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XR500 what should I do? Upgrading Modem
Hi I'm new here I'm an owner of an xr500 I have Xfinity gigabit internet I'm currently using the xb7 with it in bridge mode and the xr500 as my router I've been having more problems with Comcast then ...
By your name I would imagine lol I absolutely love the xr500 I have no problem with it I just didn't know if Wi-Fi 6 or 6E would be a good thing for me to invest in now while I had the extra money which is why I asked about upgrading the router also have Dumas 3.0 firmware on my xr500 never had any issue with it I just want to replace my modem combo that I have and if I'm going to spend $250 on a new modem the CM 2000 I just thought that I would ask input on what my best options would be I don't mind spending the extra on a new router too or the router if it's going to upgrade my gaming experience that's all
Netduma-Fraser has the correct advice on the router. If you don't have much for wifi 6 devices, I'd hold off on the router portion as you already have a pretty great router.
A modem upgrade is a solid choice as then you won't have to rent from xfinity.
The only thing I'd advise is that if there's a line issue that is causing your current issues, a new modem might not help a whole lot. But it does give you access to the modem event logs and cable connections page so you can get an idea if its line related. Might be worth figuring out what the current issues are while you're renting the modem/router from xfinity. Then they can't blame the 3rd party equipement like they like to do.
- Okay I agree on the router I already have it but my main question was about the modem part would getting the CM 2000 be my best choice or could I get the cax 80 router modem combo disable the Wi-Fi part of it and still use the xr500 or get the cm2000<xr500<S8000<every other device?
- If you're planning to use the XR then you don't need a router modem/combo - as all it will be doing is passing traffic direct to the XR so you would be paying more to have it function as a basic modem. Any modem should work really!
