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: November 1, 2020

WOW! Approved Modems for November 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 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
NETGEAR CM500 Cable Modem

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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 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 Speed960 Mbps
Channel Bonding24 Download & 8 Upload
DOCSIS3.0
ColorBlack
WiFi RouterYes
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❌❌
NETGEARCBR40 ♦32×81.4 Gbps❌✅
SMCD3CM160416×4640 Mbps❌❌
UbeeDDW3658×4343 Mbps❌✅
UbeeDDW3668×4343 Mbps❌✅

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2 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! use to list 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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