Is Arris DG1670A the Kind of Router You Need?

My friends have been asking me how I was able to get such an efficient router. From their talk, I realized that getting the best router is a puzzle if not a maze. I have done a research for you and written everything that you need to know about Arris dg1670a review.

However, before buying it, you should consider thorough research on it. Ensure that you look for trusted sources that bring out clear white and black. I know the feelings that you have before buying something. That’s why I have brought this that I may solve your confusion after reading this.

With Arris, you are ready to experience an internet express lane. Whether you are updating your software or streaming media, the high bandwidth performance is intended to serve your purpose.

I know how amazing it is purchasing something and after using it some days, noticing that indeed this thing is worth my money. On the other hand, the opposite is an ugly side that we all hate and no one wants to feel that it was a pure waste of their money.

In this case, I understand how having an excellent router that serves your purpose is so crucial than anything else that you might think. Whether you are a gamer, or a family and wants to connect with others, there is one common thing you all need; express internet.

That’s why below, I have done research specially meant for you to know this kind of a modem inside out. This will not only help you while purchasing it but referring it to your friends and relative.

Basic Overview

Configuration

Unlike most routers, Arris dg1680a offers fast wireless that not only offers some protection to your devices but offers an uninterrupted session. This router has an advanced 3×3.3 GHz Dual Band Wireless radios and industry-leading Beam that makes the best wireless connectivity. It comes with ethernet, USB, and MoCA interface that helps in the delivery of express internets, unlike the previous models.

This Modem is an advanced gateway product with 16 by 4 ports. The four ports are Gigabit Router and 802.11n wireless access point with two independent radios that are capable of supporting small office and home.

The two radios create two operating wireless networks that run concurrently on both 2.4 GHz and 5.0GHz frequency bands.

The antennas are improved and have increased the flexibility that ensures they deliver extraordinary performance while servicing an office or a home as well. The cable operators that are provided by Arris are among the highest achievable levels.

Additionally, it allows a custom-designed setup that is efficiently applied to the end-user. This allows a cable operator to monitor easily, configure, and troubleshoot the router remotely this offering best services.

Pros

• Has 16×4 Channel Bonding
• Compact footprint with advanced styling
• Has an upgradable Downstream
• Full capture Bandwidth Tuner
• It has a Multiprocessor with an Intel chipset which is relatively fast
• Has an optional Wall Mount Bracket
• Best for home and small office layout
• Can be configured remotely by the server
• Dual-Band Concurrent radios for 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation

Cons

• The USB is 2.0 host port instead of 3.0
• Not the best for gamers
• It has reduced the LED lights that help in notifications
• Not suitable for large firms but for people in small and home services no need to worry

Arris DG1670A Setup & Firmware

To get an excellent experience, you have to get it right form the setting up of the router. Arris dg1670a want to ensure that it reaches the expectation of its customers. For this reason, it makes sure that the process of setting up the router is easy so that anyone can follow and get the best experience.

Before we enter the process, there are some noteworthy precautions that I though highlighting will do no harm

• Avoid using the router near water to avoid electrocution
• If you are to clean the router, use a damp cloth without and solvents
• Using spray cleaners is restricted
• Use the right power supply and the cable from the manufacturer
• The Modem should be stored in an accessible and convenient place
• In areas prone to surge and power fluctuations, additional protection can be added
• Lastly, ensure there is proper ventilation to avoid overheating the router

When you have followed the above, you can start the process of setting up the router. It is as follows:

1. Put the router into operation
2. Start a connection between your device and the router using the network cable or Wireless Network.
3. Open the default web browser
4. Enter the IP address bar and press ‘Enter.’
5. Enter the default username and the password in the login details and confirm by pressing ‘Enter.’

Note that you should ensure that the router’s Wi-Fi is activated

When you receive the router for the first time, it might seem scary, but by following the steps, you can set it up immediately. When you follow the instructions, you will need no one else to help you fix it. However, if you miss one step, you may be forced to think that you have a faulty router.

While setting it up and realized that there is something that is not working, it is important to restore it to the factory settings at that point instead of trying to continue. This will clear all the ambiguous steps that you may have done incorrectly.

If the instructions on the manual are hard to comprehend, you can also go to the company’s site and follow other instructions there.

For most of us, when we purchase one, we wonder what we had been doing before by leasing. We wish we could have purchased it a long time ago. It would have saved us time and money as well.

Resetting the Router

Arris DG1670A Default Password & Login

The default password and username to connect the router is as follows

Username: admin

Password:  password

Hardware Reset

There comes a time when you need to restore the original settings. You may have forgotten the login details for the user interface or some hitches here and there. Note that you will lose not only the IP address, username, and password but also all additional configurations that you may have set the router.

On such situations, you should follow the following steps:

1. Turn on the router
2. Press the reset button for more than 15 seconds
3. The device will restart automatically
4. The router will have been reset to factory settings

Software Reset

Additionally, you can also reset this Modem with the installed software.

1. Log in the user interface of the router using your access data
2. Carry on with the steps described in the manual
3. After you carry out a successful reset, the router will reset to factory settings
4. To use it again, you will need to pre-set login data

Setting the Wireless Modem to Bridge/Router mode

Router Mode

The Modem is usually set to router mode by default. It means that the Modem takes the public IP (the IP address that is assigned by the ISP). In this case, you need to set the Modem to ‘Router Mode’ when your devices will be connecting to the Modem, and no routers are involved.

You will, therefore, need to follow these steps:

1. Open your default browser
2. Type 192.168.0.1
3. Click on the Lan Setup
4. Go to NAT Mode and choose RouterWithNAT
5. Tap on Apply

Bridged Mode

This will make the Modem to act as a bridge. This means that the IP (IP address that is assigned by the ISP) is going to be taken by the customer equipment like the router instead of the Modem.

To set the modem Bridged mode, you need to:

1. Click on the LAN Setup
2. Go to NAT Mode and choose Bridged
3. Tap on Apply

It is worth noting that when you set it to bridge the DG1670’s LAN disappears and the public IP correctly gets assigned to your router.  There is no double NAT that you can see and port forwarding works perfectly when configured only on the personal router, and you can now get the full 300mbps over my Wi-Fi.

Conclusion

Getting a router with an average of up to 322Mbps is something that anyone would love. That is pretty fast. It is almost unbelievable, but yes, Arris delivers such super-fast performance. Additionally, no port has been reported blocking as was the case previously. Both the IPv4 and IPv6 works correctly inbound or outbound.

On this, I agree that Arris has made the name of its company. They have strived to come up with a product that ensures you get the best experience browsing or streaming. We have seen on this Arris dg1670a review that getting it, you will have no hiccups, no wandering, no extended downtime, and finally no idle moments.

Summary

Reviewer

Danny Smith

Review Date

2019-09-15

Reviewed Item

Arris dg1670a Router

Author Rating

5