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Campmaster
New Contributor III
12 months ago
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Modem and Router or Modem/Router?

Cox tech came out sez Netgear C7000V2 I have  is not putting out signal, tests show 400% improvement when plug in ethernet cable. So, decision time: 1200 sq ft home, a box Replace Combo Modem/Rou...
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    Campmaster
    11 months ago

    I put a clock 120v switch on the router power line. It turns off once a day at 2 am for 5 minutes and then back on. I started this 3 days ago and I have had no problems with my "Combo Router" so far. Download speeds from 15-30, Upload 10-15. All day. Amazing. It seems that restarting the router daily solves the issue (for now). No new Modem. No new Router, combined or separate needed. No spending over 3-400$ as suggested by experts. I called Cox and I got them to take the $75 service call off my bill. Very pleasant and quick customer service on the phone. Pretty amazing (much better than all of my past experiences). So,  the "old" Netgear C7000V2 that has been in service 3 + years  is still working just fine in concert with the Harbor Freight timer. If it acts up I'll have the timer turn off and on more frequently. I do appreciate the time that some of the forum experts took in trying to help me solve the issue. Maybe I provided something so disgustingly low tech simple that can be used by others......

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ExtraChrispy
Contributor III
12 months ago

1,200sq/ft. is not a lot of space to cover.  I would think a single router could cover such a space easily enough unless you live in an older structure where the walls aren't made of conventional drywall.  If you have lost of plaster or masonry interior walls you're going to have problems for sure.

Assuming a single router solution will meet your coverage needs and your networking needs are simple, either a gateway (modem/router) or modem and router solution would work.

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    Campmaster
    New Contributor III
    12 months ago

    The Netgear C7000V2 has been in service 3 + years. Oddly enough, after the Tech left the signal has returned to OK = it was 1 M & .5m last nite . I took a computer off life support enet cable and Voila
    NOW DOWNLOAD Mbps 28.33 UPLOAD Mbps 10.06 OOkla

    All the devices (Alexa leeches) are now operating just fine. Soooo, maybe I do not need a new piece of equipment - I will wait and see. If it aint broke...but it is curious that the Modem/Router Netgear oddly starting working like new when he left...hmmmm

    Thanks

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      Bruce
      Honored Contributor III
      12 months ago

      Why did a tech come to your house?  Were you having problems with your router or connectivity to Cox?

      • Campmaster's avatar
        Campmaster
        New Contributor III
        12 months ago

        Problems with Router that Cox could not ascertain remotely as to the cause, so they offered to send a tech, which was appreciated. The Router is working OK after Tech left. No idea why....