Spectrum - Advanced WiFi 7 Router

I returned the spectrum wifi7 router because there was absolutely no way to get 2 of my smart outlets to connect to it. I ended up getting the tplink archer be800 and it is amazing so far.

No they can technically still scan it in even if you’re not on gig

I did it at the retail store, it worked, no gig, Wifi 7

No, I asked the retail employee for the 7, he said I need the gig to get it, but he then said he’ll try scanning it in, and it worked

The problem is Spectrum WiFi 7 preforms badly with a lot of devices manufactured before 2024. The WiFi 7 standard was established on January 8, 2024. Soectrum WiFi 6 router was much better performer. I recommend a good previously owned WiFi 6 router making sure to first update all the firmware when you get it hooked up. I purchased a previous owned WiFi 6 mesh router and updated the firmware and it is performing fairly well for me so far. My internet plan is 500MB. With other devices powered off on my iPhone se 2022 edition I have been able to get speeds faster than 500MB at times right next to router and not below 380MB with a wall between me and the router. btw upload speeds on that plan should be between 18MB and 22MB

This is far advance about using company equipment if you don’t have a local friend or family member that can help with troubleshooting your own router equipment. Be aware however that Spectrum’s WiFi 7 internet router that the company is currently distributing to new customers is very glitchy currently. The WiFi 6 router they used to give was actually a better piece of equipment. 1800 Burner I hope you have a knowledgeable friend or family member that can help when you run into problems as I do advise backup assistance as yes it is try Spectrum will not help you much with your own equipment if at all.

This is far advance about using company equipment if you don’t have a local friend or family member that can help with troubleshooting your own router equipment. Be aware however that Spectrum’s WiFi 7 internet router that the company is currently distributing to new customers is very glitchy currently. The WiFi 6 router they used to give was actually a better piece of equipment. 1800 Burner I hope you have a knowledgeable friend or family member that can help when you run into problems as I do advise backup assistance as yes it is try Spectrum will not help you much with your own equipment if at all.

Yes they sent out a new set of hardware overnight once we upgraded our plan to 1 gig, the modem reads 2.5g on the back and my router has wifi 7 printed on it as well.

Yes I switched over to the newer cables that came with all the new hardware.

Thanks for the advice. I tried it out this morning and came to find out i only have one cat6 ethernet cable that came with the router and my spare cables are all cat5e which from what ive read isnt optimal for the speeds wifi7 produces. Nonetheless once i connected them via cat5e ethernet cable the speeds came out slower than before.

This is not correct, I have plenty of older security cameras including Arlo ones that use 2.4 and the WiFi 7 router from spectrum is band steering them to the correct band. I also had an nest WiFi pro system with 3 nodes and it is nice but if you have Gig like me the nest WiFi pro will cost you speed your paying for as my system even plugged in to the main node could only get 750mb down where the Spectrum one also hardwired and wireless gave me 1150mb down no issues and everything connected right up when I switched the SSID to the same as my old network.

Only one SSID and the router picks if its 2Ghz or 5Ghz. Router is decided based on speed tier or other services(mobile seems up the guidelines at least one point). But all current ones just broadcast 1 SSID. But there are 4 types current, Wifi 5, Wifi 6, Wifi 6e and Wifi 7. To be honest, they probably wouldn't utilize the technologies in the 6e or 7.

Yes wifi 7 router from spectrum

That's funny. I'm out of stock of 7s and have to use 6 or 6e. The 7 sux, btw.

You're one of the lucky ones that got a working wifi7. The majority of them have an issue with their ethernet ports. Which causes constant disconnects or very inconsistent speeds.

From what I can tell out in the field. The disconnects are because of a faulty WAN. While the inconsistent wired speeds come from the LAN. Of course, it isn't with every one of them. But I definitely seen more issues with the wifi7 than I have with any other routers recently. Personal I believe the best router Spectrum offers is the wave2/wifi5 followed by the 6e, 6, then 7. With that said, I still recommend people buy their own router or mesh system. I prefer to use my own purchased system. Rather than any of the "free routers" I can get from the company.

I'm using one of their Wifi 7 units at my new place I just moved into, paying for the gig plan. Yeah, that router they sent you looks pretty close to mine. Generally speaking what others say about getting your own router is generally correct. However, they like to forget that not ever one has the money to just drop on a new router. In my case, I'm looking at an average of $350 on a Wifi 7 router. It's easier just to use Spectrum's equipment right now.

Just got gig (not in a high split area) so they sent a new modem (2.5gbps port) and their WiFi 7 router. I was using an Arris Sb8200 (1gb port) and an mk73 netgear mesh WiFi 6 system. Modem and router in basement middle of 2400 sq ft house. Both satellites hard wired on each end of upstairs of house. Easily was getting 800mbps plus to every corner of the house. Most times could max out gigabit at 937mbps via WiFi devices. WiFi 7 router came… disconnected mesh system and installed spectrum provided modem and router in upstairs bedroom smack dab middle of the house. With WiFi 6e devices I was able to get 1324mbps in the same bedroom as router. As soon as I left that room (had one uninsulated wall in between device and router) speed went down to around 700mbps. In the living room (still only one wall between router and device) and maybe 10-15 feet away from router on same floor speed went down to 450-500mbps. I’m fairly certain if I was able to do more than just name the SSID and set a password for WiFi it would have better performance but you literally can’t do anything settings wise with the spectrum router. Extremely locked down. Went back to my netgear mesh system. Am looking at getting a deco be85 system for future proofing (10gbps and 2.5gbps ports). Definitely impressed with spectrum’s over provisioning for gigabit. 1324mbps is pretty decent for docsis. Upload for our are is pretty much locked down at 40mbps. My node must have a lot of older people on it as I can max out gigabit any time of day or night, even during peak. As for the WiFi 7 router I can see why so many complain about speeds. Unless you’re in an apartment the speeds just aren’t there any distance from the router. I couldn’t imagine paying $10 a month for that router. My only question now is if I return the WiFi 7 router will they shut my service off? I don’t want it, no point in it just laying around in my house but I don’t want my account getting screwed up sending it back. Also we have no spectrum store around here so I’d be sending it back via ups store. I told the rep when I ordered gig that I didn’t want their router but I had no choice and was sent it.