OMG! what a difference! Tech came to house and could find no problems with the line, told me my 7 month old router was garbage, I did not believe but had no other options and so looked up a Dual Band router and this was Amazons Choice. Same day delivery and BAM! I went through setup with my ISP and 10 minutes later I went from 15-20 Mbps with constant drops and crashes, to 5G wireless banging 200mbps all over the house with no issues for the last 72 hours. So impressed with both the range and availability of this Router/Modem Mix.
Honestly I was looking for cheaper, and something with antennae popping out of it, however once it was hooked up I have incredible range and reception, even better on the other side of the home where I hooked up a wired repeater, the 5G wireless from this unit is better! Some devices can not use the 5G hookup, and so it also broadcasts a 2G signal that allows the older and non compliant devices excellent service at a lower Mbps
BTW 1st review I have ever written, I was so impressed I logged on to amazon to write this in the middle of streaming a movie because I could do it from my bed, where I was unable to stream before.. Super buy, and delivered same day? Im a fan
Xfinity customers this is the modem/router for you. Just hook up to it with an Ethernet cable and launch your browser. In a minute a screen to activate will show up and in a few minutes you are done. I changed my sign on and password to my previous one and all 12 of my devices were ready to go without changing anything. Bye Bye rental fees.
Great coverage for my 2,500 sf house; works perfectly well without even being located near the center of the house (my wife did not approve it!) ; several items using the WiFi, without any issues: two computers, one laptop, 2 cellphones, one tablet, two firesticks, an Apple TV box; at any time, at least 60% of all those items are working at the same time, with no apparent slow down, in the real life, not measured with any type of equipment, that of course would show that there are too many pieces of equipment using the available bandwidth at the same time, but again, not noticeable slow down in the daily life. Very happy with the equipment, no more dead spots inside the house, and even good coverage outside, with two concrete blocks wall between my phone and the modem.
Wow. Have comcast "blast" - was getting about 40-70 dl speeds and got this because people raved that it boosted a bit. Look at the picture - plugged it in, called comcast and was up in running in no time. Think I even clocked at 200. Let's see how it handles a few streaming devices and computers! Well worth it in my opinion... Comcast charged me $10 a month for their rental - this will pay for itself in a year - plus doubled my speed!
Noticeably faster speeds! This item was extremely easy to setup and activate. All you need to do is insert the cables provided, tighten the coaxial cord, and call your internet service provider. I've gone through a few different modems/routers, and this was by far the easiest to install. You can go to the domain and customize name/password for the connection. There is also the 5G WiFi signal, for compatible devices. All devices connected, and have had no issues with dropping signal. The price is great compared to similar modem+WiFi router combos!
Feature Product
- 16x4 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem plus a built-in AC1600 Dual Band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) WiFi Gigabit Router with four Gigabit (GigE) Ethernet ports, a firewall, and more. This product is recommended for actual cable Internet service speeds up to 375 Mbps. A Broadcom cable modem chipset provides security from Denial of Service attacks. WiFi performance is exceptionally good, even in multi-dwelling units with lots of WiFi noise from neighbors. DFS is key.
- Requires cable Internet service. Approved by Comcast Xfinity and Xfinity X1, Cox, Charter Spectrum, BrightHouse, WOW!, CableOne, RCN, Mediacom and other cable service providers. ELIMINATE CABLE MODEM RENTAL FEES UP TO 156 DOLLARS PER YEAR. (Savings are shown for Xfinity and vary by provider). NOT COMPATIBLE with Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink and other fiber optic, DSL or satellite services. Model MG7540 DOES NOT have a phone jack. This model CANNOT be used for making or receiving telephone calls.
- Built-in high-speed WiFi router with AC1600 Wi-Fi with DFS provides Internet access for WiFi devices including smartphones, notebooks, tablets, game stations, HDTVs, Amazon Echo, Google Home, Chromecast, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and AppleTV. Four 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports provide wired connections to Windows and Mac computers, HDTVs, game stations, streaming TV devices, and other Ethernet-capable devices.
- The router can work on WiFi DFS frequencies, unlike most routers, so it is much less vulnerable to WiFi interference from neighbors. In addition, AnyBeam beamforming at both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies focuses the signal on wireless clients to further enhance performance and range.
- Integrating the cable modem and router creates a reliable connection that reduces unwieldy wiring and power adapter clutter while conserving desk space. The vertical design minimizes shelf space and improves cooling while looking great in any home or office. A two-year warranty plus rugged lightning and power surge circuits protect your investment. Includes phone and web support by friendly, professional USA-based technical support specialists. Phone support is provided in English and Spanish.
Description
MG7540 is a 16x4 686 Mbps DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem with a built-in AC1600 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router. The MG7540 is certified by Comcast XFINITY for all residential speeds, including Extreme 250. Certified by Charter, Time Warner Cable, and other cable service providers for use in their modem ownership programs. Owning the MG7540 eliminates modem rental charges that are often $156 per year. With easy installation, very high-speed, broad compatibility, and superb customer support, Model MG7540 is a great choice for almost any cable modem user. 16x4 modem performance means that up to 16 cable data channels carry data from the Internet, 16 times faster than DOCSIS 2.0; and up to 4 channels carry data to the Internet. The router can work on WiFi DFS frequencies, unlike most routers, so it is much less vulnerable to WiFi interference from neighbors. AnyBeam beamforming at 5 GHz focuses the signal on wireless clients to allow further improvements to wireless performance and range. The built-in AC1600 Dual Band wireless router provides the range, wireless speeds, and networking support needed for wireless n/ac/g/b/a devices including smartphones, computers, tablets, Chromecast, Apple TV, Roku, HDTVs. Four 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports provide wired connections to computers, HDTVs, game stations, and other Ethernet-capable devices. Router features include an advanced firewall and a browser-based configuration manager. Guest network access gives visitors Internet services while protecting your local network's private information. Setup is fast and easy. Seven status reporting LEDs allow easy status monitoring. Two year warranty is the longest in the cable modem industry. Experienced USA-based customer support specialists are ready to help if you need them. Best of all, MG7540 offers the value, performance, and attention to quality that continue to make Motorola the leading brand of cable modems. Model MG7540 DOES NOT have a phone jack. This model CAN NOT be used for making or receiving telephone calls.
Very nice router for the price.
Like anything, need a few moments to familiarize yourself with the UI. (10 seconds later)...
Many,MANY configuration options for high/low traffic environments,
and any other feature a modern router needs.
1 Thing Missing IMO=A USB Port for network attachable storage. Fortunately, my AP switch has one!. :]
If you want that feature then this router, unfortunately, won't check all the boxes for you.
Earlier this year I cut down drastically on all my bills. I decided to buy my own router so I could quit paying Comcast an extra $10 a month. Did a ton of research and for the price I was willing to pay I found a few good devices and chose this one. It was one of the best buys I made all year. We were paying for 50mbps and usually reaching about 35-40 consistently. Once I got this baby hooked up I was getting around 120 mbps. Huge improvement. No problems with dropped signals or rebooting. Works great for our needs. I'd highly recommend it. It's saving us $120 a year.
I bought this Motorola WIFI modem to replace another one provided by Spectrum (former Time Warner) for $5/month.
The original 5G speed was between 55 - 80Mbps (WIFI, not direct connect) in a 100Mbps package but after installing
the new Motorola modem, it increased above 200Mbps!! However, I have measured many times over 230Mbps,
I am not sure if this is the new speed upgrade from Spectrum which was promised recently or it is still the 100Mbps package.
They said a couple of days ago (today is January 30, 2018) that the 100Mbps package will be automatically increased to 200Mbps for the same price. Anyway, I can measure WIFI speed between 150 - 170Mbps even in peak time periods.
This Motorla MG7540 model is perfect for an apartment and definitely cheaper than the Motorola MG7550 which is exactly the same but a little bit stronger and faster to maintain the same signal quality for larger spaces like a private house or office.
Absurd difference with other modems/routers. I was using a TPLink one and it was ridiculous compared to this. I get a 100+ mega in wifi in this Motorola and TpLink gave me only 25 at best. The size of the Motorola is a bit big but it's so worthwhile. Invest more and have a better product hassle free, I would suggest anyone.
Works perfectly. For Comcast Xfinity, the setup is ludicrously simple. Just unplug the old unit and disconnect any ethernet cables and the incoming coax cable, and plug them into the new unit. Wait a couple of minutes for it to detect a signal (the green light stops blinking), then open a browser. An Xfinity activation page automatically comes up. Enter your phone number, it will text a code to you, and enter the code. That's it. It takes a few more minutes for your device to become synced and then you are ready.
When you first open a browser to get the activation page, you must be on a computer directly connected to the unit via an ethernet cable (a short one is supplied.) I first tried from my home office which goes through a switch, and that didn't work.
One tip, for security, change the default router admin password. The 'Quick Start' instructions guide you into the Configuration Manager via a browser window. You will also need to go here if you want to retain your old network name and wifi password. In my case I didn't. After several years, it was good security to change wifi passwords anyway.
One minor annoyance, the power adapter, when plugged into a standard power strip, uses one outlet and blocks two others.
This unit replaced my Comcast rental unit, for which I was getting billed monthly. By buying my own, this product will pay for itself within the first year. And, the home wifi is noticably faster, especially with the newer 5GHz band which the old unit did not support.
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