why shouldn't i buy a gateway? why should i buy a modem

A modem + router is generally more reliable and flexible, but do whatever you want.

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>>56020215
>reliable
because if one part breaks, i only have to replace one device as opposed to an entire gateway?
what are the odds anything would break anyway?

>>56020273
>because if one part breaks, i only have to replace one device as opposed to an entire gateway?
Yeah that's one reason
>what are the odds anything would break anyway?
In consumer routing equipment?
Most of it's going to be broken before you even turn it on.

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>>56020436
>Most of it's going to be broken before you even turn it on.
you're trying to be funny of course but that's what the warranty is for

>>56020162
so you can have a nice modem and a nice router and not one box that kinda shitty at both roles?

plus, if you move and get stuck somewhere with DSL, you at least would only have to buy a cheapo modem for that instead of a whole new box?

>>56020162
I miss Gateway :(