Best products from r/CoxCommunications
We found 25 comments on r/CoxCommunications discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 15 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. ARRIS SURFboard SB8200 DOCSIS 3.1 Gigabit Cable Modem, Approved for Cox, Xfinity, Spectrum & others
- DOCSIS 3 1 Cable Modem best for cable internet speed plans up to 2 Gbps. Note, a 2nd IP address is required from your cable internet provider to reach 2 Gbps.
- 32 downstream x 8 upstream DOCSIS 3 0 bonded channels, 2 downstream x 2 upstream OFDM DOCSIS 3 1 channels
- Two 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Not compatible with ATT, Verizon, CenturyLink or other DSL or Fiber internet providers
- Cable internet service required; Does not inlcude Wi-Fi and does not support cable digital voice service
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2. NETGEAR Nighthawk Smart WiFi Router (R6900P) - AC1900 Wireless Speed (up to 1900 Mbps) | Up to 1800 sq ft Coverage & 30 Devices | 4 x 1G Ethernet and 1 x 3.0 USB ports | Armor Security
Netgear Armor protects your network and connected devices from Internet threats; Get peace of mind knowing you have the best in class anti virus, anti malware, and data protection for all your smart devices, smartphones, and computers with a 30 day free trialFast wifi performance: Get up to 1800 squ...
3. TP-Link AC1750 Smart WiFi Router - Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router for Home, Works with Alexa, VPN Server, Parental Control&QoS (Archer A7)
JD Power Award ---Highest in customer satisfaction for wireless routers 2017 and 2019Router for wireless internet, works with Alexa, compatible with all WiFi devices, 802.11ac and olderDual band router upgrades to 1750 Mbps high speed internet(450 mbps for 2.4GHz + 1300Mbps for 5GHz), reducing buffe...
4. ARRIS Surfboard SBG7580AC 32x8 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem / AC1750 Wi-Fi Router- Black
- Works with Comcast, Time Warner, Cox, Charter and MOST Small Regional Cable Providers. PENDING approval Bright House Networks
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5. NETGEAR N600 (8x4) WiFi DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router (C3700) Certified for Xfinity from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, Spectrum & more
Up to 340Mbps modem speed and Dual Band N450 (2.4GHz & 5GHz) WiFi speed. 8x4 channel bonding, Denial of Service (DoS) attack preventionDOCSIS 3.0 unleashes 8x faster download speeds than DOCSIS 2.0Ideal for streaming HD videos, faster downloads, and high speed online gamingRequired for the fastest c...
6. NETGEAR C7000 (Old model)
- Coverage up to 1,800 sq. ft. for up to 30 devices with AC1900 speed (up to 1900Mbps)
- Replaces your cable modem and Wi-Fi router, saving you up to Dollar 168/year in equipment rental fees
- Speeds by carrier: Xfinity (up to 600Mbps), Cox (up to 500Mbps), Spectrum (up to 400Mbps)
- Plug in computers, game consoles, streaming players, and more with 4 x 1G Ethernet ports
- Share a storage drive with any connected device using the 2.0 USB port
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7. NextD Android Mini PC with Top Specs [4K, Android 7.1, S912 Octa-Core, 3GB/32GB, 2.4/5G WiFi+BT] +Using Smartphone as Remote Control with MultiTouch and Motion Input +Supporting External TouchScreens
2ND-GEN NEXTD ANDROID MINI PC: Runs Android apps and displays on any HDTV or HD monitor while using smartphones as remote control. NextD offers 1 million+ Android apps from the Google Play Store (Certain Limitations Apply). The NextD Remote app enables interaction with Android apps on the big screen...
8. GUZILA Fanless Mini PC,Intel x5-Z8350 HD Graphics Mini Computer,Windows 10 64-bit,DDR3L 2GB/32GB eMMC/4K/2.4G/5G WiFi/BT 4.2
【Intel Atom Processor】Quad-Core Intel Atom x5-Z8350 Processor. It's base operating frequency 1.44 GHz/s rising to a 1.92 GHz in burst mode【Storage Expansion Option】2GB of RAM, 32GB of Storage. You can expand the storage with a Micro SD card up to 128GB, a USB stick or a USB hard disk.【Smal...
9. Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X Advanced Gigabit Ethernet Routers ER-X 256MB Storage 5 Gigabit RJ45 ports
Versatile PoE CapabilityCarrier-Class ReliabilityGigabit Connectivity
10. Ubiquiti Unifi Ap-AC Long Range - Wireless Access Point - 802.11 B/A/G/n/AC (UAP-AC-LR-US),White
- Ubiquit Unifi AP AC Long range
- The installer needs networking knowledge to get it to work properly so for people that can’t get it to work.
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11. NETGEAR DOCSIS 3.1 Gigabit Cable Modem. Max download speeds of 6.0 Gbps, For XFINITY by Comcast, Spectrum, and Cox. Compatible with Gig-Speed from Xfinity (CM1000)
Support all cable internet speed tiers, up to Gigabit (1000 Mbps) service. Separate router required for WiFi.DOCSIS 3.1 up to 10X faster download speeds than DOCSIS 3.0. DOCSIS 3.1 is OFDM 2x2+ DOCSIS 3.0 32x8 channel bondingELIMINATE MONTHLY CABLE MODEM RENTAL FEES - Up to $120 per year;32 downstr...
12. Ethernet Cable, Vandesail CAT7 LAN Network Cable RJ45 High Speed Patch Cord STP Gigabit 10/100/1000Mbit/s Gold Plated Lead for Switch/Router/Modem/Patch Panel (1m/3ft, Black-2pack)
- ★ CAT7 ETHERNET CABLE - Surf the net, stream video, music and other data at greater speed without worrying about cable mess
- ★ GIGABIT ETHERNET CABLE - Support bandwidth up to 1000MHz & transmitting data at speeds of up to 10Gbps,connect to LAN/WAN segments and networking gear at maximum speed
- ★ HIGH SPEED ETHERNET CABLE WITH TWO RJ45 CONNECTORS ON EACH END - Compared to the Cat 6 network ethernet cable, the additional shielding and improved quality in twisting of the wires provides better protection from crosstalk, noise, and interference that can degrade the signal quality
- ★ STANDARD RJ45 LAN CABLE - Protect against EMI/RFI interference, accurate data transfer and reliability
- ★ RANGE OF APPLICATION - Perfect For Network Adapters, Hubs, Routers, DSL/Cable Modems, PS3, PS4, X-box, patch panels and other high performance networking applications
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13. NETGEAR Gigabit Cable Modem (32x8) DOCSIS 3.1 | for XFINITY by Comcast, Cox. Compatible with Gig-Speed from Xfinity - CM1000-1AZNAS (Renewed)
- Support all cable internet speed tiers, up to Gigabit (1000 Mbps) service. Separate router required for Wi-Fi
- Docsis 3. 1 up to 10x faster download speeds than DOCSIS 3. 0. Docsis 3. 1 is OFDM 2x2+ DOCSIS 3. 0 32x8 channel bonding
- Eliminate monthly cable Modem rental fees - up to $156 per year. Meets DOCSIS 3. 1 specifications and is backward compatible with DOCSIS 3. 0 networks
- System Requirements- Cable broadband Internet service, Please check your cable Internet service provider web site for data speed tier compatibility and to ensure it provides DOCSIS 3.1 service, otherwise this modem will only work as a DOCSIS 3.0 modem,Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, or other operating systems running a TCP/IP network, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.4, or Google Chrome 11.0 browsers or higher
- CM1000-1AZNAS is not compatible with: Verizon, AT&T, or CenturyLink. Not compatible with cable bundled voice services
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14. Arris 1-Port Cable, Modem, TV, OTA, HDTV Amplifier Signal Booster with Active Return And Coax Cable Kit
The BDA-42-1-AR-R is a Bi-Directional Cable TV Amplifier designed for use in homes. Boosts signal by 32x in the forward path and 10x in the reverse path.Compatible with all standard and digital Cable TV services. The amplifier should be installed BEFORE splitters and long cable runs for best results...
15. NETGEAR CM700 (32x8) DOCSIS 3.0 Gigabit Cable Modem. Max download speeds of 1.4Gbps. Certified for XFINITY by Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Charter & more (CM700)
- Up to 1.4Gbps download and upload speed. Separate router required for WiFi. 32x8 channel bonding . Cable Broadband Internet service: Please check your cable Internet service provider web site for data speed tier compatibility.Microsoft Windows 7, 8, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, or other operating systems running a TCP/IP network. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.4, or Google Chrome 11.0 browsers or higher
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So you say duel band so it sounds like you are looking for a gateway. This is a modem router combo. You have a few options. If you buy of Amazon you could get this one. It's 200 but is a 3.0 modem with a duel band ac wireless router built in. Supports 24 downstream channels and 8 up. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZUPOF7Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZzWnzbRC6T09V
If you are looking to save some money you could get this one, it's 100 and supports 8 down and 4 up. This would work with the 150 Meg tier but I recommend getting the higher channel one to future proof yourself. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IF0JAYE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PCWnzbFRR986G
Cox in my area does sell this one below. They charge around 170 or so for it( not sure don't quote me). On Amazon it's 180. It supports 32 down and 8 up. If you buy from Cox it has a 2 year warranty and they will come swap it out if it goes bad. It says on Amazon Arris gives it a 2 year warranty also but you would have to ship it to them I assume.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KW9T39C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oFWnzbHTN8433
Stand alone modems are different because you need a router to plug into it to get wifi. If you are interested in a 3.1 modem prepare to spend around 200 for it. They don't make docsis 3.1 gateways yet that I know of. Cox doesn't even use docsis 3.1 yet in any market but will be kicking it on within a year or so in select areas. The docsis 3.1 modems that you can buy today are backwards compatible with 3.0 and support 32 down and 8 up. I know I talk a lot about the channels down and up. This is how many different cable channels the modem can connect to at once. More is better because If one gets congested it reroutes packets down another that isn't. This helps maintain speed even during peak hours and also how they deliver the faster speeds.
Cox also sells Arris stand-alone docsis 3.1 modems for 179.99 and it comes with a 1 year warranty through Cox. It has 2 Ethernet ports on the back. Don't be wierded out by that it's for multi gigabit services in the future and only one will work today.
If you have any other questions let me know and I will try to answer the best I can.
Router is great! See this link: https://www.cnet.com/reviews/asus-rt-ac86u-dual-band-wireless-router-review/
You definitely need a newer modem though. Consider this: https://www.cox.com/residential/support/arris-cm8200.html https://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFboard-Approved-SB8200-Frustration/dp/B07DY16W2Z/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=cox+arris+cm8200&qid=1565029524&s=gateway&sr=8-3
If you purchase that modem and use your current router you will be set for a good long while. Hope this helps!
How tech savy are you?
But consider this - $8/mo for 12 months is 96.
A good reliable DOCSIS 3.1 modem (only modem, not router) is $170 on amazon today. That's less than 2 years and modems tend to live a long time unless you have lots of lightening.
Now lets add a router - we'll get fancy and do EdgeRouter & Unifi Wifi Access Point.
Edgerouter is $60, and a UniFi AP that will cover MOST households better than a Linksys is 100.
So you spent $330 up front for a REALLY good system. If it lasts you 4.78 years you broke even. Mine has lasted me 2 years already thru mulitple storms in the gulf coast. Well, teh modem isn't that old b/c I had a non gigabit for a while as we didn't have that option.
DO NOT get a router/modem combo. There are several posts on this sub that blame combo devices for slow speeds and some even say Cox will hinder your device settings and speeds if you have a router/modem combo. Can’t prove that though. Also, a buddy of mine used to be a tech for Cox, and he said that router/modem combos are more prone to having issues and are historically slower than having a good modem and a good router separate.
Edit: This is my router: TP-Link AC1750 Smart WiFi Router... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JD7F7G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
And this is my modem: NETGEAR Gigabit Cable Modem... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ND1PQMS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I also use these Ethernet cords: Ethernet Cable, Vandesail CAT7 LA... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015PPQXZ0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I pay for 150mbps speeds from Cox, and with this set up I’m consistently getting around 175mbps
Edit 2: it may just be me, but I don’t trust Cox, especially when it comes to hardware they provide. I’d rather go with something that I purchased myself, and that I have complete control over as far as settings, etc.
Hey, how is this modem? 30$ for Netgear Certified Refurbished Cm500
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Netgear-Certified-Refurbished-Cm500-100Nar-Docsis-3-0-Cable-Modem-With-16X4-Max/861291307
I want to get 30 Mbps Plan and I have already another Wifi Router which I will hook it up with called TP-Link AC1750/Archer A7
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079JD7F7G
Thanks
Well call Cox and see if they service your address or visit the URL below.
https://www.cox.com/residential-shop/order-cox-services.cox
If they service your area you'll need to either rent or buy a gateway. I highly recommend you buy one. It's more expensive upfront but it's not a perpetual cost over time.
https://smile.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFboard-SBG7580AC-DOCSIS-Router/dp/B01KW9T39C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1522353342&sr=8-3&keywords=SBG7580-AC
What are your signal levels?
You may need a bidirectional signal amplifier installed at the service entrance. The Arris BDA-42-1-AR-R is an example of this type of device.
Cable modems hang onto the MAC address of the last connected device. They need to be rebooted every time you connect something different to it.
I'd also suggest getting returning the modem rental and just buy a cable modem.. I had nothing but issues with those rental modems that Cox uses. My Netgear CM700 has been solid haven't had to reboot it in probably 2 months!
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-download-Compatible-Gig-Speed/dp/B01M981YYL
Cox charges you $6.99/month for rental so after a little over a year the purchase would pay for itself.