I am using Spectrum modem/router with telephone capability for my “land line.” Can I connect to this or replace what I have and still retain my telephone? I could save the rental fee by replacing, but still want the telephone capability. null

Question

BeachBum · Accepted Answer

You still need a modem. I have Spectrum phone and internet but my box is just a modem and not a router. I replaced my old router with Google Nest Mesh system.

Nest Support · Answer

Yes, you can still keep the telephone capability as Nest Wifi doesn't replace your modem. You can keep your current modem/router combo, and connect Nest Wifi router to the modem's WAN port. We recommend disabling the Wi-Fi functionality of your combo as the combo's router and Nest Wifi router would both broadcast their own private networks. Such a case will cause a Double NAT that can be an issue with playing online games, port-forwarding, and connected devices.

Answered by Nest Support 5 years ago

“I am using Spectrum modem/router with telephone capability for my “land line.” Can I connect to this or replace what I have and still retain my telephone? I could save the rental fee by replacing, but still want the telephone capability.”

1-2 of 2 Answers