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Black rectangular modem router with four LAN ports, one coax port, one USB port, power button, WPS button

TP-Link

TP-Link TC-W7960 DOCSIS 3.0 300 Mbps Cable Modem Router

SKU CH-TNC9-SSHGK MPN TC-W7960

Combines a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem with 802.11n Wi-Fi and four Gigabit Ethernet ports for cable plans up to 150 Mbps

  • Interface typeRJ-45
  • Cable interface4 10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ45 LAN Ports 1 Coax Port 1 USB 2.0 Po
  • Supported standardsDOCSIS 3.0
  • Supported platformsWindows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista , Service Pack 1 or la
  • Product typeCable Modem
  • Key featuresMemory: 16 MB flash and 128 MB DDR3 SDRAM b button: 1 Power
  • DOCSIS 3.0 delivers up to 343 Mbps download and 143 Mbps upload
  • 300 Mbps wireless N covers everyday streaming and browsing
  • Certified for Comcast XFINITY, Spectrum, Cox and other major providers
  • Four Gigabit LAN ports give wired devices full-speed local access
  • USB 2.0 port enables network file or printer sharing

Modem-router for cable plans up to 150 Mbps

The TP-Link TC-W7960 combines a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem with an N300 wireless router. It is certified for major providers including Comcast XFINITY, Spectrum, Cox and others. The unit delivers up to 343 Mbps downstream and 143 Mbps upstream on the cable side, while Wi-Fi reaches 300 Mbps. Four Gigabit LAN ports and a USB 2.0 port handle wired and shared devices.

Replaces a rented gateway on 8x4 channel service

This device substitutes the cable-company gateway when your plan tops out around 150 Mbps and the network uses 8 downstream by 4 upstream bonding. The jump is worth it if you want to stop the monthly rental fee and keep a separate router you already own in bridge mode. It will not help if your provider requires DOCSIS 3.1 or more than 8x4 channels for your tier.

Check coax wiring and provider activation steps

Verify the outlet provides a clean signal and that the ISP will activate a customer-owned modem with MAC registration. Ensure you have a 12 V DC 1.5 A power source and space for the 8.2 x 5.9 x 2.9 inch chassis. The package includes an RJ-45 cable, power adapter and quick guide. No telephone or fibre ports are present.

How it compares

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Price $61.99
Cheaper than about 72% of the 122 comparable items (median $120.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTP-Link
Model nameTC-W7960
Product typeCable Modem
Connectivity
Supported standardsDOCSIS 3.0
Ports & slots
Interface typeRJ-45
Cable interface4 10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ45 LAN Ports 1 Coax Port 1 USB 2.0 Port
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size259 × 244 × 91 mm
Compatibility
Supported platformsWindows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista , Service Pack 1 or later / Windows XP, Service Pack 2 or later / Mac 10.4 or later (Ethernet connection only) UNIX Linux
In the box
In the box300 Mbit/s Wireless N DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router
RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Power Adapter

Questions about this item

How much desk space does the 8.2 x 5.9 x 2.9 inch unit need?

The device measures 8.2 by 5.9 by 2.9 inches and weighs 1.7 pounds, so it fits on a small shelf or desk corner with room for the coax and power cables.

Which step do users often miss when activating the modem with their cable provider?

After connecting the coax cable and powering on, you must call your provider and give them the MAC address printed on the bottom label to provision the modem on their network.

When should the external 12V 1.5A power adapter be replaced?

Replace the adapter if the modem loses power intermittently, the LED indicators flicker, or the unit fails to boot while the outlet and coax connection are confirmed good.

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