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mzoubi
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Dec 16, 2015

WILL THIS ROUTER AC 5300 ROUTER WORK WITH AC 1900 CABLE MODEM

I HAVE NIGHTHAWK AC1900 CABLE MODEM C7000, IS NIGHTHAWK  X8 AC5300 WORK WITH MY AC1900 IF YES WHAT IS MY ADVANTAGE IF I DID I HAVE LARGE HOME LOTS DEVICE ARE CONNECTED TO IT

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    TheEther
    Guru
    Dec 16, 2015

    You could use the X8 as an Access Point to expand the Wi-Fi coverage in your house.  But you must connect it to the C7000 with either an Ethernet cable or a Powerline network.  The X8 will not work well as a wireless range extender.