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MOTOROLA VDSL2 ADSL2 Modem WiFi AC1600 Gigabit Router Model MD1600 for Non Bonded Non Vectoring DSL from Frontier and Some Other DSL Providers
Last Updated: November 7, 2020 (Refresh Now)
6.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
379
Old Reviews
86
Unverified
8
Spam Test
PASS
Yes
WIFI
9.99 meters
SIZE
4096 GB
MEMORY
2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Review Analysis - 285 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
ISP
104centurylink, dsl, century link, motorola, modem router
+65%
-35%
" ... I have CenturyLink VSDL2 service and the modem/router set itself up automatically in a moment! ... "
" ... If you have DSL this modem will do the trick and I found there customer support to be great! ... "
" ... Likes: Product combines modem & router. ... "
" ... - if you have VDSL or ADSL. ... Do the same for VDSL interface , ADSL interface, WAN service, and LAN. ... Go to setupmyrouter.net again, etc . ... I have no idea but the modem itself looks new. ... "
" ... Works as described with Century Link DSL. ... "
" ... I am on ADSL/PPPoe and I needed the user name/pw for the set up. ... "
" ... About a year ago we finally got DSL service from Frontier, in our area. ... I have purchased two modem routers, plus one Frontier installed. ... And there it was, the "MOTOROLA VDSL2/ADSL2+ Modem + WiFi AC1600 Gigabit Router." ... "
" ... Decent price for a modem router. ... "
Setup
89easy, install, password, modem, easy to install
+90%
-10%
" ... Simplest install I've ever had on a device. ... "
" ... Setup was a breeze, and unfortunately for my ISP, Windstream they won't be collecting a rental fee. ... "
" ... Plugged in and set up easiest set up ever less than 15 min! ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install and never drops the connection. ... "
" ... Great looking product, easy to set up. ... "
" ... Modem was easy to setup and use once I got the correct info out of frontier. ... "
" ... Bad setup cleanup: I followed the direction on how to install the new software. ... These settings are saved automatically once you start trying to setup the new modem. ... Click on Advanced button, go to Advanced Setup. ... Actiontec was a breeze to setup. ... "
Network
64signal, modem, modem router, wifi, motorola
+77%
-23%
" ... This Motorola MD1600 managed to turn a three storey, 2700 square foot house from completely covered with Wi-Fi coverage to a house filled with multiple Wi-Fi black spots. ... This in turn necessitated the addition of two Rock Space 1200Mbps network extenders in the loft and basement in order to ensure that I could get a signal in most areas of the property and even then some smart devices could no longer be reached. ... The reason for the upgrade - so to speak - was because of repeated dropped connections from the Zyxel modem so finding that my Wi-Fi coverage of the property was actually worse than before was - to say the least - a wee bit of a shock. ... "
" ... Reliable and strong WiFi signal. ... "
" ... It works about 30% faster than my old one and no signal dropping so far after 24hrs ... "
" ... The modem/router is good for different advanced wifi items! ... "
" ... Great Modem/Router used with Century link in northern Minnesota. ... "
" ... Thought would have a stronger signal ... "
" ... good wifi coverage. ... "
" ... HAS GREAT SIGNAL THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE ... "
Ease of Use
51set, easy to set, setup, install, easy to install
+100%
" ... Setup was relatively simple. ... "
" ... A little tricky to set up, but works really good now. ... "
" ... Has a simple to use wizard that got me up and running no problem. ... "
" ... It was quick, easy to install, and directions were simple. ... "
" ... It is easy to set up and is compatible with Century Link. ... Better wireless coverage and easy to use. ... "
" ... It was extremely easy to set up the Motorola MD1600. ... "
" ... It connected and was very easy to configure on our own. ... "
" ... Click on Advanced button, go to Advanced Setup. ... Then click on Layer2 interface . ... Actiontec was a breeze to setup. ... "
Wifi
35router, modem, wifi signal, wi fi, motorola
+80%
-20%
" ... SUPER EASY to install, perfect compatibility with my provider and gives a strong WiFi signal for all my devises. ... "
" ... The Wi-Fi has both the 2.4G and 5G radios that work independently of each other. ... I can turn either or both on and off with different SSID’s and passwords. ... A full feature set is in the Wi-Fi section too. ... "
" ... Being far more modern than my previous one, there is never a struggle for devices to find an IP address, or fight for bandwidth. ... "
" ... Good wifi signal. ... "
" ... The trick is to know your correct PPPoE login name and password *before* doing the auto setup w/ the MD1600! ... "
" ... Modem/Router are easy to set up and work great with good wifi range however anytime the modem looses power, even though all the settings look to have been preserved in the modem, it it will no longer connect to the internet. ... "
" ... I have new router model from my internet provider but motorola router is better in speed and in wifi signal and easy to install too. ... "
" ... 5G is superfast. ... "
Product Reliability
30months, worked, weeks, fine, year
+33%
-67%
" ... After 2 months it didn’t work ... "
" ... It worked for about 3 months then had to be replaced. ... "
" ... Finally the printer I had configured with a static address on the 192.168.1.1 network stopped working. ... "
" ... Garbage, do not purchase. ... "
" ... Stopped working after less than a year ... "
" ... I returned it after struggling for about 2 weeks to make it work. ... "
" ... I've had this modem for a little over a year and for the past month it has cause me nothing but issues. ... "
" ... Worked okay for a few weeks then I had to keep resetting it but powering it off and on. ... Finally it just quit working all together it would not pick up any DSL. ... "
Device Compatibility
23motorola, connected, connection, could, worked
+48%
-52%
" ... Frontier refused to help w/ 3rd party tech and Motorola also refused to help stating "it's just not going to work" . ... "
" ... not compatible with most of my home. ... "
" ... I just opened yesterday and found out it is not compatible with my network, I should of tried to install it when it came but I didnt because I was having a CenturyLink technician coming 9/4/19 and that is when I fond out it is not compatible. ... "
" ... While I realize that too many bad packets should probably kill the connection and force a reconnect, I don't accept Motorola's idea that the whole modem crashing until you power cycle it multiple times a week is an acceptable level of performance. ... "
" ... Read all the requirements and this should have worked but it could never connect. ... Very little feedback about what it was doing when trying to connect so no way to troubleshoot it. ... "
" ... It Apple products could not stay connected. ... "
" ... Never got to use it, century link wouldn’t accept it, although over the phone they said it would be okay ... "
" ... I took the chance, it worked great for about a week and then started not connecting. ... "
Returns
19returned, window, refund, never, unit
+5%
-95%
" ... Had to return. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... Have to return items. ... "
" ... I returned it after struggling for about 2 weeks to make it work. ... "
" ... Sent it back ... "
" ... I returned it! ... "
" ... Sent back for refund. ... "
" ... received it and it does not work and there is no way to return it ... "
Capacity
17throughout, wifi, signal, wireless signal, turn
+94%
-6%
" ... HAS GREAT SIGNAL THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE ... "
" ... Reaches all rooms in my 1200 sq. ... "
" ... Works well in rural areas. ... "
" ... The WiFi range is exceptional (in our large split-level house), significantly better than the 3 previous WiFi routers from the local phone company. ... "
" ... The Wireless signal is strong and works in most rooms of the house as well as on the porch. ... "
" ... All were limited in their effectiveness of keeping my family online. ... "
" ... And, for our family, THIS unit was money well spent. ... "
" ... This Motorola MD1600 managed to turn a three storey, 2700 square foot house from completely covered with Wi-Fi coverage to a house filled with multiple Wi-Fi black spots. ... This in turn necessitated the addition of two Rock Space 1200Mbps network extenders in the loft and basement in order to ensure that I could get a signal in most areas of the property and even then some smart devices could no longer be reached. ... "
Software Platform
14web, software, set, login, internet
+57%
-43%
" ... Then setting up was as simple as selecting the server from a menu and entering my id and password. ... "
" ... Best guess is the reset did not restore defaults keeping it from working on new line. ... "
" ... Just make sure to get your login information from Centurylink so you can set it up. ... "
" ... Log in account details. ... "
" ... The menus for advanced users (me) made customization from my PC a snap. ... "
" ... If you search for MD1600, you can find software update link there too. ... Then click on Layer2 interface . ... "
" ... I wanted to change the password. ... The "web address". ... I was able to change the password from there. ... "
" ... Settings I used for first page of auto setup as follows ... "
Marketplace
12product, works, worked, website, seller
+100%
" ... Works well and is as advertised. ... "
" ... came on time. ... "
" ... Amazon delivered it in two days. ... "
" ... So far everything seems to be working as advertised. ... "
" ... They gave me a link to their website. ... Or just add a note here in amazon product description or in their website. ... "
" ... Was shipped quickly. ... "
" ... The seller was great and prompt though ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Internet
11connection, wifi, web, password, connect
+55%
-45%
" ... increased my internet speed tremendously. ... "
" ... As for the internet and wifi performance . ... "
" ... The "web address". ... "
" ... my internet source. ... "
" ... Internet require password yes ... "
" ... Internet require password yes ... "
Price
8price
+63%
-38%
" ... It was worth the money to have it work the way it should. ... "
" ... very pleased with value for the price ... "
" ... One cost upfront and it saves you about $10.00 a month on your bill. ... "
Ports
8modem router, router, ports, lan, dsl
+88%
-13%
" ... It even has sane default firewall settings that passed a grc.com shields up common ports scan out of the box. ... "
" ... Keeping a modem connected can be challenging at best since we are so far from the CenturyLink station hub. ... "
" ... I already had powerline connector so that took care of the range for me. ... "
" ... I got the MD1600, hooked up my PC to a LAN port, logged into the modem/router using the defaults and simply followed the easy instructions on upgrading software (firmware). ... "
" ... Once that basic configuration was done, I attached the 2TB USB NAS to the DSL router, set the device to share, and configured user names. ... "
" ... Do the same for VDSL interface , ADSL interface, WAN service, and LAN. ... "
" ... It provided a good, steady connect speed via the ethernet ports/router, but I had a major conflict with trying to use my Netgear Nighthawk to carry the wireless router duties. ... "
Delivery
7delivery, days, day, amazon, worked
+100%
" ... came on time. ... "
" ... Amazon delivered it in two days. ... "
" ... I ordered this bad boy same day delivery. ... "
" ... Great product ordered got it next day! ... "
" ... Received this 4 days early-so happy!! ... "
" ... Was shipped quickly. ... "
User Manual
6set, good, reset, modem, features
+50%
-50%
" ... Still wondering why the manual's address didn't work. ... "
Firmware
6update, modem, needed, motorola, support
+83%
-17%
" ... Just note that if you have Frontier DSL you need to do a firmware update to this device before it will work, the steps for which are detailed in other reviews here. ... "
" ... The modem needed the firmware update, easy to do. ... "
" ... Prior to receiving the modem/router/wi-fi unit, I went to the Motorola support pages for the MD1600, downloaded the most recent firmware, manuals and QuickStart guide. ... "
" ... Then I read in one of the reviews that you needed a firmware update. ... Get the firmware update from motorola. ... this time the modem should try to detect your internet setting with a clean setup with the new firmware update. ... hey you need a firmware update. ... "
" ... Upgraded the firmware, which is available on their site. ... "
Apps
6saved, login, help, browser
+67%
-33%
" ... This has made a major difference in tasks including downloading large files and also in participating in web based meetings. ... "
" ... Received --- took advice from 1 reviewer and downloaded update file from motorola website. ... "
" ... And if you need help, the web-site is good and there are a dozen YouTube videos from other advanced users to help you out. ... "
" ... If you search for MD1600, you can find software update link there too. ... Be sure to read the accompanying 'how to' pdf file. ... "
Overall performance
5+100%
" ... Does the job? ... "
" ... does the job. ... "
" ... Upload speed was actually better than normal. ... "
" ... I'm getting the max down/up speeds that I purchased! ... "
" ... Does the job and does it well. ... "
Product As Described
4advertised, working, seems, everything
+100%
" ... Works well and is as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Was as described. ... "
" ... So far everything seems to be working as advertised. ... "
Call quality
4tech, phone, new, calls, back
+25%
-75%
" ... I was invited to leave a call-back number. ... "
" ... I spent a full day and several calls to get the new one installed. ... "
" ... After several attempts, phone calls, and wasted time I couldn't get this to work with ATT. ... "
For Running
3minutes, complaints, 10
+100%
" ... Been running a week now and no complaints. ... "
" ... Was up and running in 5-10 minutes. ... "
" ... I was up and running. ... "
Video Playback
3+100%
" ... Netflix, Prime Video ... "
" ... You can even watch youtube video. ... "
" ... You can even watch youtube video. ... "
Power Consumption
3+67%
-33%
" ... It should be able to recover from a power loss when the power is restored. ... "
" ... :) BTW, better SNR/Power/Atten readings too! ... "
Lagging
3times, day
+100%
" ... Haven't had to reboot it for any reason, so that's good. ... "
" ... I was connected in 15 minutes without a single reboot! ... "
" ... I have not had to reboot once! ... "
Cables
3+67%
-33%
" ... I already had powerline connector so that took care of the range for me. ... "
Features
3manual, good
+67%
-33%
" ... I will take the being rock solid on all my connections anyday over features. ... "
" ... Based on the quality of its physical appearance and the features listed in the ad, I would rate it 4 stars -- particularly because of the small size compared to the Netgear D6400 I wound up buying instead. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 9.99 meters
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
Number of USB ports: 2
USB: Yes
Memory
Memory: 4096 GB
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