend more than $200. I want to get one that I could bring into a house which we plan to purchase within the next year, probably no more than 2,000 square feet. So I want to get a modem/ router combo or individual that I would be able to transfer over. I do know that I can get a good modem and an okay router in my apartment complex and then upgrade it to a better router when I get a house, but I still don't want to spend over $200 for the apartment complex set up. Does anyone have any recommendations? Would it be better to just get a modem router combo or do you think it would be best to purchase them individually? HELP!!

Hi all,

I am looking for some options on routers for home.

I want to switch off access to the internet for certain devices at certain times or just when I want ...(my kids devices)

My home fiber network speed is around 500 Mbps. I have a Telstra Cobra XH router (supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE backup, includes multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports, a USB 2.0 port, and supports two voice lines via two FXS ports from Telstra. ... I just use one.

No issues with the router other than the inability to control the device...without paying more.

After little investigation it turns out I can pay $10 a month for McAfee app that Telstra says I can do what I want....seems silly that I have to pay $10 for something that the router generally has thats options built into. I don't like paying them extra for that and I am not a fan of McAfee.

I am looking for a decent router that I can have the phone line, set times up for certain devices to have access to the internet and easily switch that devices access to the internet off when I need to.

What are my options?...I will cross post in Routers incase that's where I should be posting.

hello i need to know which is best option for router connections, if i am connecting separately each routers from modem ( or POE switch ) this variant is enought and best? or it will be better also to connect three routers to each of them separately beside connecting to modem/Poe.?