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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.
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.
Can do that or ask the ISP which NG CM series modem is supported by them and you could connect it. If you wanted to avoid any rental fees from the ISP.
Good Luck.I asked Spectrum and the guy told me that the modem is for free but I could rent them the router. I'm sceptical since it's written "leased" on the modem box...