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mgftp
Jan 01, 2021Tutor
AC1900 Modem Router C7000 Unknown Wired Device Showing under Attached Devices
Hi, I had to reset my router due to a power surge. After setup I noticed that it was showing two wired devices connected when I only had one connected. I ended up blocking this device with the Devic...
michaelkenward
Jan 02, 2021Guru - Experienced User
What Netgear device are we talking about there?
AC1900 is not a reliable guide to model number. Many devices come with an AC tag, but it is essentially a label that Netgear, and other brands, attach to hardware to describe wifi speeds.
The C7000 cable modem/router is one of those devices, but it is nothing like any of the Mobile Routers, Hotspots & Modems covered in this bit of the community.
You might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers about your hardware, in the appropriate section for your device. That's probably here:
Cable Modems & Routers