All modems and gateways must meet the following criteria to be certified for use with Cox Business Internet.
- Compatible with your Cox Business Internet package
- DOCSIS 3.1 and IPv6 compliant
- Reasonably clean and sanitary
- In good working order
If you attempt to use a modem that isn't compatible with Cox Business Internet service as listed below or isn't in good working order, the modem cannot be installed. Cox reserves the right to charge for any additional work caused by this attempt.
Certified DOCSIS 3.1 Devices
The DOCSIS 3.1 devices below are certified for use with Cox Business Internet packages, as noted in the following table.
Cox Business offers modems for lease only. Modems marked as Available to Purchase in Retail can be bought from any third-party retailer.
| Brand and Model | Modem Description | Available to Lease from Cox Business | Available to Purchase in Retail | Package Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arris CM8200 | DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem with 32x8 channel bonding |  |  | Supports speeds for Cox Business 1 Gbps Internet packages and below. Due to Ethernet technology limitations, 1 Gbps download speeds limited to 940 Mbps. |
Arris SB8200 | DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem with 32x8 channel bonding | | | Supports speeds for Cox Business 1 Gbps Internet packages and below. Due to Ethernet technology limitations, 1 Gbps download speeds limited to 940 Mbps. |
Technicolor CGA4131 | DOCSIS 3.1 gateway with 32x8 channel bonding | | | Supports speeds for Cox Business 1 Gbps Internet packages and below. Due to Ethernet technology limitations, 1 Gbps download speeds limited to 940 Mbps. |
Technicolor CGA4332 | DOCSIS 3.1 gateway with 32x8 channel bonding | | | Supports speeds for all Cox Business Internet packages |
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 | DOCSIS 3.1 modem with 32x8 channel bonding | | | Supports speeds for all Cox Business Internet packages. |
Hitron CODA56  | DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem with 32x8 channel bonding | | | Supports speeds for all Cox Business Internet packages. |
DOCSIS 2.0 and 3.0 Devices
Although the DOCSIS 2.0 and 3.0 devices may still be in use with some Cox Business Internet services, they can't be installed on any accounts. If you're using a DOCSIS 2.0 or DOCSIS 3.0 device below, then contact us to discuss upgrade options.
| Brand and Model | Modem Description | Package Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
Arris SB6183 | DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem with 16x4 channel bonding | Supports speeds up to the Cox Business Internet 300 package Note: This device only supports speeds up to 20 Mbps upload. If you subscribe to a service that supports an upload speed higher than 20 Mbps, upgrade to a DOCSIS 3.1 device to receive the higher upload speed. |
