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The mysterious Netgear Nighthawk CM1150V
SERVICE. DEVICES. OPERATING SYSTEM Internet Service: Xfinity 500 Mbps Modem: Netgear Nighthawk Cable Modem with Voice (CM1150V) Laptop 1: Dell Latitude E7440 Laptop 2: Dell Precision 7760 Ca...
Hello, plemans. Thanks for your reply.
I purchased a Netgear 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308). My original idea was this configuration:
Xfinity > Netgear CM1150V cable modem > Netgear Ethernet Switch > Dell Precision and Dell Latitude
That configuration doesn't work and, as I described above, bypassing the GS308 ethernet switch and connecting directly to the Latitude doesn't work either. I'm still not clear about why the Precision connects, but not the Latitude. But, at this point, I just want to get the Latitude connected. (It will serve as a backup).
Could you, please, provide a couple of router recommendations? The most important feature, for me, is a physical, external switch that would allow me to turn off the wireless radios (not just the SSID broadcast), without interrupting my hardwired connection to the internet. I do not want to access router settings via the internet to accomplish this.
I'm not concerned about the cost of the router. This is for my work, and it's important to have a reliable, fast and stable connection. My current Xfinity service is 500 Mbps, but I might upgrade the speed at some point.
Thanks again.
FYI, the CM series of modems DO NOT have a built in router.
Xfinity > Netgear CM1150V cable modem > Netgear Ethernet Switch > Dell Precision and Dell Latitude< This will NOT work.
Xfinity > Netgear CM1150V cable modem >External Wifi Router> Netgear Ethernet Switch > Dell Precision and Dell Latitude< Will work.
Thanks, FURRYe38. You Gurus are good. đ
Can you recommend a good router? As I mentioned above, the most important feature, for me, is a physical, external switch that would allow me to turn off the wireless radios (not just the SSID broadcast) without interrupting my hardwired connection to the internet.
I receive a very large amount of fast, real-time streaming data during my work. The Precision has an i7 and 64GB RAM. And, I'm running two external monitors with a multiple monitor dock.
Hmmm, Possible NGs RAX series might have something, like a RAX40 series.
Another suggestion would be to have just a wired router only and then connect a wireless system in AP mode to the router. Then you might have more controls.
You might reivew this forum and maybe post to users on there experiences with there RAX routers here:
microchip8 Would be one to approach.
markaaron wrote:
Can you recommend a good router? As I mentioned above, the most important feature, for me, is a physical, external switch that would allow me to turn off the wireless radios (not just the SSID broadcast) without interrupting my hardwired connection to the internet.
Try plugging your needs into the filters on the product pages:
Wireless Routers for Home | NETGEAR
and
Orbi: Whole Home WiFi System for Better WiFi Everywhere | NETGEAR
Then check back here for reports on the things you are considering, but remember that people turn up in this community with problems, not compliments. So look at reviews on Amazon, for example.
Thank you, michaelkenward! Will do.đ
