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dseveride's avatar
dseveride
Aspirant
Jul 07, 2017
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Compatibility question

Just picked up the R7900 Nighthawk x6 AC 3000 Tri_band wifi router and wondering if it is compatible with my current old ARRIS TM722G/CT modem. Or should I replace the old modem with a newer model?
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Compatability with ARRIS TM722G
CT
  • TheEther's avatar
    TheEther
    Jul 07, 2017

    There should be no compatibility issue.  If the cable modem can deliver the Internet speeds that you are paying for, then there is no need to upgrade it.

vkdelta's avatar
vkdelta
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Jul 07, 2017

you should ideally put the TM722G in BRIDGE MODE to avoid double NAT.

dseveride's avatar
dseveride
Aspirant
Jul 07, 2017

Not sure what NAT is but I whached a video on the steps to put in bridge mode. Since I purchased the new super fast router am I better off to purchase a newer updated cable modem that is more up to date. The modem I have was purchased in 2008 or 2009.

Thanks for your help.

  • TheEther's avatar
    TheEther
    Guru
    Jul 07, 2017

    There should be no compatibility issue.  If the cable modem can deliver the Internet speeds that you are paying for, then there is no need to upgrade it.

    • dseveride's avatar
      dseveride
      Aspirant
      Jul 08, 2017

      Ok, I will hook it up and see if it can deliver. Thanks again for your help!