Use and Care Manual
Table Of Contents
- Quick Start
- DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem
- Most users will connect a WiFi router to the MB8600. This connection may be made initially, before activating the cable modem, or it may be done after the cable modem has been activated from a PC. A wireless router lets multiple devices (computers, sm...
- 1. The cable modem and the router should both be powered off.
- 2. Plug one end of the cable modem’s Ethernet cable into the Ethernet jack of your modem, and plug the other end of the cable into the router’s WAN port. (You may need to disconnect the cable from your computer first.)
- 3. Power-up the cable modem. Wait for the ONLINE light (/ or /) to be solidly lit.
- 4. Power-up the router. Wait for the router to complete its power-up sequence.
- 5. The LAN light / on your modem should be lit to show the Ethernet connection to your router. Note the color will be green for a single LAN port and blue for bonded (two or more LAN ports) connections.
- 6. Follow your router’s instructions for setting up the router and connected devices.
- If you haven’t already activated your Internet service, do that now. (See Prepare to Activate on page 5.) Using a computer or other device connected to the router, try connecting to the Internet. If it works, Congratulations! Installation is complete.
- Troubleshooting Tips
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MB8600 Lights
LIGHT
COLOR
DESCRIPTION
Power
Green
ON:
Cable modem power on
OFF:
Cable modem power off
Downstream
Green or
Blue
Green
Blinking:
Scanning for DS channel
Green
ON:
Connected on
1 downstream channel
Blue
Blinking:
Negotiating
bonded channel(s)
†
Blue ON:
Bonded with 2 or more
channels
Upstream
Green or
Blue
Green
Blinking:
Ranging in progress
Green
ON:
Connected on 1 channel
Blue
Blinking:
Negotiating bonded
channel(s)
†
Blue ON:
Bonded with 2 or more channels
OFF:
Upstream not connected
Online
Green
or
Blue
Blinking:
Trying to go online
Green:
Online with DOCSIS 3.0
Blue:
OFF:
Online with DOCSIS 3.1
Offline
LAN
Green
or
Blue
Blinking:
Ethernet data is flowing
Green:
Ethernet ports linked but not
bonded
Blue:
Ethernet ports linked and
bonded
Rear Panel
Ethernet LAN
port(s)
Green or
Amber
Blinking:
Ethernet data is flowing
Green:
Connected at 1 Gbps
Amber:
Connected at 10 or 100 Mbps
OFF:
No connection
†
If a blue Upstream or Downstream light blinks continuously, this indicates
partial service (at least one designated channel has not completed
bonding). You should still get high Internet speeds, but your service
provider may want to know so they can adjust their network.