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CobyJohnson
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Dec 17, 2020
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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...
  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    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.