Spectrum

Advanced WiFi 7 Router

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Last updated: Apr 6, 2026

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r/SpectrumShould I get the Spectrum Wifi 7 router?
6 months ago

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.

Reddit IconAlexllte 1.0
r/SpectrumIs there a better/newer router than SAX1V1S
9 months ago

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

r/SpectrumIs there a better/newer router than SAX1V1S
9 months ago

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

r/SpectrumIs there a better/newer router than SAX1V1S
9 months ago

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

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r/SpectrumComparible routers
12 months ago

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.

r/SpectrumComparible routers
12 months ago

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.

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r/SpectrumWifi 7 router coverage
11 months ago

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.

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r/SpectrumWhat WiFi Router does spectrum (NYC) give now? Are there options some better than others?
6 months ago

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.

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r/SpectrumIs there a better/newer router than SAX1V1S
9 months ago

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

r/SpectrumIs there a better/newer router than SAX1V1S
9 months ago

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.

r/SpectrumIs there a better/newer router than SAX1V1S
9 months ago

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.

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r/SpectrumWhat WiFi Router does spectrum (NYC) give now? Are there options some better than others?
6 months ago

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…..

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r/SpectrumShould I get the Spectrum Wifi 7 router?
6 months ago

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

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r/SpectrumSpectrun 6e router
2 months ago

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.

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r/SpectrumSpectrum WiFi 7 router
10 months ago

Yes, I get 2.5gbps through ethernet and about 1gbps wifi