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Nighthawk model c7100v does not handle gb speeds ?
Was told by Comcast that this router doesn't handle gigabit speeds without a firmware upgrade to docsis 3.1. Anyone know if the latest firmware makes this possible ?
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Newhomer wrote:
Was told by Comcast that this router doesn't handle gigabit speeds without a firmware upgrade to docsis 3.1. Anyone know if the latest firmware makes this possible ?There's no "upgrade the C7100v firmware" to docsis 3.1.
Docsis 3.1 is a harware change and not a firmware change.
You can buy a device with Docsis 3.1 capabilities like the C7800 that supports gigabit and has integrated router.
- Thanks for the info. Thought that might be thr case. Guess a new modem/router is my next step.
Newhomer wrote:
Thanks for the info. Thought that might be thr case. Guess a new modem/router is my next step.Just my 2 cents but I prefer to buy the modem and router seperate. That way you control the firmare on the router and can get the latest updates/upgrades. Plus if something goes wrong, its only 1 device that goes bad and you're not out a more expensive combo device.
but some prefer combo devices for the ease and integration
