ARRIS Surfboard Thruster Wi-Fi 6E Gaming Acceleration Kit W6B | Dedicated 6GHz Band for Gaming | 2.5 Gbps Port | Works with Any Wi-Fi Router/Mesh System | Optimized Connectivity for PC or Console

I needed a way to get a 1gps+ connection between a room in the middle of the house to the router and all other connections were just not cutting it. Either that is because I've got some kind of interference on the 5Ghz band or something but whatever, this seems to have worked. I don't need a new router or anything so I didn't want to buy one of those new Mesh systems since most of them are routers and don't even offer wired ports (though after I bought these I found a set [of course]).So best thing I can find it for is a backhaul to the router and it works almost perfect. Even though it's line of site and doesn't have anything in between it still can't reach the 1Gbs it claims (it claims 2.5Gbs so you'd think it should) HOWEVER, it gets close at 700-800mbs so I'm good since it's so simple to set these up.I purchased them from the used portion and one set was bad but support helped me out and we tested all we could. They are pretty much plug and play and even have a management web page you can login to and change channels and even enable an AP mode so you can connect other devices to them which I didn't expect and it's a nice feature. I even purchased a new set to jump another room into the other. Though if I had found it sooner a mesh system might have worked but added complexity that I didn't need.PLUS the latency is absolutely negligible! I mean most wireless systems add a little bit but these seem practically wired!So ultimately if you need a simple point to point WiFi connection without any fuss, a set of these are perfect. BUT your mileage may vary depending on how many walls and distance you have to go through

Tried this out for my Shield TV in order to run Steam Link smoothly without running a wire.The first thing to know is that this thing is very finicky for positioning. This is largely due to the 6GHz frequency. If you get a good link with this you'll have very good performance and excellent latency for a wireless connection. The trade-off is that 6GHz has a lower effective range and is much more affected by solid objects in the signal path.Case in point: I had the router-side unit on a set of shelves (with most of the network hardware). This was on the second shelf and the shelf below had a couple other devices on it.The living room/den is immediately below the above-mentioned room. The client-side unit plugs into my Nvidia Shield box, also on a small TV stand/shelf. Set up this way, performance was good but I had occasional dropouts on Steam Link. (The two rooms are right above one another, and they are almost vertically aligned). This turned out the be curable by moving the router-side unit to the bottom shelf in that room, and moving the client-side unit from the shelf to the top of the TV stand, right behind the TV.The dropouts went away completely and now Steam Link works flawlessly. It is minutely more latency than a wired link, and noticeably better than using 5Hz Wi-Fi. But that just goes to show how finicky the 6GHz band is when it comes to physical interference with the signal. Mileage may definitely vary.This is definitely something to consider if in a similar use case to mine: An adjacent room, where a reliable low-latency link is needed, but an Ethernet run or even MoCa are not practicable. (My landlord will not let me install a MoCa filter, so I cannot use MoCa, and the way this place is wired is not conducive to a PowerLine type arrangement (though I have never found that to be ideal in this use case).I don't like that this wants a cloud sign-in but that's par for the course these days- at least it's not mandatory.The blue light on the front turns red when it lacks an Internet connection. While it phoning home to check that is kind of meh to me, it's kind of nice to have that up-or-down light. The light can also be disabled. I have the client-side unit's light disabled, but the router-side unit I leave on as it's a nice way to quickly know I have to yell at my cable company again.Price is steep for what it does, especially since you can get a 2.5G MoCa kit for half of the price which would absolutely perform better. But if that's out of the question, as was the case for me, this is a great option so long as you understand and work around the inherent limitations of the 6Ghz band.

I purchased this product as I was having issues getting good WIFI using my Netgear 630e Access Points. Coverage is great right up until that room, and then it drops to zero. I hooked up the source device to a 2.5 Ghz Moca adapter two rooms away and the target Surfboard in the other room, and I get 1.5 Gb/sec from the LAN connection. Ping is consistent as well which is great. What is interesting is every Moca based device averages a ping of about 3 to 5 ms. from my hardwired 2.5Gb/sec LAN, but the Surfboard master unit is able to respond with a latency at less than half that. So I don't know if there is network optimization happening with the Surfboard, but again, it's pretty impressive what you get. The latency will still not be what you get from a good hard wired connection, but if you are suffering connecting legacy WIFI devices with good performance, give this solution a try.

If you're looking to upgrade your home network to the next level, look no further than the ARRIS Surfboard Thruster Wi-Fi 6E. This powerhouse of a router delivers blazing-fast speeds, seamless connectivity, and a host of features that will revolutionize your internet experience.Setting up the ARRIS Surfboard Thruster was a breeze. With its intuitive interface and straightforward instructions, even a novice like me had it up and running in no time. Plus, the sleek design and compact form factor ensure it blends seamlessly into any home decor.But where this router truly shines is in its performance. The Wi-Fi 6E technology provides unparalleled speed and reliability, making lag and buffering a thing of the past. Whether streaming 4K movies, gaming online, or video conferencing, this router handles it all with ease.Another standout feature is the advanced security measures built into the ARRIS Surfboard Thruster. With WPA3 encryption and AI-powered threat detection, I can browse the internet with peace of mind, knowing my personal information is safe and secure.What's more, the range and coverage of this router are outstanding. Even in large homes with multiple floors, I've experienced strong, consistent signal strength throughout. And with support for up to 150 devices, there's more than enough bandwidth to go around for the whole family.In conclusion, the ARRIS Surfboard Thruster Wi-Fi 6E is a game-changer for anyone looking to take their home network to the next level. With lightning-fast speeds, advanced security features, and expansive coverage, it's worth every penny. Say goodbye to slow internet and hello to the future of connectivity. Highly recommended!

I use Verizon 5G internet because it is inexpensive…however it is painfully slow. I am a video editor and am required to do a lot of uploading and downloading. This product has accelerated my speed by 10x plus and was so easy to connect. So worth it