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mprosco91
Aspirant
Jun 26, 2017

Need help deciding between a few options

Hello everyone,

 

I live in CT and right now have Frontier for internet. Their fastest plan is still going to be too slow for my needs starting next month. So I will be switching to Comcast aka Xfinity and will be using their 200Mbps plan. Please keep in mind I would like to "future proof" my set up as best I can. So here's what I need help choosing between:

 

I currently have(but not using) a WNDR4500.

 

Should I go with:

CM1000 and my current WNDR4500

or

C7000

or

CM1000 and Nighthawk R9000

 

Last time I used my WNDR4500 I had Comcast service so I know it works with it. Any and all advice is welcome and appreciated. If the majority rules for the 3rd option, I'll have to go with option 1 and save up for the R9000. Or wait for black friday lol. Thanks everyone!

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3 Replies

  • DarrenM's avatar
    DarrenM
    Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
    Jun 28, 2017

    Hello mprosco91

     

    If the current router is working for everything you need I would suggest getting just the modem.

     

    DarrenM

    • mprosco91's avatar
      mprosco91
      Aspirant
      Jun 28, 2017
      Thanks DarrenM. I'll have to plug it in and make sure everything is working accordingly. Like I said, I haven't used it in a few years.
      • pcdoctorw's avatar
        pcdoctorw
        Aspirant
        Jun 30, 2017

        If you want to have more speed throughtout your house, get CM1000 and Nighthawk R9000. The router is 3 bands and will cover at least 1,500 square feet providing you with a stronger signal.