Is the Hitron Modem Worth It for Spectrum Internet?
Worth it — if you already have a router lined up
Worth it or skip it?
Worth it if
- You already have or plan to buy a separate router to plug into its single Ethernet port.
Skip it if
- You want one box that handles both modem and WiFi without adding a separate router.
Key facts
Single wired output, no WiFi radioThis modem hands off one wired 2.5 Gbps feed — you'll need your own router to get wireless internet.
Hitron Modem for Spectrum: Verdict
For Spectrum cable customers who already have a router ready to go, this modem handles its one job cleanly. Skip it if you were hoping for an all-in-one wireless box.
Buy on AmazonOne Box, One Job
You unbox the modem, run the coax cable in, and notice there's exactly one Ethernet port waiting for something to plug into it.
Modem, Not Gateway
This device is a modem only: it converts Spectrum's coax signal into a single 2.5 Gbps Ethernet feed. There's no WiFi radio and no second port, so a separate router is what actually creates the wireless network.
Bring your own router to plug into that port, and don't expect any built-in wireless from the modem itself.
Before you choose
Does this Hitron modem include WiFi?
No. It is a modem only with a single Ethernet port; you must connect your own separate WiFi router to get wireless.
Is this modem listed as compatible with Spectrum?
Yes, Charter Spectrum is listed among supported cable ISPs, with plans up to 1 Gbps noted as compatible.
Can I use this if my plan includes home phone service?
No, the seller states this modem handles data only and does not support telephone or VoIP service.
Full spec sheet
| Brand | Hitron |
|---|---|
| Internet Service Provider | Astound, Grande, RCN, Wave, Charter Spectrum, Cox Gigablast, Xfinity from Comcast, Zito Media |
| Modem Type | Cable |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Built-In Media | 2.5 Gbps Ethernet Cable, Power Supply |
| Item Weight | 464 g |
| Model Number | CODA56 |
| Mfr Part Number | CODA56-S12 |
| Connectivity Technology | Ethernet |
| Compatible Devices | Ethernet connected devices, Router |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Maximum Downstream Data Transfer Rate | 2500 megabits_per_second |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 700 megabits_per_second |
| Data Transfer Rate | 2.5 gigabits_per_second |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 1 |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 7"L x 1.77"W x 8.13"H |
| Color | White DOCSIS 3.1 Modem 2.5Gbps |
| Product Dimensions | 7"L x 1.77"W x 8.13"H |
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