In case of fiber internet service subscriptions, the AT&T company offers a fiber gateway router/modem for connecting to the fiber service. This device is offered free and are paid through the monthly fibre service charges by AT&T.
AT&T’s provided router and modem are from the Arris brand, and are integrated into a single device – the AT&T router. Regarding the specific model number, it may be different depending on availability; however, when you address the AT&T fiber installation, you are likely to receive an Arris BGW210, BGW210-700, or 5268AC router.
These Arris gateway routers come equipped with WiFi capability integrated thus making it possible for the router to broadcast a wireless network in a home. It implies that you cannot need to purchase your personal additional wireless router if the Arris router’s WiFi is sufficient. The WiFi present in these AT&T fiber gateways is the newest WiFi 6 that offers a faster wireless network connection.
Some key advantages of using AT&T's included router
- The customer does not have to buy it firstly or pay for the router which is a fiber internet service with a free router.
- Easy to set up since the AT&T technician who comes to install the fiber line is also the one who provides and sets up the Arris gateway router for internet connection.
- Complements well with the AT&T fiber service, there is always no compatibility conflict to expect.
- It has WLAN, so there is no need to buy an additional router. WiFi 6 support means that a user gets very fast wireless speed throughout a house or an apartment.
However, there are also some downsides to using AT&T's provided equipment
- AT&T’s router – there’s little control or configurability over the setup – you’re stuck with the options they’ve chosen.
- It may not come with some of the extra features that more expensive third-party routers with a built-in router/WiFi can offer.
- Integrated device means if the router hardware is dead the whole internet goes off if you do not have spare arrangement.
- AT&T preempts firmware updates on supplied router and regulates the same through the administration of the said product.
In conclusion therefore, yes AT&T fiber internet does Internet service Provider their clients with modem/router combination unit used to connect to their fiber optic internet service. This means you do not have to lease or buy your own router at a given fee upfront when you subscribe to the free Arris gateway router. In this respect, AT&T’s router is functional enough but it might not appeal to customers who require high levels of customization, WiFi management capabilities, mesh networks or the ability to separate the router components. Specifically, some fiber internet users need to acquire a router of their choice to use in addition to or instead of the one provided by AT&T. This is more so because it gives you a better control of the home network environment. However, as you may recall, AT&T’s router is still required at the start for managing the fiber line connection and authorization regardless of registering a separate router for passing the downstream traffic.
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