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Zmenasco's avatar
Zmenasco
Aspirant
Dec 04, 2020

Need help pairing Ac1000

Hello,

I have the AC1000 WiFi Router. I just recently purchased Xfinity service. The activation line was very confusing on what I needed. So here I go.

For the Ac1000 router, do I need to buy a modem to go with it? The router I have only has an ethernet cable, while the guy on the line explained to me that the connection should have a coax cable.

Xfinity never gave me a modem, do I get it from them? Or would I have to buy a modem with the coax cable and connect both the router and modem?

Thanks, any input would help.

4 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 04, 2020

    You have the R6080? its a router only device. 

    Xfinity does require a cable modem to connect to them. 

    You can rent one from xfinity or purchase one yourself. Up to you which route you go. 

     

    • Zmenasco's avatar
      Zmenasco
      Aspirant
      Dec 04, 2020
      Thank you,

      Does netgear have a modem I can purchase?

      Or would I have to receive it directly through Xfinity?

      If I can purchase it, what modem is compatible with the Ac1000?
      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Dec 04, 2020

        Netgear has many modem compatible with xfinty. 

        It just depends on speed and modem. 

        1. AC1000 is a speed, not a router model. What router do you have? 

        2. What speeds do you plan on subscribing to? Or plan on upgrading to? 

        If you go to xfinity's site, they tell you what modems for each speed tier.