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From: "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid>
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Subject: Re: WiFi enabled cable modems or WiFi routers for Linux?
Date: Sun, 7 Jul 2024 14:43:40 +0200
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On 2024-07-07 13:39, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> On 07/07/2024 11:54, Carlos E. R. wrote:
>> On 2024-07-07 12:44, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>>> On 06/07/2024 15:47, Carlos E. R. wrote:
>>>> On 2024-07-06 15:44, tinker123 wrote:
>>>>> I never had a WiFi enabled cable modem or a WiFi router.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm guessing some configuration is involved like setting a name,
>>>>> usernames, and passwords.  Which of either type of hardware is 
>>>>> friendly
>>>>> to Linux.  Actually provides configuration software that runs on Linux
>>>>> or another easy means of configuring the WiFi?
>>>>>
>>>>> In regards to a WiFi enable cable modem I was thinking of buying a
>>>>> highly rated model, but from a few years ago to save a few pennies.
>>>>>
>>>>> Any information or tips will be appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> This hardware is normally provided, gratis, by your internet service 
>>>> provider.
>>>>
>>> Not mine.
>>
>> Your ISP doesn't provide the cable modem? Weird.I think we are at 
>> cross purposes. The 'modem' which is in this case is 
> fibre network termination unit  is provided but not by the ISP, but by 
> the fibre supplier
> A Wifi enabled Router is not supplied at all
>>
> Nope. They provide *service* instead.
> You can BUY an  'approved' router off them, but you don't have to.
> 
> https://www.idnet.com/broadband-hardware.php

Curious.

Here, they all provide a router with all the features. Well, those most 
demanded, at least.

-- 
Cheers,
        Carlos E.R.