3-Pack ARRIS SURFboard mAX W121 AX6600Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router System $39.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime

neatwords

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I got this from the previous sale. It does not connect to the internet with the iOS app. I just returned it yesterday. The recent reviews this year have stated that the setup software isn't working. Otherwise, it is nice looking hardware.

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ash78

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ash78

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Quote from neatwords

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I got this from the previous sale. It does not connect to the internet with the iOS app. I just returned it yesterday. The recent reviews this year have stated that the setup software isn't working. Otherwise, it is nice looking hardware.

Does it work via PC browser, though? Apps are nice to have, but for this price I don't mind doing things as if it were 10 years ago

epuentes

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epuentes

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Quote from ash78

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Does it work via PC browser, though? Apps are nice to have, but for this price I don't mind doing things as if it were 10 years ago

Not sure how accurate this is but ChatGPT says the w121 series requires the app for initial set up.

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kdesgais

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kdesgais

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Quote from ash78

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Does it work via PC browser, though? Apps are nice to have, but for this price I don't mind doing things as if it were 10 years ago

Unfortunately, the set up is app only. I got these the last time they were on sale. I'll share my experience. The trouble I found was that you have to be connected to the router's temporary WiFi network during setup, but my phone didn't want to stay on the network because it isn't connected to the internet. So my phone kept wanting to switch back to my cellular network. Once I figured that out and forced my phone to stay on the router's temporary network, I was able to complete the setup. For basic internet connectivity, these routers work well and have excellent range. The app is limited, so do not expect to be able to get into a lot of the settings other than being able to change the SSID name or password. There is an option to change the brightness of the LED, which I found useful. I was able to get this set up on my Google Pixel phone, so I don't know what the experience is like using iOS. Hope this helps.

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michaelm6730

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michaelm6730

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There is a reason it's 40 now… stay away…. Run….

KikiK4065

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KikiK4065

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Is not expandable, and no 6ghz

me4tux

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me4tux

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Quote from ash78

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Does it work via PC browser, though? Apps are nice to have, but for this price I don't mind doing things as if it were 10 years ago

Apparently No, according to PCMag review. It says that it doesn't NOT have a web based management console.

See: (error posting the web link) ; Quote:……The Surfboard system doesn't offer a web-based management console. Instead, everything is managed using the mobile app, and your options are limited. General settings allow you to enable/disable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play), put the router in Bridge mode, enable/disable IPv6, and create Port Forwarding rules, but there are no firewall, port triggering, or VPN settings, nor are there any of the advanced wireless settings that you get with the Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 that let you separate the radio bands, change channels, or configure things like RTS Threshold, Beacon Interval, and TX Bursting settings.

Last edited by me4tux July 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM.

3-Pack ARRIS SURFboard mAX W121 AX6600Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router System $39.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime

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