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    Default Upgrading the house from DSL to Fiber

    ...actually a friend of mine, and though I'm a software nerd, ISP technology changes so fast I can't keep up and I'm hoping that someone here might be able to give me a hand.

    About a year ago I helped my friend get his home squared away with an upgraded router/Wi-Fi and some hardwired connections to his big streaming devices and computer room. He's not a geek or gamer - simple streaming is about the most taxing stuff he throws at his network.

    I setup his comcast router in bypass (passthrough?) mode so his router is doing the heavy lifting - the comcast router is completely out of the picture (routing and Wi-Fi disabled) except for being a modem.

    He's getting Stratus IQ fiber in his house soon and I'd like to keep his existing setup if at all possible - basically a fiber modem feeding his existing router and Wi-Fi. Is this possible?

    Stratus IQ isn't very helpful, stating:

    "Gigabit Internet services (>100Mbps) will require a Gigabit capable router. It is recommended that customers purchase a new Gigabit capable router of their choice or consider the additional Stratus-phere smart WiFi service."

    Is there a gigabit capable MODEM out there? Or a cheap router that can be put into bypass mode?

    Will something as simple as a TP-Link MC220L work (with the correct SFP, and if so, a multi or single mode SFP?)

    Any help would be appreciated!

    O2

    Ps. Upon further research it appears that no, the MC220L won't work. So the question remains, is there a Fiber modem that I can use?
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