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di-nana
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Sep 17, 2022

Netgear Nighthawk AX6 AX5400

I just purchased this Nighthawk router thinking I was buying a combo modem router to replace my Netgear AC 1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router that is not working up to par.  My internet provider seems to t...
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microchip8
Master
Sep 17, 2022
A router needs a modem. I recommend you seperate the two. A stand-alone modem and router. If one fails, you can easily replace it.
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Kitsap
Master
Sep 17, 2022

Short term, you could configure your existing cable modem router for bridge mode operation and that would disable the router portion and leave the cable modem functional.  Then connect your new router downstream.