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: January 1, 2021

Recommended WOW! Approved Modems for January 2021

Best DOCSIS 3.1 Modem

NETGEAR CM1000 DOCSIS 3.1 WOW Approved Modems
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NETGEAR CM1000 INFO

Model #NETGEAR CM1000
Download Speed6 Gbps
Channel Bonding32 Download & 8 Upload
DOCSIS3.1
ColorBlack
WiFi RouterNo
VoIP Telephone AdapterNo


Best Modem Value

NETGEAR CM500 DOCSIS 3.0 WOW Approved Modems
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NETGEAR CM500 INFO

Model #NETGEAR CM500
Download Speed680 Mbps
Channel Bonding16 Download & 4 Upload
DOCSIS3.0
ColorBlack
WiFi RouterNo
VoIP Telephone AdapterNo


Best WiFi Modem

NETGEAR Nighthawk AX6000 CAX80 WiFi 6 Router DOCSIS 3.1 WOW Approved Modems
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NETGEAR CAX80 INFO

Model #NETGEAR CAX80
Download Speed10 Gbps
Channel Bonding32 Download & 8 Upload
DOCSIS3.1
ColorBlack
WiFi RouterYes (WiFi 6)
VoIP Telephone AdapterNo


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

BrandModel #ChannelsMax SpeedVoIPWiFi
ARRISCM8200*32×85 Gbps❌❌
ARRISDG2460 ♦24×8960 Mbps❌✅
ARRISSB61204×4172 Mbps❌❌
ARRISSB61214×4172 Mbps❌❌
ARRISSB61418×4343 Mbps❌❌
ARRISSB61808×4343 Mbps❌❌
ARRISSB61828×4343 Mbps❌❌
ARRISSB618316×4686 Mbps❌❌
ARRISSB6190 ♦32×81.4 Gbps❌❌
ARRISSB8200*32×810 Gbps❌❌
ARRISSBG10 ♦16×4686 Mbps❌✅
ARRISSBG64008×4343 Mbps❌✅
ARRISSBG65808×4343 Mbps❌✅
ARRISSBG6700-AC8×4343 Mbps❌✅
ARRISSBG6782-AC8×4343 Mbps❌✅
ARRISSBG6900-AC16×4686 Mbps❌✅
ARRISSBG6950AC2 ♦16×4686 Mbps❌✅
ARRISSBG7400AC2 ♦24×81.0 Gbps❌✅
ARRISSBG7580-AC ♦32×81.4 Gbps❌✅
ARRISSBG7600AC2 ♦32×81.2 Gbps❌✅
ARRISSBG8300* ♦32×810 Gbps❌✅
ASUSCM-1616×4686 Mbps❌❌
ASUSCM-32 ♦32×81.3 Gbps❌✅
Cisco/LinksysDPC30088×4340 Mbps❌❌
CiscoDPC30108×4343 Mbps❌❌
CiscoDPC38258×4340 Mbps❌✅
D-LinkDCM-3018×4343 Mbps❌❌
LinksysCG7500 ♦24×8960 Mbps❌✅
LinksysCM30088×4343 Mbps❌❌
LinksysCM3016 ♦16×4686 Mbps❌❌
LinksysCM3024 ♦24×8960 Mbps❌❌
MotorolaMB72208×4343 Mbps❌❌
MotorolaMB742016×4686 Mbps❌❌
MotorolaMB762124×81 Gbps❌❌
MotorolaMB8600*32×83.8 Gbps❌❌
MotorolaMG73108×4343 Mbps❌✅
MotorolaMG73158×4343 Mbps❌✅
MotorolaMG754016×4686 Mbps❌✅
MotorolaMG755016×4686 Mbps❌✅
MotorolaMG770024×81 Gbps❌✅
NETGEARC3000-100NAS8×4340 Mbps❌✅
NETGEARC3000v28×4340 Mbps❌✅
NETGEARC3700-100NAS8×4340 Mbps❌✅
NETGEARC3700v28×4340 Mbps❌✅
NETGEARC62208×4340 Mbps❌✅
NETGEARC625016×4680 Mbps❌✅
NETGEARC6300 ♦16×4680 Mbps❌✅
NETGEARC6300v2 ♦16×4680 Mbps❌✅
NETGEARC6300BD ♦8×4320 Mbps❌✅
NETGEARC690024×8960 Mbps❌✅
NETGEARC700024×8960 Mbps❌✅
NETGEARC7000v224×8960 Mbps❌✅
NETGEARC750024×8960 Mbps❌✅
NETGEARC7800*32×86 Gbps❌✅
NETGEARCG3000D8×4343 Mbps❌✅
NETGEARCG3000Dv2 N4508×4340 Mbps❌✅
NETGEARCG4500BD8×4320 Mbps❌✅
NETGEARCM4008×4340 Mbps❌❌
NETGEARCM50016×4680 Mbps❌❌
NETGEARCM60024×8960 Mbps❌❌
NETGEARCM700 ♦32×81.4 Gbps❌❌
NETGEARCM1000*32×86 Gbps❌❌
NETGEARCM1000v2*32×86 Gbps❌❌
NETGEARCM1100*32×82 Gbps❌❌
NETGEARCM1200*32×82 Gbps❌❌
NETGEARCM2000*32×82.5 Gbps❌❌
NETGEARCAX80*32×810 Gbps❌✅
NETGEARCBR40 ♦32×81.4 Gbps❌✅
SMCD3CM160416×4640 Mbps❌❌
UbeeDDW3658×4343 Mbps❌✅
UbeeDDW3668×4343 Mbps❌✅

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6 thoughts on “WOW Approved Modems”

  1. Bought a netgear c7000v2 which according to this list is compatible (And is advertised at the top as the best pick for a modem and wifi combination). I spent 42 minutes on the phone with wow only to find out it is not compatible and I need to drive back to the store and hope the next one I pick off of this list will be so we can try again. I would recommend updating this list to reflect modems that actually work.

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    • Sorry for the issue you are having, Nicholas. WOW! does not provide an actual approved modem list like most other ISPs. The list WOW! provides states that if you purchase a DOSCIS 3.0 or DOCSIS 3.1 modem, it should work on the their network. If others have issues with the NETGEAR C7000v2 it will be updated.

      WOW! previously listed specific modem models as approved; they no longer do that. In general, any DOCSIS 3.0 or 3.1 modem should work with the WOW! network.

      Any one else have issues with the NETGEAR C7000v2 working on the WOW! network?

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      • Modem Gurus: I dealt with WOW for a year, they do have an approved hardware list, (https://approvedmodemlist.com/wow-approved-modems) and they actually software limit other hardware. I purchased Gigabit speed internet and my combo modem/router which was DOCSIS compatible yet their own chart said they limited it to 250MPS. This is an attempt to drive subscribers to their equipment and additional rental costs.

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