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Three things:

1) Compatible with your provider
2) Get at static IP from your provider unless you're getting IPV6
3) Go ahead and get 1gb or even 10gb capable router, (you'll need it one day) as many services are burstable above your purchase speed/level, so why limit it with hardware.

In response to this post by great2bahokie

Posted: 02/13/2019 at 2:53PM

No idea how to shop for my own router. What am I looking for? -- great2bahokie 02/13/2019 10:49AM

I would go somewhere like CNET.com to see what they recommend -- EDGEMAN 02/13/2019 4:26PM

Three things: -- RichwebHokie 02/13/2019 2:53PM

I went with a dual band Netgear router/modem... -- hokeeron1 02/13/2019 1:25PM

What speed is your service? ** -- great2bahokie 02/13/2019 1:27PM

I've got the Xfinity Blast...100-150 mbps. ** -- hokeeron1 02/13/2019 1:30PM

Google WiFi. We cut the cord in December and -- KeithHokie89 02/13/2019 12:04PM

This is a good recommendation. Mesh networks are very efficient... -- Freddyburg Hokie 02/13/2019 2:16PM

Ditto. And use the Cloudflare DNS servers -- LaneRat 02/13/2019 2:45PM

Thanks for that tip. ** -- Freddyburg Hokie 02/13/2019 2:45PM

Make sure whoever your provider -- HokieForever 02/13/2019 11:32AM

Yes...I am. Thanks! ** -- great2bahokie 02/13/2019 11:53AM

Smartarse woodworking router comments aside, this is probably a good idea -- Tafkam Hokie 02/13/2019 11:42AM

Porter Cable or Bosch make good routers. ** -- Guy LeDouche 02/13/2019 11:09AM

This carpenter appreciates that response. ** -- thankbud 02/13/2019 2:45PM

Tee hee, I was going to go there -- `lag 02/13/2019 1:20PM

Just buy the Bosch 2.25 HP and be done with it... -- No1Hokie 02/13/2019 11:27AM

Yep. I recommend a plunge base with a 1.5 hp motor or larger. ** -- HokieNoVA 02/13/2019 11:12AM

Your own router. You're welcome. ** -- vt90 02/13/2019 10:55AM

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