I'm a new member here and definitely not a techie, so my questions will probably seem pretty feeble for most members here. Sorry about that.
My ISP is Comcast/Xfinity and, according to them, my Performance Pro internet plan provides a download speed of 25 MBPS and upload speed of 5 MBPS. I really don't like renting their router/modem for $10.00 a month and am not happy with some of its limitations (for example, if I want to turn my WiFi on or off, I have to call them and request that one of their technicians do it.)
So, the plan is to buy my own equipment and get a unit(s) that will give me more control over my network operation.
My questions are:
1. Would I be better served buying separate units--i.e., both a router and a separate modem--rather than a combined router/modem similar to what Comcast has provided? Right now I'm not using WiFi but would like to once I get things set up. Also, security is a concern, so I want to be able to configure the system in order to secure properly rather than having to settle for a manufacturer's default settings.
2. Can someone recommend a good source book on setting up and maintaining home internet systems for someone who's not very knowledgeable about this stuff?
Appreciate any help on this.
My ISP is Comcast/Xfinity and, according to them, my Performance Pro internet plan provides a download speed of 25 MBPS and upload speed of 5 MBPS. I really don't like renting their router/modem for $10.00 a month and am not happy with some of its limitations (for example, if I want to turn my WiFi on or off, I have to call them and request that one of their technicians do it.)
So, the plan is to buy my own equipment and get a unit(s) that will give me more control over my network operation.
My questions are:
1. Would I be better served buying separate units--i.e., both a router and a separate modem--rather than a combined router/modem similar to what Comcast has provided? Right now I'm not using WiFi but would like to once I get things set up. Also, security is a concern, so I want to be able to configure the system in order to secure properly rather than having to settle for a manufacturer's default settings.
2. Can someone recommend a good source book on setting up and maintaining home internet systems for someone who's not very knowledgeable about this stuff?
Appreciate any help on this.