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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 2915 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

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Customers admire the SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 High-Speed Cable Modem for its ease of use, performance, and affordability. Many appreciate the straightforward setup and compatibility with their internet providers, along with its compact size. While some experienced issues with the modem's WiFi capabilities and occasional overheating, the positive feedback on performance and ease of use outweighs these concerns for most users.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Solved the Problem

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

    Solved the Comcast problem. My old router worked just fine, unfortunately Comcast decided not to support that router any more. I cannot say that this router is any better than the one I was using.

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

    Good modem for the price

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    Good modem for the price, not the best of you have more than 2 connecting devices. Had to restart once... Main frustration was steaming speed when using 2 device. I am ok with this product

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

    Didn't improve speeds

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    I have Cox preferred package internet. My old modem could download files up to 5 MB/s. MegaByte not Megabits. This new modem actually slows my speed down to 2.5-3 MB/s. :(

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

    arris charges

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

    I wanted to change the the network key but was having a hard time so when I called they wanted to charge me. Very frustrating. Never changed it. Won't buy a product from them again.

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

    Average modem

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    Instruction book not included in the book. Was unsure what to do when system went down because of lightning. No help button to push for assistance

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

    Basic modem

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    Good for internet, got this because it was basic and cheap. Lifetime isn't so good which is why I gave it 3 stars.

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

    Tends to Time-Out about once a week

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    A bit frustrated that I need to reboot this modem at least once a week in order to keep it operation for internet use. Otherwise, it seems to get the job done.

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

    Decent modem

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    I have not had any problems with this modem. Although, when performing the install i had to power cycle an extra time before the connection was successful.

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

    Average Modem

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    Cox recommended that I get a faster modem to support their speeds. Honestly was no faster. As long as yours works, I would say save your money.

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

    Didn't work I returned it!

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    This particular item did not work in installation so I returned it and got next model up. That model works

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

    1st 1 bad 2nd 1 good

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    First unit was dead on arrival. 2 lights on constantly. Second worked after the cable company fixed there end.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Did not meet expectations

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    I wanted to stop renting a modem from Comcast and so I bought the Arris modem / router for xfinity. I regretfully unplugged my netgear router and initialized use of the new modem / router. I have a small - 1500 sf house and the wifi coverage is not acceptable even for a house this size. I'm actually going to pack it up and return it today after 30 days of dissatisfaction.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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    We are as trying to connect it but Comcast said this product is not going to work in our state.

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

    Returned because not recommended by Time Warner.

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    The next model up gave 2x the download and was only $10 more.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    My Problem, Not the Product's

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    Cannot use this modem when you also have a phone line so it did not serve my purposes.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    does not work with time warner hawaii

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    I purchased this to replace my isp provided leased modem because I was experiencing heavy random lag. I tried a different modem on the same line with no lag so it had to be the modem I had. Anyways, I called tw hawaii and had it all setup. It workeed for less than 1 min before it wouldnt do anything. I know pc's mind you.. I build all my pc's myself. My current build is an i7 o/c at 4.3ghz liquid cooled with a 780ti and 16gb of ram running win 8.. anyways, I called tw twice about it and they couldnt figure it out. So I bought the other model just like this one which supposedly only handles like 160gb dl? Doesn't matter because I dont have a dl speed anything close to that.. which that model works perfectly! If your a hawaii resident and youre looking for a new modem, pass on this one. I told bestbuy and tw about this modem model not working and tw is looking into it.

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

    Nothing special

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    Modem seems to only work with improved wire. Had to call Comcast to obtain.

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

    Great

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    It good device had a few of them n they never cash or I never had problems.

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

    This project didn't work with my cable system.

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    This project didn't work with my cable system. I had to return it.

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

    Sold something that I didn't need

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    OK, here is the deal. I bought a computer for my 79 yr old mom. That included a printer and some HP ink subscription. However, what I wasn't told is that the printer and the ink subscription requires WIFI. This modem does not have WIFI. I am about 500 miles from my Mom... no way to make this right.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend