Customers love the SURFboard SB8200 modem, especially its speed and overall performance. Many find it easy to set up and appreciate its compatibility and compact size. Some customers have noted concerns about heat, and a few have reported issues with the Ethernet port. However, the modem is generally well-received for providing fast connectivity.
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Pros mentioned:
Connectivity, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent modem. Fast, easy to set up.
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've been using this modem for over 1 year. The initial setup was easy. An additional ethernet port for a second IP address (from the internet provider) is avaiable if necessary. Fast, troublefree modem. Clear instructions from Arris on accessing modem settings via the modem app.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Connectivity, Setup, Speed
Cons mentioned:
Heat
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast modem with solid connectivity.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easily installed with my ISP. Fast speeds, rock solid connectivity.
It feels very warm to the touch, but so far it has performed flawlessly since installation.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It Just Plain Works
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
What can I say? Installation was fast & easy and it's performed flawlessly to date. Highly recommended!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I'll never buy another brand.
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this to replace another Arris SURFboard modem. The replacement was not due to the previous version breaking but purchased faster internet.
This unfortunately was sold out and I had to purchase a Netgear version first. I could not return the Netgear fast enough.
Arris is far superior in speed, reliability, and price. I'll never get another brand of modem.
Also, the old one made its way over to my parents and still ticking strong.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Heat
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Modem works great
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Overall, this is a great modem, it seems to work well with no drops and connection. I like that it is 32x8 and DOCSIS 3.1. Dis modem is pretty much future proof for the next five years or so it works great. Does not get too hot in use. Modems are items that seem to age quickly especially with the new technology coming out but modems will last a long time, especially if you get one that is up-to-date with the latest features.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Connectivity, Overall performance, Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A must for Gigabit Internet plans
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Take in count this is DOCSIS 3.1, you will need this only if you have a gigabit plan, for lower download speeds a DOCSIS 3.0 will suffice
If you have a plan lower than 1Gbps this won’t give you faster download speeds. Check with your provider before buying
Also, this has 2 Ethernet connections, if you want wifi you will need to buy a separate router
Pros:
Save on modem rental fees
Easy to set up (just call your internet provider and give the MAC address clearly printed in the unit)
Good quality
Performs as intended
Cons:
None so far
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Surfs Up
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is the second Surf Board modem. It still works. I needed an upgrade to keep up with the faster internet speed, Easy set up, Now pages load in seconds. Small size makes easy to place
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
works with spectrum internet
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this modem last night to use with my spectrum 400mbps internet. I am writing this review to let those who like me are wondering if it works with spectrum. Yes, it does works but it does not configures itself with the spectrum network automatically. you must call customer service to have it activated. The modem has two network ports, and each port needs a separate IP address per Arris customer service. Spectrum only provided one IP address, so I will have to call ask for a second IP address if want to use the second port. After installation I upgraded my internet to 1 gig, and now I have a super fast internet connection and this modem is working great. I also had to reset my router because it had the old IP address registered and it was only pouring out 400mbps after I upgraded my internet. My existing router is a Linksys MR900 and it work good wit the Arris SB200.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Modem, Affordable Cost - Room for expandabil
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Been using several Arris modems for years, they are of great quality, though would be great have they are build of better plastic and have black color too. If you have Gigabit speed internet, SB8200 or and modem with DOCSIS 3.1 is a must, otherwise, your ISP may not like it and you may not get the speed worth. This modem squeeze out as much as it can from my ISP and speed is great even during high traffic hours. Make sure to check with your ISP that the modem is compatible with your Gigabit speed. If you have anything else lower, this modem is unnecessary overkill unless you want a future proof product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This Arris SB8200 is THE BEST- (at this time)
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you have or are getting high speed Internet through your cable company soon, this is the modem offering future-proof performance for a few years,
By high-speed, I mean 400mbps up to 1GB of speed, this modem is the best of which I am aware.
To be clear, I am not aware of ANY cable Internet providers that have activated all the capabilities built into this next-gen DOCSIS 3.1 modem. If you own your modem, then it is your cable company that runs it and has control of it, as far as internal firmware and settings are concerned.
Owning it means you have the opportunity to have a better piece of hardware than what any cable company will provide.
Remember that THIS is a modem ONLY, not a combo device with built-in wireless (Wi-Fi). That is an additional piece of hardware.
If you are not using a lot of bandwidth and have no idea what this is, you probably do not want, and certainly do not need this modem.
I love the performance and traditional reliability of this brand, not that others are not as good or nearly as good. I've had good success with the brand.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Connectivity, Overall performance, Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great modem
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like it because I don't have to pay the cable co. For a modem.. It has a great velocity. No problems with it. It was easy to connect. It gives me fast internet connection.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy, simple, quick installation
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Simple installation, very fast throughput speeds on 600mbps Xfinity service. Auto-switching 3.0 and 3.1 depending on equipment attached and speeds available. Very happy with purchase. The only issue encountered during installation was not related to this modem. The previous owners did not cancel their internet service, so Xfinity had to cancel, adding a day for forced cancellation to upload. Once my internet service was available at the house, install was very quick and easy. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Premium modem for gamers
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've purchased this modem and the netgear cm1000. I fully tested them both in all things important. The arris came out on top in my book. The arris sb6190 was a train wreck of a modem and put a dent in the arris reputation, but don't let that hinder you. Netgear had the cm700 too. Puma 6 was a fail. Still no fix. Arris was even able to acquire a lawsuit over this. Anyway the sb8200 was originally thought to contain a puma 7 chipset. Neither the cm1000 or the sb8200 thankfully gone down that road. We're back on Broadcom with a bcm3390. This thing is solid. During tests I've recorded 2ms decrease in ping vs the netgear cm1000. I also almost instantly bang off the max bandwidth rev limiter. The netgear is just as fast but took a second or so longer to reach full bandwidth. I am subscribed to 300Mbps. I am hitting 362 max but usually sit 359-360 consistent speedtest. Netgear sits 358 with occasional spike 360. Both held 30Mb uploads no problem. Out of the 32 channels I am currently only linked 24 in my area. Both modems chose docsis 3.0 in the download. Chicagoland/gurnee. Hopefully we see 3.1 rollout soon. According to the front panel on the arris it indicates a 3.1 link on upload but modem page says otherwise. 4 uplink channels. On docsis 3.1 peregrine firmware. You can't go wrong with either one of these. But if you want the edge and a possibility of link aggregation. Spend the extra $10.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great modem
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great modem. No complaints great speeds and allows for future improvements and upgrades
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Setup, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good modem
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to install, works great. Really increased speed from old DOCSIS 3.0
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Overall performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good and Fast
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy setup. Good features. Internet is faster than ever. This modem will enable you to get the gig speeds offered by your ISP, of course you have to order it. Even if the speeds aren't available yet, I would suggest this to future proof your installation. Good quality, Good warranty. I would suggest getting the extended warranty through Best Buy. Then if lightning strikes, you can take it to the store and get a new one immediately. If not, Arris will honor the warranty but who can be without internet for a couple of weeks to get one shipped from the manufacturer. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great modem
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The modem has been working great so far. It's very compact compared to modems that internet providers use. Purchasing this product is saving me $21 per month through my internet provider!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Cons mentioned:
Heat
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Modem needs fan to stay cool
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Compatible with Xfinity cable...good speeds through modem. Reviews said it gets very warm...I agree. Placed modem in cool room with a fan pushing air through the case. It's just a plain modem without any router functions. Design flaw by Arris / comscope... should have a fan installed from factory
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
ARRIS modem
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
works really. easy to install and setting up with cable provider was relatively quick
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Setup, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wuick and easy
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Priced right easy set up quick connecting . Great purchase for the cost