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Gigabit modem with multiple ports versus gigabit modem with 1 switch and a gigabit switch
Hello! I am looking at moving to gigabit internet, and thus need a compatible modem. I was looking at the CM1000 and noticed that it only has 1 port on the back, I believe another variant has 2 ports...
If you're buying just a modem, you need a router as well. Unless you get a combo device (I don't recommend but some people prefer them).
You would need to go: Modem-->router-->switch.
What are you currently using for your setup?
Ahh good catch, my current one is in fact a modem/router combo, does netgear offer that same option?
I currently have this I think: https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/cable-modems-routers/C6300.aspx but was purchased almost 3 years ago (5/2016) so it may be an older variant, it is a C6300 though, all I know is that Xfinity's compatibile viewer said it would not work with gigabit as its capped at like 369 mbs I think they said.
All 4 of my ethernet lines currently run right from this C6300.
Thanks!The netgear C7800 is compatible with gigabit. I've used it and it works great. I'm still not a fan of combo devices because if the modem or router part fail, the whole thing fails. Plus you're locked into trusting ISP's for updates. Which doesn't happen. But they are nice for easy of use and simplicity.
https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/cable-modems-routers/C7800.aspx
the other one I i know of is a Arris SBG8300 but it hasn't been released yet.
You can always go with a modem (cm1000 or cm1100 support gigabit) and add a decent router. Plus you have the option to upgrade routers as features get added without having to replace modems as well.
- Gotcha, I don't see that on their list.. any guesses as to why they only show a few supported ones? This list is how I ended up on the cm1000 trail initially.
