XR500 what should I do? Upgrading Modem

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Hi I'm new here I'm an owner of an xr500 I have Xfinity gigabit internet I'm currently using the xb7 with it in bridge mode and the xr500 as my router I've been having more problems with Comcast then I would like so I'm wanting to get rid of their equipment(I would like to note I do minimal streaming I do lots of downloading from the webs on my computer / gaming laptop and gaming PC and Xbox series X are my main use of the internet at least 95% of it)

Which leads me to what are my best options for my research I'm trying to figure out if I should go with the CM2000 + Xr500 or cm2000 + Asus RT-AX88U( and sell my xr500) or would the Netgear CAX80 be a reliable option I'm just skeptical about a router modem combo please any insight or users of any of the product please give me your input on what my best options are I can afford one or both cable and modem or both. I'm not to familiar with wifi6 or most of the new technology on this side so input is very helpful thank you!

Netduma-Fraser · Answer

You already have the XR so no need to buy another router (I am also a bit biased!) but all you really need is a basic modem - it just passes all the traffic straight through for the XR to control

ZiM988 · Answer

By your name I would imagine lol I absolutely love the xr500 I have no problem with it I just didn't know if Wi-Fi 6 or 6E would be a good thing for me to invest in now while I had the extra money which is why I asked about upgrading the router also have Dumas 3.0 firmware on my xr500 never had any issue with it I just want to replace my modem combo that I have and if I'm going to spend $250 on a new modem the CM 2000 I just thought that I would ask input on what my best options would be I don't mind spending the extra on a new router too or the router if it's going to upgrade my gaming experience that's all

Netduma-Fraser · Answer

Glad to hear you love it! I mean it really depends, do you have devices now that could benefit from WiFi 6? If not do you plan do have any in the not too distant future? If the answer to either of those is yes then getting a WiFi 6 router such as the XR1000 would be a good investment. If not then may be best to hold off for a little while until it is more suitable for your network.

plemans · Answer

Netduma-Fraser&nbsp;has the correct advice on the router. If you don't have much for wifi 6 devices, I'd hold off on the router portion as you already have a pretty great router.&nbsp;
A modem upgrade is a solid choice as then you won't have to rent from xfinity.&nbsp;
The only thing I'd advise is that if there's a line issue that is causing your current issues, a new modem might not help a whole lot. But it does give you access to the modem event logs and cable connections page so you can get an idea if its line related. Might be worth figuring out what the current issues are while you're renting the modem/router from xfinity. Then they can't blame the 3rd party equipement like they like to do.&nbsp;

ZiM988 · Answer

Okay I agree on the router I already have it but my main question was about the modem part would getting the CM 2000 be my best choice or could I get the cax 80 router modem combo disable the Wi-Fi part of it and still use the xr500 or get the cm2000&lt;xr500&lt;S8000&lt;every other device?

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XR500 what should I do? Upgrading Modem

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