What router does spectrum give you?

Spectrum Approved Routers List

NETGEAR CAX30	NETGEAR C6300v2	ASUS CMAX6000
ARRIS SBG6580-2	ARRIS SBG7580-AC	ARRIS SBG6400
Motorola MB7220	ZOOM 5341J	NETGEAR C6250
Motorola MG7310	NETGEAR CMD31T	TP-LINK TC-W7960
NETGEAR C7000-100NAS	Zyxel/Hitron CDA-30360	Linksys CM3024

What are the two Internet boxes called?

Your modem is a box that connects your home network to the wider Internet. A router is a box that lets all of your wired and wireless devices use that Internet connection at once and also allows them to talk to one another without having to do so over the Internet.

How much is a spectrum modem?

Spectrum internet equipment fee: cable modem included, $5/mo. for Wi-Fi router. Spectrum doesn’t charge for its essential cable modem device.

Can I buy my own router for Spectrum?

Spectrum Internet customers are required to use an authorized modem to connect to the Spectrum network. For a monthly fee, Spectrum will provide a pre-configured WiFi router. Customers may also choose to use or purchase their own router.

Are Spectrum routers any good?

Even though Spectrum offers a router completely free of cost with all of its internet plans, the performance offered by this router is quite mediocre. Not only is it limited in terms of its range, but network speeds are also limited for higher-end internet plans.

Does Spectrum give you a free modem?

Spectrum includes a free modem with all of its home internet plans, but if you don’t have a router of your own, you’ll need to pay $5 per month to rent one.

Does a smart TV need a spectrum cable box?

A cable box isn’t required to get the most out of your smart TV. Your smart TV can play content from most streaming services, and unless you want cable, you won’t need a cable box.