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White rectangular cable modem with a single 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port and coaxial connector on the back

Hitron

Hitron CODA56 2.5 Gbps DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem

SKU CH-BFDA-GJQN7

A DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem delivering 2.5 Gbps through a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, certified for major US providers and compatible with any WiFi router or mesh system

  • Product typeCable Modem
  • Supports internet plans up to 2.5 Gbps for multi-gigabit performance
  • 5 Gigabit Ethernet port delivers full speed to any router or mesh system
  • Certified with Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox and other major cable providers
  • DOCSIS 3.1 with 2 downstream and 2 upstream OFDM channels cuts latency
  • Replaces rented modem to save up to $168 per year

Hitron CODA56 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem

The Hitron CODA56 is a standalone cable modem that delivers internet plans up to 2.5 Gbps through DOCSIS 3.1 technology. It connects to a separate WiFi router or mesh system via a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port. The device is certified for major cable providers including Xfinity, Spectrum, and Cox. It replaces leased equipment to eliminate monthly rental fees.

Suits cable subscribers wanting owned hardware

This modem fits households with cable internet plans up to 2.5 Gbps who already own or plan to buy a separate router. It does not work with DSL, fibre, or satellite services such as AT&T, Verizon, or Google Fiber. It also lacks built-in WiFi and bundled voice support, so buyers needing an all-in-one gateway should look elsewhere.

2.5 Gbps Ethernet port enables full plan speed

The single 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port passes the full provisioned speed to a connected router or mesh system. Without a multi-gig port on the router, throughput will be limited to 1 Gbps. The modem operates on both DOCSIS 3.1 and 3.0 networks with 2 downstream and 2 upstream OFDM channels.

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Price $187.99
Pricier than about 69% of the 122 comparable items (median $120.99).

Specifications

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Product typeCable Modem

Questions about this item

How do I install the CODA56 and which step do people often get wrong?

Connect the coaxial cable to the wall outlet, link the 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port to your router's WAN port using a Cat6 cable, then activate the modem with your provider; the step people miss is forgetting to register the MAC address with Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox or their cable company before expecting service.

What maintenance or replacement will the CODA56 need later?

The modem has no user-serviceable parts; keep vents clear of dust and reboot occasionally, but plan to replace the unit only when your provider upgrades the network beyond DOCSIS 3.1 or the 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port no longer matches your plan speed.

What limit appears first on the CODA56 during sustained heavy use?

The 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port is the hard ceiling; even though DOCSIS 3.1 can deliver up to 2.5 Gbps downstream, any traffic above that port rate will queue or drop at the single LAN interface.

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