Motorola MB8600 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem - Approved for Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Charter Spectrum, Supports Cable Plans up to 1000 Mbps | 1 Gbps Ethernet Port
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Size: DOCSIS 3.1 (1 Gbps Ethernet Port)
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- Top Internet Speeds for all Multi-gigabit Speed Tiers - Wirecutter recommends this model as the best cable modem for people using Gigabit Internet plans. Built-in DOCSIS 3.1 and DOCSIS 3.0 32x8 capabilities give top Internet speeds for all cable Internet services.
- Save Money - Eliminate up to 168 dollars per year in cable modem rental fees (Savings are shown for Comcast Xfinity and vary by cable service provider.) Approved by Comcast Xfinity and Xfinity X1, Cox, and CableOne for all speeds including Comcast Gigabit services and Cox Gigablast. Not compatible with RCN. No cable modem is compatible with fiber optic, DSL, or satellite services, available from Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, Frontier, and others.)
- Flexible Compatibility - Pair with any Wi-Fi router youd like, including Whole Home Wi-Fi or Mesh routers like eero, Google Wi-Fi, and Orbi. A 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port allows connection of any SINGLE device with an Ethernet port including a router, Windows or Mac computer, HDTV, or game station. This cable modem does not have a built-in wireless router or telephone call capability.
- Proactive Network Security - A broadcom chipset provides advanced security from denial-of service attacks.
- Active Queue Management (AQM) - AQM significantly reduces Internet latency on both DOCSIS 3.1 and 3.0 services, resulting in faster page loads for all Web traffic and enhanced interactive applications like online gaming and video conferencing. The MB8600 also includes a full-band capture digital tuner to enhance speed and save energy.
Brand: motorola
Internet service provider: spectrum, optimum, cox, xfinity
Connectivity Technology: Cable
Compatible Devices: Personal Computer
Product Dimensions: 7.25"L x 2.25"W x 7.88"H
Product Dimensions: 7.25 x 2.25 x 7.88 inches
Item Weight: 1.09 ounces
Item model number: MB8600
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: May 17, 2017
Manufacturer: MTRLC LLC
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Size: compact DOCSIS 3.1 (2.5 Gbps Ethernet Port)
Slower connection to Xfinity than shown (15 minutes), but if you're patient this will self-register. I took a different route and attempted to add the MAC address into my list of authorized Xfinity devices through their app, but requires continuious network connectivity, So once you've disconnected your old cable modem (unless you have a splitter), your internet goes down. My experience was just over 30 minutes, but it works perfect. The 4-5 page fold out instructions show different variations of blinking, pulsing, or steady light to indicate status. The modem will restart several times as it binds to your provider, downloads updates, and reboots, but the lights are a very mellow version of status. When it is all the way online and functional, it will be a solid wite light. The light is neither distracting nor obnioxious. I run a TPLink Archer BE800 Wifi 7 Router, and that also took a few minutes to integrate, but the delay was on me having forgotten that one of the 2 10G ports is primary. Once I remembered that I was up instantly. I greatly appreciate the small and blend into the background nature of the modem. So many of the cable modems are a loud color, tall, or Christmas Tree of bright indicator lights. This modem focuses specifically on a connection to your cable provider, and does not address wifi, or providing additional ports. It is perfect for my needs since I have the new TPLink Archer. This for me was a choice with specific intent, as I like function separation, that way if one fails the cost to get back on line is far less expensive. But from the selections currently available I did not see a combo Modem/Router that was DOCSIS 3.1 along with Wifi 7 and 10 G ports.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025 by Randy Browning
Size: compact DOCSIS 3.1 (2.5 Gbps Ethernet Port)
So unless you are granted the best Spectrum modem you are going to have issues with packet loss and will strangely need to replace the modem in 9 months to a year. Save yourself the aggravation and just get one of these. I had the 3.0 model for 7 years without an issue and now that Spectrum is going 3.1 I first got a free Spectrum modem proceeded by 2 swaps in a 2 month period. The issue was packet loss from time to time that would cause issues when I worked and gamed from home. So I was tired of free and purchased the Motorola 3.1 and not really shocked. My network has been stable ever since. Save yourself the troubles and just buy one of these already and be stress free. All you have to do is login to Spectrum's website. Get technical support, tell them the make, model and MAC of the unit and they will add the new MAC and delete the old MAC, give it about 15 minutes and you will be back online. Will take you 20 minutes from the 5 minute conversation with Spectrum to the Modem setting itself up. It's really that easy.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2025 by Tom D
Size: DOCSIS 3.1 (1 Gbps Ethernet Port)
Received the Motorola DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem on-time from Amazon. Up and running within 15 minutes, No call to Comcast. Motorola Ultra Fast DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem, Model MB8600, plus 32x8 DOCSIS 3.0, Certified by Comcast XFINITY Paper instructions were in the box and also online. No firmware available for prior update. I had previously confirmed that this device is acceptable to Comcast. Before buying any network device, always check that your ISP supports the device you plan to buy. Unacceptable for us to rate an item poorly if its is not compatible with your stuff... I replaced a Cisco - Linksys model DPC3008 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem purchased thru Amazon for $90 exactly five years ago. It has never failed. I would have paid Comcast say $10 / month to lease their inferior modem for the last 60 months, using the roughly $510 savings to enjoy Comcast "Blast" speeds not supported by their leased modem. I viewed this purchase as another future-proof, leading edge decision to replace a 5-year old $90 device. I did not expect a speed increase. Here is why. If I log into my Comcast account and search for upgrades for my Internet service, there is only a fiber option. I am maxed out at a supported wire speed of "150 mbps". I attained that with the 5-year old DOCSIS 3.0 device. So, Comcast does not yet offer DOCSIS 3.1 service here; and, they will not reveal that to customers. I searched for a couple of hours for that revelation. The new MB8600 has a connect LED the turns blue with a 3.1 connection else stays green to confirm 3.0 per the instructions. Mine is green now. So, "NO", Comcast has not brought DOCSIS 3.1 to my area. Follow the instructions. They work. I suggest however that you perform a broadband speed test prior to switching out your old cable modem. I also suggest you have your Comcast account number from a bill and ensure your Comcast account has your current phone number. NOT clearly said; but, I also suggest that you eliminate your network's switches / routers / Wi-Fi and simply Ethernet connect to any one of the four gigabit Ethernet ports on the back of the MB8600. I used port one. The MB8600 synced up with Comcast quickly (according to the lights); but, I could not obtain an Internet connection. I'm guessing Windows 10 Pro simply was trying to protect me from a new intrusion. This is not a Windows 10 / Microsoft Edge issue. Solution: delete all network settings, reboot and there it was, Comcast activate. Enter your data and your MB8600 will reset. Once completed, I was online within 15 minutes. But, the speeds I had before were faster than now. Guess that my firmware had not yet been updated by Comcast. The label on the bottom of the MB8600 has an IP address, user name and password. I logged in and saw that the modem had provisioned to DOCSIS 3.0 with only one channel down and three channels up, far below its capacity in 3.0. You resolve this by pressing in the RESET button on the back of the MB8600 for several seconds till the lights flash. After, I now have 24 channels down and three channels up. I then retested my speeds to confirm that I was exceeding the Comcast Extreme 150 service level I am paying for: 180 mbps down / 24 up. That is a roughly 10% improvement still on DOCSIS 3.0. Again, Comcast here does not seem to support any faster wired speed than 150 mbps, and deeper level of DOCSIS 3.0 than 24X3 and no DOCSIS 3.1, now, no DOCSIS 3.0 32x4 either. I can hope but AOL is perceived as "high tech" here... I hate contacting Comcast customer service since I always feel as if I am training them. I may invest the day it will likely take to get Comcast to remotely re-provision my interface with them. Maybe not. Satisfied that I was connected as well as I could, I then moved on to reconnect my router for its Wi-Fi and more importantly for its added Trend Micro security not offered by the MB8600 since it is not a router, its a cable modem. My configuration is MB8600 to an Asus router with 4 gigabit ports and Wi-Fi AC2400. One wired port feeds a dumb Gigabit switch supporting five devices. A second wired port supports my Microsoft Book. I'm a retired IT guy so I avoid wireless connections excepting my cell. Yes, I have my cable modem, router and PC powered thru an uninterruptable power supply. The MB8600 documentation states that its power supply is resistant to power surges. We have afternoon storms all summer. Its fun to continue surfing while neighbors are dark; yet, my Comcast and DirecTV both work fine with a UPS power supply. Good that Motorola upgraded to some surge protection; but, I want that and sine wave continuous power. For your consideration.... The MB8600 has been connected for roughly six hours. It is barely warm and only at its top. Off to a good start. UPDATE JUL2018: The MB8600 is still running like a champ. No issues. Comcast finally has some competition from Century Link with its fiber optic Gigabit offering wired into my neighborhood just days before hurricane Irma. I signed up for it since its cost was just a minor bump for gigabit from 150 mbps. A few months ago, the green DOCSIS icon turned from green to blue indicating that Comcast had turned on version 3.1 but; I was provisioned for 150 Mbps and did not see a speed jump. Nine months later, still no Century Link offer. Regardless, I opted to move to a different home. Unfortunately an older neighborhood with no Century Link fiber optic. But Comcast does offer Gigabit speed at a higher price. Comcast's cables here are 30 to 40 years old unfortunately. I've been with Comcast for well more than 8 years. This was the first move / install that was completed correctly the first time. The tech clocked 960 Mbps at the MB8600 down. My PC sees less speed (580 to 870 down) with a reliable 40 Mbps up. The MB8600 performs as advertised. All 32 downstream channels and 4 upstream channels are locked.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2017 by Bertram28
Size: DOCSIS 3.1 (2.5 Gbps Ethernet Port)
This is a solid modem, and aside from the fact that there is no phone jack for VOIP, it's served its purpose. I would have given 5 stars if it had a phone jack. We got an alert over our TV that there was a shelter-in-place alert for our neighborhood that we missed because we just realized the phone has been disconnected since we got the new modem.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2025 by PittrPatt