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.

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.

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.

So, I am in Staten Island and they just changed my router to Wifi7, Askey SBE1V1K. I do use one of their $3 pods to extend upstairs, as I have a very large house, 3 floors, and all my equipment is in the basement, always has been as I have my office etc down there. They finally gave me the 1G service. Do I get that? Yes, if I’m right near the router. As I go up floors the max I reach is 660 on the first floor and it’s iffy on the top floor, but it all works fine. Yes, I use all their equipment because when crap goes wrong, it’s their responsibility to fix it! I am too old to care lately…..

I just installed it. Literally 10 minutes ago. I'm not liking the lack of administration. I'm not expecting full control like my Asus router but their WiFi 6e router at least let me go into the routers configuration page to set up a lot more options. Do they have a new model as well? I also just remembered I have a lot of cameras and bulbs that are exclusively 2.4Ghz. I'm having trouble getting them connected since there is no separation of networks. This upgrade may have been a mistake.

I sent mine back To many issues I didn’t have time to figure out

I had both routers a day apart... The speed test showed they max out at identical speeds.. The manager at the local Spectrum store told me the reason the system keep sending me the 6E version instead of a 7 is because I didn't at first opt for a Spectrum mobile line. Seems to be a internal requirement.