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Motorola MB8611

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Modem Information

DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem

32x8 channel bonding

Highest Service Level

Go Beyond Fast - 2 Gbps

   

Front View

Front View

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After the cable modem is successfully registered on the network, the Power, Downstream, Upstream, and Online indicators continuously indicate that the cable modem is online and fully operational.

     

Back View

Back View

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The Motorola MB8611 has the following ports and buttons available on the back of the modem.

  • RESET - Press and hold this recessed button for at least 10 seconds to restore to factory defaults and reboot the modem
  • ETHERNET LAN - Connects a device to the Ethernet port
  • COAX - Connects to a coaxial cable
  • ON / OFF - Turns the modem on and off
  • POWER - Connects to the power adapter
     

MAC Address

MAC Address

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MAC addresses are written as 12 digits containing both letters and numbers (0-9, A-F). A MAC address is unique. The first six characters of the MAC address are unique to the device's manufacturer.

Troubleshooting

The modem lights indicate the current status of your cable modem. To troubleshoot any connection problems, use the table below.



Modem Light Status Problem
Power

Power light
Green None. The modem is powered on.
Off No power. Verify power supply connections and electrical outlets. Ensure the outlet is not connected to a switch. Press the ON/OFF button.
Downstream

Downstream light
Solid Blue None. Two or more downstream channels are in use.
Blinking Blue Negotiating multiple downstream bonded channels. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
Solid Green None. One downstream channel is in use.
Blinking Green Scanning for downstream channels. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
Upstream

Upstream light
Solid Blue None. Two or more upstream channels are in use.
Blinking Blue Negotiating multiple upstream bonded channels. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
Solid Green None. One upstream channel is in use.
Blinking Green Ranging in progress. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
Off No upstream channels are in use. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
Online

Online light
Green None. The modem is online with DOCSIS 3.0.
Blue None. The modem is online with DOCSIS 3.1.
Blinking None. The modem is trying to go online. Verify all cable connections.
Off The modem is offline. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
LAN

L A N port lights
White None. Ethernet connected at 100BT.
Green None. Ethernet link at 1GE.
Blue None. Ethernet link at 2.5GE.
Blinking None. Ethernet data is flowing.
Off No device is connected. Verify all cable connections.
Rear Panel Ethernet LAN Port(s) Blinking None. Ethernet data is flowing.
Green Connected at 2.5GE
Amber Connected at 100 Mbps or 1 GE
Off No device is connected. Verify all cable connections.

Manufacturer Resources

For more detailed technical information on the MB8600, use the resources below.

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