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SURFboard mAX® Mesh Wi-Fi® 6E System
Best-in-class speed and performance with cutting-edge Wi-Fi 6E technology. The SURFboard mAX 6E tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system features a 6 GHz band for compatible devices and a 2.5 GB Ethernet port supporting low-latency multi-gig networking.
Features
802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E speeds up to 6.6 Gbps
16 Wi-Fi 6 streams (8 per router)
Perfect for Gigabit speed internet plans
Two 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports (1 per router)
2-unit system provides coverage up to 5,500 sq ft
1 Year Limited Warranty
Two 1 Gigabit Ethernet Ports (1 per router)
Setup, customize and manage your home network with the SURFboard Central app
Advanced app features parental controls
Technical Specs
| Best for Internet Speed Plans | Up to 2.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi Speed | AXE6600 Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi Coverage | Up to 5,500 sq ft |
| Gigabit Ethernet Ports | Four (1 – 2.5G and 1 – 1G per router) |
| Dedicated Backhaul Band | 4x4 Wi-Fi 6E, up to 4.8Gbps |
| Compatibility | Compatible with any existing internet modem |
| Routers Per Pack | 2 |
| Works with Alexa | Yes |
| Best for Cable Internet Speed Plans | Up to 2.5 Gbps |
Mesh Wi-Fi Systems Comparison
| Mesh Wi-Fi Routers & Systems | Best for Internet Speed Plans | Wi-Fi Speed | Wi-Fi Coverage | Gigabit Ethernet Ports | Dedicated Backhaul Band | Compatibility | Routers Per Pack | Works with Alexa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W133 | Up to 1 Gbps | AX11000 Wi-Fi 6 | Up to 6,000 sq ft | Eight (4 per router) | 4x4 W-Fi 6, up to 4.8Gbps | Compatible with any existing internet modem | 2 | Yes |
| W31 | Up to 1 Gbps | AX11000 Wi-Fi 6 | Up to 3,000 sq ft | Four | Single Unit | Compatible with any existing internet modem | 1 | Yes |
| W130 | Up to 1 Gbps | AX7800 Wi-Fi 6 | Up to 6,000 sq ft | Eight (4 per router) | 4x4 W-Fi 6, up to 4.8Gbps | Compatible with any existing internet modem | 2 | Yes |
| W121 | Up to 1 Gbps | AX6600 Wi-Fi 6 | Up to 2,750 sq ft | Four (2 per router) | 4x4 W-Fi 6, up to 4.8Gbps | Compatible with any existing internet modem | 2 | Yes |
| W21 | Up to 1Gbps | AX6600 Wi-Fi 6 | Up to 2,750 sq ft | Two | Single Unit | Compatible with any existing internet modem | 1 | Yes |
| W122 | Up to 1 Gbps | AX6600 Wi-Fi 6 | Up to 5,500 sq ft | Two (main router only) | 4x4 W-Fi 6, up to 4.8Gbps | Compatible with any existing internet modem | 2 | Yes |
| W161 | Up to 2.5 Gbps | AXE6600 Wi-Fi 6 | Up to 5,500 sq ft | Four (1 – 2.5G and 1 – 1G per router) | 4x4 Wi-Fi 6E, up to 4.8Gbps | Compatible with any existing internet modem | 2 | Yes |
| WC4S | Up to 800 Mbps | AC3800 Wi-Fi 5 | Up to 5,500 sq ft | Four (2 per router) | 4x4 W-Fi 5, up to 1.7Gbps | Compatible with any existing internet modem | 2 | Yes |
Compatible Service Providers
- Advanced Stream
- Altice Optimum
- Altice Suddenlink
- Armstrong
- Atlantic Broadband
- CableOne/Sparklight
- Click CableTV
- Comcast/Xfinity
- Cox
- Grande Communications
- New Wave/Sparklight
- Mediacom
- Midcontinent Communications
- Pentele Data
- RCN
- Service Electric
- Spectrum
- Wave Broadband
- WOW
- Zito Media
Add more Speed to your SURFboard mAX Mesh Wi-Fi
Add more speed by upgrading your modem to a SURFboard DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem. Take your SURFboard mAX mesh system to the next level.
