C7800 and Mediacom Gigabit Internet

[duck_hook]

Does anyone have experience with a C7800 on a Mediacom Gbit cable connection? Looking for recommendations on a modem wifi router combo that will work well with Mediacom Gbit. No phone connectivity needed. Wifi needs to be dual band 2.4/5GHz and support video streaming and multiple devices connected simultaneously.

[FURRYe38]

I have not tried my C7800 on my ISP with Gb Speeds.

Something NG would know for sure and which combo models support 1G speeds. 

@vkdelta 

1G speeds need DOCSIS 3.1 for Cable ISPs. I know the C7800 is.

The CM700, 1000, 1100 and 1200 support 1G speeds. Those are stand alone modems only. You would need a external router behind those also. 

You need HW NAT accelleration or Cut Through features on the combo unit or external router to achieve anything near 900Mbps. The R7800 and XR450/500 routers support this should review this kind of configuration. 

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@duck_hook wrote:

Does anyone have experience with a C7800 on a Mediacom Gbit cable connection? Looking for recommendations on a modem wifi router combo that will work well with Mediacom Gbit. No phone connectivity needed. Wifi needs to be dual band 2.4/5GHz and support video streaming and multiple devices connected simultaneously.

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[michaelkenward]

Have you considered using separate modems and routers?

This gives you more control over things and a better choice of routers.

One particular problem that you will find with a combined modem/router is that firmware updates on cable stuff is in the hands of the Internet service provider. And many are slow to move. Some don't even bother. So if Netgear puts out new firmware to improve router security, or to add new features, you are stuffed.

Modem-only kit is not usually that expensive.

[duck_hook]

Yes and that makes sense. What two devices would you recommend? Looking to cover about 2000 sq ft of house space with the need to have signal in the basement.

[FURRYe38]

https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/

Check out what routers may fit your needs. 

Do you already have the C7800 modem? If so, and if your ISP can ensure it gets 1Gb on the WAN to LAN side, you could put the modem in modem only mode then connect up a external router. The R7800 handles Gb speeds WAN to LAN. XR450 and 500 do as well. However those are gaming routers. 

[michaelkenward]

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@duck_hook wrote:
Looking to cover about 2000 sq ft of house space with the need to have signal in the basement.

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Starting with those specifications is a great idea. It makes it even more sensible to think of ditching the single box idea.

But we need to know more. What do you need in the basement. Wifi or Internet for wired devices?

Where does the line cable come into the house? How big is the property? What is it made of? All of these should influence your choice.

The modem bit probably doesn't matter. The router will have to do the heavy lifting.

Then there is the budget thing. How much do you want to spend?

Try plugging your needs into the filters on the product pages:

Wireless Routers for Home | NETGEAR

Then check back here for reports on the things you are considering, but remember that people turn up here with problems, not compliments. So look at reviews on Amazon, for example.

[vkdelta]

Mediacom Does not have active cert program but we know they allow lot of our devices. 

you can always check their approved devices page and confirm if the model exists.

safer option is D3.1 Modem + Mesh Router if you are not 100% sure.