NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Solved
Have RBK53 system. Get a faster modem or jump to wifi6 750
Hello, I have a netgear CM1100 modem and a RBK53 (?) mesh system. I got an email that my modem is limiting my speeds to 953 Mbps and to get my subscribed 1.2GBps, I need to upgrade the modem....
Both CM and RBK only support 1000Mbps on the WAN and LAN ports so if you subscribe to 1.2 or higher, you'll not ever see those speeds with your current hardware set. You'll need to upgrade the modem and router system that has 2.5Gb WAN and LAN ports to see those speeds. Or go back to a 1Gb speed plan with your ISP service if you keep the current hardware set.
Both CM and RBK only support 1000Mbps on the WAN and LAN ports so if you subscribe to 1.2 or higher, you'll not ever see those speeds with your current hardware set. You'll need to upgrade the modem and router system that has 2.5Gb WAN and LAN ports to see those speeds. Or go back to a 1Gb speed plan with your ISP service if you keep the current hardware set.
So, if I get a CM2000 modem, will I be able to use the RBR50 and see >1Gbps LAN speed?
The the CM2000 has a 2.5Gb WAN port the 50 series is limited by it's 1000Mpbs WAN and LAN ports. So max you'll ever see on the LAN side would be around 900Mpbs.
So, I read up some more. To truly get the 1.2Gb (300 mbps more), I have to replace my modem, router and the 2 network switches (all are gigabit speed) to higher capability and will cost quite a bit of $$$. I guess I am going to stay put with my current setup.
That would be correct. I spent a few dollars on two 10Gb switches for my network. As time goes on, prices will hopefully get lower. All depends also on our worldly economy as well. 🙄