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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2984 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the ease of use, strong performance, and compact size of the SURFboard AC1600 Dual-Band Router with DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem. Many appreciate its good price and reliable WiFi, while also noting strong signal strength and good coverage. However, some users experienced intermittent connection issues. A few also mentioned that the device runs warm and has a limited number of Ethernet ports.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Mediocore WiFi Modem/Router

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Unsure what to think... My internet is sluggish, don't know if it the modem/router, laptop or comcast. Hmmm...maybe it's a combination of all 3,idk.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Connection

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Garbage

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded my 3 year old modem and router to this based on recommendation at work. There was very little improvement in signal strength and for whatever reason I could not connect various devices to it. Then items I did have connected would then not be able to connect. Very frustrating. Took it back and bought Google Onhub, waaaay better!! Thanks Best Buy for returning my Arris surfboard.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Glitches

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It worked great for a little while and about 2 months in, it started just randomly losing signal and having to be shut off and turnt back on

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    2 in 1 modem & router

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought to update my system. I own 2 homes and use a sling box at 1 on and off times. It hasn't been working well lately so needed to upgrade my equipment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great Modem, With Some Excepions

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Everything works great however running 5 and 2.5 Wifi doesn't work well. The 2.5 band drops or stops presenting it self to older computers and PS3s / PS4s.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Router

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This route it was very slow and did not meet my niece. I still have it because I cannot take it back for refund. Very disappointed

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Bad signal

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been using this 3 months and I believe I’m constantly losing my internet signal lately; I wouldn’t r come end it for friends.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    I doubt they sell this anymore

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So the blue shirt told me not to buy this. But it was cheap and I didn’t do a whole lot at home... except watch Netflix... and for that it sucks. It’s only good for checking your emails. And even then, don’t have too many people trying to check their emails. I should have listened to the Best Buy employee, they know their stuff.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good modem - limited WiFi

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good modem - but lacks power when it comes to WiFi antennas - had to return to get the next version

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great for wired connection

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was upset when I use this product because it is not good for wireless you have to be near with it to get a better wireless signal.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Signal doesn't carry as far as my old N300.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Need a modem for my new cable but disappointed in the router. Might return it and stick with my old Netgear. Hard to return stuff to Best Buy tho.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Lasted about a year

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This item is used almost 24/7. For one full year. It is now at the end of its life span. It is tired and hopes for us to replace it soon.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connection

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not a great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don't like it because i am in the internet and my son is in the playstation and it gives me promblems

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Requires to be reset often not to happy with the quality for the price it cost

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Range isn't that good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Other than having a small range, it works well. Need to get another product though to get wifi upstairs (and we have a small house).

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's ok

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    I can honestly say it works but ever since I started using it my son is having issues staying logged into the internet on his PS4.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ehh

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have to take it back because it won't get enough rage to keep staying hooked up to my tv downstairs with wireless internet...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Wireless hot spot

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like having wireless Wi-Fi throughout my whole house I can get on my laptop my tablets without having to search for a hotspot

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    poor coverage

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I live in a townhouse and mounted this in a middle area of the house. I had several dead zones

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had to call CS as the network kept disappearing. I also expected the 5g network to be better but it wasn't the case.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend