Router Compatibility and Circle

We designed Circle to be compatible with as many routers and network extenders as possible. In doing so, we specifically tested many routers and extenders on the market today, but we have not tested every one. The chart below shows our current test results. You can use the information below to see if your router is listed.

Is your router not listed below?

We believe Circle should work with the vast majority of routers and modems on the market, but do not guarantee its compatibility. If you're running into problems, check the list below for your router to see if we've noted any known issues. You can also check out our Advanced Networking Guide.

What should I do if my router is incompatible?

Is your router incompatible? You might think about exchanging it with your ISP or buying a new one! If you rent your router from an Internet Service Provider reach out to them about getting a different router. Most are happy to assist with an exchange for free. You could also purchase a new compatible router and connect Circle to that. Take a look at our guide for how Circle works when you have two routers in your home. Need a recommendation? We love NETGEAR routers!

Extenders, Mobile Hotspots, and Satellite Connections

Circle was developed for use with your typical home router using a DSL or Cable connection to the Internet. Mobile hotspots and satellite connections tend to be incompatible with Circle and we cannot guarantee that Circle will work to manage these types of networks.

In addition, Circle does not recommend pairing your Circle unit with an extender. You can use extenders with Circle, but we do not recommend setting up Circle solely on a network provided by your extender. See here for more info.

Router Compatibility List

✓ COMPATIBLE WITH CIRCLE
✕ INCOMPATIBLE WITH CIRCLE
⚠︎ SPECIAL SETUP REQUIRED

ACTIONTEC / TELUS

✓ T1200 VDSL
✓ T2200H VDSL
✕ T3200 VDSL (See here)
✕ T3200M VDSL (See here)

AMPED

✓ AC1750 (TAP-R3)
✓ AC1750 (RTA1750)

APPLE

✓ Airport Express
✓ Airport Extreme

ASUS

✓ AC1900 RT-AC68U
✓ RT-AC3200
⚠︎ RT-AC5300 and GC-AC5300
⚠︎ N600 RT-N56U
⚠︎ N900 RT-N66U
✕ SRT-AC1900 (OnHub)

BELKIN

✓ N450 DB
✓ N600 DB
✓ AC750 DB
✓ AC1200 DB
✓ AC1750 DB

BELL

✕ Home Hub 3000 / Sagemcom Fast 5566 (See here)

CALIX

⚠︎ Calix Gigacenter 844G / 844E (See here)

CISCO

⚠︎ Cisco DPC3941T (Security settings must be set to medium or low.)

EERO

✕ Eero v1 (See here)
✓ Eero v2

JENSEN SCANDINAVIA

✓ Airlink 1000AC
✓ Airlink 3000DG
✓ Airlink 59300
✓ Lynx 5000
✓ Lynx 7000
✓ Lynx 9000

GOOGLE

✓ Google Wi-Fi
✕ OnHub TGR-1900 (TP-Link)
✕ OnHub SRT-AC1900 (ASUS)

HITRON

⚠︎ CODA- 4582 (Must be connected over wireless, see here for more info)

HUAWEI / TALK TALK

At this time we cannot guarantee that Circle is fully compatible with this brand of routers. Updates will be added here as our testing continues.

✕ HG635
✕ HG659

LINKSYS

✓ AC1750 EA6500
✓ AC1900 EA6900
✓ AC5400 EA9500 v1
✓ N300 E1200
⚠︎ N600 EA2500 (Guest network issue: see here)
✓ N750 E3500
✓ WRT1200AC
✓ WRT1900ACS
⚠︎ AC1900 EA7500 v1 (Disable express forwarding)
⚠︎ AC1900 EA7500 v2 (See here)
⚠︎ AC4000 EA9300 (Disable express forwarding)
⚠︎ AC2400 EA8350 (See here)
⚠︎ AC2600 Max-Stream EA8500 (Disable express forwarding)
⚠︎ Velop Whole-Home Mesh Wi-Fi (Disable express forwarding)

MOTOROLA / ARRIS

✓ TG862G/CT (Comcast/Xfinity)
⚠︎ TG3482G(See here)
⚠︎ NVG589 (See here for more info on special setup)
⚠︎ Pace 5268 AC (AT&T) (Check out this article)

NETGEAR

✓ AC750 R6050
✓ AC1200 R6100/R6220
✓ AC1750 Nighthawk R6700 (v1)
✓ AC2300 Nighthawk R7000P
✓ AC1900 Nighthawk R7000/R6900P/R6900
✓ AC3000 Nighthawk X6 R7900
✓ AC3200 Nighthawk X8 R8000
✓ Orbi
✓ WPN824v2 RangeMax
⚠︎ AC1600 R6250 (Circle is incompatible with guest network. See here.)
⚠︎ AC1750 R6400 (Circle is incompatible with guest network. See here.)
⚠︎ AC2350 Nighthawk X4 R7500 (See here)
⚠︎ AC2600 Nighthawk X4S R7800 (See here)
⚠︎ Nighthawk XR500 (See here)
✕ AC3000 Nighthawk X6S R7900P (See this article)
✕ AC4000 Nighthawk X6S R8000P (See this article)
⚠︎ N600 WNDR3400 (Circle is incompatible with guest network. See here.)

OPEN MESH

✕ OM2P and OM2P-HS

SECURIFI

✓ Almond (Must be setup as an extender. Read more here)

SYNOLOGY

⚠︎ RT2600AC (See here)

SPECTRUM

✕ Wave 2 Routers (See here)

TECHNICOLOR

⚠︎ TC-8715/8717 (Usage will accumulate inconsistently or not at all)

UBIQUITI

✓ AmpliFi HD Mesh Router / System

XFINITY (COMCAST)

⚠︎ XB6 Wireless Gateway (Arris TG3482G / Technicolor CGM4140COM) (See here)
⚠︎ XB3 Wireless Gateway (Arris TG1682) (Documented issues with YouTube)

ZYXEL

⚠︎ Zyxel C3000Z (Must be connected over Ethernet to the Circle device; see here for more info)

Extenders and Circle

We designed Circle to work with most extenders on the market when properly configured. Circle should be paired with your main 2.4ghz network, and not with the network your extender creates. For more info check out this article. There is a known issue with the NETGEAR N600 extender. See here for more info.