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BLNT
Mar 03, 2020Aspirant
Modems... C3700 vs CM600 (or (CM1000) ??
So, at the location of a vacation home we're looking at - the local (independent, 1-man) cable provider says I'd need to purchase my own modem. He said it needs to be a C3700. Sadly, the max speed he...
- Mar 04, 2020
The capabilities are in speed handling with the CMs as they do support higher and faster speeds. For your ISP services and speed support, I would think that you would not be taking advantage of anything the CMs offer over what the C series can do for you since your ISP speed services are so low. Basically, go with the C3700 and you'll be fine.
FURRYe38
Mar 03, 2020Guru - Experienced User
The CM models are modems only. No build in router or wifi. C series modems have built in routers and wifi.
BLNT
Mar 03, 2020Aspirant
Correct - that is understood.
My real question (ultimate max speed and WiFi aside) - do the CM's provide any performance enhancements over the C's ? Obviously their spec sheet looks more impressive (increased channel bonding and such), but will it make any difference in my real world experience -- as I'm trying to squeeze as much out of whatever bandwith is there, especially given the pathetic provider speeds.
Thanks
- BLNTMar 03, 2020Aspirant
Oh, in response to your question as to if those others will work. This is the response I received from the owner:
... there are multiple modems out there that will work I don't know most of them I use the N 600 because I don't want to learn all of the different modem and router combinations that are out there I recommend the N 600 you're welcome to get whatever you like and will try
- FURRYe38Mar 04, 2020Guru - Experienced User
The capabilities are in speed handling with the CMs as they do support higher and faster speeds. For your ISP services and speed support, I would think that you would not be taking advantage of anything the CMs offer over what the C series can do for you since your ISP speed services are so low. Basically, go with the C3700 and you'll be fine.