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Only @ Best BuyGuard your home theater equipment with this Insignia™ NS-HW503 8-outlet surge protector that features a 600-joule rating for reliable protection. Four outlets feature added space for fitting large plugs.
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Insignia surge protector
on October 15, 2016
Posted by: foolno1
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works fine for my purposes, decent surge protection but I wouldn't count on it for a direct lightning strike. Of course, nothing else would help either, but this surge protector offers a decent level of protection at a pretty cheap price. It's pretty well made, considering the price. The plugs don't swivel, which I didn't need, but I really do appreciate the fact that they left plenty of spacing for heavy duty AC plugs. Most surge suppressors have the plugs so close together you can only use every other one, so this one works better than most. There are better ones out there for a lot more money, but for the average user this is all they'll ever need.
My Best Buy number: 0546167588
My Best Buy number: 0546167588
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy a reliable high-speed connection with this Motorola MG7310 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem and N300 wireless router, which features data speeds up to 343 Mbps for simple use with computers, HDTVs, game consoles and more.
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I wanted to replace my Comcast gateway (modem/router) with my own, both to save the rental fee and to provide a greater level of password security. The Motorola MG7310 is essentially a drop-in replacement, so setup was simple and took very little time. I was surprised to find that the Motorola gateway outperformed the Comcast-provided gateway by a significant margin. Download speeds at my location with Blast routinely exceed 40 mbps regardless of the speed test service that I utilize. Since I've installed this gateway (about 3 months ago) I've had zero outages and reset the gateway once; when the power went out. I have four wired components connected, plus four computers and two printers connected through the wifi. The range of the wifi easily reaches all points in our 2-story house, and the speed tests were done through the wifi, not a direct connection. I can't really fault this gateway on anything--it provides security, dependability, and outstanding performance for the whole family at a really great price, so I can recommend this product to anyone with similar needs.
My Best Buy number: 0546167588
My Best Buy number: 0546167588
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy a reliable high-speed connection with this Motorola MG7310 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem and N300 wireless router, which features data speeds up to 343 Mbps for simple use with computers, HDTVs, game consoles and more.
does this have 802.11ac? or is it compatible?
This gateway is 802.11N, single band. 802.11ac is dual band, both 2.4G and 5G, which provides a bunch more bandwidth. This is a gateway, router and modem in one box. Dual band routers are usually the router only--you would need a modem preceeding the router to do the same thing that this gateway does, but your potential download speeds would be quite a bit faster. It all depends on what you're going to use it for, whether you actually need those speeds. If all you're doing is surfing the internet, this is all you need. It will easily stream a movie, even a hi-def movie if you service provider can provide the bandwidth. This gateway will be sufficient for most users, but if you're in a highly congested area or have several family members online at the same time you might want to look at faster options. Upgrading the service from your ISP is more important than the abilities of the router for most people.
7 years, 6 months ago
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Enjoy a reliable high-speed connection with this Motorola MG7310 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem and N300 wireless router, which features data speeds up to 343 Mbps for simple use with computers, HDTVs, game consoles and more.
how well does this modem perform if you are streaming movies and gaming online at the same time?
This is a single band N300 router/modem, so it's not the fastest thing out there. The newer dual band AC1900 and-up routers are considerably faster, but I don't know what's available in high speed gateways (router/modem in one box). I've streamed movies and played single-player games at the same time without any issues, but a seperate router and modem might be a better alternative if you're into intensive game play. You might want to consider a direct hookup for your gaming computer if you're playing some of the newer games that really hog the bandwidth--wifi will always slow down your speeds. How well you make out will depend on the bandwidth that your ISP provides, more than anything--you'll want the highest rated service that they can give you to do streaming and game play simultaneously.
7 years, 6 months ago
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foolno1
Enjoy a reliable high-speed connection with this Motorola MG7310 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem and N300 wireless router, which features data speeds up to 343 Mbps for simple use with computers, HDTVs, game consoles and more.
does this modem come with hardwares cable and splitter etc?
No, none of the gateways will give you anything other that the power cord and one fairly short cable to hook your computer directly to the gateway for setup. Once the gateway is set up you can switch your computer to wifi if you want.
7 years, 6 months ago
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foolno1
Enjoy a reliable high-speed connection with this Motorola MG7310 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem and N300 wireless router, which features data speeds up to 343 Mbps for simple use with computers, HDTVs, game consoles and more.
Can this device be used with wireless printer fax machine
Yes, I have a Brother 9000 series connected with the WPA--no issues at all.
7 years, 6 months ago
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foolno1
Enjoy a reliable high-speed connection with this Motorola MG7310 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem and N300 wireless router, which features data speeds up to 343 Mbps for simple use with computers, HDTVs, game consoles and more.
Does it have a built-in WiFi?
Yes, and pretty good coverage for a gateway--you shouldn't need any "range extenders" unless you have a really difficult environment.
7 years, 6 months ago
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foolno1
Enjoy a reliable high-speed connection with this Motorola MG7310 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem and N300 wireless router, which features data speeds up to 343 Mbps for simple use with computers, HDTVs, game consoles and more.
Is it simultaneous dual band?
Enjoy a reliable high-speed connection with this Motorola MG7310 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem and N300 wireless router, which features data speeds up to 343 Mbps for simple use with computers, HDTVs, game consoles and more.
How Would This Unit Benefit Me? I currently have TWC Cable TV, Home Phone (not connected), and Internet. Would it eliminate my need for an ISP and Cable TV Provider or what does it actually do ? I know......I'm an idiot when it comes to technology
It sounds like you have a voice gateway; in other words, a modem, router, and telephony device in one box. The Motorola MG7310 would take the place of the gateway that you currently have, saving you the rental fee for the gateway and allowing you to set up all your own passwords for better security. It might outperform what you currently have, but there's no way to tell without trying. The Motorola MG7310 does NOT have voice service, so you cannot connect a telephone through the gateway, but if you're not planning on getting your phone service through TWC that won't matter. Comcast has recently come out with new service bundles that are a better deal than the Triple Play internet/TV/telephone bundle that they had. I don't know what your TWC package includes, but this gateway doesn't include telephone, just internet and TV, which is still a separate box with Comcast, and I'm assuming with TWC as well. You DO still need an ISP (internet service provider) in order to bring internet into your home, and a cable TV provider if you want cable TV. I get most of my TV programming through the internet, usually Netflix and Amazon Prime, but I do have the basic TV package from Comcast for local channels and live TV. The pay channels like HBO etc. can be added to your TV service or through Amazon Prime; they're cheaper for me through Amazon but there's no live streaming, it's all on-demand. I have Starz with Comcast because it's free, Showtime through Amazon Prime because it's cheaper. If you buy one of these Motorola's you have to hook it up yourself, which should be easy if you're simply replacing the gateway that you have. Once installed you'll have to call TWC and have them "provision" your gateway. They'll know what you're talking about. I'd call TWC before you buy this gateway to make sure it's compatible with their service, but I'm willing to bet it will be. Good luck.
7 years, 6 months ago
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foolno1
Enjoy a reliable high-speed connection with this Motorola MG7310 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem and N300 wireless router, which features data speeds up to 343 Mbps for simple use with computers, HDTVs, game consoles and more.
Is the Motorola MG 7310 approved by Comcast?
Yes, it's on their webpage of approved gateways. Easy installation.
7 years, 6 months ago
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foolno1
Enjoy a reliable high-speed connection with this Motorola MG7310 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem and N300 wireless router, which features data speeds up to 343 Mbps for simple use with computers, HDTVs, game consoles and more.
Is this a dual band router?
Enjoy a reliable high-speed connection with this Motorola MG7310 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem and N300 wireless router, which features data speeds up to 343 Mbps for simple use with computers, HDTVs, game consoles and more.
How many ports it has.
This gateway has four wired ports and one USB port, plus wifi. Front panel LED's for each of the wired ports, upload, download, internet connectivity, wifi, and WPA.
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