CAX80 - backup with 5g

Question

Anyone have any suggestions on how to configure a backup mobile device with Nighthawk AX6000 DOCSIS 3.1 WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router (CAX80)? My Comcast provider is unreliable, and I have no other broadband options.

plemans · Answer

You mean like having a backup ISP service?&nbsp;
Is that what you're asking?&nbsp;
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If so, that model doesn't support failover or dual wan.

PatTestsys · Answer

Yes, that is exactly what I am talking about.&nbsp; I think I found a solution with the new Orbi 5G system.&nbsp; I can hook that to my cable modem, and it will failover to 5G when the cable modem fails.&nbsp; Also supports 2 additional gigabyte lan ports, which I need.&nbsp; I currently use an eero mesh with my CAX80 (the CAX80 is great wifi, but doesn't cover my third floor), so this would replace that component.&nbsp; Pricey though.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

FURRYe38 · Answer

So both CAX80 and Orbi don't support cell signal services. 5G or 5Ghz on NG products means a 5Ghz wifi signal. Not the 5G or 5th Generation cell services. Orbi as a LTE cell service product The LBR20 series.&nbsp;

PatTestsys · Answer

Well, Netgear is selling one.&nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/nbk752/.&nbsp; Started shipping in November.&nbsp;&nbsp;

FURRYe38 · Answer

So yes, the NBK and the LBR systems are NGs two cell phone supporting Orbi systems.&nbsp;
The CAX series models are modem gateway wifi systems only. No cell service support.&nbsp;

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