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C7000 Cable Modem Router > GS108Ev3 Managed Switch
New Mac Mini System Design. Am considering using C7000, connected directly to Spectrum satellite coax cable then, via ethernet port 1, connect to a GS108Ev3 switch. Will use addiitonal C7000 ethern...
That should work.
The only thing I'd consider would be if you plan on upgrading to gigabit at any point.
The C7000 is rated to up to 400mbps on spectrum. The only device rated to gigabit is the CAX80 (not released yet)
I will say that I'm not a huge fan of modem/router combo devices. Reason why is the ISP controls the firmware and upgrades to the firmware. Which they rarely do.
Plus if either the modem or router side goes bad, you're out the whole device.
That should work.
The only thing I'd consider would be if you plan on upgrading to gigabit at any point.
The C7000 is rated to up to 400mbps on spectrum. The only device rated to gigabit is the CAX80 (not released yet)
I will say that I'm not a huge fan of modem/router combo devices. Reason why is the ISP controls the firmware and upgrades to the firmware. Which they rarely do.
Plus if either the modem or router side goes bad, you're out the whole device.
The C7800 is rated for 1Gb speeds:
https://www.netgear.com/images/datasheet/networking/cablemodems/C7800.pdf
FURRYe38 wrote:The C7800 is rated for 1Gb speeds:
https://www.netgear.com/images/datasheet/networking/cablemodems/C7800.pdf
For spectrum?
https://www.spectrum.net/support/internet/compliant-modems-charter-network/
I see it on the minimally qualified list but it doesn't say what its approved for. The C7000 is approved for 400mbps and the only approved one on the spectrum list for gigabit is the CAX80.
Possible the C7800 would work for G1. Something to ask the ISP about or get one connected and see. Or just have to wait for the CAX80 for Spectrum.
I see my ISP approved both C7800 and CAX80:
I think I'm ready to connect, hehe.
Gracious thanks for your reply.
Orbi opens another door for consideration. Again, thanks!!
Gracious thanks for your reply.
Reviewed C7800. Spectum's cable modem list and advice didn't impress with any impact. Still leaning on the advice you all have supplied. Maybe waiting out the CAX80 is the best option OR purchasing cable and router separately. Both are tempting and practical. Again, thanks!!
Good Luck.
Gracious thanks for your reply.
Am taking seriously your point regarding failure of a cable modem versus separate components. Again, thanks!
