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Motorola MB8611 Ultra-Fast 2.5Gb Ethernet DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem

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$104

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Motorola has Motorola Multi-Gig Speed Ultra-Fast 2.5Gb Ethernet DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem (mb8611) on sale for $129.99 - 20% Off w/ discount code SUMMER = $104. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member buzzy for finding this deal.

Note, must apply the listed discount code to receive pricing in cart.

Features:
  • DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem
  • Broadcom chip
  • 2.5G Ethernet LAN Port
  • Up to 6000 Mb/s Downstream Speed
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Dimensions (7.88 x 2.25 x 7.25)
  • 5 x Status LEDs
  • Limited Warranty 2 Year
  • Supports 2.5 Gb/s+ Internet Speeds
  • Up to 800 Mb/s Upstream Speed
  • Integrated Lightning & Surge Protection
  • Backward Compatible

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is priced $39.99 lower than this Frontpage Deal from last November and $85.99 lower (45.3% savings) than the list price.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and community discussion.
  • About this product:
    • 2-year warranty and free support
  • About this store:
    • Motorola's return policy is here

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Motorola has Motorola Multi-Gig Speed Ultra-Fast 2.5Gb Ethernet DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem (mb8611) on sale for $129.99 - 20% Off w/ discount code SUMMER = $104. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member buzzy for finding this deal.

Note, must apply the listed discount code to receive pricing in cart.

Features:
  • DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem
  • Broadcom chip
  • 2.5G Ethernet LAN Port
  • Up to 6000 Mb/s Downstream Speed
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Dimensions (7.88 x 2.25 x 7.25)
  • 5 x Status LEDs
  • Limited Warranty 2 Year
  • Supports 2.5 Gb/s+ Internet Speeds
  • Up to 800 Mb/s Upstream Speed
  • Integrated Lightning & Surge Protection
  • Backward Compatible

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is priced $39.99 lower than this Frontpage Deal from last November and $85.99 lower (45.3% savings) than the list price.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and community discussion.
  • About this product:
    • 2-year warranty and free support
  • About this store:
    • Motorola's return policy is here

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Written by buzzy

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inter4ever
It depends on the network where you live, but at some point if they upgrade it, you'll start getting issues. Comcast and Motorola keep blaming each other and neither wants to take responsibility. I had to go back to my old modem that maxes out at 300 mbps while still paying for 1 gbps
gambit622
I'm a cable technician for *****y. I can say don't get this. Get an arris s33. I go to so many trouble call appointments for intermittent internet. All channels are locked on upstream and downstream. Docsis 3.1 bonds are in spec. It just randomly drops speeds and sometimes lags.
buzzy
Google MB8611 xfinity reddit, lots of issues reported. No posts reporting the issues are fixed; hard to know if that's just that people only post to complain, and don't come back to post when things are fine, or if the issues are still underway. But xfinity users seem to have more success with the 8600.

Or to put it another way, the 8600 is currently recommended by Xfinity. The 8611 is only approved.

It may depend on how much time you have to mess around with it. There is a 30 day return policy. I don't know if it depends on where you are connecting, it very well may as Xfinity networks probably vary across the country.

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Aug 30, 2023
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hoxuantu
Aug 30, 2023
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Great deal. Are they going to release new modems and trying to get rid of old stock?
Aug 30, 2023
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CalmChannel1150
Aug 30, 2023
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it's illegal to sell refurbished as new. Also, refurbished won't have 2 year warranty.
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Abs4155
Aug 30, 2023
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Is this the lowest price slick deal on the 8611?
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Aug 31, 2023
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JasonH888
Aug 31, 2023
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Quote from CalmChannel1150 :
it's illegal to sell refurbished as new. Also, refurbished won't have 2 year warranty.
Anywhere saying this is a refurbished unit?
Aug 31, 2023
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neverwearthem
Aug 31, 2023
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Absolutely do not buy if you'd be using on Xfinity.
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pop77
Aug 31, 2023
151 Posts
Thank you. Very timely for me. I pulled the plug, I have Xfinity.
Website says 30 day money back guarantee, free returns and 2 year warranty. Hope this works out.

This reviewer tested this with Xfinity and did not have any issues.
https://approvedmodems.org/motoro...11-review/
Last edited by pop77 August 30, 2023 at 06:10 PM.
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thejjuice
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Quote from t4t3r :
Absolutely do not buy if you'd be using on Xfinity.
Personal experience? I have xfinity and thinking about getting this
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Quote from thejjuice :
Personal experience? I have xfinity and thinking about getting this
It depends on the network where you live, but at some point if they upgrade it, you'll start getting issues. Comcast and Motorola keep blaming each other and neither wants to take responsibility. I had to go back to my old modem that maxes out at 300 mbps while still paying for 1 gbps
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Quote from thejjuice :
Personal experience? I have xfinity and thinking about getting this
Google MB8611 xfinity reddit, lots of issues reported. No posts reporting the issues are fixed; hard to know if that's just that people only post to complain, and don't come back to post when things are fine, or if the issues are still underway. But xfinity users seem to have more success with the 8600.

Or to put it another way, the 8600 is currently recommended by Xfinity. The 8611 is only approved.

It may depend on how much time you have to mess around with it. There is a 30 day return policy. I don't know if it depends on where you are connecting, it very well may as Xfinity networks probably vary across the country.
Last edited by buzzy August 30, 2023 at 06:35 PM.
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I'm a cable technician for *****y. I can say don't get this. Get an arris s33. I go to so many trouble call appointments for intermittent internet. All channels are locked on upstream and downstream. Docsis 3.1 bonds are in spec. It just randomly drops speeds and sometimes lags.
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aimo
Aug 31, 2023
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Quote from buzzy :
Google MB8611 xfinity reddit, lots of issues reported. No posts reporting the issues are fixed; hard to know if that's just that people only post to complain, and don't come back to post when things are fine, or if the issues are still underway. But xfinity users seem to have more success with the 8600.

Or to put it another way, the 8600 is currently recommended by Xfinity. The 8611 is only approved.

It may depend on how much time you have to mess around with it. There is a 30 day return policy. I don't know if it depends on where you are connecting, it very well may as Xfinity networks probably vary across the country.
MB8611 firmware cannot get updates, remains the original version 8611-19.2.18
Speed is limited to 200Mbps , regardless how fast your subscription is. Stay away MB8611
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myculito
Aug 31, 2023
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I've had the MB8611 with Xfinity 800mbps tier for 8 months and it has been rock solid.

Bonus: Using this over the Xfinity gateway gets rid of the stupid public Xfinity hotspot they make disabling so difficult.
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buzzy
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Quote from gambit622 :
I'm a cable technician for *****y. I can say don't get this. Get an arris s33. I go to so many trouble call appointments for intermittent internet. All channels are locked on upstream and downstream. Docsis 3.1 bonds are in spec. It just randomly drops speeds and sometimes lags.
People with xfinity service report issues with the S33 as well.
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Quote from CalmChannel1150 :
it's illegal to sell refurbished as new. Also, refurbished won't have 2 year warranty.
Tell that to Gamestop lmao

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gambit622
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Quote from buzzy :
People with xfinity service report issues with the S33 as well.
I have an s33 myself. Refuse to use an xb8 modem. I don't like to be locked down using their dns. No issues with the s33 except for the heat it generates. I have a usb fan on it to keep it cool. No timeout errors, no lost syncs unless it's a plant issue with xfinity. Best purchase I've made and favorite modem so far that I've seen.
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