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C7000 as Wifi router
Hi, I would like to know if it's possible to use the C7000 3.0 as a Wifi router only since I got the new Spectrum modem 3.1 and how to do it? Thank you
what speeds do you pay for?
Might not need anything as it should still hit 600-800mbps on spectrum. the C7000 has a pretty solid modem and it might just be spectrum pushing you to upgrade.
there isn't a way.
there's a way to make it a makeshift access point but you'd still need a router to manage it then.
I see, I guess I won't have choice but to buy a new router... Unless I keep my C7000 if it's possible, on the Spectrum mail it says that if the new modem 3.1 is not installed the service will be interrupted, but then I asked online and the guy told me that I can stil keep my C7000...
Since the C7000 is only DOCSIS 3.0, the ISP maybe cutting off support for these versions of DOCSIS. 3.1 has been out for a while now. DOCSIS is working on 4.0 some where down the road. I would recommend probably ditching the C7000 and find you a 3.1 supporting modem only unit. Then get you a external wifi router system, RAX, XR, MK MESH or Orbi MESH system. You have more management over external wifi routers systems than built in modem gateways.
I wasn't aware of that at all, thanks.
So I will look for a router and use the Spectrum modem I guess.
