Re: Using c7000 v2 in bridge mode w/ Google Wifi

_mikecgreen · ‎2021-03-29

Hey everyone,

Wanting to use the c7000v2 in bridge mode with Google mesh wifi. Has anyone done this? (or used in bridge mode with other mesh wifi? Eero? Orbi? etc.)... The c7000 v2 is DOCSIS 3.0 not 3.1, should I upgrade to 3.1? I'd also like to continue using the additional ethernet ports on the c7000 since I have quite a few wired devices as well. I'm pretty green when it comes to home networking, any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

My current setup: c7000v2 with Apple TV (wired), Sonos (wired), Telsa Solar (wired), Nest thermostat + smoke alarms (wifi), smart plugs (wifi)

antinode · ‎2021-03-29

> Wanting to use the c7000v2 in bridge mode with Google mesh wifi. Has
> anyone done this? [...]

Not I, but to the degree that a modem is a modem, what could go
wrong?

> [...] should I upgrade to 3.1? [...]

Consult your (unspecified) ISP?

> [...] I'd also like to continue using the additional ethernet ports on
> the c7000 since I have quite a few wired devices as well. [...]

After you configure "the c7000v2 in bridge mode", you'll be able to
connect one device to it, namely your router. If you need more Ethernet
ports for client devices, then you should be able to get a (cheap,
gigabit/s) Ethernet switch, and connect one of its ports to a LAN
Ethernet port on your _router_ (not to your C7000v2-as-modem-only).

Alternatively, leave the C7000v2 as a modem+router, and configure the
Google mesh wifi (about which I know nothing) as a wireless access
point", instead of as a full-function router. If that's possible.

_mikecgreen · ‎2021-03-29

Thanks for the tip on the ethernet switch, I didn't realize that I wouldn't be able to use the other ethernet ports on the c7000 once it's swithed over to modem only.

As for keeping my c7000 in both modem and router mode, I think that may cause some connection issues. I'm already having some trouble with a conisistent signal (Cox sucks) so I want to try fewer devices. I also have a pretty big house and get a weak signal at opposite ends, hence the reason for wanting to go mesh.

To be honest, I want to do this right. I continue to have connection issues such as random signal drops, flashing upstream light etc. (Cox says it's Netgear's fault, Netgear says it's Cox's fault, go figure)... I've switched modem/routers 3 times in the last few months and I'm over it. I just want a solution that works consistenly.

antinode · ‎2021-03-30

> [...] some connection issues. [...]

Between what and what? If between the ISP and the modem, then I
wouldn't expect the C7000v2 modem section to improve when you disable
its router section. If between the C7000v2 router and your wireless
devices, then a different router might make a difference.

> [...] I just want a solution that works consistenly.

Blame assignment is Job One.