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Teapot6761
Aug 08, 2024Aspirant
Can I use Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router ONLY for wifi?
I have a Nighthawk AC1900 Wifi Cable Modem router for both the cable tv and internet I was getting from Xfinity. We are about to drop cable tv and just keep internet from Xfinity. I can't get a str...
FURRYe38
Aug 08, 2024Guru - Experienced User
What is the brand and model# of the cable box?
You have TV thru the ISP then the cable box will be needed.
You can use the C series gateway modem as your main internet modem from the ISP to your home. This would need to be on a separate ISP coax cable line from the cable box for the TV services.
- Teapot6761Aug 08, 2024Aspirant
It's a Samsung SX022ANC
- FURRYe38Aug 09, 2024Guru - Experienced User
C series gateway modems can only be used in gateway mode connected to a ISP cable connection or in modem only mode, as this disables the router and WiFi portion of the modem.