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diggityhotdawg's avatar
diggityhotdawg
Aspirant
May 05, 2020

Using C7000v2 as modem only for a separate router

So, I was thinking of buying a seperate Nighthawk router as it claims to deliver better internet performance for gaming as lag is a huge pain for me. I suffer as many in my house are using video streaming services and I thought the R7000 could solve my problem. Is there any way I can use my C7000v2 as a modem only to connect to my new router?

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 05, 2020

    Yes, check the user manual for router or NAT mode. There should be a modem web page feature to set the modem from router to modem only. May just have a check box that says router mode or bridge mode. 

  • diggityhotdawg's avatar
    diggityhotdawg
    Aspirant
    May 05, 2020

    Thanks! I was pretty ignorant and didn't read the manual, so I got lazy and asked here. But is there any router y'all would reccomend in terms of video streaming and gaming at the same time? Cause I usually play games whenever my grandmother downstairs is watching her netflix and crap.

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      May 06, 2020

      "A dumb question is an unasked question."

       

      What forums are for as well. 

       

      Ya, once you bridge the modem and install a good quality router, you'll be fine. 

      diggityhotdawg wrote:

      Thanks! I was pretty ignorant and didn't read the manual, so I got lazy and asked here. But is there any router y'all would reccomend in terms of video streaming and gaming at the same time? Cause I usually play games whenever my grandmother downstairs is watching her netflix and crap.