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Couple of items I saw today after loading v207. I did a reset on the R1 first. Installed v207. Factory reset again just to be sure. Cleared out all browser caches from Edge/Opera. I get a log in screen here? I used admin and password. I would request this initial log in screen be removed until the user inputs new log in credentials during the initial setup wizard process. Walked thru the setup wizard and set up new log in credentials for admin and the password. Completed the wizard. 1. Noticed that the WIFI LED on the R1 is not enabled or ON. WIFI settings were enabled on the UI and appeared on my phone as a SSID to connect to. I disable the WIFI radio button then turned it back ON. Still nothing on the routers LED. 2. Closing the browser and opening Opera, I got the log in screen however the newly entered credentials input did not get me into the routers web page. Kept asking for credentials. I then input the default admin/password and got in. I would expect that the setup wizard would have updated the admin log in credentials during the setup? If I reboot the R1, then seems that the new log in credentials are put in place and I can get in.

Yes I was asking what modem you had. The huawei modem is a CABLE Modem. The TP Link Archer C7 1250 is a ROUTER. Not a cable modem/router. The C7 is a WiFI Router only. The hauwai is a cable modem only. I was trying determine what you had and why your asking about the TPLink Archer router having a Puma Chip set. It doesn't due to the fact that Intel Puma Chip sets are only used on Cable modems. Not used in any WiFi routers at all. Unfortunately public access to resources regarding what modems have which chip sets is now been taken offline. Wikidevi.com was the site that posts this information about different routers and modems. This site has been closed down. So I don't know what the hauwei modem/ONT is using for it's chip set. You might ask the Mfr. Personally I would not use anything huawei. I saw some posts on searches that this model huawei is out of date as well. Something to consider upgrading to something newer at some point. Good luck.

Do you have a link to the support site your this? The c7 model is a router only. No built in modem. There A and C series are routers only from what there site says. The CR series are there gateway modems with built in routers. So the huawei is you ISP modem?

Puma Chip sets are only seen in cable modems.

NetGear CM1100 is a good modem. Broadcom based and Zero issues with it. Just another suggestion. Also check with your ISP to see what they support for BYOM.

Overall you'll be fine with what you have going. If your ISP is supporting the speeds and modem currently then keep it. Just know that they may require you to go with a newer model modem that supports more channels. As time goes one, older 4x4 or 8x4 modems will no longer be supported as ISPs will improve there systems for faster speeds that support higher channels, 24 and 32 and DOCSIS 3.1 is becoming the norm going forward. So for now, if your getting to spec speeds with the 7610, and your ISP lets you use it, then keep it going. Just keep in mind, any changes in the future may require a different modem capabilities.

Then the 7620 would be supported if that model is on there list. Also the Arris 6183 is a good modem as well. Also a broadcom modem. Only if your wanting to increase your speeds. Again if your happy with what you have, then keep it. If you wanting to go with 200/10, then the 7620 or the 6183 will work just fine. I have the 6183 and a 7420 and they both work find on my 200/10 ISP service. However I have two games on my system and do lots of streaming so 200/10 is needed for my needs.

Check with your ISP to see what they support as far as DOCSIS 3 or 3.1. The 7620 is NOT on the bad modems list and is Broadcom based. If the ISP will still allow the 7610 on there system at the supported speed, then keep it. However when you upgrade speeds, you'll probably need to upgrade your modem to 24 or 32 channel or DOCSIS 3.1 supporting modems at that point.

Yes, you'll have better performances with 16x4 than with 8x4 channels. The 7620 specs: WAN throughput: 680 Mbps WAN throughput upstream: 143 Mbps 7610 specs: WAN throughput: 343 Mbps WAN throughput upstream: 143 Mbps Also as ISP upgrade and improve there services, 8x4 and 16x4 will become out dated and some ISP will mandate or require the use of better modems with 24 or 32 channel support. Keep this in mind. A good modem list can be reviewed here: https://badmodems.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5

https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r32132746-

Does there chips exhibit the same problem?

Does there chips exhibit the same problem?

Users with modem/router combos that can't bridge them can also use a feature known as DMZ and this will help with this double NAT condition when using modem/router combo units. Looks like your speeds are to spec and worth the tedious hassle of working with your ISP to get that. I'm jealous.

Let us know how it goes...

There all good modems. Just avoid modems based on Intel chip sets for now. If you want to see a real list of bad modems not to use: http://badmodems.com/Forum/app.php/badmodems

Thats not a Intel based modem. Would be recommended and will work with the R1 or XR500.

The are known issues with the TM1602 modem. It's intel based: http://badmodems.com/Forum/app.php/badmodems http://www.badmodems.com/ Any broadcom based modems do not have these problems like Intel modems have: http://badmodems.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=65000 I'm using a Motorola MB7420 and Arris 6183 with a 200/10 ISP service with an R1 and a XR500 routers. Zero issues. Always contact your ISP to see what they officially support first. The TC 7610 is a 8x4 modem. Is capable of a bit over 300Mb however some ISP like to use more channels for higher speeds. So with mine using 200/10, my modems are 24x8 channel modems. My ISP recommends using the 24x8 modems over 8x4 for faster or higher speed tiers. All depends on what ISP implement and required for there systems to work at speeds on there networks. Review what your ISP requires for there networks. If you keep the 200 speed tier, get in to a 24x8 channel modem. It's up to you want to down grade. Speed depends on your needs. UP Link is more important than download.

Puma 6 and 7 is mostly Cable modems. Not sure if DSL is using those specific chip sets. A Netgear DSL modem will work with the R1. However, I would check with your ISP service to see what they officially support. Some ISPs only allow certain model modems. DSL is over phone lines. http://forum.netduma.com/topic/23764-pppoe/?do=findComment&comment=172056

As long as the modem has Ethernet and can be bridged to allow the NetDuma router to handle PPPoE connections, or if the modem can't be bridged, the modem should have a DMZ to place the NetDuma router into, most DSL modems will be fine. Just ensure that single on the phone lines between the modem and ISP services are to spec and have good quality signal.

What ISP are you using? I recommend contacting your ISP. Most Fiber ISP use whats known as a ONT and not a actual modem. Most Fiber services required there own HW and is provided by the ISP. ONTs are not effected by the Puma 6 issue. I recommend only using modems on this list as its more up to date and more accurate with information: http://badmodems.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5 Any Broadcom base modems work great with the R1 router. Avoid modems on this list: These are Intel based. http://badmodems.com/Forum/app.php/badmodems

The 6183 is a good modem and works well with the R1. The only Arris modem to stay away from is the SB6190 modem. It's intel based and has the puma 6 chip set problem. The Arris SB8200 is the DOCSIS 3.1 modem and has already deployed on some ISPs and soon as ISPs tests it out, it will be supported on those who approve it it's used. I hear it's also backwards compatible.

https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r29951338-Equip-New-Netgear-CM500 Broadcom...

Yes I have used the SB 6183 which is a Broadcom based modem with the R1, it's not a Intel based modem! I have used Motorola's SB 6121 and 6180 which are TI based modems, not Intel. The SB 6121 is a 4x4 and the 6183 is a 8x4. The 6183 is 16x4. I now have a Motorola MB 7420 which is also a 16x4 modem. Works just fine with the R1. The following Arris Intel based modems in the "bad" list are SB6190 TG1672G TM1602 TG2492LG I would not recommend any modem that in Intel based.

There is the Motorola MB 7420 which is 16x4. Might see if your ISP supports it. The 6183 works as well as a 16x4 modem.

Oh so other ISPs where some users may not have access or service to "major ISPs" don't matter? Still cutting out a major group of people whom may not have access to a "major ISP" and may want there modem and the R1 to work with what there "not even close to a major ISP" service which they may not have any other access to other ISP services. Still limiting the R1 NetDuma by saying that. I guess the little guy doesn't matter huh. Even though some ISPs don't support the TPLink, the R1 should work well and probably does work well, however the limited scope of your testing, experience and knowledge tells us other wise. As Nemisis said, the 6190 seems to work well with the R1 and presume thats with the most recent version of FW which Intel has made some advancements on. All other Broadcom based modems including Arris works well with the R1. We believe your list is very flawed, inaccurate and mis-leading. Only making it a disadvantage to users and the NetDuma folks having this list like this. Hope things will change for the better. I think the R1 is a good router for gaming. So are ALL modems that connect to it. NetDuma would only benefit by having ALL modems work with there router with ALL ISPs, Major or not. Again, I said all major ISPs. Armstrong is not even close to a major ISP. Even then the modem would probably still work, they just won't let you use it for whatever reason they have. In fact they won't let you use any modem except for 3, and none of those 3 are yours. So what's your point? Because I have tested the TC-7610 on ALL major US ISPs. I played the infinite warfare beta, and loved it. But I don't have to play to look at how the netcode works and is a clear problem with the game itself, not the servers. Pinging a server will show you a flat line ping with 0 loss. That is amazing! But the problem with that, is you are pinging an external IP address at some data center. This doesn't account for server loads, and the horrible coding/software in which the game is run on. Which is why, I don't look at how a game "feels" while I'm playing it. I gather IP addresses from various games and services, and then test them in a controlled way with no outside influence to see how a modem performs under various conditions. Again, I never said it doesn't work. I said "If you want the BEST possible gaming experience on ANY router with ANY major cable ISP in the USA, then the TP-Link TC-7610 is one of the very few modems which offer that." In fact, Fraser even said "Keep in mind, the R1 still works with those listed you just may get a better experience with those in the compatibility list." So this just comes down to selective hearing, or in this case selective reading. You are reading what you want me to say, not what I am actually saying. What I am saying is, yes, I too thought my SB6141 worked fine. In fact, I used it for about 8 months without realizing how much I had crippled my internet. I sat here blaming Netduma or a faulty router/software. After extensive testing I came to find out that it was my modem, the SB6141 which everyone claims to work fine, which was causing a problem. I removed the modem, and my problem went away. I then took that modem, shipped it off to Texas, connected it to Time Warner Cable rather than Comcast... And what do you know? The problem happened there too! What a surprise, I was right! Arris sucks for gaming. I'm checking out how it increases as you reduce congestion. As I said, that's a problem. 100% congestion control which is effectively off, and 25% congestion control should have nowhere near the same ping fluctuations... unless of course you're using a modem which randomly spikes causing random results. But obviously I'm just here trying to troll people, not help. Wow! So a guy who is paid $13 an hour came to your house in a 15 minute time slot that he has reserved for you, and he told you that their network wasn't the problem? Humph, who woulda thunk it?! I bet he connected his signal meter for a whole minute too! As I said multiple times now your test is flawed. I don't know why you don't believe that, but you clearly had different variables at play while testing both modems. If you'd like to know what those are go back and re-read everything I said to you and you'll see that your test is flawed. Plus, it is very clearly recommended to turn off IPv6 on the Netduma and you do not. So to test using IPv6 is just another flaw in your test. You can clearly see if you go back and look at the screenshots you posted: You claim that you tested the 7610 with google.com using IPv4 and IPv6. You can clearly see that for the 7610 (or the test you claim was the 7610) you pinged 8.8.8.8 which is Google DNS (which has been proven to be unreliable to ping) using IPv4 only. In the second set of screenshots, you claim to be using the DPQ3212, while pinging www.google.com using IPv6 only. So tell me, how is your test not flawed? Two different modems, setup two different ways, pinging two different IPs with two different communications protocols and you expect similar results? https://explorable.com/controlled-variables From this point on, I am only replying to new people on this thread that have a serious question. I am no longer engaging in this pissing contest with people who haven't tested anything, but claim to know the results.