Optimum Approved Modems – ApprovedModemList.com

Below you will find the Optimum approved modems list. There are several options for one to purchase their own modem for Optimum’s internet service.

Read the Cable Modem Buying Guide to help you choose a modem. Do not forget to purchase your modem accessories.

Internet providers have begun removing some DOCSIS 3.0 modems from their networks. To maximize the years of use from a modem, it is strongly recommended to purchase a DOCSIS 3.1 device (the latest standard).

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Last Updated: February 1, 2025

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Best DOCSIS 3.1 Modem

ARRIS S33 DOCSIS 3.1 Optimum Approved Modems — ARRIS S33 Cable Modem

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ARRIS S33 INFO

Model #	ARRIS S33
DOCSIS	3.1
Color	White
WiFi Router	No
VoIP Telephone Adapter	No

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NETGEAR Nighthawk AX6000 CAX80 WiFi 6 Router DOCSIS 3.1 Optimum Approved Modems — NETGEAR AX6000 CAX80 WiFi 6 Router DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem

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NETGEAR CAX80 INFO

Model #	NETGEAR CAX80
DOCSIS	3.1
Color	Black
WiFi Router	Yes (WiFi 6)
VoIP Telephone Adapter	No

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NETGEAR CM500 DOCSIS 3.0 Optimum Approved Modems — NETGEAR CM500 Cable Modem

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NETGEAR CM500 INFO

Model #	NETGEAR CM500
DOCSIS	3.0
Color	Black
WiFi Router	No
VoIP Telephone Adapter	No

Full Optimum Approved Modem List

The Modems Listed Below Are All DOCSIS 3.0 Modems Unless Indicated as a DOCSIS 3.1 Modem
♦ Indicates an Intel Puma Chipset Defect – Do Not Buy

Note: ✅ means Yes, ❌ means No

Brand	Model #	Channels	VoIP	WiFi
ARRIS	G34 ♦	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅
ARRIS	G36 ♦	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅
ARRIS	S33	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
ARRIS	CM8200A	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB6141	8×4	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB6180	8×4	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB6182	8×4	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB6183	16×4	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB6190 ♦	32×8	❌	❌
ARRIS	SB8200	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
ARRIS	SBG10 ♦	16×4	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6400	8×4	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6580	8×4	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6700-AC	8×4	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6782-AC	8×4	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6900-AC	16×4	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG6950AC2 ♦	16×4	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG7400AC2 ♦	24×8	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG7580-AC ♦	32×8	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG7600AC2 ♦	32×8	❌	✅
ARRIS	SBG8300 ♦	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅
ARRIS	TM1602G ♦	24×8	✅	❌
ARRIS	TM3402 ♦	DOCSIS 3.1	✅	❌
ASUS	CM-16	16×4	❌	❌
ASUS	CM-32 ♦	32×8	❌	✅
Hitron	CODA ♦	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
Hitron-Zyxel	CDA-30360	8×4	❌	❌
Linksys	CG7500 ♦	24×8	❌	✅
Linksys	CM3008	8×4	❌	❌
Linksys	CM3016 ♦	16×4	❌	❌
Linksys	CM3024 ♦	24×8	❌	❌
Motorola	MB7220	8×4	❌	❌
Motorola	MB7420	16×4	❌	❌
Motorola	MB7621	24×8	❌	❌
Motorola	MB8600	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
Motorola	MB8611	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
Motorola	MG7310	8×4	❌	✅
Motorola	MG7315	8×4	❌	✅
Motorola	MG7540	16×4	❌	✅
Motorola	MG7550	16×4	❌	✅
Motorola	MG7700	24×8	❌	✅
Motorola	MG8702	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅
Motorola	MG8725	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C3000-100NAS	8×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C3000v2	8×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C3700-100NAS	8×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C3700v2	8×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6220	8×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6230	16×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6250	16×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6300 ♦	16×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6300v2 ♦	16×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6300BD ♦	8×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C6900	24×8	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C7000	24×8	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C7000v2	24×8	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C7500	24×8	❌	✅
NETGEAR	C7800	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CG3000D	8×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CG3000Dv2 N450	8×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CG4500BD	8×4	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CM400	8×4	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM500	16×4	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM600	24×8	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM700 ♦	32×8	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM1000	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM1000v2	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM1100	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM1200	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM2000	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM2500	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CM3000	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	❌
NETGEAR	CAX30S	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CAX80	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CBR40 ♦	32×8	❌	✅
NETGEAR	CBR750 ♦	DOCSIS 3.1	❌	✅
TP-Link	ARCHER CR500	16×4	❌	✅
TP-Link	ARCHER CR700	16×4	❌	✅
TP-Link	CR1900	24×8	❌	✅
TP-Link	TC-7610	8×4	❌	❌
TP-Link	TC-7620	16×4	❌	❌
TP-Link	TC7650	24×8	❌	❌
TP-Link	TC-W7960	8×4	❌	✅

Channels: first # refers to downstream channels, second # refers to upstream channels (e.g. 16×4, means 16 downstream channels and 4 upstream channels)
DOCSIS 3.1 offers the fastest speeds

VoIP: indicates if the modem has telephone capability

WiFi: indicates if the modem has WiFi capability

Optimum Approved Modems Added in August 2017
Arris TG1672G

Optimum Approved Modems Removed in April 2019
ARRIS TG1672G
Cisco DPQ3212
Motorola SBV6220

Optimum Approved Modems Added in September 2022
ARRIS T25
ARRIS TM804 (removed)
ARRIS TM822 (removed)

Optimum Approved Modems Removed in January 2023
ARRIS T25