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A modem/router is two devices in one......a modem and a router that are designed to fit into one package. A gateway is the same thing as a modem/router, it just has a different name. Time Warner calls a modem/router or gateway at modem/WiFi. Same thing.
It makes things somewhat more complicated to have two devices, a physically separate modem and a physically separate router wired together on your network, but  a number of users do it this way.
Most users can simplify their networks by using a modem/router or gateway device rather than try to set up and configure two devices..... a separate modem and separate router.....which may or may not work well together.
Your original post said......
Does anyone have a suggestion or recommenation for a replacement to either of these modem/router gateway devices:   Motorola SBG 6580 or  Netgear CG814WG v 2
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Always keep in mind though, that what works well for one user may not work well for another, so there are never any guarantees.
Why not ask Time Warner if they have a recommended modem/router or gateway for their service? Hopefully, some other users will reply to your post so you can get a range of answers.

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