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CM2000 Modem maximum expected speed with Netgear AC4000 WiFi Router (R8000P)
I know this is a spec-chasing question since I really don't *need* the speed beyond what I'm already getting, but I would like to know what I should expect to get given the following: Comcast Cab...
Its not a modem issue. The modem you replaced would have been good up to 940mbps. The current one (cm2000) can get to to multigig. But your router can't. Your router is limited to gigabit and wireless isn't going to be as fast as an AX router (depending on router). That 600mbps is about all you can expect from that routers wireless. Here's some testing from that specific router done by smallnetbuilder. They do a great job of testing.
You could upgrade the router for faster speeds but you won't notice it a whole lot. The reason why is that most services don't need more speed than that. Streaming only taks 25-40mbps. Gaming less than that. So unless you're moving massive data files fequently, faster wireless than that doesn't help much.
But ISP's are great at saying "you need gigabit speeds" when in reality, most people don't.
You can always upgrade to a mutigig AX router and get a little faster speeds. I can pull the full 1.2gig speeds over wireless if I'm close but my setup was quite expensive. And I really really don't need it.
If you're within your return period. I'd return the CM2000. Its not currently on xfinity's next gen internet speed tiers.
The Hiltron Coda 56 is and the netgear CM3000. The netgear isn't released yet but is expected. I'd return the CM2000 and wait for the CM3000 or pickup the coda56. That'll get you the increased upload speeds that the cm2000 doesn't qualify for (yet?). You'll notice a bigger jump increasing the upload than you will taking your wireless from 600mbps to 1gig
plemans Hi there and thanks for your suggestion to return the device. Can you please clarify what you're saying about Comcast? The device I bought seems to be listed as a compatible device with the Comcast system. I've arrived at the conclusion that my bottleneck now, is the Router so I've been checking out a potential Router upgrade which aligns with the thoughts shared by the first person who responded to my inquiry. I tend to upgrade gear every couple / few years and was about due when I got on the bloodhound trail of chasing specs this week.
What are your thoughts about getting greater WiFi speeds by a router upgrade? Given what you just mentioned about Comcast, I want to be sure I'm able to see an improvement before making the next leap. TIA!
Your CM2000 being compatible with the Comcast standard network is one thing, being allowed to connect to the Comcast Enhanced Speed Network with the higher upload throughput is something entirely different. Additional details can be found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Comcast_Xfinity/wiki/knowledgebase/next-generation-internet/
KitsapAhhhh, got it. I wouldn't have ever expected Comcast to throttle certain devices. Thanks for the info! That's a game-changer for the direction I go from here.
Suppose I can get into an approved Modem and that's not the issue, what's the fastest I might be able to anticipate for WiFi speeds based on my configuration? Is there a rule of thumb for percentage speed of WiFi compared to what the cable provider has speed-wise at the coax in my house?
