Re: Nighthawk C7100V combo modem router

DonCook · ‎2022-08-21

Just purchased this unit and discovered it “needs” a battery. Does it need the battery to function? Or is the battery only used to work if the power to the house stops?

Kitsap · ‎2022-08-21

No, it does not need a battery to function. The battery is only needed to function in the event of a power outage.

Both the Quick Start Guide and the User Manual indicate the battery is sold separately.

My setup: Comcast -> Netgear CM2050V -> Netgear R9000 (Voxel V1.0.4.67HF)

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FURRYe38 · ‎2022-08-21

It did not come with a Battery? What does the user manual say about this?

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DonCook · ‎2022-08-21

This is what the operators manual says. I read this to say the unit will run without the battery. I will set up the unit and confirm that it does not need a battery to function.

Kitsap · ‎2022-08-21

No, it does not need a battery to function. The battery is only needed to function in the event of a power outage.

Both the Quick Start Guide and the User Manual indicate the battery is sold separately.

My setup: Comcast -> Netgear CM2050V -> Netgear R9000 (Voxel V1.0.4.67HF)