Wi-Fi 7 on Spectrum

Spectrum's own gear isn't Wi-Fi 7 yet, so the fastest route to Wi-Fi 7 on Spectrum is your own router behind their modem. You also stop paying the monthly Advanced WiFi fee.

Connection: Cable (and expanding fibre)
Their gateway: Spectrum Advanced WiFi router (rented)
Gateway Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 / 6E on current hardware
Use your own router?: Yes

Using your own router

Spectrum lets you use your own router. Keep their modem, disable its Wi-Fi (or ask for a modem-only unit), and plug a Wi-Fi 7 router into it.

Step by step

Confirm your plan speed in the Spectrum app — there's little point in Wi-Fi 7 below a gigabit.
Ask Spectrum for a modem-only device, or turn off Wi-Fi on the Advanced WiFi router.
Connect a Wi-Fi 7 router to the modem's Ethernet port and set up a new network name.

Our pick for Spectrum

Netgear Nighthawk RS300

A first Wi-Fi 7 router for a gigabit plan without overspending.

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Best Wi-Fi 7 routers for Spectrum

All three work with Spectrum — see the compatibility notes above for how they connect.

Best overall for Spectrum Netgear Nighthawk RS300 A first Wi-Fi 7 router for a gigabit plan without overspending.	from $330 Check price →
Budget pick Asus RT-BE96U Most people who want one powerful router without a subscription.	from $450 Check price →
Premium / whole-home pick Netgear Orbi 970 Very large homes where coverage and speed matter more than price.	from $1500 Check price →

Prices approximate and move often. See the full Wi-Fi 7 router rankings for every model we track.

Other providers

Xfinity (Comcast)AT&T Fiber Verizon Fios T-Mobile Home Internet Cox Frontier Fiber

Provider hardware and policies change frequently and vary by market and plan. Confirm the current gateway and bring-your-own-router rules with Spectrum before purchasing.