Description: Unleashing the power of DOCSIS 3.0, the Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway gives users easy-to-use access to high bandwidth networking at home or at work. The next generation DOCSIS 3.0 technology not only makes this modem fast but also allows channel bonding of up to four upstream and eight downstream channels.Compatible with Macintosh, Windows, and UNIX computers, this wireless cable modem gateway features a Wi-Fi pairing button, which allows for easy setup. Packed with numerous security features, including advanced DoS protection and Wi-Fi Wizard, the Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway is one of the very few reliable cable modem gateways. Boasting of plug-and-play installation, this wireless gateway excels in convenience.Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway:
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Pros: Nice appearance, easy to install. Cons: It drops the signal and can't pick it back up on its own. BottomLine: Motorola needs to go back to the drawing board on this model and make it so the modem can restart itself after it drops signal.
Pros: None Cons: Slows broadband speeds. Frequently drops wireless connections to devices. Motorola Customer Support denies device problems. BottomLine: Do not waste your money. Buy a separate cable modem and router to maximize your broadband.