New in 2016, 16x4 686 Mbps DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem gateway with a built-in AC1600 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router, four 10/100/1000 Gigabit (GigE) Ethernet ports, and firewall. The 16x4 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem provides speeds up to 686 Mbps, sixteen times faster than DOCSIS 2.0. Certified by Comcast XFINITY for all residential speeds, including Extreme 250. Certified by Charter, Time Warner Cable, and other cable service providers for use in their modem ownership programs. (MG7540 has no phone jack for Telephone Service option from Cable Companies.) High-speed wireless router with AC1600 Wi-Fi provides Internet access for wireless n, ac, g, b, and a devices including smartphones, computers, tablets, game stations, Chromecast, Apple TV, Roku, HDTVs. Four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports provide wired connections to Windows and Mac computers, HDTVs, game stations, and other Ethernet-capable devices. AnyBeam beamforming at the 5.0 GHz frequency focuses the signal on wireless clients to further enhance performance and range. Integrating the cable modem and router creates a more reliable connection that reduces unwieldy wiring and power adapter clutter while conserving desk space. The vertical design further minimizes shelf space, improves cooling and extends product life while looking great in any home or office.