“I'm new to this area of technology so please bear with me. Do all ISP's require their service to wired to one of their routers? If so, then it's Daisy chained to this router? If so, then wouldn't this router be bottlenecked by their router?”
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Hi Jon, Here are some answers to your questions that will hopefully provide the information you're looking for. 1. Do all ISP's require their service to wired to one of their routers? A: No. Many ISPs allow you to use your own cable modem. The key is to make sure the cable modem you select is compatible with their "service" or standard. Many ISPs use DOCSIS 3.0, or DOCSIS 3.1 as a connection standard. Typically, you can contact your current or prospective ISP and ask them which standard they support. Sometimes, it's based on the level of service you purchase from the ISP. For example, if the ISP offers a 200Mbps internet package, they will likely require a DOCSIS 3.0 modem. But, if the service is gigabit speed from the ISP, they will likely require DOCSIS 3.1. If so, then it's Daisy chained to this router? A: Yes, if you are planning to use a Linksys router for your home/office, you will connect it to your ISP/personal cable modem depending on which option you select from the first answer. If so, then wouldn't this router be bottlenecked by their router? A: No. You would not have a bottleneck in your connectivity. Your Linksys router would not be bottlenecked because the uplink port of the Linksys that connects to the cable modem will allow at maximum (depending on the hardware specs) 1 gigabit per second of bandwidth between itself (Linksys router) and the cable modem. This throughput is only for data traffic coming in from and going out to the internet. Since most ISPs only offer up-to 1Gbps internet service you will not have any problems with bottlenecks. To put it another way, let's say you have 200Mbps from the ISP coming into your cable modem. You then connect that cable modem to your Linksys router. That simply means you only have a maximum throughput of 200Mbps second available to internet network devices (the devices connected to your Linksys router). Even though your ISP is only providing 200Mbps to your cable modem, which is then made available to your Linksys router, keep in mind that the maximum throughput available between your cable modem and Linksys router is 1Gbps. Since the provided bandwidth is less than the maximum that the two devices are capable of using, they simply use what is available. However, if you increase the service from 200Mbps to 1Gbps at some time in the future, the router and cable modem will be able to handle that without replacing either device. Hope this helps :)
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.your thought is logical - but typically no! The only bottleneck would be the rate limit of the provided service that you purchase
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No you do not have to use those isp routers in fact you will always be better off getting a triband router with mumimo so you can prioritize different devices. You are always better off disconnecting the isp router rather than using the isp router as a bridge. you do not have to.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi, Jon. You may need to direct this question to your ISP to get an accurate answer. However, some ISPs do not really require to use their router and the customers can choose which router they want to use in their network. Should you have any inquiries on the EA9500 router, feel free to tap us at [email protected].
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The ISP should have no lock on your router. They MAY want you to use their modem. So unless they have a combo modem/router you shouldn't have any issues.
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