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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 |
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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 you’d 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.
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Easy to install | 4.4 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
WiFi signal | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
Tech Support | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.1 |
Sold By | Motorola Network | Motorola Networking Renewed | Verdi! | Hitron Americas | Motorola Networking Renewed | Hitron Americas |
connectivity tech | Cable | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Wi-Fi | Ethernet, Wi-Fi |
ethernet ports | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
number of ports | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
data transfer rate | 6 gigabits per second | 3.8 gigabits per second | 2500 megabits per second | 1 gigabits per second | 1 gigabits per second | 2.5 gigabits per second |
max downstream rate | 686 megabits per second | — | 2500 megabits per second | 1000 megabits per second | 1000 megabits per second | 2500 megabits per second |
max upstream rate | 1 gigabits per second | 3.8 gigabits per second | 2.5 gigabits per second | 350 megabits per second | 1000 megabits per second | 700 megabits per second |
modem type | dsl | cable | cable | cable | cable | cable |
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The smart choice for your cable Internet service
Eliminate monthly cable modem rental fees – Typically saves 156 dollars per year in Xfinity cable modem rental fees. Actual savings depend on your service provider.
1,000+ Mbps – Maximum actual Internet download speed
GigE Ethernet port – For a high-speed wired connection to any router, computer, or other Internet-capable device.
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Connect any WiFi router you choose
Plugs easily into any router for shared Internet access by all your WiFi and Ethernet-capable devices. This flexible approach lets you pair this cable modem with any router you choose for your WiFi needs, including a mesh router or gaming router.
If the MB8600’s Ethernet port isn’t used for a router, it can plug into a computer, HDTV, game station, or other Ethernet device.
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Ultra-Fast Internet SpeedFor other service providers, supported service speeds are similar to Comcast. |
Easy SetupConnects fast with just 3 connections – power, coax cable, and Ethernet. |
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Product Type (This table only includes cable modems with NO built-in WiFi router) | 16x4 Cable Modem | 24x8 Cable Modem | DOCSIS 3.1 plus 32x8 3.0 Cable Modem | DOCSIS 3.1 plus 32x8 3.0 Cable Modem |
DOCSIS Channel Bonding | 16x4 DOCSIS 3.0 | 24x8 DOCSIS 3.0 | DOCSIS 3.1 plus 32x8 DOCSIS 3.0 | DOCSIS 3.1 plus 32x8 DOCSIS 3.0 |
Certified for These Cable Internet Services. Typically Works with Many Others. | Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Spectrum, Suddenlink, Sparklight (CableOne) | Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Spectrum, Suddenlink, Sparklight (CableOne) | Comcast Xfinity, Cox | Comcast Xfinity and Cox |
Recommended by Comcast Xfinity for Internet Service This Speed Tier or Below | 300 Mbps | 600 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
Maximum Internet Download Speed (Actual speeds are lower) | 686 Mbps | 1000+ Mbps | 6000 Mbps | 1 Gbps |
Built-in WiFi Router | No | No | No | No |
Built-in Telephone Port | No | No | No | No |
Works With Any WiFi Router That Has an Ethernet WAN port | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
2.5G Ethernet Port | ✓ |
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Product Dimensions | 7.25 x 2.25 x 7.88 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.09 ounces |
ASIN | B0723599RQ |
Item model number | MB8600 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #20,027 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #36 in Computer Networking Modems |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 17, 2017 |
Manufacturer | MTRLC LLC |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
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Customers like the speed of the modem. They mention that it's capable of handling higher speeds, and that it has a 40% increase in download speed. They also like the ease of setup, and quality. That said, some complain about rebooting. Opinions are mixed on signal strength, stability, value, and compatibility.
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Customers like the quality of the modem. They say it works well, has no problems, and works fantastic together. Some say it's a good product for some uses, and has a decent expectation of a great ROI.
"...Wow. I really like this modem. This is a barebones rock solid dead simple workhorse...." Read more
"...modem in place with my Erro wifi router and these two work fantastic together!..." Read more
"I received the modem and it is not working as expected...." Read more
"...UPDATE JUL2018: The MB8600 is still running like a champ. No issues...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the modem to be easy. They mention that it functions fine, the activation was simple enough, and it's a plug-and-play device.
"Worked great and easy to set up, but having to buy a new one 2.5 years later. Only used at home for TV, tablets, etc." Read more
"...I got the Motorola AC2600 4x4 WiFi Smart router. Installation of both devices was very easy. Literally, plug and play...." Read more
"The Xfiniity compatible Modem was super easy to set-up following the Quick Start guide included in the box...." Read more
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Customers like the speed of the modem. They mention that it's much better on their internal network, fast pages load, and that it is capable of handling higher speeds. They also say that they haven't had any lagging or any buffering, and it delivers high performance and stability. The setup was simple, quick, and easy, and the mode runs smoothly.
"...Plus it's blazingly fast." Read more
"...We haven't had any lagging or any buffering and at peak usage with all persons at home, we have up to 4 smart phones, 3 laptops, 2 iPads and the..." Read more
"...The MB8611's performance has been amazing. The router is rebooted every night but the modem has not been rebooted since purchased...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the signal strength of the modem. Some say that it's awesome and improves their internet experience, while others say that they could not obtain an Internet connection.
"...step did initially lead me to frustration with my modem and router failing to connect as I had the assumption of plug-n-play service...." Read more
"...That's it. It makes a connection. And hasn't failed since I got it a month or so ago...." Read more
"...Comcast quickly (according to the lights); but, I could not obtain an Internet connection...." Read more
"...I've experienced no issues with dropped connections nor spontaneous reboots. Lovin' it." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the modem. Some mention it's worth the investment and the best priced along with speed, while others say it'll not be worth the money, mediocre at best, disappointing at worst, and expensive. Some customers also mention that the CM2000 is just expensive and totally useless.
"Pricy, but worth it. Motorola is the go to brand for high quality...." Read more
"...from the 192.168.100.1 web server, makes it, once again, totally useless." Read more
"Great product. Great price." Read more
"...-The future of modems, great investment at a better price than the Netgear and ARRIS branded 3.1 modems...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the stability of the modem. Some mention that it has been stable so far with no issues, while others say that it is not steady and has intermittent drop outs.
"...Long story short, if you experience repeated reboots and intermittent drop outs then consider it may be the modem...." Read more
"...This cable mode delivers not only the high performance and stability, but absolutely the easiest cable modem installation that I have done yet...." Read more
"...I will now have to look for another modem since this one just keeps dropping at random." Read more
"...This modem is built with a Broadcom chipset, and does not suffer from those issues.It is fast...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the modem. Some mention that it works seamlessly with any WiFi router, while others say that it is not compatible with their Spectrum plan, Xfinity, or Cox service.
"...gentlemen comment on this review saying that the modem doesn't have any router functionality what so ever and that a separate router was needed...." Read more
"...This should be good for about 3-5yrs.3. A good compatible router...." Read more
"...Also not found is the "spectrum analyzer view". These disappointments have cost them 1 star in my review...." Read more
"...that some of my bonded channels had too much power and was out of range for the modem...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the rebooting of the modem. They mention that it reboots several times a day, randomly restarts for 5 minutes, and auto-reboots. Some customers also say that the moded would shut off and try to reboot a minute later.
"...was pretty easy, but after a month and a half, the modem would suddenly reboot with no warning. No power issues...nothing obvious...." Read more
"...1.5yrs of ownership it has dropped signals numerous of times, needing constant resets...." Read more
"...I would get intermittent drop out and the modem would reboot itself 6 to 8 times a day...." Read more
"...After further troubleshooting I determined that the modem itself was rebooting every couple of hours...." Read more
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Wow. I really like this modem. This is a barebones rock solid dead simple workhorse.
It's got a plug for the cable and one ethernet (RJ-45) port out and I think an on/off switch.
That's it. It makes a connection. And hasn't failed since I got it a month or so ago.
All I had to do was call my ISP and give them the MAC address (on the sticker on the device)
and they updated their tables and that was it. Turn it on. It goes through the startup cycle. Takes a few minutes to connect like they all do and that's it. Set it and forget it.
What prompted me to get it, is I don't like having to rent the modem from the ISP @ $10.00/mo forever. This literally pays for itself in 16 months, and most people will have their Internet connection for many times that long, and time flies. So it's a good investment.
It doesn't have phone connection like the ISP's modem did. So I called the company/provider that owns copper phone lines in the area and ordered landline service. I'm a nerd/techie and don't care what people say about landlines being for old fogeys, it's like having a backup generator ... I know I can use that landline if the power goes out or if the cell tower gets overwhelmed (too many calls or cell traffic at once), or there's radio interference in the area. Technically cable phone is a 'land line' (hardwired cable connection to provider) and the battery backup in the modem (which the ISP charges more for), could give you emergency phone service in an outage, but a cable phone connection can (and does) fail for more reasons than copper wire phone service does. (Those copper wire connections are called POTS - which stands for Plain Old Telephone Service), and copper wire phones are the most reliable.
Having a separate modem from a router is optima for a few of reasons... Generally hybrid units of anything do everything okay, but nothing optimally (for example combination modem-router units like my ISP rents out). Better to keep the modem separate from the router. Then you can swap either out independently to upgrade as needed, disrupting less of your own network configuration doing so, and also help avoid a single point of failure. Plus, you might be able to score a router in a pinch on shorter notice than a cable modem if the router is the component that fails. Then you can choose the router you actually like, for whatever reason, and don't have to settle for whatever bundling du jour your ISP decides is right for you (even if it isn't).
That gets me to the other point. What DID the ISP decide was right for me (but wasn't)?
For awhile my ISP modem connection was dropping briefly in the middle of the morning. My computer came back up connected to the ISP's 'general public' wi-fi connection to their router which did not work for me and I'd have to keep manually switching back to my own internal Wi-Fi LAN (network). That was not only inconvenient but it forced me to investigate was was going on there.
I learned my ISP gives lets passersby connect to their rental-modem's Wi-Fi signal, without giving me any way to disable that service! That really pissed me off to learn. The idea is that people driving around who have accounts with the provider can get internet access around the neighborhoods. If I was a passerby, that could really help me, so at first glance maybe 'why not, be a good samaritan'.
But wait! There may be more too it than that.
Besides the fact that I don't like it (for good reason), they give me no control over that 'feature'!
And I see some downsides. What's good for the ISP isn't necessarily optimal for me.
What I don't like about that 'service' is that one or more people could sit outside and suck down bandwidth (e.g. slow my connection down), unbeknownst to me. It also might cause the unit to use more energy and put out a stronger wi-fi signal than it needs to. Which health conscious people are well advised to be aware of. Wi-Fi is radiation. Not strong and may not ruin your life, but it is a stressor at a cellular level, this is known. And strong signals, persistent signals and people who are more sensitive or have immunity issues can be more vulnerable (headaches, sleep disruption, or worse). But I like Wi-Fi so I settle for whatever unknown health consequences I may not be aware of.
Also it makes me wonder if a hacker might be able to use it as an additional point of access to my home network.
I also wonder if it's 100% clear to law enforcement at first glance who might be visiting sites or doing something nefarious from the connection point. Might it look like the owner is doing something that a passerby did (and even if they can sort it out later, what if it takes awhile to figure out and they make a bad assumption?)
Anyway, I don't have that problem with this modem and I'm just much happier with it all the way around.
Plus it's blazingly fast.
I already had Cox internet service in place and was using it without issue with my rental modem. Your newly purchased modem has a MAC address, make and model and all must be added to your Cox account to establish the service connection from the wall coax cable to your new personal modem equipment. -This step was not expressed in the setup instructions of the modem nor did I read any reviews of this. Not knowing this first step did initially lead me to frustration with my modem and router failing to connect as I had the assumption of plug-n-play service. Cox will also advise they can not assist you with any personal equipment troubleshooting. Fyi.
Once I contacted Cox tech support and provided my new modem details, they sent a connection signal to my new modem and the lights confirmed the signal and strength and I was done with Cox and my monthly rental fee!
After that call, which took the longest part of the whole setup process, everything else was a breeze!
I am using an Erro Pro wifi router with 2 beacon hubs and setting up my new modem and connection to Erro was S I M P L E. I'd conservatively estimate 10-15 mins after contacting Cox, to getting your in-house internet back online with your new modem and router.
It's been a week with the new Motorola modem in place with my Erro wifi router and these two work fantastic together! We haven't had any lagging or any buffering and at peak usage with all persons at home, we have up to 4 smart phones, 3 laptops, 2 iPads and the smart tv all running with no connection issues. *Now we haven't had all those at once pulling wifi but easily the phones, laptops and tv are continuously. Our Cox service is the 150mgb. We do not game stream.
Yes I would recommend this product for the long-haul investment. This modem is a DOCIS 3.1 and currently Cox services do not require this, however technology is moving this direction and it's just a matter of time. I wanted this equipment purchase to carry us for years to come and not compromise our connection compatibility. With Cox router rental of $11/mo, and this Motorola modem purchase at $160, it will take 14.5 months to break even.
I could have purchased a DOCSIS 3.0 modem at half the cost but I'm not wanting to collect obsolete equipment in years to come. Buy once. Cry once.
*NOTE: This Motorola modem is just a modem. No phone jack for digital phone service. Keep this in mind when choosing to buy equipment to replace your rental gear from Cox. Also verify your chosen equipment is compatible with your Cox services.