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Marccroissette
Aspirant
Nov 08, 2020

HOW MANY MBPS CAN MY ROUTER HANDLE

I  just upgraded to 600 mbps, but my spead test won't show above 400? can my router handle this speed?  
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 09, 2020

The key is who the isp is.

Their certifications vary for which speeds. 

For example, cox is starting to require docsis 3.1 for speeds greater than 150mbps. 

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Marccroissette
Aspirant
Nov 09, 2020
Xfinity in nj. I have 600mbps plan
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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 09, 2020

    The xfinity site shows the C6300 is rated for up to 360mbps plans.