Posted: 9/9/2026 8:04:04 PM EDT
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Currently running a NetGear C7800 Nighthawk X4S AC3200 Modem/Router combo that I've been running for many years with no issues I can recall. Used for streaming video, security camera observation, and some occasional FPS gaming. Moving soon and want cameras set up at both locations for a month so I figured I'd upgrade my M/R combo to something new. Just about pulled the trigger on a Nighthawk CAX80/AX6000 combo for just under 500, but there was no shortage of online reviews stating it has issues staying connected. Anyone here have any insight on this issue? Would I be better off with keeping the modem and router separate items? IF so any recommendations on a reliable Cox compatible set up that can use their 2gig plan? Looking at the list provided by Cox it appears that the Netgear CM3000 may fit my speed needs paired with a suitable router, BUT Netgear quality may not be worth a shit anymore... Is anyone making anything robust and reliable these days? Thanks https://www.cox.com/residential/support/cox-certified-cable-modems.html |
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I'd love to know as well. I am running a netgear AC1750 behind a ATT 600mbps fiber connection and while the wired connections are good the wifi kinda sucks ass and is very slow. what the hotness these days for around $100 or so? |
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Arris is who I would go with for the modem, and since it sounds like you want something more than just an all in one unit that is the route I would go. Adding cameras to the mix the obvious choice is Unifi/Ubiquiti. The minimum router I would get is the UCG Fiber. It can handle 2 gigs down fine with a lot of room to spare. For access points the XG or XGS. Where AP's come into play is how well you want 6ghz to work. 6ghz has poor barrier penetration so to get good 6ghz coverage you need more AP's than you probably are thinking. I have two XGS AP's in my 3 bedroom house, and 6ghz is ok but if I wanted great 6ghz coverage I would need to add a 3rd AP. 2.4ghz and 5ghz are great with 2 AP's. There is a different network design philosophy with Unifi. They are in the prosumer to SMB space which means their priority is different than consumer all in one type devices. Companies like ASUS make combo units that have crazy high transmit power so people think their wifi coverage is great because they get full bars everywhere. That said wifi is a two way street and your devices have varying levels of transmit power back to the AP. It's better to have more AP's that are strategically placed but don't have a super high transmit power so each device has an easier time reaching the AP. Unifi networks also can handle way more devices than a typical consumer setup. If you do go Unifi you are going to have to spend the time watching tutorials on YouTube and dedicate the time to setup things properly. There are way more configuration options on Unifi than on consumer products. It's not super hard but there is a learning curve and time commitment to ensure you are getting what you expect and paid for. If that sounds like too much of a thing to have to deal with and want to go with cheaper more plug and play like you have now just make sure the cameras you get cannot communicate out on the internet. The vast majority of the cheap(er) Chinese cameras are network malware. They will scan for other devices on your network and try to log traffic on your internal network then send that data back to China. On Unifi you can block entire countries in addition to setting up VLAN's that don't have internet access and limited internal network access. Everyone is different on what they see as being a priority but I do not want to pay for devices that spy on my internal network and send reams of data back to China. Most consumer routers do not give you level of control you need to contain those types of threats. |
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That page on Xfinity will show different things depending on if you are logged in. If you are logged in it will show the recommended best ones. It sounds like you are seeing the same thing I am. Netgear CM3000 or 2050V, Arris S34?, Some Hitron, Some motorola, some ubiquiti but it is a rack mount. I would honestly stick with one on their list as they will push the firmware and if you have problems with some other model they will say that is the problem. The netgear CM2050V I have heard people having problems with. And a lot of people who are saying they are having problems could be with the line to their house or apartment. Or the older cable in their building. Coax cable has changed a lot. Newer stuff is thicker, has thicker copper and better shielding. I would do the Netgear CM3000 but I have had good luck with them. |
