--- product_id: 742889616 title: "ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Retail Packaging - White by Arris" brand: "arris" price: "£7555.20" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 category: "Arris" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/742889616-arris-surfboard-sb6183-docsis-3-0-cable-modem-retail-packaging store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 16-channel bonding for stable max speeds Efficient design with ventilation needed Plug & play setup with major ISPs ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Retail Packaging - White by Arris **Brand:** arris **Price:** £7555.20 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Upgrade your internet game with ARRIS SB6183 — speed and stability that won’t quit! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Retail Packaging - White by Arris by arris - **How much does it cost?** £7555.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/742889616-arris-surfboard-sb6183-docsis-3-0-cable-modem-retail-packaging) ## Best For - arris enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted arris brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **User-Friendly Setup:** Simple plug-and-play design with quick provisioning when paired with your existing modem. - • **Compact & Sleek Design:** Modern white finish fits perfectly in any home office or tech setup. - • **Reliable Build Quality:** Trusted ARRIS brand with over 4.3-star rating from thousands of users. - • **Seamless ISP Compatibility:** Works effortlessly with all major cable providers—ditch those rental fees for good. - • **Consistent High-Speed Performance:** Bond up to 16 channels to keep your connection rock-solid without speed drops. ## Overview The ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 is a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem designed for professionals seeking reliable, high-speed internet. Featuring 16-channel bonding, it ensures stable maximum speeds with major ISPs. Its compact white design fits seamlessly into any workspace, while easy setup and broad compatibility make it a top choice for upgrading from older modems and avoiding rental fees. ## Description Manufacturer: Geographics Review: Pros: - Great speeds - Stable - Easy to setup (see note below) Cons: - Runs warm - Bright LED lights I bought this to replace an aging DOCSIS 2.0 modem I had been renting from Time Warner Cable (and had, over the years, paid enough in rental fees by many modems - gulp). It works great with the TWC service and based on standards and prior experience, I see no reason it wouldn't work with all major providers. As others have noted, you get a minor "speed boost" over older modem - this is not due to an increase in sheer maximum speed, since that is set by the cable company, but rather due to the ability of this modem to bond up to 16 channels maintaining the maximum speed more stably (instead of the speed bouncing up and down). The only thing that troubles me about this device is the fact that it does get fair warm to the touch - so make sure it's in a well ventilated area. The blue LEDs in the front panel are also very bright - and even if you wanted to cover them up, you can't effectively block the light as it comes through the main body (sides and back) of the device which cannot be covered due to the need for ventilation. This isn't a problem for me since I keep it in a "wiring cabinet" with plenty of ventilation and a door to block the light, but I can see it being an issue for some. Note on setup - I attempted and failed to be able to use TWC's "auto-setup" so I called their support line. They told me there was an "outage" in my area so while they would enter the data, I wouldn't be able to use the modem until the outage was repaired. This was curious to me, since my internet worked perfectly with the old modem not 30 seconds before. So, with the guy on the phone (without him telling me to), I unhooked this new modem and re-plugged in the old one...suddenly he tells me the outages is fixed and he's able to provision the new modem. Strangely, as soon as he enters the new modem, the "outage" reappears. So again, I switch modems without him telling me to (now having the new one plugged in) and boom, outage gone and new modem works like a charm. Long and short of it? If TWC doesn't see the modem they have in their system plugged in and powered on, there's an "outage" and they can't install a new modem. So if you can, plug in both your existing modem and this new one at the same time (maybe in different rooms) and they'll be able to set the new one up with no issues - in fact, auto-provisioning may work. Review: leave it ALONE more TROUBLE than its worth problem seller 1/10 ## Features - Geographics Gold Foil Embossed Award Certificate Kit - 8.50quot; x 11quot; - Laser, Inkjet Compatible - Metallic Blue with Golden Seal ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00MA5U1FW | | Amazon Bestseller | #437,486 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #144 in Computer Networking Modems | | Brand | ARRIS | | Color | white | | Compatible Device | Personal Computer, Router | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (6,783) | | Date First Available | October 26, 2014 | | Model Number | SB6183 | | Product Dimensions | 5.41 x 12.7 x 13.34 cm; 639.57 g | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ARRIS - **Color:** white - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Router - **Connectivity Technology:** Ethernet - **Number of Ports:** 1 ## Images ![ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Retail Packaging - White by Arris - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Rr33moH5L.jpg) ![ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Retail Packaging - White by Arris - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PbjvN726L.jpg) ![ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Retail Packaging - White by Arris - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ACKVaSYCL.jpg) ![ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Retail Packaging - White by Arris - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61E1N6v-2CL.jpg) ![ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Retail Packaging - White by Arris - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61G42-YzEWL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I purchased this item almost 8 weeks ago 8 August 2014 will i receive this item in my lifetime or will i need to leave this item in my will for my kid** A: Purchased SB6183 a week ago, My invoice says estimated shipping between Oct 1 to 10th. What was your estimate date? If i don't see any update by Oct5th i'm going to cancel my order and stick with SB6141. **Q: Does ARRIS/Motorola support firmware upgrades for the 6183 via downloads to the consumer's computer? If not, why not?** A: If there are upgrades, you will be able to download, as you would for any piece of computer hardware. The cable companies do NOT have any control over what you download or what modem you use. It may not work if it's not using the right protocols, but they aren't going to exclude any that do work. And just about ANY gateway/router hardware will work. Again, the cable company has no control whatsoever over what router/firewall you are using. **Q: What is the difference between this modem, the SB6183, and the SB6180?** A: The SB6180 enables channel bonding of up to 8 downstream channels and 4 upstream channels, which allows an operator to offer their customers advanced multimedia services with data rates of well over 300 Mbps in DOCSIS mode and 400 Mbps in EuroDOCSIS mode for downstream and 120 Mbps upstream. The SB6183 has 16 download & 4 upload channels. Download speeds up to 686 Mbps and upload speeds up to 131 Mbps based on your Cable provider service. That is the main difference I could find. I hope it helps. **Q: do most users need such a fast cable modem? I have comcast performance....is this over kill or futureproofing with docis 3.1 on horizaen.** A: DOCSIS 3.1 is here, true. And the first set of cable modems using the standard will offer some improvements. As with many technologies, they don't saturate the market overnight. In most cases the availability and maturity of a technology in the marketplace can take years - as much as 3 to 5 years. Even if 15 to 20 percent of the market goes to DOCSIS 3.1 in the first or second year, that says 80 percent hasn't. Future proofing your technology is nice, but a measure of sensibility should be used too. I went to the ARRIS SB6183 knowing that my ISP service is 200 Mbps. It allows a considerable cushion for growth. If my ISP's average speeds jumped to 500 Mbps, and I were to consider another cable modem upgrade, I would focus on a faster cable modem that uses the DOCSIS 3.1 standard or any newer and more powerful standard - allowing me to benefit from the latest standards and speeds. The DOCSIS 3.0 standard may well be nearing its End-of-Life in 2 to 3 years. Therefore, I would see no value going to a 1.4 Gbps DOCSIS 3.0 modem. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by B***T on March 22, 2015* Pros: - Great speeds - Stable - Easy to setup (see note below) Cons: - Runs warm - Bright LED lights I bought this to replace an aging DOCSIS 2.0 modem I had been renting from Time Warner Cable (and had, over the years, paid enough in rental fees by many modems - gulp). It works great with the TWC service and based on standards and prior experience, I see no reason it wouldn't work with all major providers. As others have noted, you get a minor "speed boost" over older modem - this is not due to an increase in sheer maximum speed, since that is set by the cable company, but rather due to the ability of this modem to bond up to 16 channels maintaining the maximum speed more stably (instead of the speed bouncing up and down). The only thing that troubles me about this device is the fact that it does get fair warm to the touch - so make sure it's in a well ventilated area. The blue LEDs in the front panel are also very bright - and even if you wanted to cover them up, you can't effectively block the light as it comes through the main body (sides and back) of the device which cannot be covered due to the need for ventilation. This isn't a problem for me since I keep it in a "wiring cabinet" with plenty of ventilation and a door to block the light, but I can see it being an issue for some. Note on setup - I attempted and failed to be able to use TWC's "auto-setup" so I called their support line. They told me there was an "outage" in my area so while they would enter the data, I wouldn't be able to use the modem until the outage was repaired. This was curious to me, since my internet worked perfectly with the old modem not 30 seconds before. So, with the guy on the phone (without him telling me to), I unhooked this new modem and re-plugged in the old one...suddenly he tells me the outages is fixed and he's able to provision the new modem. Strangely, as soon as he enters the new modem, the "outage" reappears. So again, I switch modems without him telling me to (now having the new one plugged in) and boom, outage gone and new modem works like a charm. Long and short of it? If TWC doesn't see the modem they have in their system plugged in and powered on, there's an "outage" and they can't install a new modem. So if you can, plug in both your existing modem and this new one at the same time (maybe in different rooms) and they'll be able to set the new one up with no issues - in fact, auto-provisioning may work. ### ⭐ Review *by A***B on October 21, 2023* leave it ALONE more TROUBLE than its worth problem seller 1/10 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by T***N on March 17, 2024* just upset stupid internet provider service, modem really good ## Frequently Bought Together - ARRIS (SB6183) -Cable Modem - Fast DOCSIS 3.0 16x4 Gigabit Cable Modem, For Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Spectrum and more, 1 Gbps Port, 400 Mbps Max Internet Speed, 2 Year Warranty - TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router V4 (Archer AX21) – Dual Band Wireless Internet, Gigabit, Easy Mesh, Works with Alexa - A Certified for Humans Device --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/742889616-arris-surfboard-sb6183-docsis-3-0-cable-modem-retail-packaging](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/742889616-arris-surfboard-sb6183-docsis-3-0-cable-modem-retail-packaging) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*