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NIGHTHAWK R7000 + Actiontec WCB6000q
R700 Version: 1.0.7.10_1.2.3
I called cox communications today to see if I qualified for a special to go from premium speed 100/10 to utlimate speed 300/15. They are telling me that I would have to have a Actiontec WCB6200q put into the network in order for their increased speed to work on my network correctly along with renting the device for $9.95 a month.
I think they are trying to get me to rent something I don't need (I could always buy my own if need be).
I do not have any issues with my network, we will having company for a few months and this person will most likely increase the the usage quite a bit.
So what I am asking is Cox Communications trying to pull a fast one on me?
My SkyStream-One Android TV box (which is GREAT) I have directly connected to my R7000. I use the ethernet cabels that was run throughout my home when it was built. I have another that runs to my home office to my main desktop. Other laptops, Ipad, etc. use wifi/bluetooth. I also a have a Netgear wireless extender upstairs that works well for Ipads, laptops, etc.
I am confused why I would have to have this Actiontec WCB6200Q extender to utilize 300/15 bandwidth.
Can anyone enlighten me?(
3 Replies
There's not a whole lot of data on how fast the WCB6000q can transfer over coax. Someone on reddit (link) claims to have gotten 484 Mbps through an ECB6000, which is probably a WCB6000q minus the Wi-Fi. That same person also got over 800 Mbps with an ECB6200, which should be similar to a WCB6200q, again minus the Wi-Fi. YMMV, of course, but this sample size of one suggests that your WCB6000q can handle 300 Mbps.
If you are up to it, you can always test a PC to PC transfer using something like iperf3. It's a standard networking benchmark tool.
Thank you for the reply.
I am not looking to extend my internet (wireless). I was wondering why Cox Communications tells me this is needed in order for me to go to their top tier internet option off 300/15.
Rgs
Hmm, the title says WCB6000q and in the body you reference WCB6200q, so I thought you were considering an upgrade from the former to the latter. Are you saying that you have neither?
If I were to guess at Cox's motivation, they probably think that the R7000 will not be able to deliver 300 Mbps throughout your entire residence. That will depend on the size of your place but it could be true. But you'll have to decide whether you need that much speed via Wi-Fi. Most likely you won't.
If you do find that you need additional Wi-Fi coverage, I would not get a WCB6200q. Since you have Ethernet wiring in your house, you could install an Ethernet based Access Point. The WCB6200q uses coax.
