W161

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.

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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

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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
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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
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SURFboard mAX® Pro Mesh Wi-Fi® 6 System

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W121
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W21
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SURFboard mAX® Express Mesh Wi-Fi® 6 System

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SURFboard mAX® Dash Mesh Wi-Fi® 5 System

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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.

CABLE MODEMS

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Cable Modems

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Wi-Fi Cable Modems

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Mesh Networking

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Xfinity Products

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SURFboard Central

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