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BobKein
Apr 28, 2021Aspirant
C7800 - Ethernet port : routed or not?
Hi, I am considering buying the C7800 to use with Spectrum. I am trying to figure out how are the ethernet port on the C7800 managed? Are they behind the router and as such connected devices will ...
- Apr 28, 2021
I take it you must have had the CM1200. It creates confusion with people.
The C7800 is a modem/router combo device and not just a modem device. (it can be set as modem only though but then only 1 port would work)
the C7800's lan ports are just that, lan ports. You can connect devices to them.
plemans
Apr 28, 2021Guru - Experienced User
I take it you must have had the CM1200. It creates confusion with people.
The C7800 is a modem/router combo device and not just a modem device. (it can be set as modem only though but then only 1 port would work)
the C7800's lan ports are just that, lan ports. You can connect devices to them.
BobKein
Apr 28, 2021Aspirant
:) indeed the CM1200 was my downfall....
Ok so C7800 will enable me to connect any additional device and get a local IP, thats perfect thanks!
- microchip8Apr 28, 2021Master
On consumer routers/modems and pure routers, LAN ports are switched, not routed. Only the WAN is routed