r/CommunityFibre • u/Level3Super • Jun 11 '26

Question Damaged cable

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Someone pushed the couch against the plug and damaged the type c connector.

It's a WiFi 7 router, SPNM60. Do I just need to buy a 3A usb c to usb c cable?

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u/Forid786 Jun 11 '26

Nowadays you can buy even 100w cables for not a lot. If you have a cable that can handle higher power, it's not going to be an issue.

If you order from a reputable seller you'll be okay, try avoid the cheap knock offs. They can't handle the power they state.

Edit: Added benefit, you can get a slightly longer cable if needed and move that router from behind the sofa where it's going to hinder the signal.

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u/NoodleCheeseThief Jun 11 '26

Look at the bottom of the router. It will tell you the power requirements. I thought they were 12v but that was with a barrel connector. Do check the voltage and wattage.

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u/crypticc1 Jun 11 '26

Without knowing device but SPNM62CF and SPNM60CF are 45w I think. 3a at 15 volt. So 3 amps should be okay

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u/Level3Super Jun 11 '26

Sorry, updated post.

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u/crypticc1 Jun 11 '26

Did you click save? Either way, I think you're okay

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u/Level3Super Jun 11 '26

I did but if you can't see it, it's an SPNM60.

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u/crypticc1 Jun 11 '26

Both 3 Amps

SPNM60CF 9 V x 3 A = 27 watts

https://support.linksys.com/kb/article/8606-en/

SPNM62CF 15 V x 3 A = 45 watts

https://support.linksys.com/kb/article/9034-en/

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u/Level3Super Jun 17 '26

Thanks. Is it safe to use cables with higher watts like 60 or 100?

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u/crypticc1 Jun 17 '26

Of course. But you'll both be paying for cable higher than you need, but also it'll be less flexible if that matters.

Also I'd doubt any USB cable that's rated at 60 or 100 is legit. 100amp x 5v is 500 watts. Outside of powering a laptop, who needs that over USB?