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Unsuccesses
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Dec 27, 2020

Netgear Nighthawk C7800

Looking to purchase the Nighthawk C7800 but their information confuses me. It says it is compatible with spectrum and then says "NOT compatible with Spectrum, Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, DSL providers" . So is it, or is it not compatible?

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 27, 2020

    Where are you seeing that it's NOT compatible? 

     

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