Arris TG1672G Wireless Cable Modem Product Details
The Touchstone Arris TG1672G is a DOCSIS 3.0 Data Gateway featuring 16×4 downstream/upstream channel-bonding with superior throughput. The TG1672G combines two analog voice lines, a 4-port Gigabit Router, and 802.11n wireless access point with two independent simultaneously operating 802.11n radios into a single device capable of supporting both home and small office applications. Using an advanced dual core processor, this modem can achieve high bandwidth performance without affecting voice quality, a historical ARRIS product standard.
The Arris TG1672G also supports MoCA 1.1 for in-home video and data distribution over coax. This feature packed dual stack IPv4/IPv6 wireless telephony gateway will lead the future for advanced home and small office services. The two 802.11n radios create two concurrently operating wireless networks on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands.
The improved antennas provide increased flexibility and throughput and deliver unprecedented performance while also offering improvements in home coverage above those of previous technologies.
The TG1672G is Not Compatible with Optimum Cable
Optimum’s list of approved modems only includes a few models including both the Arris TM1602A and Arris TM822A, however the TG1672G is not currently listed as a compatible equipment option both on their website as well as on any other sites with an Optimum approved modems list. In the past, their list has included the “TM1672G” which is not currently being manufactured, and does not appear on Arris’ website. Additionally, past customers have purchased this model in an attempt to find an all-in-one device to handle their networking needs. Unfortunately, however all of these orders were returned due to compatibility issues.
Michael Heath –
So far so good, easy to install and hook up.
Jim –
Shipment arrived quickly. Big disappointment in that Time Warner can not use this unit to activate my phone – period, no way, no how. I called back numerous times like the instructions say if you run into that problem. I even found an article about it on Time Warner’s site that the phone option could not be activated. This is an identical unit to the one they supplied, and the seller says it has the phone option in it. What has happened is that Time Warner is using their modem for the phone only which does relieve the $10.80 per month charge to rent theirs for the internet. They do not charge to use their modem for phone only. Now I have two modems running electric and also taking up extra space on the shelf, however I am saving the rental charge on the modem which is great, because in 5 months I will in effect have this unit paid for in the savings I am realizing. Bought two of these, one for us and one for our son who also has Time Warner, but he has no phone option, so his is working great and he just returned TW’s modem to start his monthly savings as well. Overall, everything is good and we are pleased except for the phone problem.
Siwar R. –
It does a great job, I had problems with the upgrade and with 2.5 broadband, but other than that works pretty good with TWC.
jamela –
Fast modem. Bought to save money on monthly rental from Spectrum. There is no telephone jack however and I had to still use the old box. Now I’ve got 2 boxes. Spectrum agreed to not charge me for it but I haven’t had my bill so I don’t know if they honored the agreement.
Customer –
It worked well with TWC for internet.
However it cannot be programmed to work for phone/fax. I visited the store of TWC to get free splitter.
I keep the same item from TWC for phone line.
Rob Miser –
Has operated well! Had to work with ISP to update firmware. Was not expected! All is well so far.