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BUILT FOR FASTEST MULTI-GIG SPEEDS: Best for cable provider plans up to 2.5Gbps
COMPATIBLE WITH ALL MAJOR CABLE INTERNET PROVIDERS: Including Xfinity, COX and Spectrum. NOT compatible with Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, DSL providers, DirecTV, DISH and any bundled voice service.
WORKS WITH ANY WIFI ROUTER, BEST WITH WIFI 6: Connect any WiFi router to this modem's Ethernet port to support all your wireless devices. For the fastest Internet, connect to a NETGEAR WiFi 6 router or Orbi Mesh system.
MULTI-GIG ETHERNET: 1 x 2.5Gbps Ethernet port for the fastest, true multi-gig Internet connections.
SAVE MONTHLY RENTAL FEES: Replaces your cable modem saving you up to $168/yr in equipment rental fees.
MODEM TECHNOLOGY: Engineered with DOCSIS 3.1 32x8 channel bonding and OFDM(A) 2x2.
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Ni...B0917R39C6
Community Reviews
This refurbished Netgear Nighthawk cable modem is a DOCSIS 3.1 option aimed at high speed cable internet, but the thread focuses more on compatibility and value than on features. It can work well once activated, and one long term owner has had 18 months without issues. The main theme is that cable providers, especially Comcast and Xfinity, can be picky about modem support and upload speed tiers, so the right model matters. There are also concerns about refurbished units being returned for faults or old age, and the price feels high for older hardware.
Comcast/Xfinity customers who want to try a compatible DOCSIS 3.1 modem for better upload performance because cable providers push configuration/firmware and some modems only work for "mid-split upload" on specific models.
People who already have a working setup and just need a replacement cable modem because one commenter has used this exact type for 18 months with no issues.
Comcast/Xfinity customers who need guaranteed "advertised" speeds because community members report refurbished/third-party modems often get returned when they don't meet provider speed requirements (for example, upload limits on some models).
Buyers who are unsure why a refurbished modem would be returned because commenters point out that with no moving parts it can feel unclear what could break, and they've seen stock/checkout errors that add to the uncertainty.
People who want maximum reliability from a refurbished unit because reviews cited in the thread mention failure modes like dying after about a year, getting stuck rebooting, or not delivering signal.
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