Which AVM modem works with my internet connection?

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13 October 2025

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Which AVM modem works with my internet connection?

You can choose your own modem for a year now in the Netherlands. Nice, because this allows you to choose the best modem router for your situation. Your modem needs to have the right internet port, and every connection offers a different maximum data speed. In this article, we'll explain what you should keep in mind when you choose a modem router.

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Can you use any modem?

There are 3 types of internet cables, for DSL, cable, and optical fiber connections. You need a modem that has a port for your type of cable. The modem and router also need to be able to process enough data for your internet usage. In this article, you'll find your cable type and what you should keep in mind when you choose a modem and router.

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Which modems work with cable connections?

Do you have cable internet at home? You should use a modem router like the router on the image. You need a router with a coax port. These cables don't lose much speed, which is why they have a download speed of up to 1Gbps when they come into the house. The upload speed is often much lower with cable, because coax cables aren't made for internet.

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Which modems work with a fiber optic connection?

Fiber optic connection is the fastest, so you need a fast modem with a fiber optic port. Choose this router for such a connection. The speed of your fiber optic connection depends on your provider. The cable can handle the fastest connections. An extra advantage of fiber optic is that the upload speed is just as fast as the download speed.

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Which routers and repeaters work well together with a fiber optic connection?

In addition to the right modem, a fast connection like this also offers a good range throughout your house. When you're further away from your router, the connection doesn't slow down or less stable as soon. That's why you should use repeaters that are just as fast as your router. As a result, you'll have the fastest internet everywhere in your house.

Which modems work with DSL?

DSL cables ensure the slowest connection. You do need a modem with a DSL port for this. That's why you should choose a router like the one on the image. DSL connections provide an internet speed up to 200Mbps, so you don't need the fastest modem and router.

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