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.
Customer Rating
5
Major Improvment Over Comcast Rental
on December 28, 2014
Posted by: Kevyn
I have been looking at that $8 equipment charge on my Comcast bill for 5 years now, and I wondered just how much one of these things were worth. Turns out I have spent ~$480 on what is a $200 device.
Lately, I have been having issues with connection speed. Over the past few months all of my devices have been showing 12 to 15Mbps download, and 3 to 5Mbps uploads on tests. I am paying Comcast for 105Mbps Internet and basic voice (which I have not used in over a year). So I did some research and found out about the minimal prices of these modem/router combo units. I also discovered many of my devices support 802.11 ac wifi, the ARRIS TG862G from Xfinity only supports the older 802.11 n wifi.
Taking into account what I learned above, I decided on two things;
1. Call Comcast and drop the voice service, and return the ARRIS.
2. Buy the best Modem/Router Combo I can find.
I could not be any happier. The C6300 was installed and ready to use in less than ten minutes via Comcasts online activation website. Everything is moving much faster. Test on multiple devices are now showing 103 - 111Mbps download speeds, and 10 to 14Mbps upload speeds.This is both on wired and wireless connections. Streaming movies, and games over Netflix, Video Unlimited, and Playstation Now I have not had one issue with quality drops or buffering.
For $251, I have a device that now delivers the Internet speeds I am paying for. In addition thanks to dropping voice, and the device rental my bill is over 20 dollars a month lower.
I highly recomend this device. If you have a Xperia Z3, an iPhone 6, or and other new smartphone or tablet this will make a world of difference. The only reason I can see not to pick this up is if you absolutly have to have Comcasts voice services.
I hope this review is helpful, and informative. Enjoy.