Review on ARRIS SB6183 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Compatible with Cox, Spectrum, Xfinity & others (White) by Brooke Parker

Enabled on the Optimum Network in Connecticut. That works great. Arris TM822 suggested replacing Optimum which now charges me a monthly fee. After disconnecting the TM822 and connecting this SB6183, the Optimum network was able to recognize this modem immediately. However, I have had bad experiences using Optimum technology to activate/register this modem. Optimum Tech claims this modem is DOA. (I don't think so. I bought this unit brand new from Revain.) I tried it myself the next day. (This only applies to Optimum Online. I have never tried any other ISP.) I plugged in the coax and used an ethernet cable to connect to the laptop. Open a browser and register this modem yourself in the Optimum Online network. All you need is your Optimum account and service information. I was able to "register" this SB6183 in less than 5 minutes and was able to access the internet through my internal wireless router without any problems. In short, this modem works great with the Optimum network, although it's not printed outside the box. Second, you don't have to call Optimum to change this modem. You can easily register this modem by opening your browser and searching for the "Network Login Icon” in your browser by following the instructions. That's all.