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Arris W161

details: SURFboard mAX Mesh Wi-Fi 6E System
hardware type: Mesh Wireless
date added: 2024-11-16
updated: 2024-12-25
The SURFboard mAX 6E tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system features a 6 GHz band for compatible devices and a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port supporting low-latency multi-gig networking.

Tri-band solution provides optimized connection for your client devices over 2.4G, 5G and 6G. This approach ensures optimal performance with 1 Gbps connection between your routers (nodes). The result: true multi-gigabit speeds throughout your home. Each router has eight Wi-Fi 6/6E streams plus a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port, delivering speeds for: audio & video conferencing, HD & 4K video streaming, Alexa Connectivity, online gaming simultaneously at speeds up to 6,600 Mbps with up to 5,500 sq ft of coverage.

The SURFboard Central app provides step-by-step instructions to set-up, configure and manage your network. Once setup is complete, the app provides real-time monitoring of the devices on your network, enhanced parental controls like setting time limits, pausing internet, QoS, guest network, parental control rules, and much more.
 
 
 
 W161 Features
 General
 Availability: currently available
 Street price: $365
 Warranty: 1 year(s)
 LAN / WAN Connectivity
 WAN ports: 1
 WAN port(s) type: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
 WAN port auto cross-over: yes
 LAN ports: 1
 LAN ports type: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
 LAN ports auto cross-over: yes
 Router
 QoS: yes
 Wireless
 Maximum Wireless Speed: 6600 Mbps (Wi-Fi 6)
 WiFi standards supported: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E - 6GHz)
 WiFi modes: Access point
 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): yes
 Dual Band (2.4GHz/5GHz): yes
 Simultaneous Dual Band (2.4GHz/5GHz): yes
 dedicated wireless backhaul: yes
 Device Management
 Administration: Mobile App
 Firmware upgradeable: yes
 Links
 Product page: https://www.surfboard.com/products/max-m...

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