I'd like to know which Netgear wifi modem router is comparable to my current one which is model C3700. It maxes out to 300 mps, but I'd like to increase to 400 mb since my internet provider has upgraded my speed at no additional charge. I also want to make sure I can upload my settings to it too.

1. You don't want to "upload your settings" to a new device. They're usually hardware differences. It shouldn't even let you do so but if you do, you're likely to get issues. 2. I'd recommend upgrading to docsis 3.1 device. Most isp's are requiring docsis 3.1 for lower speed tiers. 3. I'd also recommend just buying a modem and then a router. That way if you run into similar issues, you only need to replace a modem. Or if you're wanting a better router, you can still use the router. It tends to be a bit more when you first purchase but means if you're needing to upgrade/change equipment, the next time you buy in, its cheaper. Plus then you control the firmware updates more. 4. who's your isp? Some devices are only compatible with certain ISP's.

Thanks for the input, and I have XFinity.

Xfinity is compatible with quite a few netgear modems. Are you wanting to separate out the modem from the router? or a combo device? Also, are you looking at upgrading to wireless AX (wifi 6) or sticking with wireless AC?

I want to stick with a combo device for now, and Wireless AC, but I need at least two ethernet ports in the back since I have two home desktop computers networked together. Thanks again.

FullGrownNut wrote: I want to stick with a combo device for now, and Wireless AC, but I need at least two ethernet ports in the back since I have two home desktop computers networked together. Any modem/router from Netgear will come with at least four Ethernet ports on the back. If it doesn't then it may well be a modem only device.

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 06, 2022
1. You don't want to "upload your settings" to a new device. They're usually hardware differences. It shouldn't even let you do so but if you do, you're likely to get issues.

2. I'd recommend upgrading to docsis 3.1 device. Most isp's are requiring docsis 3.1 for lower speed tiers.

3. I'd also recommend just buying a modem and then a router. That way if you run into similar issues, you only need to replace a modem. Or if you're wanting a better router, you can still use the router. It tends to be a bit more when you first purchase but means if you're needing to upgrade/change equipment, the next time you buy in, its cheaper. Plus then you control the firmware updates more.

4. who's your isp? Some devices are only compatible with certain ISP's.
- FullGrownNut
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  Nov 06, 2022
  Thanks for the input, and I have XFinity.
  - plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 06, 2022
    Xfinity is compatible with quite a few netgear modems.
    
    Are you wanting to separate out the modem from the router?
    or a combo device?
    
    Also, are you looking at upgrading to wireless AX (wifi 6) or sticking with wireless AC?

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