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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 ...
Be aware that if the coax line is not connected to the CAX80, it's default operation is to continuely auto reboot every 2 minutes until the CAX80 detects a signal on the RG6 coax line and connector. The CAX80 can only work as the main host gateway modem with the router and wifi enabled or in modem only mode with out the router and wifi enabled connected to an ISP services RG6 coax line.
Thanks yes, aware and have already experienced that reboot. First round with Comcast, thought I had a lock on the signal on the RG6 port and we were good, but Comcast then came back and said they couldn't see the device. After wrangling with them, it was concluded that their Business product is not compatible with this particular modem, so it will be re-purposed and the client has opted to go with the CM1200 so as not to hold them up with the planned update to their network. I've not spent alot of time with the CAX80 as of yet, but not concerned. It's one site I don't get to alot these days.
Ok just wanted you to be aware. I like the CM1200, good modem. I like having two routers connected to it for sepearate networks. CAX80 does same when in modem mode.