{"product":{"product_id":"B06XH46MWW","title":"NETGEAR Cable Modem CM500 - Compatible with All Cable Providers Including Xfinity by Comcast, Spectrum, Cox | for Cable Plans Up to 400Mbps | DOCSIS 3.0","price":"69.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wT+XSFHRL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XH46MWW"},"comments":[{"body":"broooo you are bad at technology\r\n\r\nverify the connection is intermittent with a wired connection\r\n\r\npick up the phone and call them. \r\n\r\nthis isn't uncommon anywhere\r\n\r\nOptimum does suck but they will come out\r\n\r\nplus coax wired are spiderwebbed everywhere if you're living in a regular walk up. someone could have put a flower pot on the wire, or a rat bit it, or someone's hanging wind chimes off it. the wire going into my apartment was split half a dozen times over hundreds of feet of cable that crossed back and forth over the top and down the sides of half my block despite the distro block being 25 ft behind my place on an overhead data line.\r\n\r\nonce the signal strength is verified as consistent (they can check the history to make sure it's stable) you can bug them for a new modem.\r\n\r\nalso as with any cable internet company, it's a good idea to replace the shitty gateway they give you (which, btw is also transmitting an Optimum hotspot in addition to your wifi)\r\n\r\nI got [one of these modems](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XH46MWW) used for $20, but $40 is a good price too\r\n\r\nthen hop on Craigslist or FB Marketplace and find a decent wifi router.","subreddit_name":"Bushwick","author":"EmeraldFalcon89"},{"body":"B/c some of you are much smarter about this stuff than I....does it really matter which modem I buy if I'm cutting the cord? Wow only stipulates that it needs to be DOCSIS3.0 wth that means. Amazon has [this](https://smile.amazon.com/NETGEAR-CM500-1AZNAS-download-Certified-Cablevision/dp/B06XH46MWW/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1515540849\u0026amp;sr=1-4\u0026amp;keywords=docsis+3.0+modem) one for $60. Will that suffice or do I need something better? If better should I go for an all-in-one that inclues wifi?","subreddit_name":"OzoneOfftopic","author":"mula_bocf"},{"body":"Something like this would work for you. There might be a shortage on modems right now like there is on a lot of other PC and work from home equipment, because the Motorola line I use is sold out for every tier. This way you avoid a lot of money over time renting their all in one unit. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XH46MWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AcLjFbHY5YSC4","subreddit_name":"techsupport","author":"Redline520"},{"body":"Yeah, I read the Archer A7 is compatible with att, and when I went on amazon it said the one you mentioned was the newer model and it looked like it would work too.\r\n\r\nAnyways, I'll buy the recommended [modem](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XH46MWW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_EDdtEbFC39MDB), and if it turns out I don't need it I'll just return it. Thanks for your help, much appreciated.","subreddit_name":"Cordcutting","author":"Blackxsunshine"},{"body":"This is the CM500 to get? \r\n https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XH46MWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sFJEAbTVGH433\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAlso when you mention the Archer AC1900.  Are you talking about the router I linked in my previous post?  It cost $99 on Amazon with no coupon but it seems like it can be had for $70 after the coupon is applied?  I just want to be sure I'm getting the right one. ","subreddit_name":"Comcast","author":"GoldenState-"},{"body":"I didn't even have to do that, I just plugged in the new modem/router, it prompted for the Comcast account once, and didn't prompt again.  Works great.  \r\n\r\nedit: I spent about 160 finding the fastest/cheapest [modem](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XH46MWW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1)+router on Amazon about 6 months ago, so if you have a faster connection and need newer faster gear it's still going to be a bit of $ but definitely worth it.","subreddit_name":"politics","author":"plato1123"},{"body":"Unless you will be paying for really high speeds, I'd suggest the Netgear NETGEAR CM500 modem (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XH46MWW/) which is currently $50 after clipping $10 coupon.\r\n\r\nAre you trying to keep the budget low for a router (preferably no less than $50), or do you want the best connection/performance possible and willing to spend more?  Much easier to make recommendations with some idea of budget.\r\n","subreddit_name":"Comcast","author":"VAN1SH1NG"},{"body":"If I were buying a 16x4 modem today I'd probably get the [CM500 from Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XH46MWW/) for $50 (clip the $10 coupon). The SB6183 was good, but its price seems to be unnecessarily high because it was once the go-to option. The CM500 uses the same Broadcom chipset as the SB6183.","subreddit_name":"HomeNetworking","author":"eZGjBw1Z"},{"body":"I'd get a Netgear CM500 for about $60 from Amazon \r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XH46MWW/\r\n\r\nIt's a solid modem and is TheWireCutter.com's current recommendation.\r\nhttps://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-cable-modem/\r\n","subreddit_name":"cordcutters","author":"DoomParrot"},{"body":"With those speeds, you can’t go wrong with a [Netgear CM500](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XH46MWW/r) and a [TP-Link AX1500](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZSDR49S/). \r\n\r\nI recommend against buying an all-in-one box. Compromises are made that impact performance on both the modem and router side of things.","subreddit_name":"HomeNetworking","author":"theemagma"},{"body":"Here you go.:\r\n\r\nMy Speed test Result - Download 158.28 Mbps - Upload 28.88 Mbps - Ping 24 Ms. What's yours? http://appstore.com/SpeedSmartSpeedTest  #SpeedSmart #speedtest\r\n\r\nMy Speed test Result - Download 192.55 Mbps - Upload 31.59 Mbps - Ping 29 Ms. What's yours? http://appstore.com/SpeedSmartSpeedTest  #SpeedSmart #speedtest\r\n\r\nMy Speed test Result - Download 168.38 Mbps - Upload 31.72 Mbps - Ping 26 Ms. What's yours? http://appstore.com/SpeedSmartSpeedTest  #SpeedSmart #speedtest\r\n\r\nhttp://www.speedtest.net/my-result/i/2906877980\r\n\r\nhttp://www.speedtest.net/my-result/i/2906879045\r\n\r\nhttp://www.speedtest.net/my-result/i/2906880098\r\n\r\nhttps://www.speedcheck.org/result/195782227\r\n\r\nhttps://www.speedcheck.org/result/195782355\r\n\r\nhttps://www.speedcheck.org/result/195782477\r\n\r\nDepending on server location I can be as fast as 220 down and 30 up\r\n\r\nI pay for 200 Mbps connection about $85/mo. I usemy own equipment, including modem. That using 5GHz wireless. It's faster when networked. \r\n\r\nNETGEAR CM500-1AZNAS (16x4) DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem, Max download speeds of 686Mbps, Certified for Xfinity from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, Cablevision \u0026amp; more https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XH46MWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ib2ZBbV2ENTX9\r\n\r\nNETGEAR Smart WiFi Router with Dual Band Gigabit for Amazon Echo/Alexa - AC1750 (R6400-100NAS) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z0V2NQ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-b2ZBbBAFQKFW\r\n\r\nI won't use Mediacom provided equipment. \r\n\r\nNever hit the 2TB cap. Not even close. We stream exclusively and game. Even when the kids are home on holiday. ","subreddit_name":"cedarrapids","author":"deal_with_it99"},{"body":"Trying again w/ truncated Amazon links: \r\n\r\nGot it! Apologies if I was that douchebag on reddit that argues with the question rather than offering an answer. \r\n\r\nIf I were you here's what I would do: \r\n\r\n- the R8000 is a beast and would be a great choice as your primary router\r\n\r\n- Stop renting the paperweight saving $X/dollars per month (10?)\r\n\r\n- Get your own cable modem (here's a [nice cheap one for $45](https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-CM500-1AZNAS-download-Certified-Cablevision/dp/B06XH46MWW) that's valid for Spectrum) and a cheap wireless access point (may be able to find one as cheap as $40, possibly via a router set to AP mode, here's [one for $20](https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-N300-Wireless-Wi-Fi-Router-TL-WR841N/dp/B001FWYGJS) if you're willing to go up to $50 there are a ton of great options that folks here could point you to)\r\n\r\n- Cable modem -\u0026gt; R8000 -\u0026gt; ethernet-\u0026gt; Wireless Access point in basement -\u0026gt; wireless connections for devices down there\r\n\r\nThat's about $70, if your rental is $10/month you'll be actively saving money in 7 months.","subreddit_name":"HomeNetworking","author":"dweezil22"},{"body":"The CM400 isn't enough for 200Mbps plans in the US according to this http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-cable-modem/\r\n\r\nIf you're shopping at Amazon, I'd go for the [CM500](https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-CM500-1AZNAS-download-680Mbps-Certified/dp/B06XH46MWW) over the CM400 since it's $50 (clip the $10 coupon) vs $45 right now.\r\n\r\n","subreddit_name":"HomeNetworking","author":"eZGjBw1Z"},{"body":"Avoid the CM700 since it uses the Intel Puma 6 chipset: https://badmodems.com/Forum/app.php/badmodems\r\n\r\nThe CM500 would be plenty fast for your internet package and is under $50 after coupon [on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-CM500-1AZNAS-download-Certified-Cablevision/dp/B06XH46MWW/) right now.","subreddit_name":"HomeNetworking","author":"eZGjBw1Z"},{"body":"I get over advertised speeds. Pay for 200 and get roughly 215-230 on 5GHz wireless. More wired. \r\n\r\nI was getting way under. Found out that my router was bottlenecking me. (Random guess by me) upgraded to a Netgear AC1750 and my speeds improved exceptionally. \r\n\r\nI also dropped Mediacom's modem for one I got off of Amazon. \r\n\r\nModem: NETGEAR CM500-1AZNAS (16x4) DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem, Max download speeds of 686Mbps, Certified for Xfinity from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, Cablevision \u0026amp; more https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XH46MWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gT24Bb47F17XZ\r\n\r\nRouter: NETGEAR Smart WiFi Router with Dual Band Gigabit for Amazon Echo/Alexa - AC1750 (R6400-100NAS) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z0V2NQ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ST24BbK52HG51\r\n\r\nI refuse to use Mediacom equipment. ","subreddit_name":"cedarrapids","author":"deal_with_it99"}]}