WOW Approved Modems

WOW! (Wide Open West) has numerous modems that can be used for their internet service. Broken into three categories below (WiFi, DOCSIS 3.1, and value), you will find the recommended WOW approved modems.

To receive WOW! phone service, you must use a WOW! supplied modem (monthly lease fees apply).

Read the Cable Modem Buying Guide to help you choose a modem. Do not forget to purchase your modem accessories.

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Last Updated: September 1, 2020

WOW! Approved Modems for September 2020

Best DOCSIS 3.1 Modem

NETGEAR CM1000 DOCSIS 3.1 WOW Approved Modems — NETGEAR CM1000 Cable Modem

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NETGEAR CM1000 INFO

Model #	NETGEAR CM1000
Download Speed	6 Gbps
Channel Bonding	32 Download & 8 Upload
DOCSIS	3.1
Color	Black
WiFi Router	No
VoIP Telephone Adapter	No

Best Modem Value

NETGEAR CM500 DOCSIS 3.0 WOW Approved Modems — NETGEAR CM500 Cable Modem

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NETGEAR CM500 INFO

Model #	NETGEAR CM500
Download Speed	680 Mbps
Channel Bonding	16 Download & 4 Upload
DOCSIS	3.0
Color	Black
WiFi Router	No
VoIP Telephone Adapter	No

Best WiFi Modem

NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 C7000 WiFi Router DOCSIS 3.0 WOW Approved Modems — NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 C7000 WiFi Router Cable Modem

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NETGEAR C7000 INFO

Model #	NETGEAR C7000
Download Speed	960 Mbps
Channel Bonding	24 Download & 8 Upload
DOCSIS	3.0
Color	Black
WiFi Router	Yes
VoIP Telephone Adapter	No

Full WOW! Approved Modem List

The Modems Listed Below Are All DOCSIS 3.0 Modems
* Indicates a DOCSIS 3.1 Modem
♦ Indicates an Intel Puma Chipset Defect – Do Not Buy

Note: ✅ means Yes, ❌ means No

Brand	Model #	Channels	Max Speed	VoIP	WiFi
ARRIS	CM8200*	32×8	5 Gbps	❌	❌
ARRIS	DG2460 ♦	24×8	960 Mbps	❌	✅
ARRIS	SB6120	4×4	172 Mbps	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB6121	4×4	172 Mbps	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB6141	8×4	343 Mbps	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB6180	8×4	343 Mbps	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB6182	8×4	343 Mbps	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB6183	16×4	686 Mbps	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB6190 ♦	32×8	1.4 Gbps	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB8200*	32×8	10 Gbps	❌	❌
ARRIS	SBG10 ♦	16×4	686 Mbps	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6400	8×4	343 Mbps	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6580	8×4	343 Mbps	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6700-AC	8×4	343 Mbps	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6782-AC	8×4	343 Mbps	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6900-AC	16×4	686 Mbps	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6950AC2 ♦	16×4	686 Mbps	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG7400AC2 ♦	24×8	1.0 Gbps	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG7580-AC ♦	32×8	1.4 Gbps	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG7600AC2 ♦	32×8	1.2 Gbps	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG8300* ♦	32×8	10 Gbps	❌	✅
ASUS	CM-16	16×4	686 Mbps	❌	❌
ASUS	CM-32 ♦	32×8	1.3 Gbps	❌	✅
Cisco/Linksys	DPC3008	8×4	340 Mbps	❌	❌
Cisco	DPC3010	8×4	343 Mbps	❌	❌
Cisco	DPC3825	8×4	340 Mbps	❌	✅
D-Link	DCM-301	8×4	343 Mbps	❌	❌
Linksys	CG7500 ♦	24×8	960 Mbps	❌	✅
Linksys	CM3008	8×4	343 Mbps	❌	❌
Linksys	CM3016 ♦	16×4	686 Mbps	❌	❌
Linksys	CM3024 ♦	24×8	960 Mbps	❌	❌
Motorola	MB7220	8×4	343 Mbps	❌	❌
Motorola	MB7420	16×4	686 Mbps	❌	❌
Motorola	MB7621	24×8	1 Gbps	❌	❌
Motorola	MB8600*	32×8	3.8 Gbps	❌	❌
Motorola	MG7310	8×4	343 Mbps	❌	✅
Motorola	MG7315	8×4	343 Mbps	❌	✅
Motorola	MG7540	16×4	686 Mbps	❌	✅
Motorola	MG7550	16×4	686 Mbps	❌	✅
Motorola	MG7700	24×8	1 Gbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C3000-100NAS	8×4	340 Mbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C3000v2	8×4	340 Mbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C3700-100NAS	8×4	340 Mbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C3700v2	8×4	340 Mbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6220	8×4	340 Mbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6250	16×4	680 Mbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6300 ♦	16×4	680 Mbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6300v2 ♦	16×4	680 Mbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6300BD ♦	8×4	320 Mbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6900	24×8	960 Mbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C7000	24×8	960 Mbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C7000v2	24×8	960 Mbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C7500	24×8	960 Mbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C7800*	32×8	6 Gbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CG3000D	8×4	343 Mbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CG3000Dv2 N450	8×4	340 Mbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CG4500BD	8×4	320 Mbps	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CM400	8×4	340 Mbps	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM500	16×4	680 Mbps	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM600	24×8	960 Mbps	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM700 ♦	32×8	1.4 Gbps	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM1000*	32×8	6 Gbps	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM1000v2*	32×8	6 Gbps	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM1100*	32×8	2 Gbps	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM1200*	32×8	2 Gbps	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CBR40 ♦	32×8	1.4 Gbps	❌	✅
SMC	D3CM1604	16×4	640 Mbps	❌	❌
Ubee	DDW365	8×4	343 Mbps	❌	✅
Ubee	DDW366	8×4	343 Mbps	❌	✅

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