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CobyJohnson
Dec 17, 2020Aspirant
I have the netgear nighthawk r8000 with very bad bufferbloat
I own a Nighthawk x6 r8000 router (Firmware V1.0.4.66_10.1.75) and I have very high bufferbloat that ends up causing alot of lag thoughout playing games the modem it is connected to is a Hitron CGNM...
- Dec 19, 2020
CobyJohnson wrote:
Do you think getting the modem bridged first is a good idea or just getting a new modem and if I do get a new modem can I use my own personal bought modem or do I have to get charter spectrum to replace it or upgrade it?Try just testing the modem first. Direct connect to it and test your buffer bloat.
If its not good, then potentially replace. I don't think spectrum charges for modem rentals so you could always see if they'll replace it. Or there aftermarket modems that do work with spectrum.
plemans
Dec 18, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Have you considered that the hiltron CGNM-2250 is a modem/router combo device and not just a modem?
https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
it could also be the modem.
Check the affected devices list.
labatt
Dec 18, 2020Mentor
From personal experience bluffer bloat can be caused by the modem. I always saw buffer bloat until I swapped out the modem. Then life was good buffer bloat wise.