“Is this system much better to purchase and not be charged for the rental of a modem from spectrum? How much faster will this help my internet if this item is purchased? Do i need a special outlet or just connect the wire to the modem?”
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Your internet speed is not affected by the type of router you have. Internet speeds are controlled by your internet service provider and the DOCSIS version your modem has. The AX1800 is a router only. For internet service you still need a modem. You need both, either as two separate components or a combined router/modem. You may be renting a combined router/modem that you have previously purchased or are renting from your internet service provider. If you are also receiving internet phone service from your ISP, you may have to keep renting their compatible router/modem device. If you have internet only service then you may want to get out of monthly equipment rental fees and purchase your own router and modem. I have the Netgear AX1800 WiFi router and the Netgear CM700 (DOCSIS 3.0) modem. Your modem connects to your internet service provider with a coax cable or if DSL with something that looks like a telephone cable. The modem connects to the router with standard Ethernet cable (RJ-45 connectors). If your current router has a connector for coaxial cable then it's a modem/router, not just a router.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You have asked the wrong question. The AX 1800 is NOT a modem, it’s a WiFi router. The modem is a separate thing. More correctly, replace your Spectrum modem with a netgear DOCSIS 3.1 modem (I saved $11/month with Comcast) and then add on the AX WiFi router. This way you’ll save money AND get killer throughput.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Spectrum does not charge for the modem, only the router at $7.00 per month. Spectrum no longer supports modem/router combos. If you want to you can replace the modem and the router but the modem must be Docsis 3.1.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.If your modem is 500 mbps (for example), and you connect it to the router via an ethernet cable to the router LAN port, then the LAN ports must also be able to handle 500 MBPS and the ethernet cable must also be able to handle 500 MBPS. Older routers (the cheaper ones) have LAN ports that only support up to 100 MBPS, so you will lose most of the signal from the modem. Also, a CAT5 cable only supports 100 MBPS. You need at least a CAT 6 cable. This router would be good for you as long as the cable connecting the modem to this router is a CAT6 or better.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This isnt a modem
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You first need a good modem that is compatible with your internet provider. If you get 800mbps or more on your modem, then yes, you need a router that can handle the throughput. No matter what I do to my Netgear R7000, I typically can't get the LAN or WiFi throughput above 300Mbps. While my MB8600 modem is getting around 750Mbps.
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