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    Does this modem/router work with Cox?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by KoW210, Mar 14, 2010.

  1. KoW210

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    So you were using Verizon DSL, not Fios then, right? And isn't Cox a cable company?
     
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    Yeah I had DSL, and I think that Cox is DHCP and my modem/router supports DHCP so it should work right?

    Although you're right, I think Cox is a cable provider which means my Router/Modem won't work...
     
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    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    I have that Modem and i'm sorry to say I don't think it'll work.

    When I lived in RI, we had Internet/TV from Cox, and if I remember correctly Cox uses Cable Modems. Such as this one. <----- Take a look at the picture. You see the "Coax". That's what Cox uses; which is basically like a TV Cable connection.

    The Actiontec Wireless Router/Modem is not a Cable Modem but ethernet/DSL instead. So I would like to think that you'd need to get an actual Cable Modem to use with Cox system.
     
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    Okay I have another question how do I use my ActionTec Modem/Router as only a wireless router, so I can connect it to my cable modem and have wireless internet?
     
    KoW210, Mar 18, 2010
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    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Hmmm....good question. I had to research that one as I wasn't sure myself. And unfortunately, i'm sorry to say it can't. See below.
    Link to FAQ ---> http://www.actiontec.com/support/product_details.php?pid=73#q21

    I know, that sucks big time. :(

    PS: I've just been giving you bad news since i've posted; I must be the Grim Reaper? I must say though, I really like the Actiontec Modem, but I find it's just a couple features away from being near Perfect. My biggest gripe is the Firewall/Bandwidth Priority sections. I still like it though! :cool:
     
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    Ahh I understand I do have a Linksys WRT54G I can use a wireless router for it, I'll just have to get another one because I'm currently using it in Bridge Mode for my Xbox 360.
     
    KoW210, Mar 20, 2010
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