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Netgear CM700, Spectrum 100 Mbps, Overkill ?
I'm looking to buy a Netgear (NG) CM700 (Spectrum recommend modem for 400 Mbps) and NG Orbi RBK50 router. I have the Sectrum (FL) 100Mbps plan. I know the NG CM 700 will not increase my speed. Will...
I've found benefit with having more channels available in congested areas. Basically gives you some fall back if they've over sold the area.
I've a friend who was using a cm500 with 150mbps. constantly had slow downs or higher latency (even with good signals) because they'd oversold that service area. Upgraded to docsis 3.1 (the area had that option) and hasn't had trouble since.
So it basically depends on your area and ISP.
Sorry meant more robust modem. The reason I mention the cm1000 is its docsis 3.1 versus just 3.0
Thanks for the reply, plemans!
Do you think that without improving the Mbps speed the CM700 may have other enhancements to improve the the overall performance when combined with the Orbi RBK50 router.
I've found benefit with having more channels available in congested areas. Basically gives you some fall back if they've over sold the area.
I've a friend who was using a cm500 with 150mbps. constantly had slow downs or higher latency (even with good signals) because they'd oversold that service area. Upgraded to docsis 3.1 (the area had that option) and hasn't had trouble since.
So it basically depends on your area and ISP.