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Old 06-07-2023, 07:20 AM
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You can use your own modem. Any new modem that supports VLAN tagging will work. The Quantum modem is identical to a standard modem, they just have VLAN 201 tagged internally. The device that converts fiber to ethernet is a small black box, typically installed in the garage at point of entry.

I'm using a Netgear Orbi and have VLAN 201 tagged. No more Quantum modem! Made no sense to me to have one more device in the loop consuming power and an additional potential failure point.
I just looked up the Netgear Orbi and its a router not a modem. It does not have a fiber port.

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