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Originally Posted by Carla B
I called T-Mobile and they confirmed that the cost is $60.00 per month, 100 mbs. speed, no contract, and there is no charge for their "modem" which is a "gateway" device with both modem/router.
It's the combo device that concerns me. We have been streaming since early 2015. Started out with the Comcast Arris Gateway but the signal from it wouldn't reliably reach the LR, where the main TV is. A computer tech suggested we upgrade to a more powerful router. So did that but then the Comcast Gateway and our new Asus router had a conflict (NAT?) which regularly led to kicking one computer or another off the network. So we got rid of the Comcast gateway device and bought a Motorola (modem only) on line. Everything has worked perfectly since then.
So I'm concerned about T-Mobile's gateway combo modem/router causing conflicts with the router. Anyone have any experience or ideas about that?
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A combo device should not be an issue. I do agree, in most cases the wireless system they provide is not the best - it's just adequate. Simply get a good router (the Orbi mesh system is phenomenal), and turn off wireless on the provided combo unit. Only use that system as the modem.
If you leave both systems on, they can conflict with one another causing a lower signal for both systems. Most new routers have a scan feature to look for other wireless bands in the area and then select the least used one (this includes looking at what the neighbors are using). There are also numerous free phone apps to see what channels are in use for both 2.4 and 5Ghz bands. Find a free channel, and set the router to that.