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Using C3700 as a Modem Only
Hello, I have a C3700 Cable Modem Router but have decided to purchase a new router. Is there any reason I shouldn't just put the C3700 in modem only (bridge) mode versus buying a new modem? (Which...
I have Spectrum, formerly Time Warner Cable, and I have a 60 MBPS internet only plan. If the C3700 will function in 'modem only' mode as well as a standalone modem then why does the Netgear article I quoted say "Netgear does not recommend setting your cable modem/router to modem only?"
>> It is not recommended unless you have another router.
You will have to connect Router behind C3700 In bridge mode and you can connect ONLY a single device behind C3700 in Bridge mode.
Also I do still want to know if the C3700 in modem only/bridge mode operates the same way as a stand alone modem? For example I read somewhere that in bridge mode modem routers will obtain IP addresses from the ISP directly. Is that the case with the a standalone modem too?
>> every device connected to the ISP network will pull an IP from ISP.
I have Spectrum, formerly Time Warner Cable, and I have a 60 MBPS internet only plan. If the C3700 will function in 'modem only' mode as well as a standalone modem then why does the Netgear article I quoted say "Netgear does not recommend setting your cable modem/router to modem only?"
Also I do still want to know if the C3700 in modem only/bridge mode operates the same way as a stand alone modem? For example I read somewhere that in bridge mode modem routers will obtain IP addresses from the ISP directly. Is that the case with the a standalone modem too?
Thank you for the additional information.
vkdelta wrote:what speed tier are you on? who is your ISP?
you should be able to just turn the C3700 to save money on buying new modem and just C3700 as Modem-only with your new router.
I have Spectrum, formerly Time Warner Cable, and I have a 60 MBPS internet only plan. If the C3700 will function in 'modem only' mode as well as a standalone modem then why does the Netgear article I quoted say "Netgear does not recommend setting your cable modem/router to modem only?"
>> It is not recommended unless you have another router.
You will have to connect Router behind C3700 In bridge mode and you can connect ONLY a single device behind C3700 in Bridge mode.
Also I do still want to know if the C3700 in modem only/bridge mode operates the same way as a stand alone modem? For example I read somewhere that in bridge mode modem routers will obtain IP addresses from the ISP directly. Is that the case with the a standalone modem too?
>> every device connected to the ISP network will pull an IP from ISP.
Thank you vkdelta. Have one more question. The C3700 has 8x4 channels. If I stay on a 100 Mbps plan or below (I'm currently on 60 Mbps) would switching to the CM500 with its 16x4 channels provide better performance? Thank you.