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May 27, 2021 2:12 PM

MB8611 - Motorola - 32 x 8 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem $149.99

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This is normally $169.99. Looks like a price drop for Memorial Day sales across amazon/BBY/Staples/etc. I have been waiting for this to drop and just snagged one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DDFKXKC

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/motorola-32-x-8-docsis-3-1-cable-modem-with-2-5-gb-ethernet-black/6451964.p​ [bestbuy.com]

https://www.staples.com/motorola-mb8611-mb8611-10-docsis-3-1-ultra-fast-cable-modem/product_24484449​ [staples.com]
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This is normally $169.99. Looks like a price drop for Memorial Day sales across amazon/BBY/Staples/etc. I have been waiting for this to drop and just snagged one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DDFKXKC

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/motorola-32-x-8-docsis-3-1-cable-modem-with-2-5-gb-ethernet-black/6451964.p​ [bestbuy.com]

https://www.staples.com/motorola-mb8611-mb8611-10-docsis-3-1-ultra-fast-cable-modem/product_24484449​ [staples.com]

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May 27, 2021 2:17 PM
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lizard5102May 27, 2021 2:17 PM
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Is this better than the Netgear CM1100 on sale at Costco for $120 right now?

https://www.costco.com/netgear-ni...64287.html

Both are DOCSIS 3.1, both support multi port bonding. Motorola comes with 2yr warranty whereas Netgear comes with only 1yr (but Costco, so you can return anytime).
Last edited by walletLess May 27, 2021 at 07:22 AM.
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May 27, 2021 2:24 PM
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Quote from walletLess View quoted comment :
Is this better than the Netgear CM1100 on sale at Costco for $120 right now?

https://www.costco.com/netgear-ni...64287.html [costco.com]

Both are DOCSIS 3.1, both support multi port bonding. Motorola comes with 2yr warranty whereas Netgear comes with only 1yr (but Costco, so you can return anytime).
I think the Motorola has a 2.5GB port(assuming you can get close to these speeds from your provider) and the Netgear has 2X 1GB ports. Thats one difference.
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May 27, 2021 8:00 PM
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calvano915May 27, 2021 8:00 PM
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The 8600 has performed perfectly for my parents. I didn't get great vibes about Netgears offerings when I researched the options a year ago. I also ordered this when it dropped in price last night at BB.
May 27, 2021 8:03 PM
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rajivgandhiMay 27, 2021 8:03 PM
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Quote from calvano915 View quoted comment :
The 8600 has performed perfectly for my parents. I didn't get great vibes about Netgears offerings when I researched the options a year ago. I also ordered this when it dropped in price last night at BB.
Did the price drop lower than this at BB last night?
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May 27, 2021 8:04 PM
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vparamMay 27, 2021 8:04 PM
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If you have old modem or router, you could bring it to Best Buy and get another 15% off. (I believe you can stack the coupon with the sale price)
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May 28, 2021 12:08 AM
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rndmanMay 28, 2021 12:08 AM
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Quote from walletLess View quoted comment :
Is this better than the Netgear CM1100 on sale at Costco for $120 right now?

https://www.costco.com/netgear-ni...64287.html

Both are DOCSIS 3.1, both support multi port bonding. Motorola comes with 2yr warranty whereas Netgear comes with only 1yr (but Costco, so you can return anytime).
I had bought CM1100 from Costco. Will return it.
Just placed order for MB8611 at BB.
May 28, 2021 12:12 AM
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lizard5102May 28, 2021 12:12 AM
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Quote from rndman View quoted comment :
I had bought CM1100 from Costco. Will return it.
Just placed order for MB8611 at BB.
Is it mostly because of the 2.5 gbps vs 1gbps reason mentioned above? Afaik there are very few routers capable of accepting the multi-gig bonding feature.. so buying this is basically only future proofing, correct?

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May 28, 2021 12:19 AM
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rndmanMay 28, 2021 12:19 AM
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Quote from walletLess View quoted comment :
Is it mostly because of the 2.5 gbps vs 1gbps reason mentioned above? Afaik there are very few routers capable of accepting the multi-gig bonding feature.. so buying this is basically only future proofing, correct?
Yes. Future proofing.
May 28, 2021 3:51 AM
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LivelyHamster533May 28, 2021 3:51 AM
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Can somebody tell me if this is compatible with Cox?
May 28, 2021 3:54 AM
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LivelyHamster533May 28, 2021 3:54 AM
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This is only a modem and requires router if you are using Cox or any other provider.
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May 28, 2021 4:03 AM
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officialromaMay 28, 2021 4:03 AM
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Dumb question. Are there any benefits to pairing this with a router as opposed to getting the 8702 (Modem+Router Combo)?
May 28, 2021 4:10 AM
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Froman753May 28, 2021 4:10 AM
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Quote from vparam View quoted comment :
If you have old modem or router, you could bring it to Best Buy and get another 15% off. (I believe you can stack the coupon with the sale price)
According to a few Reddit comments, the 15% off is based on the MSRP, so it doesn't really apply to sales or price matches unfortunately.
May 28, 2021 4:10 AM
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Hope4BestMay 28, 2021 4:10 AM
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How much the affordable wifi router that works best with this Modem?
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May 28, 2021 4:11 AM
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ditto33May 28, 2021 4:11 AM
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Debating, this or pay extra $25 to Xfinity for pure unlimited with their free modem, also 3.1. No rental fee.

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May 28, 2021 4:19 AM
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jonp1988May 28, 2021 4:19 AM
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Quote from ditto33 View quoted comment :
Debating, this or pay extra $25 to Xfinity for pure unlimited with their free modem, also 3.1. No rental fee.
how did u do with no rental fee

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