Pros: Like most cable modems, it's just plug in the coax cable and the ethernet cable, plug in the power and you're good to go. It was cheaper than most other modems.

Cons: It takes a little longer to connect than the RCA/Thompson DCM425 that was provided by Time Warner Cable, but it was a matter of seconds and not minutes. I usually don't have to restart my modem so it's not a deal breaker for me

Overall Review: This modem is on the approved list for customer purchased modems at Time Warner Cable. They have also made it easy to provision your own modem, you don't have to call anyone, it's done through the web browser. TWC modem rental fees went up to $10 in January 2016, so this modem will pay for itself in half a year, then you start saving money. Also, I received marginally better speeds from this modem than the TWC provided one, but it's really the cost savings that makes this modem worth it for me.

Pros: - Compact, fits just about anywhere - Nothing to configure, just plug in the cables and go - Does what it claims to do

Cons: - Not wall mountable unless you stick something to it like double-sided tape or velcro - Nothing to weigh it down, depending on how it and the cables are positioned, the front tilts upward

Overall Review: I bought this after turning an old computer into a Linux-based router. NICs with 4 ports on them are pretty pricey, so this was a cheap way for me to extend my wired network. The upward tilt mentioned in the cons is annoying, but not enough to not recommend this switch. It does exactly what it should do.