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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1963 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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84%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the SURFboard DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem & Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router's ease of use, Wi-Fi performance, and setup process, frequently citing its speed and reliability. Many also appreciate the product's performance and price. However, some users have reported compatibility issues and occasional unexpected restarts.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked like a charm

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

    I had 2 days of nightmares with a netgear modem and router and countless hours dealing with customer services to get 200mpbs. Returned it and bought this one and set it up and right out the box 950mbps . So much easier and simple vs netgear products.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great prioduct

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really like the surfboard does everything i need to do all in one package. very fast and easy setup. Very happy with my purchase and highly recommend it to buying this Arris surfboard .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good modem and router bad isp

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

    has worked great even though xfinity ties to blame it for their lack of service

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works with Xfinity

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works. There was a slight speed increase. I don't really think the price tag was worth the slight increase. But, it works and was easy to install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    powerful, efficient and easy setup

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Having experience with the brand before, needed to install for my inlaws which was no greater challenge than before. limited directions to get me to success and with a little help from the cable company, made the transition from a cable company owned router to this one, saving them $12.50 per month in leasing! Well worth the investment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good signel strenght

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This modem/route combo replaced our previous separate modem and router. The signal strength is much better, and it doesn't require constant resetting like our last setup. I would definitely recommend this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Modem/Router

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great. So easy to install and many forms of security available. Runs at advertised speeds and good coverage thru-out the house

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Wi-fi

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We went months with our internet (Spectrum) constantly down. Multiple technicians, rewired our home, changed out equipment including a new modem. Nothing worked. I had my own Netgear router. I bought the Linksis router mesh system. Didn't stop us from continually dropping. Then I bought this Arris Surfboard combo modem/router. Not only has our internet not dropped (not once) but I was able to plug both my Netgear router and the Linksys mesh system into the back of the Surfboard giving me 5 to choose from. 3 - 5g's and 2 - 2 ghz. Each item in my home has a dedicated internet. Best decision I could have made and I highly recommended the Arris Surfboard modem/router combo.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Satisfied buyer

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Arris modem/router works great. Easy to setup. Compact form is unobtrusive in my room. I can connect to the internet from any room in my home and from outside on my property. I am very satisfied with the device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Wi-fi

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product, easy to set up, wifi works great for my home

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fast speed, short wifi range

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fast speed and easy to set up. Wish the wifi range was a wider tho

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Seemless Connectivity

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Updated protocols helped stabilize my cable internet service, no more interruptions or unexpected disconnects. Easy installation and setup, had all my systems and devices connected in less than an hour.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arris good value

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well, good range. Was easy to set up and install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s great!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So happy that i found that router/ modem!! I love it!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was happy to upgrade to a 3.1 DOCSIS. Really fast. Had some minor issues, I had to restart at the modem a few times per day but now it’s working great. Was lucky to catch it on sale for 249.99

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Wi-fi

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent cable model / wi-fi router combo

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am very pleased with my purchase of this cable modem / wifi router combo, as it is an excellent product. It has worked well ever since I called Xfinity, which had to disconnect (electronically, and remotely from its offices) the cable modem I had been renting from them) and give them the modem ID info for my new modem--but there were no instructions telling me I had to do so, so I tried 3 or 4 times for an hour or so, unsuccessfully, since it seemed from the instructions that it would be automatically 'read' by my merely connecting it. Once that was clear and done, it's been perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great upgrade to the ARRIS Surfboard DOCSIS 3.1

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Since upgrading to the Arris Surfboard DOCSIS 3.1 my constant and repeated daily internet drops throughout the day have ceased. My only regret is that Suddenlink is my only available provider with speeds over 100 mbps, and that their technical support has been outsourced to India and is so sporadic and lacking. It took me 7 months to finally get a tech that told me that Suddenlink had directed me to the wrong modem/router, and that I needed DOCSIS 3.1 rather than 3.0. Problem solved.

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

    ARRIS CABLE_MODEM_ROUTER REVIEW !!!

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    YES, I thank God for the ability and the wherewithal to purchase this ARRIS - Surfboartd DOCSIS Cable-Modem-routerr. We ( my family and IO are so happy and grateful to our Lord and Our God for it and for all of His Sacred Blessings upon us ! Sincerely, with thanks for Hid guidance and His help from all of you guys at Best Buy !!! Sincerely, Ciro, Allentown, Pa.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Wi-fi

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Handles a lot of wi-fi devices

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently purchased the ARRIS - SURFboard DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem & Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router for Xfinity and Cox service tiers - Black. I had upgraded my internet speed and required a new modem/router. I had an Arris before but it was older and needed a new modem/router to handle the newer service. The one I received from the cable provider kept randomly booting my wi-fi devices off line. I have approx 20- 30 wi-fi devices. I decided to purchase my own and went with this model. I am very happy with the item and all my wi-fi devices are online ALL the time. I have not had a problem since.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arris SURFBoard DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Moden

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This unit has good performance, and reasonable price.

    I would recommend this to a friend