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The NETGEAR Dual-Band AC1750 Router with 16 x 4 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem provides very fast cable speeds with an AC1750 WiFi router and integrated DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem, up to 680 Mbps. Compatible with cable Internet providers such as XFINITY from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, Cablevision, and more.
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Vast improvement over my old cable modem/router
on April 3, 2015
Posted by: NGBmedia
Initially I planned to purchase a high end Asus router as I have used them at work and in the past and they have great -- but the other day Comcast upgraded my area to 100 meg service, and that caused my circa 2010 UBee modem to completely choke.
Usually I shy away from integrated modem/routers, but I also had an aging Netgear N150 router in my home theatre by the cable modem -- the reviews on this unit looked good, so for about the price of the Asus AC-68 "router only" I was going for -- I was able to get both a decently spec'd router and a *high end* cable modem with 16 bonded channels (most are 4 or 8) -- which will future proof this thing for up to 600+ megs, should Comcast upgrade my speed over the next few years.
Setup was a breeze -- Netgear has partnered with Comcast to where all their MAC addresses are in their database. You simply turn it on, connect over WiFi and a Comcast sign-in window appears -- you log in, and it automatically scans for the MAC address, and swaps your old with the new. Absolutely painless -- but they do get a slight ding here: This process set my modem up with the "old" speed of 50 megs and a very slow 1 meg upload... I had to call in to support, and they told me that they had to create a "billing slot" and that although the automated system activates the modem, it doesn't swap it onto my billing side, and that has to be manually done... That said, he said it'd be no problem to take care of this for me, and he did so...
...and WOW... I am blown away. Once this thing was provisioned, I now am enjoying 125/15 meg service consistently. I have never had a modem that actually delivers MORE than the cable company promises (100 megs in my case), and this thing is pulling down 125 consistently -- reading online, the 16 channel bonding basically ensures that there are clean channels that can be used and it can eek out every last bit of speed that your provider allows -- and I must admit, it's working quite well.
One other plus: the lights on this unit are not obtrusive; it has all the usual status lights, but they are all small, uniform green, and are mostly steady with the occasional slow blink. Since the modem is near the home theatre this is a welcome change... my old UBee modem had garish blue and green lights that were large and blinked in all sorts of ways.
So overall, I am quite impressed... it is a bit pricey -- but when comparing the cost of a high end AC1750 router and a 16 channel cable modem, it's about the same price, all in one package.
I'm knocking a star off due to the automated system not provisioning my account correctly (so make sure and check your speed and call in if it seems too slow)
The only next test will be longevity... hopefully I get years of service. That's the problem with all-in-one's: if the modem goes out first I'll have an extra large brick of a router, and if the router goes out first I'll have an extra large brick of a modem -- which will either mean buying the whole shebang again, or buying a modem and/or router when the time comes which defeats the purpose...
But overall, I'd recommend it At the fees Comcast charges for a wireless gateway, it'll pay for itself in under 2 years -- and is fast enough that provided the longevity is there, shouldn't go obsolete for a good 5-8 years.
My Best Buy number: 2206918271
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The NETGEAR Dual-Band AC1750 Router with 16 x 4 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem provides very fast cable speeds with an AC1750 WiFi router and integrated DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem, up to 680 Mbps. Compatible with cable Internet providers such as XFINITY from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, Cablevision, and more.
I have comcast triple bundle. Will this work for their phone service (landline).
No -- if you want the phone service, you'll have the rent the box from Comcast. It is my understanding that no third party purchased units will work with their phone service. You may be able to buy the box directly from Comcast and avoid the monthly fee.
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The NETGEAR Dual-Band AC1750 Router with 16 x 4 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem provides very fast cable speeds with an AC1750 WiFi router and integrated DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem, up to 680 Mbps. Compatible with cable Internet providers such as XFINITY from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, Cablevision, and more.
Does it work with CableOne
I live in Idaho and need to know if this works with CableOne
The NETGEAR Dual-Band AC1750 Router with 16 x 4 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem provides very fast cable speeds with an AC1750 WiFi router and integrated DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem, up to 680 Mbps. Compatible with cable Internet providers such as XFINITY from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, Cablevision, and more.
will this work with Rogers Cable in Canada?
Yes
9 years ago
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NGBmedia
The NETGEAR Dual-Band AC1750 Router with 16 x 4 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem provides very fast cable speeds with an AC1750 WiFi router and integrated DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem, up to 680 Mbps. Compatible with cable Internet providers such as XFINITY from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, Cablevision, and more.
can i use this router with comcast triple play,even if i don't use the phone feature?
Yes -- but this will NOT work with the phone feature. Should you add it on in the future, they'll need to bring their own equipment (and only provided by them, so you'll have the monthly fee).
9 years ago
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NGBmedia
The NETGEAR Dual-Band AC1750 Router with 16 x 4 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem provides very fast cable speeds with an AC1750 WiFi router and integrated DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem, up to 680 Mbps. Compatible with cable Internet providers such as XFINITY from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, Cablevision, and more.
Will this modem work with Wildblue Sat?
I have Wildblue/Exede and was wondering if the modem would work with a Sat provider? Thanks for any help.
No -- Wildblue uses it's own technology and modem. You'll want to purchase a standalone modem. For a router by itself (no modem) look at the Asus AC-66U or AC-68U if you want a slightly better spec'd unit. I just bought one of these and they are great -- but if my cable modem hadn't went out, I'd go for the Asus every time (too bad Asus doesn't make cable modems).
9 years ago
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NGBmedia
The NETGEAR Dual-Band AC1750 Router with 16 x 4 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem provides very fast cable speeds with an AC1750 WiFi router and integrated DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem, up to 680 Mbps. Compatible with cable Internet providers such as XFINITY from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, Cablevision, and more.
can i lay it on it's side or does it have to be vertical?
It has Intel's fastest wi-fi and DOCSIS chipset, so I'm pretty sure it needs room to breathe -- and comes mounted on a vertical stand -- so that's pretty much your answer.
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