On Sun, 7 Dec 2014 21:55:36 +0000 (UTC), HerHusband
wrote:

The current modem/router I have rented from Rogers includes the WiFi -
it is a Hitron unit - modem, router and wifi in one.

Interesting, I didn't know they made all-in-one devices like that.

Still, I have never been a fan of all-in-one units (i.e. TV/VCR combos). If
one part breaks you have to replace the entire unit. I like being able to
replace/upgrade each item individually.

Anthony Watson
www.mountainsoftware.com
www.watsondiy.com
The advantage in this case is you don't need to worry about
compatability and arguing with your supplier about which part is
causing the problem. If you supply your own router/wifi device and
you have trouble with your internet they will make you chase your tale
for an hour proving the problem is not with YOUR hardware.. Then when
they decide it IS your problem, and you get a new one and it STILL
doesn't work - - - -.

Been there, done that, with Bell on customer's systems. As I said
before - being in the computer business I can buy a router/wifi CHEAP.
I can buy a cable modem for a few bucks less than Rogers will sell it
to me for, and buy another one when I need an upgrade or it fails.
Added into my monthly bill and expensed it's not worth my while to own
the darn thing. (and GENERALLY I would rather own anything than rent
it - water heaters, water softeners, cars, homes, computers, Just
about anything.)