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dexter87
Aspirant
Nov 03, 2015
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R7000 vs D7000

Hi, only a question: the only difference between R7000 and D7000 is the modem ? The rest is the same (cpu, ram, features ?) I ask this because i have already one R7000 + isp modem, and i really love ...
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  • TheEther's avatar
    TheEther
    Nov 04, 2015

    While that's true, there may be other considerations:

    1. Netgear may or may not update the firmware on their cable modem/routers as often as their pure routers
    2. The D7000 may not be on your ISP's approved modem list
    3. Keeping the modem separate from the router allows you to upgrade either one, as needed. DOCSIS 3.1? Upgrade modem! 802.11ac MU-MIMO? Upgrade router!
    4. I prefer to keep control of my router. A combined cable modem/router may be controllable by the ISP. Uh, no thanks.
    5. I may want to place the router in a different location than the modem for better Wi-Fi coverage.
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chuckd83
Apprentice
Nov 03, 2015

D7000 does not support ReadyCloud even though their documentation says it does.