The NETGEAR Nighthawk C7000 is a cable modem and WiFi router in one unit. It replaces a separate cable modem and router. It works with major cable internet providers including Xfinity, Spectrum and Cox, and is best for cable plans up to 800 Mbps. It is not compatible with Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, DSL providers, DirecTV, DISH or bundled voice service. It is made for use in the US only.
It uses DOCSIS 3.0 with 24 downstream and 8 upstream channels, and a 1.6GHz combined processor. The dual-band WiFi 5 (AC1900) radio covers up to 1,800 sq. ft. and up to 30 devices. It selects between the two bands to reduce interference. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports and one USB 2.0 port connect computers, game consoles, streaming players, storage drives and other wired devices.
Setup starts by plugging the coax cable into the modem router. You then activate it either by connecting an Ethernet cable to a computer and following the on-screen setup, or by calling your cable provider. The Nighthawk app lets you set up and manage your WiFi. Security features are enabled out of the box, with automatic firmware updates. NETGEAR Armor software, with VPN, is included with a 30-day trial.
- Type
- Cable modem and WiFi router combo
- Model
- C7000-100NAS
- DOCSIS
- DOCSIS 3.0, 24 downstream x 8 upstream channels
- WiFi standard
- 802.11ac, simultaneous dual-band 2.4 and 5GHz
- WiFi speed
- AC1900: 600 Mbps + 1300 Mbps
- Wireless standards
- Wireless-AC, Wireless-N, Wireless-G
- Coverage
- Up to 1,800 sq. ft. and 30 devices
- Processor
- 1.6GHz combined processor
- Antennas
- Three dual-band internal antennas
- Ports