Get Ready to Experience the Difference: Replace your slow Wi-Fi router with the mesh system to support your needs for years to come. Connect your mesh system to your existing Internet modem (product comes with router & satelite nodes). The App is designed to meet your smart home needs providing parental controls, who's home, QoS, guest network, IFTTT, IoT, device pairing & more. Tri-Band System Creates 3 Express Lanes: One band for connecting the routers, one for connecting slower 2.4 GHz devices & one for faster 5 GHz devices. We dedicate an express link to maintain your 1 Gbps connection between your routers (nodes). The result: true gigabit speeds throughout your home. Each router has eight Wi-Fi 5 streams, delivering speeds for: audio & video conferencing, HD & 4K video streaming, Alexa Connectivity, online gaming simultaneously at speeds up to 3,800 Mbps & up to 5,500 sq ft of coverage!. The SURFboard mAX Mesh Difference: As you move around your house or you launch that streaming service - the mesh network will adjust to optimize your experience. Bursting with premium components & technology - we invested in Tri-band (2.4GHz/5GHz/5GHz High) design and Wi-Fi mesh algorithms that ensure your devices and your network are always operating at peak peformance. Significantly reduce buffering, delays on your devices and high ping rate for gamers. Our unique approach to maintain a 1Gbps connection within your system enables you enjoy true gigabit speeds throughout your home. Compatibility: The SURFboard SB6183 is compatible with major U.S. cable internet providers including Cox, Spectrum, Xfinity and others. It's approved for cable internet speed plans up to 400 Mbps. Check your Internet Service Provider (ISP) website to confirm compatibility. Save Money: Own your modem and save. Reduce your cable bill up to $168 dollars per year in cable modem rental fees (Savings vary by cable service provider). Certified for use with most U.S. cable internet service providers. For a complete list see additional details below. A Trusted Name in Home Connectivity: Better connectivity, better speed. The ARRIS SURFboard SB8163 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem is designed to bring you better connectivity, increase your network capability and provide faster streaming and downloading throughout your home. From a trusted brand with over 260 million modems sold & growing. ARRIS Mesh Wi-Fi systems use cutting edge technology to deliver the fastest speeds throughout your home (indoor & outdoor). Count on our technology & expertise to virtually eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones in your house, outdoors, on the 2nd/3rd floor, basement or attic.