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Motorola MB8600 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem
DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem with one Gigabit Ethernet port. This entry uses the labeled manufacturer model identifier and cites primary product/support documentation.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Match the complete model/part number and hardware revision on the item label to manufacturer documentation. Do not apply this entry to near-name variants.
Exact specifications and compatibility
| Cataloged model | Motorola MB8600 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem |
|---|---|
| Dedicated subcategory | Modems and line-termination devices |
| Bus / host interface | Coaxial cable WAN; 1 × 10/100/1000BASE-T handoff. |
| Ports / physical interfaces | DOCSIS 3.1 downstream/upstream channel bonding; 1 × RJ-45 Gigabit port. |
| PHY, radio or protocol | DOCSIS 3.1; actual channel provisioning and DOCSIS 3.0 operation depend on ISP. |
| PoE | No PoE input or PoE output is documented for this product. |
| Link-rate vs throughput | Ethernet handoff tops out at 1Gb/s link rate; ISP plan and network conditions govern service throughput. Link rates are nominal negotiated/PHY specifications, not measured application throughput; no measured specimen result is claimed. |
| Firmware / driver support | ISP-controlled modem firmware/provisioning; no host driver normally required. |
| Compatibility checks | Check ISP compatibility and provisioning requirements; connect modem Ethernet to a separate router or host. |
Model-specific notes
Use the exact model label when checking provider certification.
Primary manufacturer sources
- Motorola MB8600 official product informationManufacturer product specification or documentation for the exact model/family. Original page is gone; this is the Internet Archive’s copy.
- Manufacturer support and compatibility resourcesFirmware, driver, compatibility, revision or support details; applicability may depend on the exact hardware revision and region.
Vendor maximum rates are not test results. Confirm regional variants, hardware revision and current support status with the manufacturer.