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TP-LINK N300 DOCSIS 3.0 (8x4) Wireless Wi-Fi Cable Modem Router, Certified for...

Save yourself monthly rental fees and enjoy reliable Wi-Fi in your home with the TC-W7960. The 2-in-1 device works as both a cable modem and a router, replacing your ISP

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I purchased this router a couple of months ago. It's a good router, generally. I like the GUI when accessing the router - it is simple, clean, and easy to maneuver. I have a desktop PC hardwired into the router and have no problems there. What I do have problems with, however, is the WiFi. I don't know about others, but the WiFi is terrible for my device. I've switched channels, tried moving the router, etc. etc. and nothing. When I am in the SAME ROOM as the router, even, I have trouble simply connecting to the wireless. When my device finally does connect, browsing is intermittent and speeds are terrible. And even then, it keeps kicking me off of the network.

January 27, 2015

Time warner was charging us $10 in wifi fees and modem rental fee every month( wifi fee???..they are nuts) they were providing a cable modem with built in wifi but range was so short, i had to invest in couple of repeaters just to get wifi on second level.I purchased ARRIS / Motorola SB6121 for cable modem, and bought this router for wifi. For the price i was not expecting anything solid but so many positive reviews made me go ahead with this purchase.I am glad i bought this router as not even without the repeater i have strong signal not only in second floor but also the attic in the third floor gets strong wifi bars.This is a solid wifi router.

December 31, 2013

Stopped working after 3 months. It started out fine, but then the internet connection became spotty after 2 months. At 3 months it is literally unusable.

November 5, 2014

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ARRIS SURFboard SBG6782-AC DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem and AC1750 Wi-Fi Router -...

8X Faster than DOCSIS 2.0 Download speeds up to 343 Mbps DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem 8 download

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Swapped out my Comcast rental modem, was up and running in just a few minutes, and now I don't have to pay the $7 modem rental fee to Comcast. I'm provisioned for the 105/20 Mbps package and typically get 120/20.5 Mbps.This modem can utilize up to 8 channels of downstream for a theoretical max speed of 343 Mbps whereas the Motorola SB6121 and other earlier/cheaper DOCSIS 3 modems can only utilize 4 channels maxing your download speeds out at 172 Mbps. Just something to think about if you plan on using this modem for a few years as speeds offered will inevitably increase.Also, it *does* support IPv6 even though Comcast's page doesn't list it as certified yet. Motorola's data sheet specifically lists the SB6141 as IPv6 ready and tests with an Apple AirPort Extreme (v7.6.4) and MacBook Pro running 10.9 confirm this.Update 2/4/13: Still working great without issue.Update 3/25/13: Still not even a single reboot required.Update 8/28/13: Still working great...Update 7/8/14: First issue... had an outage for 15 min. Reset the modem and it didn't resolve the issue. Called Comcast, they reset something on their end and I was up and running again. First issue since I bought it.Update 4/5/2015: Comcast recently upgraded my speed tier and I'm consistently getting speeds up to 180/25 Mbps.

January 12, 2013

Out of nowhere, I was having excruciatingly slow internet speed on Comcast. The Comcast tech advised that my Motorola SB 4100 was at the "end of life" and that I should upgrade. Skeptical, I purchased this modem which is a DOCSIS 3.0 (and backwards compatible) modem. It worked. I went from a 2mbps download speed to over 17mbps. What a difference. There was one installation glitch that you need to be aware of. When you hook up the modem (connect the coax cable, connect the ethernet cable, and plug it in, that's it), and then try to get online, it will direct you to a Comcast self-activation screen (no other site is available). After entering my account number and phone number and hitting the "next" button, I got a blank screen, and nothing happens. So I called Comcast and they said that usually happens if you are doing an upgrade; it mostly works only for a new service connection. However, it is a simple matter to give the tech your MAC address and the serial number. After about 5 minutes, while he stayed on the line, it came alive, no problem. BUT, here's the thing: the serial number they need is the CUSTOMER serial number. This is only found on the bottom of the Motorola box the modem came in. This is different from the "S/N" serial number that is on the label that is on the instruction sheet and on the bottom of the modem itself. The customer S/N has letters in it; the regular S/N has only numbers in it and is too long. My first Comcast tech didn't know that and it took a day to sort it out. Other than that, it works well with my iMac and Apple Airport Extreme Base wireless router. Enjoy

September 29, 2011

I purchased this SB6141 to replace my VERY old Linksys DOCSIS 1.0 modem. I recently upgraded to 75mb download from RCN (Chicago) and DOCSIS 1.0 was going to bottleneck my speed.The modem (as are all modems) was extremely easy to install. Plug in, call ISP and you are good. The speeds are fantastically fast and this modem was well worth the price.****I purchased this white SB6141 over the black SB6141 for one main reason. If you do your research you will notice that the Black SB6141 are only issued to ISP's from Motorola. Meaning, if you purchase a black model from Amazon (or any store), you are purchasing a used or refurbished product (they also ship in ordinary brown cardboard boxes). The only consumer model of the SB6141 is the white model which ships in traditional packaging. The white model is THE ONLY model that comes with a warranty from Motorola. I know this because I called Motorola twice and spoke to two (2) different reps who said the same thing; "Black boxes are for ISP's and do not have a warranty while the white boxes are for consumers and come with a warranty". Further complicating matters is that the black SB6141's usually have old firmware on them because they were generally made a few years ago. White SB6141 have newer or the newest firmware because they are shipping directly from the manufacturer. Your ISP may or may not flash customer owned modems to the newest firmware. If you purchase the Black model, you might be purchasing a 3 year old modem with no chance of upgrading it (also remember that you cannot flash your own modem's firmware).Do yourself a favor and research this white consumer model over the black ISP model before you pull the trigger.Read more ›

April 17, 2013

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ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem/ Wi-Fi N600 Router - Retail...

The SBG6580 SURFboard Wi-Fi Cable Modem Gateway enables the delivery of innovative ultra-broadband data and multimedia services as well as high-bandwidth home networking. Designed for seamless ...

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Sorry for the Dyslexia - This review is on the Motorola SBG 6580 SURFboard eXtreme Wireless Cable Gateway - during my video I used an imcorrect model number :(BIG PLUS to this unit: You do not have to buy a seperate WIRELESS N ROUTER which saves about $100 or so additional cost. Some have said they bought the lesser Motorola unit and then bought an extra Wireless N router. This seems like an unneccessary expense to me.Things to know:This modem will ONLY work for CABLE-delivered Internet such as Comcast Xfinity (tm) and some other ISP's using CABLE Internet signals. It will NOT work on AT&T UVerse network (because UVerse uses a hyped-up DSL technology)1. Unbox unit2. Connect AC Power Adapter to wall (recommend plugging into UPS power supply)- plug the other end into the back of this router.3. Connect COAX cable from ISP wall plate to your modem. This is the same hexagonal cable connector type as used to connect to CABLE TV.4. Grab the included cat 5e ETHERNET CABLE (looks similar to a telephone cable) and plug one end into your laptop or PC and one end into one of the 4 ethernet jacks on the back of the unit.5. If you don't have an ETHERNET jack on your laptop or PC you'll be going wireless - run the included INSTALLATION CD and follow the directions.6. Open your webrowser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, etc) and type in the modem address 192.168.100.1 then enter your username-- admin and password-- motorola and hit login button.7. You'll be looking at a web-based SETUP SCREEN with TABS from left to right.8. Click on FIREWALL tab, locate the IP FLOOD DETECTION checkbox and UNTICK IT (remove the checkmark) then click on the APPLY button.9. Pick up phone and call your ISP.Read more ›

April 30, 2011

When evaluating this type of equipment, one must differentiate between the device itself and other factors that can impact its performance. Blaming the manufacturer for issues likely caused by one's ISP is akin to saying, "I can't get past third gear because of all this construction on the highway... I'll never buy a Jaguar again!"That said, the SBG6580 is a solid piece of kit.This latest addition to the SURFboard line combines a DOCSIS 3 cable modem with a gigabit switch and a dual-antenna 802.11n wireless access point, providing all the networking equipment a home office needs in a single compact package... this amounts to a single point of failure, but that's par for the residential course. It can deliver 42 mbps downstream on a single channel (which my provider brands "Lightning") with support for eight bonded channels... meaning that when the day comes that ISPs start selling triple-digit speeds, this gateway won't need to be replaced.Wi-Fi performance has been comparable to my old draft n router with similar range and throughput in a mixed mode environment. What sets the SBG6580 apart are its better indicator lights and superior configuration utility which offers some settings normally found only on enterprise-grade equipment. Those less inclined to tinker should know that push-button support is provided; once the cable guy finished with the wall outlet, setup took less than five minutes.Finally, one word of caution: the SBG6580 needs airflow. I originally placed it flush against a similarly-sized backup hard drive on my desk and found the unit hot to the touch after a few hours. To avoid problems, do not block the vents.

November 2, 2010

Hi everybody, when I first bought the SBG6580 I was wary of the bad reviews and the disconnection problems, and I felt horrible when these issues started appearing in my SBG. Having solved the issue 2 weeks ago I would like to share it with as many people as I can to prevent this from happening to anyone else. The review I am about to write will cover the problem I encountered and the solution in a short and long format, and will be accompanied by photos. So let's begin-*Short Version Guide:*Go to 192.168.0.1, type in the username- admin and the password- motorola and look at the page that first appears (should be the Connection page). There should be three tables, look at the second one. Locate the Power column. If your power levels are negative, or if they're not within the range of -8dBmV and +8dBmV (meaning they are 9 or 10, or -9 or -10), you might have a problem. Now look at the third table and locate the power column. If your power levels are higher than 50dBmV, you might have a problem.If it's not working well (meaning it works, but keeps disconnecting), it might look something like this- [Picture uploaded to costumer photos]First thing you *should* do, although optional, is call Motorola support line. I've found them to have a great support line, and they'd be able to pinpoint the problem for you- their number is 1877-466-8646.What they would probably tell you to do, and what you can do anyway if you don't want to call them, is to call your cable company support line. What you need is a technician to come over to your house and check all of your cable lines, to try and see why the power levels are bad, and the replace the cable or instrument that is malfunctioning (most likely not your modem, don't worry).Read more ›

September 23, 2013

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ARRIS SURFboard SBG6400 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem/ Wi-Fi N Router - Retail...

The ARRIS / Motorola Surfboard SBG6400 Cable Modem

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Swapped out my Comcast rental modem, was up and running in just a few minutes, and now I don't have to pay the $7 modem rental fee to Comcast. I'm provisioned for the 105/20 Mbps package and typically get 120/20.5 Mbps.This modem can utilize up to 8 channels of downstream for a theoretical max speed of 343 Mbps whereas the Motorola SB6121 and other earlier/cheaper DOCSIS 3 modems can only utilize 4 channels maxing your download speeds out at 172 Mbps. Just something to think about if you plan on using this modem for a few years as speeds offered will inevitably increase.Also, it *does* support IPv6 even though Comcast's page doesn't list it as certified yet. Motorola's data sheet specifically lists the SB6141 as IPv6 ready and tests with an Apple AirPort Extreme (v7.6.4) and MacBook Pro running 10.9 confirm this.Update 2/4/13: Still working great without issue.Update 3/25/13: Still not even a single reboot required.Update 8/28/13: Still working great...Update 7/8/14: First issue... had an outage for 15 min. Reset the modem and it didn't resolve the issue. Called Comcast, they reset something on their end and I was up and running again. First issue since I bought it.Update 4/5/2015: Comcast recently upgraded my speed tier and I'm consistently getting speeds up to 180/25 Mbps.

January 12, 2013

Out of nowhere, I was having excruciatingly slow internet speed on Comcast. The Comcast tech advised that my Motorola SB 4100 was at the "end of life" and that I should upgrade. Skeptical, I purchased this modem which is a DOCSIS 3.0 (and backwards compatible) modem. It worked. I went from a 2mbps download speed to over 17mbps. What a difference. There was one installation glitch that you need to be aware of. When you hook up the modem (connect the coax cable, connect the ethernet cable, and plug it in, that's it), and then try to get online, it will direct you to a Comcast self-activation screen (no other site is available). After entering my account number and phone number and hitting the "next" button, I got a blank screen, and nothing happens. So I called Comcast and they said that usually happens if you are doing an upgrade; it mostly works only for a new service connection. However, it is a simple matter to give the tech your MAC address and the serial number. After about 5 minutes, while he stayed on the line, it came alive, no problem. BUT, here's the thing: the serial number they need is the CUSTOMER serial number. This is only found on the bottom of the Motorola box the modem came in. This is different from the "S/N" serial number that is on the label that is on the instruction sheet and on the bottom of the modem itself. The customer S/N has letters in it; the regular S/N has only numbers in it and is too long. My first Comcast tech didn't know that and it took a day to sort it out. Other than that, it works well with my iMac and Apple Airport Extreme Base wireless router. Enjoy

September 29, 2011

I purchased this SB6141 to replace my VERY old Linksys DOCSIS 1.0 modem. I recently upgraded to 75mb download from RCN (Chicago) and DOCSIS 1.0 was going to bottleneck my speed.The modem (as are all modems) was extremely easy to install. Plug in, call ISP and you are good. The speeds are fantastically fast and this modem was well worth the price.****I purchased this white SB6141 over the black SB6141 for one main reason. If you do your research you will notice that the Black SB6141 are only issued to ISP's from Motorola. Meaning, if you purchase a black model from Amazon (or any store), you are purchasing a used or refurbished product (they also ship in ordinary brown cardboard boxes). The only consumer model of the SB6141 is the white model which ships in traditional packaging. The white model is THE ONLY model that comes with a warranty from Motorola. I know this because I called Motorola twice and spoke to two (2) different reps who said the same thing; "Black boxes are for ISP's and do not have a warranty while the white boxes are for consumers and come with a warranty". Further complicating matters is that the black SB6141's usually have old firmware on them because they were generally made a few years ago. White SB6141 have newer or the newest firmware because they are shipping directly from the manufacturer. Your ISP may or may not flash customer owned modems to the newest firmware. If you purchase the Black model, you might be purchasing a 3 year old modem with no chance of upgrading it (also remember that you cannot flash your own modem's firmware).Do yourself a favor and research this white consumer model over the black ISP model before you pull the trigger.Read more ›

April 17, 2013

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NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 (24x8) Wi-Fi Cable Modem Router (C7000) DOCSIS 3.0 Certified...

Fast self-activation for XFINITY from Comcast customers - Get connected without a service call

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If you are looking to ditch the monthly charge of renting a modem from your ISP, or simply to get higher performance, this Netgear modem is currently the best option out there. I'm a software engineer, gamer, and consume all my video content through the web...so I live through the internet.Why this Netgear modem?A few months ago I picked up an Arris SURFboard SBG6580 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem/ Wi-Fi N Router, after previously having success with Arris modems. I liked the idea of an all in one combo, and since the SBG6580 was dual-band I figured it should work great. It didn't. The short version of the story is I spent the next 6 weeks with terrible internet issues, which I thought was mostly Comcast's fault (after previous experiences)...disconnects, download speeds of around 1Mbps, upload speeds of .5Mbps (despite paying for 50Mbps down and 5Mbps up)...and then it would work perfectly for 3 minutes. Super frustrating. After extensive research it appears the SBG6580 wireless was the issue (extreme unreliability).I moved and decided to start over again building my network. After a bunch of research I ditched the Arris and picked up this Netgear modem. It had great reviews, was a bit future-proofed (16 download channels!!), and came in at a reasonable price. Setup was amazingly easy. As a Comcast customer I didn't even need to call in to activate the modem (thank cosmos!); it was all done through a web interface. I paired this modem with a TP-LINK Archer C5 AC1200 Dual Band Wireless, and the performance is outstanding! I currently pay for 50Mbps down and 5Mbps up, and what I'm actually getting with this new setup is around 90Mbps down, and 10Mbps up...way over what I actually pay for! Additionally, in 3 weeks of use I haven't had to reset my modem once, have had 0 disconnects, and generally an amazing experience.Want speed and reliability? Buy this modem! GLHF!

July 22, 2015

The good: it's as fast as advertised. I was able to pull down well over the promised speeds. It's nice to have the dual-band as well; I had to set the old cable modem to 2.4Ghz because we had too many devices that didn't do 5.I did have to call Time Warner to get this set up, their web-based tool to automatically add a new modem didn't work for some reason. But that was very quick to do, and I was up and running in about 5 minutes.A word of warning if you have to call-- the MAC address listed in the web interface for the modem does NOT match the actual address of the modem. If you need to give it to the operator, read it off the back of the modem.The "eh": First off, compared to every other ISP interface device I've ever had, this thing is huge. It's nearly twice as tall as the Motorola Surfboard it's replacing-- there's no hiding this in the TV cabinet.Next, the web interface is SLOW. I've got a Netgear R6250 as well, and the command that runs in 1 second on there takes 10 seconds on this. Yeah, you'll likely not ever go back in there once you've set this up, but it's frustrating to have such a long wait for something that should be simple.The Bad: For whatever reason, the Ethernet switch on the modem isn't able to handle the long-but-still-within-the-spec cable I've got connecting the cable modem to the back of my house. I wasted a lot of time trying to figure out why those computers weren't working before I realized that there was no link light. The old Motorola Surfboard this replaced had no issue with it, and I've got Netgear equipment on both ends, but it just doesn't work.Read more ›

October 25, 2014

As a Sysadmin, I have pretty high standards for my tech equipment. There's many arguments for separating your cable modem from your Wi-Fi router and the Netgear C6300 may be another one. After 90 days of ownership, these are my thoughts.=GOOD=Speed - Fast. Gigabit ports. 802.11ac support.Setup - Easy setup with Comcast/Xfinity. No calls to make. Simply go to their activation site and wait 5-10 minutes.USB - Lets you add a network printer or network storage.IPv6 - ipv6-test.com gives me a 17/20 due to Comcast not providing an ipv6 hostname, reverse DNS record, and issues with ICMPv6.DLNA - Works as expected.=NEUTRAL=Size - Some might consider it large, but since these are usually tucked away, who cares?Controls - Power On/Off, Wi-Fi On/Off, and WPS. Some may like these, but I don't use them.=BAD=Web UX - As others have noted, the web interface in painfully slow. In 2015, there's really no excuse for this. The only way to improve the interface speed is to restart the router. Unfortunately, there's no option to do this automatically. As of 2/5/2015 there has been no firmware updates, which isn't a good sign considering they must be aware of this issue. Also, you can't edit the hostnames on the Network Map through the web interface. You can do this using mobile apps, but the changes are only applied locally.Indicator Lights - The LEDs aren't as informative as the Motorola Surfboard which change from green to blue to indicate bonded channels.Warranty - 90 days phone / 1 year equipment doesn't speak to the confidence of their product quality. Should be at least 3 years all around, especially for the premium we're paying.Read more ›

February 5, 2015

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Enter your model number to make sure this fits.; Two-in-One DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem WiFi Router delivers N450 WiFi and up to 340Mbps modem speed; ELIMINATE MONTHLY CABLE MODEM RENTAL FEES - ...

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I moved into a new place in LA recently and needed a reliable wireless cable modem & router that was compatible with Time Warner, as I work from home from the computer doing remote software configuration and hold a lot of shared-screen net meetings every day. Although some will advise you to get a separate modem and router rather than a combined unit, I decided to try this combo modem/router ("gateway"), and in 2 months of use, it's been very fast, reliable, and perfect for my needs.For those who aren't sure what is meant by "dual band," it means that when you go to connect to a wireless network, you'll see two signals there coming from this router that you can connect to (using the default password provided on a little sticker on the unit itself). The 2.4 GHz band connection is slower and likely more congested with most of your neighbors who are probably using this band, but it has a longer wireless range than the the 5 GHz band, which is likely much less congested due to the need for both a 5 GHz capable router as well as a 5 GHz capable wireless card in your computer or device, and much faster (double for me), but with shorter range.Unless/until you change them using the Genie software (covered below), they'll probably show up in the list as something like NETGEAR for the 2.4 band, and NETGEAR 5G if your wireless card is 5 GHz capable. It's usually a good idea to change these to something more unique so that potential hackers don't know what router/gateway you are using. On with my personal results . . .I don't like wires, so I only connect wirelessly, and I can only tell you what my wireless connection results have been living in a 1000 sq. ft., 2 bedroom condo in the heart of Los Angeles where right now I'm seeing 16 other 2.Read more ›

July 20, 2014

I read all of the reviews, talked to my very techy son, and decided to get this modem/router despite all the problems posted by others regarding Comcast.I read everything that came with the unit, and then downloaded the user manual (you can get it off the web by searching for CG3000Dv2 user manual or going to the Netgear site). I'm not particularly tech-savvy, and found the user manual to be somewhat less than user friendly since they wrote it as if you knew what they were talking about. In the end, I found that you really only need it to change your passwords (both to the gateway and for your wifi) to something a bit more memorable and provide a network name (SSIP) so you can identify it easily when trying to connect wireless devices (neither of these are mandatory changes, but I like my own network name and passwords). I'm sure others who are more techy than I am will find the user manual helpful for other things, too.Having read everything I thought I could reasonably understand, I decided to go ahead and try to get it up and running. I really didn't want to call Comcast because of what many other reviewers complained about. One reviewer noted I could just get it activated using the internet, so I figured I'd do it that way. I followed the instructions in the quick installation guide, connected all the wires/cables, and turned it on. I had no problems connecting to the gateway as instructed, I then named my network and changed the password. Then came the time to get it activated so I could use the internet. Great idea to do that via the internet, but I had no internet connection on my computer because the modem/router wasn't activated yet (backwards logic here, I suppose). Went out on the net on my 4G device to the Comcast activation site.Read more ›

February 21, 2014

I tried self-installing this with comcast and as suggested by a previous reviewer, Comcast/ Xfinity "tech-support" tried to tell me that this router was not supported and that it was not factory new because they couldn't identify the mac address, even though it clearly shows this device on their list of approved devices and the box is stamped with Xfinity.A point of note however that hasn't been previously discussed, is that Comcast/ Xfinity wants you to tell them its make and model;Make is NetgearModel is CG3000Dv2if you tell them "N450-100NAS" for the model, they will tell you the device isn't supported. I didn't find this out until the third-party installer was at the house. He was trying to register the device as the "100NAS" when I looked a little closer at the box and saw CG3000Dv2. Once he gave them that info, there were no more issues.

February 11, 2014

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The NETGEAR AC1750 Wi-Fi DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router provides the fastest cable speed available with an AC1750 Wi-Fi router and integrated DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem, with up to 680 Mbps. Cable Labs ...

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If you are looking to ditch the monthly charge of renting a modem from your ISP, or simply to get higher performance, this Netgear modem is currently the best option out there. I'm a software engineer, gamer, and consume all my video content through the web...so I live through the internet.Why this Netgear modem?A few months ago I picked up an Arris SURFboard SBG6580 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem/ Wi-Fi N Router, after previously having success with Arris modems. I liked the idea of an all in one combo, and since the SBG6580 was dual-band I figured it should work great. It didn't. The short version of the story is I spent the next 6 weeks with terrible internet issues, which I thought was mostly Comcast's fault (after previous experiences)...disconnects, download speeds of around 1Mbps, upload speeds of .5Mbps (despite paying for 50Mbps down and 5Mbps up)...and then it would work perfectly for 3 minutes. Super frustrating. After extensive research it appears the SBG6580 wireless was the issue (extreme unreliability).I moved and decided to start over again building my network. After a bunch of research I ditched the Arris and picked up this Netgear modem. It had great reviews, was a bit future-proofed (16 download channels!!), and came in at a reasonable price. Setup was amazingly easy. As a Comcast customer I didn't even need to call in to activate the modem (thank cosmos!); it was all done through a web interface. I paired this modem with a TP-LINK Archer C5 AC1200 Dual Band Wireless, and the performance is outstanding! I currently pay for 50Mbps down and 5Mbps up, and what I'm actually getting with this new setup is around 90Mbps down, and 10Mbps up...way over what I actually pay for! Additionally, in 3 weeks of use I haven't had to reset my modem once, have had 0 disconnects, and generally an amazing experience.Want speed and reliability? Buy this modem! GLHF!

July 22, 2015

The good: it's as fast as advertised. I was able to pull down well over the promised speeds. It's nice to have the dual-band as well; I had to set the old cable modem to 2.4Ghz because we had too many devices that didn't do 5.I did have to call Time Warner to get this set up, their web-based tool to automatically add a new modem didn't work for some reason. But that was very quick to do, and I was up and running in about 5 minutes.A word of warning if you have to call-- the MAC address listed in the web interface for the modem does NOT match the actual address of the modem. If you need to give it to the operator, read it off the back of the modem.The "eh": First off, compared to every other ISP interface device I've ever had, this thing is huge. It's nearly twice as tall as the Motorola Surfboard it's replacing-- there's no hiding this in the TV cabinet.Next, the web interface is SLOW. I've got a Netgear R6250 as well, and the command that runs in 1 second on there takes 10 seconds on this. Yeah, you'll likely not ever go back in there once you've set this up, but it's frustrating to have such a long wait for something that should be simple.The Bad: For whatever reason, the Ethernet switch on the modem isn't able to handle the long-but-still-within-the-spec cable I've got connecting the cable modem to the back of my house. I wasted a lot of time trying to figure out why those computers weren't working before I realized that there was no link light. The old Motorola Surfboard this replaced had no issue with it, and I've got Netgear equipment on both ends, but it just doesn't work.Read more ›

October 25, 2014

As a Sysadmin, I have pretty high standards for my tech equipment. There's many arguments for separating your cable modem from your Wi-Fi router and the Netgear C6300 may be another one. After 90 days of ownership, these are my thoughts.=GOOD=Speed - Fast. Gigabit ports. 802.11ac support.Setup - Easy setup with Comcast/Xfinity. No calls to make. Simply go to their activation site and wait 5-10 minutes.USB - Lets you add a network printer or network storage.IPv6 - ipv6-test.com gives me a 17/20 due to Comcast not providing an ipv6 hostname, reverse DNS record, and issues with ICMPv6.DLNA - Works as expected.=NEUTRAL=Size - Some might consider it large, but since these are usually tucked away, who cares?Controls - Power On/Off, Wi-Fi On/Off, and WPS. Some may like these, but I don't use them.=BAD=Web UX - As others have noted, the web interface in painfully slow. In 2015, there's really no excuse for this. The only way to improve the interface speed is to restart the router. Unfortunately, there's no option to do this automatically. As of 2/5/2015 there has been no firmware updates, which isn't a good sign considering they must be aware of this issue. Also, you can't edit the hostnames on the Network Map through the web interface. You can do this using mobile apps, but the changes are only applied locally.Indicator Lights - The LEDs aren't as informative as the Motorola Surfboard which change from green to blue to indicate bonded channels.Warranty - 90 days phone / 1 year equipment doesn't speak to the confidence of their product quality. Should be at least 3 years all around, especially for the premium we're paying.Read more ›

February 5, 2015

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TP-LINK AC1750 DOCSIS 3.0 (16x4) Wireless Wi-Fi Cable Modem Router, Certified for...

Get the most out of your cable Internet and eliminate monthly rental fees with the Archer CR700, CableLabs certified and works with XFINITY from Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cablevision, and Bright ...

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The WiFi connection drops out once every few hours. All wireless devices connect will loose network connection for a minute or so when that happens. I have updated the router's firmware to its latest one downloaded from TP-Link website and the wireless connection loss still occurs many times a day. I am returning the product back. When it is working, its range is very good. 5G throughput on my iOS device's speed test app reaches max (50mbps) speed of my Verizon FiOS service.The router's firmware update is not straight forward. You must use a PC/Mac to find and download correct software update package for your router hardware revision from tp-link website to the PC/Mac, upzip it; use a browser to connect to the router's setup webpage (normally 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1); find firmware update tab and select the unzipped firmware package. Note once you update the router's firmware, it will factory default it self and the SSID and password you configured will be reverted back to factory default ones.

September 4, 2015

The manufacturer commented on this review(What's this?) TP-LINK Support Force saysDecember 21, 2015Dear Customer,Thank you for taking the time to review our product. We would have liked the opportunity to work with you on any issues you experienced with our router. For future reference, you may contact our technical support team at the email provided below and an available support agent will be happy to assist. Best Regards!TP-LINK Support Teamsupport.amazon@tp-link.com

March 29, 2016

The manufacturer commented on this review(What's this?) TP-LINK Support Force saysDecember 21, 2015Dear Customer,Thank you for taking the time to review our product. We would have liked the opportunity to work with you on any issues you experienced with our router. For future reference, you may contact our technical support team at the email provided below and an available support agent will be happy to assist. Best Regards!TP-LINK Support Teamsupport.amazon@tp-link.com

September 23, 2013

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Netgear N300 Wi-Fi DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router (C3000)

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I moved into a new place in LA recently and needed a reliable wireless cable modem & router that was compatible with Time Warner, as I work from home from the computer doing remote software configuration and hold a lot of shared-screen net meetings every day. Although some will advise you to get a separate modem and router rather than a combined unit, I decided to try this combo modem/router ("gateway"), and in 2 months of use, it's been very fast, reliable, and perfect for my needs.For those who aren't sure what is meant by "dual band," it means that when you go to connect to a wireless network, you'll see two signals there coming from this router that you can connect to (using the default password provided on a little sticker on the unit itself). The 2.4 GHz band connection is slower and likely more congested with most of your neighbors who are probably using this band, but it has a longer wireless range than the the 5 GHz band, which is likely much less congested due to the need for both a 5 GHz capable router as well as a 5 GHz capable wireless card in your computer or device, and much faster (double for me), but with shorter range.Unless/until you change them using the Genie software (covered below), they'll probably show up in the list as something like NETGEAR for the 2.4 band, and NETGEAR 5G if your wireless card is 5 GHz capable. It's usually a good idea to change these to something more unique so that potential hackers don't know what router/gateway you are using. On with my personal results . . .I don't like wires, so I only connect wirelessly, and I can only tell you what my wireless connection results have been living in a 1000 sq. ft., 2 bedroom condo in the heart of Los Angeles where right now I'm seeing 16 other 2.Read more ›

July 20, 2014

I read all of the reviews, talked to my very techy son, and decided to get this modem/router despite all the problems posted by others regarding Comcast.I read everything that came with the unit, and then downloaded the user manual (you can get it off the web by searching for CG3000Dv2 user manual or going to the Netgear site). I'm not particularly tech-savvy, and found the user manual to be somewhat less than user friendly since they wrote it as if you knew what they were talking about. In the end, I found that you really only need it to change your passwords (both to the gateway and for your wifi) to something a bit more memorable and provide a network name (SSIP) so you can identify it easily when trying to connect wireless devices (neither of these are mandatory changes, but I like my own network name and passwords). I'm sure others who are more techy than I am will find the user manual helpful for other things, too.Having read everything I thought I could reasonably understand, I decided to go ahead and try to get it up and running. I really didn't want to call Comcast because of what many other reviewers complained about. One reviewer noted I could just get it activated using the internet, so I figured I'd do it that way. I followed the instructions in the quick installation guide, connected all the wires/cables, and turned it on. I had no problems connecting to the gateway as instructed, I then named my network and changed the password. Then came the time to get it activated so I could use the internet. Great idea to do that via the internet, but I had no internet connection on my computer because the modem/router wasn't activated yet (backwards logic here, I suppose). Went out on the net on my 4G device to the Comcast activation site.Read more ›

February 21, 2014

I tried self-installing this with comcast and as suggested by a previous reviewer, Comcast/ Xfinity "tech-support" tried to tell me that this router was not supported and that it was not factory new because they couldn't identify the mac address, even though it clearly shows this device on their list of approved devices and the box is stamped with Xfinity.A point of note however that hasn't been previously discussed, is that Comcast/ Xfinity wants you to tell them its make and model;Make is NetgearModel is CG3000Dv2if you tell them "N450-100NAS" for the model, they will tell you the device isn't supported. I didn't find this out until the third-party installer was at the house. He was trying to register the device as the "100NAS" when I looked a little closer at the box and saw CG3000Dv2. Once he gave them that info, there were no more issues.

February 11, 2014

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Actiontec 300 Mbps Wireless-N ADSL Modem Router (GT784WN)

The GT784WN Wireless-N DSL Modem Router is three products in one: a full rate ADSL 2/2 modem, 4-port switch and dual-antenna, 300 Mbps Wireless-N router. Compatible with all major DSL service ...

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Brand Name	Actiontec
Model Number	GT784WN-01
Connectivity Technology	wi-fi
Network Data Transfer Rate	300
Item Display Weight	0.00 pounds

The auto set-up did not work for me. First call was to Qwest. "Sorry, it doesn't support Qwest" was the answer. "Need to buy another one from us." I got the settings anyway, and called Actiontec.If you're having this problem:Go to advanced settings.Click on "IP Addressing - WAN IP Settings"Select "PPPoe" for #2Click on ApplyBack to Advanced SettingsGo to "Broadband" tab on the left.Enter "0" in "VPI" boxEnter "32" in VCI" boxClick "Apply"And, you're good to go. They had me up and running in less than five minutes.And now we're running well. Increased speed (20% on both up and down) on all (4) devices. Much better signal throughout the house, and less clutter.I'm very happy with my purchase. Qwest? Not so much.

April 29, 2011

Just to give an example of how bad I needed a very good modem and router. It needs to be able to handle my load...- 2 Xbox 360's on extensive multiplayer games on both. And Netflix, and other streaming videos apps. (2 wired)- 3 laptops always on facebook. netflix, or downloading torrents. (1 wired, 2 wirelss)- anywhere from 1-4 Iphones/touch/galaxy/droids smartphones. (wireless)All at the same time on some occasions.When I originally had ATT's 2Wire device, it surprisingly handled it well. Until one day it just died.So as a surrogate until I found a better one. I had a ZOOM modem/router and a netgear N router for wireless.Nothing but problems since. I ordered the dlink dir655 hoping for better results but unsuccessful.Only was able to handle 1 xbox online at a time. 1 laptop on facebook and thats about it. I heard nothing but complaints from everyone in this house.Returned the dlink sadly. Not entirely its fault, could have been that ZOOM modem (crap device).Nonetheless the hunt was still on.Extensive nights reading all the reviews that could ever be written on an umpteen number of modems and routers out there. I tend to be loyal to the brands that I have been using but on this occasion, I had to stray and glad I did. Read many reviews on the ACTIONTEC models MOST GOOD REVIEWS and the reviews were very extensive and detailed. If it wasnt for those reviews I probably would have glanced them over time and again and still be unhappy with my internet service just because I liked to stick to the brand names that I knew.Being open minded really helped me acheive peace and joy in this house.Now I understand why the ACTIONTEC had so many great reviews. So let this be another one.Read more ›

April 8, 2012

I have a few macs and a few PCs. iMac is the main home computer. I have AT&T DSL. I had an old 2Wire gateway modem/wireless router now at least 8 years old and recently "upgraded" to the latest AT&T 2Wire Gateway modem/wireless router 2701HG-B (~$100 dollars at the AT&T store). Although this was easy to set up, its wireless perfomance was glitchy and I had to reset it often, and it would regularly drop my MacBook Air wireless connection about every 5 minutes.I read the reviews on Amazon and the ActionTec modem/wireless routers appeared to be highly rated, so I purchased the Wireless N model and have been very happy.Advantages:1. It is cheaper than AT&T modem/router2. It is a bit faster (I am gaining about .2-.5 MPS in my download speeds)3. Wireless performance is excellent with greater range than AT&T modem.4. No more dropping connections with my MacBook5. You can actually custom name your wireless network and create your own password, AT&T assigns you a network name ("2WIREXXX") and a numerical password.All in all quite please and have therefore given it 5 stars. Had I known about this I would have never purchased the AT&T modem in the first place. No wonder that modem only gets 2-3 stars on Amazon. I will be selling it now on EBay.

April 16, 2011