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Review on πŸš€ NETGEAR Nighthawk C7800 Cable Modem Router - Compatible with Xfinity by Comcast, Cox, Spectrum, Supports 2 Gigabit Plans, AC3200 WiFi Speed, DOCSIS 3.1 by Paul Walton

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HORRIBLE OVERHEATING DESIGN

So why do I need another C7800 when the first one was welded in two months? Because (1) when it works, it's great, and (2) I've beaten overheating. Continue reading. I have 4K TV streaming, 3 iPads, 3 iPhones, 2 printers and a laptop; Everything in the house is 1500 square meters. Feet with a very high point. I needed power, no extension cords, for upstairs/patio. And I needed 2.4g (channel 1) for TV/printer and 5g (channel 163) for devices. For load management I have a Cox Gigabast; It's the only modem/router combo that can handle 2.4g/5g simultaneously for so many devices running simultaneously. My first C7800 burned out due to overheating; I had some real warranty issues but I got the new C7800 in two days, didn't send the old one back for 10 days instead of shipping the old C7800 in advance and servicing it (I had to pay $29 for it). It was worth it. To avoid overheating, I bought a Havit HV-2015 15.6-17 laptop fan along with an OPOLAR 4" mini USB fan. I simply placed the C7800 on top of the Havit and placed the OPOLAR on the side of the device to blow hot air over the top of the cabinet the system is installed in. Now it's cool here even in Las Vegas There's no dust either Speed: (5g) 280 Mbps for devices, 230 Mbps for a battered one Laptop (2.4g) 92Mbps for TV and printer You will never get 1G wireless It's a fact I'm happy with the speeds I have now compared to before Day and night.

Pros
  • Absolutely amazing!
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