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Shockwave2211
Jul 02, 2020Star
CM1000 modem with WiFi 6 routers
Purchased a TP Links AX6000 and the modem starting having issue. Called cable company and they denied issue. Logged is as said and it did reflect some potential cable issues. However in an attempt...
- Jul 02, 2020
I personally would avoid anything TP-Link.
I recommend you try this, get on amazon and find a NG model RAX router, try a RAX80. Amazon has good return policies and usually you have 30 days to try something out. Give a RAX a try with your CM1000. Be sure the modem signals are Good. Besure to use CAT6 LAN cabling between the modem and router and router to wired devices. I would first test the RAX out with what ever FW was loaded on it first, or you can load latest FW. Try something out and see how it goes.
Another consideration is that do you need AX at this time? Can you fully take advantage of AX? Would a AC class router suffice as well?
Shockwave2211
Jul 02, 2020Star
On these boards had similar issues. I was looking at both the Netgear and Linksys as the replacement for the TP Link AX6000 but I see they also cause issues. Reliability is a very real concern since I host many meetings from home. (see post discription below)
From another post
New router issues with Netgear CM1000 modem.
I have Cox internet with a Netgear CM1000 modem but have problems with all WiFi 6 routers I have tried and had to return them for locking up or dropping signals. I have tried both Netgear and Linksys. I also have a hub plugged in for extra wired devices. I have 300mbs service, Any ideas or has anyone else had similar problems? Cox says signal is great. I uses the latest firmware all all routers.
Model: CM1000-1AZNAS|Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem—DOCSIS® 3.1 Ready
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FURRYe38
Jul 02, 2020Guru - Experienced User
I personally would avoid anything TP-Link.
I recommend you try this, get on amazon and find a NG model RAX router, try a RAX80. Amazon has good return policies and usually you have 30 days to try something out. Give a RAX a try with your CM1000. Be sure the modem signals are Good. Besure to use CAT6 LAN cabling between the modem and router and router to wired devices. I would first test the RAX out with what ever FW was loaded on it first, or you can load latest FW. Try something out and see how it goes.
Another consideration is that do you need AX at this time? Can you fully take advantage of AX? Would a AC class router suffice as well?
- Shockwave2211Jul 02, 2020Star
I think I will try another router as you suggested. I bought this one from Amazon and it is going back there.
I have been doing a good amount of home automation and currently have over 30 devices on the network. Do I "need" the WiFi 6 now. Things are working OK they way they are but I know I am only going to grow. This stay at home period has turned my wife and I into automation monsters so I want to take it to the next level.
- FURRYe38Jul 02, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Ok then, sounds like a good project to test out. Hope it works out for you.
- Shockwave2211Jul 05, 2020Star
Well that did not work. Sent back the TP Links AX6000 and bought the Netgear RAX80 as suggested. Same exact problem is occuring.
It all worked well with the Older Netgear AC rougter all weekend. Sunday recieved the RAX80 router and immediately started having issues with the modem. Like the topic of this thread says... it is like this Modem is unable to handle WiFi 6. Please help if anyone is able.