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BEB7474
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Aug 23, 2020

Cax80 keeps dropping internet connection

Recently purchased Nighthawk CAX80. Never had problems w/ my internet connection before hooking up the Cax80. For last 2 wks since my Cax80 has been connected, im getting disconnected like every 20 mi...
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jacobgonzales
Tutor
Sep 11, 2019
Ya I was hoping I wouldn’t have to do that but how would you go about that solution
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 11, 2019

There is a NAT mode or should be a Bridge mode setting on the C7000. Need to Disable the NAT mode or enable the bridge mode feature on the modem. This will disable all wifi and router functions on the C7000. Thus becomes a modem only. Then connect a external router to the back of the modem and all your devices to the external router. 

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    jacobgonzales
    Tutor
    Sep 11, 2019
    Alright thanks hopefully I won’t have to go down this route but if I do what routers do you recommend I don’t mind spending at etc price point I just want speed and advanced settings
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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 11, 2019

    I would review the R7800 first off. Good router. Voxel is working to continuing better FW updates from stock FW. 

    If you need more wifi to cover more range, you could and EX7700s to the R7800 or go with a Orbi RBK50 series WIFI MESH system. 

     

     

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    jacobgonzales
    Tutor
    Sep 11, 2019
    Yea I will definitely look into I’ve been looking at ASUS for awhile since they have many (Advanced) options to accommodate gamers
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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 11, 2019

    Ya heard there good routers for gaming. I do like my XR450. Works well. I wish could recommend the XR700. Can't right now. Theres growth problems with it. :smileyfrustrated: