- Does this replace my cable modem and my router?
- Yes. It is a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem and a dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router in one unit, so it replaces both. You still need a cable internet plan and a provider that allows your own modem.
- Will it work with my cable provider?
- It works with most major US cable providers that support DOCSIS 3.0. Check your provider's approved modem list before buying, since some voice and gigabit plans need a newer model.
- Is it good enough for gigabit internet?
- No. DOCSIS 3.0 and Wi-Fi 5 cap real-world speeds below gigabit. If you pay for a gigabit tier, a DOCSIS 3.1 modem and a Wi-Fi 6 router will serve you better.
- How many devices can it handle?
- It handles a typical household of phones, laptops, TVs and smart devices fine. Very busy homes with dozens of devices will feel the limits of Wi-Fi 5 and no MIMO.
- Does it support mesh?
- No. It cannot join a mesh system, so coverage comes from this one unit. For a large home, a separate modem plus a mesh system is the better route.
- What is the USB port for?
- It lets you share a USB drive or printer across the network. There is only one port, and it is not USB 3.0.
- Where is the Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router cheapest?
- At Netgear, for $99.99, 48% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router?
- 9 stores we checked sell it, including Netgear, Newegg, Best Buy, Dell Home & Home Office, Staples.