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ProfessorJoe
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Aug 12, 2023

DOCSIS 3.1 modem/router options to supply two Nighthawk AC4000 Triband WiFi routers (R8000P)

I have two existing Nighthawk AC4000 Triband WiFi routers (R8000P).  Which DOCSIS 3.1 modem/router combo will work best with them? I was thinking of purchasing the ORBI WiFi 6 (CBR750) to replace my ...
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Kitsap
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Aug 12, 2023
ProfessorJoe wrote:

I have two existing Nighthawk AC4000 Triband WiFi routers (R8000P).  Which DOCSIS 3.1 modem/router combo will work best with them? I was thinking of purchasing the ORBI WiFi 6 (CBR750) to replace my cable modem/router, and thus eliminate a $15 monthly rental fee from my cable company.  

 

The cable company uses ARRIS but does not care which modem I purchase as long as it is DOCSIS 3.1 compatible.  My other option is an ARRIS Surfboard G36. 

 

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

In my opinion, you are making a mistake to purchase a combination modem/router. 

 

Purchase a good DOCSIS 3.1 modem with a 2.5 Gb output port.  Then you can match up with your choice of modems.  Go with a mesh system or use your existing R8000P devices as long as you configure one of them as a wired access point.

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    Kitsap
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    Aug 13, 2023

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    Purchase a good DOCSIS 3.1 modem with a 2.5 Gb output port. Then you can match up with your choice of modems routers.  Go with a mesh system or use your existing R8000P devices as long as you configure one of them as a wired access point.