Using Asus DSL-N16 as a modem with the new router

Hardware Questions and Recommendations
1

My subscription is ADSL 16Mbps.
I have a modem-router Asus DSL-N16.

Im having strong buffer-bloat,
So I’ve decided to get a router (TP-Link Archer C6).
Run it with openWRT and use SQM.

My question is… Can I use the Asus N16 as a modem without having buffer-bloat?

If not, what do you suggest?

Thank you in advance

2

You have to ask your provider if the modem can be set to bridge mode

3

Thank you for your reply.

Yeah it does have a bridge mode.

So it will be enough for the new router?

What do you think of Netgear R6260 router?

4

Should be sufficient for your 16 Mb/s ADSL

5

Thank you
Really appreciate your help