DRiccio21 wrote:everything in my new place runs on fiber optics. do i need that 2nd thing too? or just the router?
i was told i just needed a router?
As far as I know, fiber optics (like Verizon FiOS) are still only run to the building and that lines run within the building (or at least within your unit) would still be standard Coax cable (that would plug directly into the back of the modem). I'm not aware of any cable boxes or modems that can tie directly into a fiber optics line.
That said, you need either a wireless modem or you need a standard modem with a wireless router (which is the combination I previously posted). For ease of use, the wireless modem is probably simpler, but most often I hear it recommended that you buy the two-part solution in that it is a better overall set-up and (from what I've read) more reliable.
However, you should be able to grab a decent wireless modem just about anywhere that should work for a small-medium size home space. Best Buy should carry this near you:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/motorola-su ... Id=9962417
Reviews are good enough and their Surfboard modems are generally considered good all around. It's a little more than buying the two-part solution, but the ease of set-up may make things better for you. Try to put it in a central location at your place. You need it there (or at least it is way easier) when the cable company comes to do your install so they can register the MAC address of the unit for you. You could do this afterwards, but you'd need to call in and spend time on the phone with customer service. Much better to have it at the time of install.
That wireless modem is slightly cheaper at Amazon and Best Buy will price match if you show them the product page on your phone:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040I ... _i=desktop
