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artpeg1's avatar
artpeg1
Aspirant
May 23, 2020

SETUP Modem ,but landline does not respond.

I connected my modem/wifi and all is great except-----my landline phone does not operate. Any suggestions?? 
FURRYe38's avatar
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 23, 2020

Using a modem that has landline support? 

What modem modem do you have? 

  • artpeg1's avatar
    artpeg1
    Aspirant
    May 23, 2020

    NetGear 15

    AC1900WiFi cable modem router

     

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      May 23, 2020

      The C7000 doesn't support land line phone systems. 

      The CM500v, CM1150v and I think the C7100v supports phone line systems.

      • artpeg1's avatar
        artpeg1
        Aspirant
        May 23, 2020

        This may be a stupid question BUT what is my next step to solve this problem.