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Every Cable Modem Reviews guide in one place, grouped by topic.
Cable Modems
Modem-only boxes from ARRIS, NETGEAR, Motorola and Hitron, compared by speed, ports and price.
- Cable Modem Buying Guide: Picks, Speeds and Providers
- Best ARRIS Surfboard Cable Modems
- Best NETGEAR Nighthawk Cable Modems
- ARRIS S33 vs SB8200: Is Multi-Gig Worth It?
- ARRIS SB8200 vs NETGEAR CM1000
- ARRIS vs NETGEAR Cable Modems: Which Brand Is Better?
- ARRIS Surfboard S33 Review
- NETGEAR Nighthawk CM3000 Review
Wi-Fi Modem Combos
One-box modems with a built-in Wi-Fi router, and when a separate modem is the better buy.
- What Is a Modem Router Combo and Who Needs One?
- Best Cable Modem Router Combos
- Best Modem Router Combos for Cox
- Modem vs Gateway: What Is the Difference?
- NETGEAR CAX30 vs ARRIS G34
- NETGEAR Nighthawk CAX30 Review
By Internet Provider
Which modems work with Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox and Optimum, and what renting costs you.
- Cox Approved Modem List: Models and Plan Speeds
- Optimum Compatible Modems: Can You Use Your Own?
- Spectrum Approved Modems: What to Buy and What to Skip
- Xfinity Compatible Modems: Which Models Qualify?
- Xfinity Voice Modem: Do You Need One for Home Phone?
- Best Modems for Cox Internet
- Best Modems for Xfinity Internet
Speed & DOCSIS Terms
DOCSIS 3.1 and 4.0, gigabit and multi-gig plans, and the ports that matter, in plain words.
- What Modem Do You Need for Gigabit Internet?
- What Is a Cable Modem and How Does It Work?
- Best DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modems
- Best Multi-Gig Cable Modems
- Cable Internet vs Fiber: Which Is Better for Your Home?
Setup & Troubleshooting
Hooking up a new modem, reading the lights, cables and what to do when it drops out.
- How to Connect a Modem to a Router, Step by Step
- Modem Lights Blinking: What Each Light Means
- Modem Not Connecting to the Internet? Try These Fixes
- Which Ethernet Cable Should You Use With a Modem?