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Home networking with CM1150V and RAX80
Ok, Here is my situation, and go easy on me I just turned 58 I have 1GB service from Comcast and just installed the CM1150V. Works great now, getting between 962 and 945 Mbps. (Got rid of xFi Advan...
OK, All of that is something to ponder.
First let me say that If what you guys are saying is true, (I have no reason to doubt you both) then that would mean several other people would have lied to me already.
As for the R6400v2 WiFi router goes, I/we were never able to set it up and were unable to connect to it wirelessly.
This WiFi router was returned to the store!
Now to the CM1150V, Which I was led to believe, is a Modem/Router! I was also told that I could connect a WiFi router to this modem.
Then there is this from Netgears web page;
"Gigabit Ethernet Ports—Four (4) Gigabit Ethernet ports (allows 2 LAN port aggregation to double maximum wired speeds). Use with any wired devices for faster access and downloads. "
In the next couple of days I will be returning the CM1150V.
So what would you fellas suggest as a replacement? I would like to keep the WiFi router separate from the modem with voice.
[Large home, 1Gb service, WiFi would be used for gaming at times]
eZAK wrote:
As for the R6400v2 WiFi router goes, I/we were never able to set it up and were unable to connect to it wirelessly.
Only you know what you did during setup and where it went wrong. The right strategy for this and any other router is:
- get the modem connected to the Internet
- disconnect everything else from the modem
- turn it off
- plug the WAN (Internet) port on the router into the LAN port on the modem.
- turn on the modem,
- let it connect to the Internet and settle down.
- turn on the router
- take it through the setup process.
All this is explained in the quick start guide and manual.
eZAK wrote:
Now to the CM1150V, Which I was led to believe, is a Modem/Router! I was also told that I could connect a WiFi router to this modem.
Whoever said it is a modem/router was misleading you. It isn't. Netgear uses the "CMXXXX" tag for modems and the CMXXXX tag for modem routers. (The V on the end says "Voice".)
They were correct though in saying that you can connect a wifi router to it. (Actually, it would have been more misleading if they had said that you can connect a wifi router to a modem/router: you can but with difficultly.)
This bit can mislead people:
eZAK wrote:
"Gigabit Ethernet Ports—Four (4) Gigabit Ethernet ports (allows 2 LAN port aggregation to double maximum wired speeds). Use with any wired devices for faster access and downloads. "
The "any wired devices" needs explaining. It does not mean that you can run a whole host of different devices that need separate IP addresses, such as half a dozen PCs through a simple switch.
What it means is that you can use the ports on the back to do fancy stuff that can squeeze more speed out of the connection using "link aggregation".
There is nothing wrong with the modem you have. Whether or not the link aggregation feature is any use is down to the ISP and whatever router you buy to connect to the modem.
This bit is important.
eZAK wrote:
So what would you fellas suggest as a replacement? I would like to keep the WiFi router separate from the modem with voice.
The router you have does voice. If that is essential, then you have a limited choice. The only alternative I can find is the CM500V. This looks simpler and has none of the aggregation complexity.
As to the size of your property, that should influence the choice of router. You can get an idea of possibilities by plugging your needs into the product pages for wifi routers:
Wireless Routers for Home | NETGEAR
Whoever said it is a modem/router was misleading you. It isn't. Netgear uses the "CMXXXX" tag for modems and the CMXXXX tag for modem routers. (The V on the end says "Voice".)
Not trying to nitpick. CXXXX is modem/router combo devices. CMxxxx is modem only devices.
plemans wrote:
Whoever said it is a modem/router was misleading you. It isn't. Netgear uses the "CMXXXX" tag for modems and the CMXXXX tag for modem routers. (The V on the end says "Voice".)
Not trying to nitpick. CXXXX is modem/router combo devices. CMxxxx is modem only devices.
Nothing picky about correcting my mistake!
It is in line with the DMXXX being a DSL modem and a DXXXX being a modem/router.
"All this is explained in the quick start guide and manual"
Yep, did all that again and again.....
Does not and can not finish set up.
During set up of R6400v2 > router WAN plugged into LAN 1 > access set up software via cell >
runs to near end but does not complete set up > No WiFi access > Plug PC into R6400v2 > No wired internet > unplugged router
> PC to modem > No internet access > call Comcast > Repeat....................
I did a lot of researching products, lot of browsing forums, blogs, etc.....
Everybody has an opinion, then there are the BS'rs and what not. even on a companies own web site!
So here is what I'm getting out of this so far; CM1150V is a good modem but can only accept one device at a time.
(right now the PC and printer are working flawlessly together) The other three 1gig ports on the modem are for show.
Any router can be connected to the modem, then all other devices can connect to through the router,
( except the R6400v2, which was proven.)
So my choices are to try another router (but not RAX) and hope for the best OR scorch the earth and start over.
