@chpalmer thanks, yep. Both are "dumb" modems; the only purpose of the admin interface is for diagnostics. Funny, although the SB8200 is capable of bonding with updated firmware, the ISP refuses to apply it. So, I'm stuck with two separate GigE ports. Not a big deal since that service is only 600/50, but it highlights the asinine nature of DOCSIS.
I do actually have two separate ISPs (WOW and "Comcrap"). I live stream some classes and just wanted to make sure I had redundancy so I don't leave my students high-and-dry. But I've had nothing but trouble ever since adding the Xfinity service. Got the MB8611 for its 2.5GbE port since I had > 1Gbps with Comcast, but c'est la vie.