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rjbiv
Aspirant
Jan 17, 2020
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CM1200 and R6400v2, should I upgrade the router

I've had the R6400V2 router for a few years now. Just switched out the Cox panoramic modem for my own CM1200. On various devices and apple tv units, it shows connected but not getting internet. One ap...
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    FURRYe38
    Jan 17, 2020

    If you have 1Gb services from your ISP, the router you have currently may not fully support those speeds, so yes, I would upgrade the router. NGs R series or XR if your a gamer, or RAX if you need wifi AX support. 

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 17, 2020

If you have 1Gb services from your ISP, the router you have currently may not fully support those speeds, so yes, I would upgrade the router. NGs R series or XR if your a gamer, or RAX if you need wifi AX support. 

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    rjbiv
    Aspirant
    Jan 17, 2020
    Thanks for your input. I was looking at getting the R7000P.
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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jan 17, 2020

      You might consider the R7800 or R7960P or R8000. I knows these two support 1Gb services. Unsure about the R7000P. 

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        rjbiv
        Aspirant
        Jan 17, 2020
        Will do. Thanks so much for your help.