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I've seen "Talk to Baby" monitors and monitors with two receivers, but not one where the parent receivers can be used to talk to one another (i.e. "I got this")
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Yes my wife and I bought the motorola MBP16-2 Digital Audio Baby Monitor it comes with two parent units that can talk to baby and the other parent unit for $70 at babies-r-us and they have great range without the static and interferance of other models
Do I need a router to go with my cable modem for a wireless connection to my desktop?
JD
I am using a NetGear WiFi adapter on my desktop (budget build) with the Time Warner supplied wireless modem, and it works well, but I no longer want to pay the lease fee. I am reading good things about the Motorola SB6141 modem. Can I purchase just that modem to use with my wifi adapter, or must I get a router too?
I am open to getting the modem/router combo if I must or even a separate router and modem. What are some of the pros and cons? I am on a relatively slow connection: 3 megs from Time Warner, and I am relatively happy with it. Could a new modem improve my wifi connection (although that is secondary to saving money)? As long as I don't go backwards in performance I am happy.
Thanks--John
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Yes, the SB6141 does not have wireless routing functionality.
Two types of Internet devices are commonly sold.
1. Combination modem / routers, often called gateways.
2. Stand alone routers which can be connected to a stand alone modem.
You'll either have to buy a cable gateway or purchase a standalone cable modem such as the SB6141 that can be connected to a standalone wireless router.
The second option gives you more versatility. Router speeds and features change much more frequently than cable modems do. If you have separate units you can upgrade one if you like.
I would recommend the Motorola Surfboard line.
GATEWAY:
Motorola SBG6580 Gateway (Combo Modem/Router) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GZ2QKO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007GZ2QKO&linkCode=as2&tag=excharge-20
CABLE MODEM:
Motorola SB6141 Cable Modem (Modem Only) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007IMPMW4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007IMPMW4&linkCode=as2&tag=excharge-20
I have Cox Cable 50 Mbps Internet and have had good luck with a DOCSIS 3.0 Motorola SB6120. It is just a older model of the SB6141. Here is a review I wrote a few years ago when I bought it. http://isp1.us/reviews/motorola-sb6120-surfboard/
If you go this route, there are many WiFi routers to choose from.
It pretty much comes down to what features you want and how much you want to spend.
As far as the brand goes, the brand is not as important as the model. Some manufacturers release a good model but the next is crap. I would look at the Amazon reviews of models that interest you. Even if you don't buy from Amazon the reviews will tell you a lot about which models to avoid. Look for at least 15 or more reviews with a 4 star or better rating. Read a few and see if they sound like the particular model will work for your application.
For under $50, this Medialink is the most popular and highly reviewed model. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A3YN0Z0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00A3YN0Z0&linkCode=as2&tag=excharge-20
As far as performance goes,
No router or connection type will change your 3 Mbps Internet speed. This connection bandwidth is shared by your entire home network via your router.
For example, If you have a 3 Mbps Internet plan and one user is utilizing 2.5 Mbps of the bandwidth to stream a Netflix movie that only leaves 0.5 Mbps for all of the rest of the users on the network.
Super fast wireless routers and connections permit fast transfer of files between devices connected to your home network (LAN), however Internet (WAN) speed is still limited by your ISP. The only way to improve your Internet speed is to upgrade your plan or switch to a faster ISP.
That being said,
All wireless connections will have a slower speed than a direct Ethernet connection.
Wireless signals are affected by many factors including distance, wall density, electrical interference, directional antenna range, etc.
All of these factors will affect your actual wireless range, speed and connection quality.
You should try to centrally locate your wireless router or gateway up high and away from dense walls and electrical and 2.4 GHz wireless interference such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors, etc.
For stationary devices such as desktop computers or devices used for serious gaming or video streaming your best bet is a direct Ethernet cable connection. Ethernet is unaffected by wireless interference and will give you a rock solid, stable network connection.
If it is not feasible to run Ethernet cable the next best option would be a set of powerline network adapters http://isp1.us/reviews/netgear-xavb2101-powerline-adapter/
You plug one in by your router and one in the room where you need access and connect them to the devices with standard Ethernet patch cables. The network signals are transmitted over your existing home electrical wiring which will not be affected by wireless interference. There is still overhead in the connection but it is much more stable than WiFi.
ACTIVATION:
Most cable Internet providers use the cable modem's MAC address to activate the modem.
Every device that has a network interface has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. This is usually expressed in hexadecimal such as 10:25:A4:59:EF:1C
You'll have to call your cable provider with the MAC of the new modem so they can activate it on your account. The MAC address is usually printed on a sticker attached to the modem.
Good Luck...
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