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Seadog1975
May 19, 2021Aspirant
CAX80 not compatible with Comcast/Xfinity??
Recently purchased a Nighthawk AX8 Cable modem & router, which according to the description provided by Netgear, is compatible with Xfinity. After several months of trying to replace the Arris modem ...
Saeidzzz
May 25, 2021Star
you might want to read my post before u buy CAX80
FURRYe38
May 26, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Not everyone has problems with the CAX80.
- Seadog1975May 26, 2021AspirantIm sure, but this is actually a Comcast business related issue. While their website says its supported, I'm finding that Comcast Business does not. It has something to do with Wifi/Router combinations which is why they only list DOCSIS midems as substitutes for their equipment.
- FURRYe38May 26, 2021Guru - Experienced User
You'll need to go with something that the ISP supports with the CAX80. I presume there business plans have more specific requirements for actual business users. Home plans seem to be more open to less stricter requirements for user owned modems. Just know that ISPs are responsible to update FW on the CAX80 modem side. NG only develops the FW and then hands it off to the ISP for additional testing on there side before they deem it fit for pushing to users modems.
If you find your having any problems with the CAX80, please post here in the forums and we'll help you out as best as we can.
- Seadog1975May 26, 2021AspirantThanks. Ive already got a CM1200 on the way. I will bridge it to the CAX80, which should work with Comcast Business. Im hopeful itll go smoothly.
- SaeidzzzMay 26, 2021Star
when i was talkin about comcast about the issue with my internet they told me "im not goin to tell u that the issue is in ur modem the modem u have is good and supported but we will need you to contact netgear and tell them to configure the modem" but ofcourse netgear knows nothing about such configuration lol they configure your wireless channels but nothing about the cable modem it self so it is supported but comcast will give u hard time too i was sick of paying for lease modems but after this headache i would go back to the lease in a heartbeat im just waiting to see what netgear going to do about my issue cause they are ignoring me so dont expect a support from them, and yes unfortunatly we get a lot of bad customer service from the ocmpanies now days but by far im tellin u this is the worst i ever encountered i wouldnt wish it on anyone good luck to you sir!
- FURRYe38May 26, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Please contact the forum moderator as they have reached out to you. They are not ignoring you.
Saeidzzz wrote:when i was talkin about comcast about the issue with my internet they told me "im not goin to tell u that the issue is in ur modem the modem u have is good and supported but we will need you to contact netgear and tell them to configure the modem" but ofcourse netgear knows nothing about such configuration lol they configure your wireless channels but nothing about the cable modem it self so it is supported but comcast will give u hard time too i was sick of paying for lease modems but after this headache i would go back to the lease in a heartbeat im just waiting to see what netgear going to do about my issue cause they are ignoring me so dont expect a support from them, and yes unfortunatly we get a lot of bad customer service from the ocmpanies now days but by far im tellin u this is the worst i ever encountered i wouldnt wish it on anyone good luck to you sir!
Keep in contact with them.