Sage-Tips

Can I use old Spectrum equipment?

If you’re planning on disconnecting or downgrading any Spectrum services, you’re responsible for returning any leased equipment, including modems, routers, Spectrum receivers and any auxiliary equipment provided by Spectrum. You’re not required to return any remotes or cables that came with your equipment.

Will old router work with new provider?

Your router can be used with any ISP. Plug your old router into one of the LAN ports on the modem supplied by your ISP, and use that for your WiFi and other wired connections. It is the modem (or modem portion of a modem-router combo) that must be compatible with the ISP.

Can I use someone elses spectrum router?

You can use any router that works (as opposed to being broken).

Can I use my own router with a spectrum modem?

Spectrum Internet customers are required to use an authorized modem to connect to the Spectrum network. For a monthly fee, Spectrum will provide a pre-configured WiFi router. Customers may also choose to use or purchase their own router. Modems listed here can be used on the Spectrum network.

Can I use my spectrum modem at another house?

Can I take my modem to another house? You can take your modem to another house so long as it works with the same internet connection type you have in your new home. It also has to be certified to work on your new internet provider’s network. Otherwise you’ll need to get a new modem or rent one from your provider.

Can I use someone’s old modem?

Yes. Not the modem, and not as the first device after the modem. You can use it as a secondary router cascaded off the router provided by the ISP. The reason is that they need their router as the connection end-point so they can mange the connection.

What do I need to get started with Spectrum Internet?

The first thing that you need to do is get a Spectrum compatible router. You will want to have the best Spectrum router possible, so make sure that it is going to fit your needs.

Can I buy a new router from spectrum?

Naturally, Spectrum will not be able provide any support for a router that is not their own, so make sure that you are comfortable with the use of the new router or know that the new router’s…

Can I have two spectrum routers over the top of each other?

It will not work to have two routers running over the top of each other. Putting Spectrum in Bridge Mode. Bridge mode is where you can use a separate router with your existing Spectrum modem/router combo. Connect the new router to the gateway’s Ethernet port.

How do I get Time Warner WiFi on Spectrum?

You can either purchase it from another provider or rent a pre-configured Time Warner wifi router from Spectrum itself. The choice is yours. That doesn’t mean you are free to pick just any modem or router.