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PAGE 1 of today's service plans and future upgrades. This DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem is ready for any of 6 Data Sheet | CM1100 Nighthawk® CM1100 Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem BUILT FOR Multi Gig INTERNET DOCSIS® 3.1 Overview Nighthawk® CM1100 Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem by NETGEAR® supports link aggregation to deliver true multi-gig Internet speeds. It improves your Internet connections and provides smooth online streaming and gaming.
PAGE 1 of today's service plans and future upgrades. This DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem is ready for any of 6 Data Sheet | CM1100 Nighthawk® CM1100 Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem BUILT FOR Multi Gig INTERNET DOCSIS® 3.1 Overview Nighthawk® CM1100 Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem by NETGEAR® supports link aggregation to deliver true multi-gig Internet speeds. It improves your Internet connections and provides smooth online streaming and gaming.
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... call • Easy Installation-Trouble-free setup only takes a few quick PAGE 2 of the box. The NETGEAR Difference - DOCSIS® 3.1 is up to 10X faster than DOCSIS® 3.0. CM1100 • Two (2) Gigabit Ethernet ports • DOCSIS 3.1 • Supports IPv6 • Secure connection •...; Works right out of the box with XFINITY® from Comcast and Cox-Ready out of 6 Data Sheet | CM1100 Nighthawk® CM1100 Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem World's Fastest Internet • Delivers true Multi-Gig Internet speeds with link aggregation • DOCSIS® 3.1 is OFDM...
... call • Easy Installation-Trouble-free setup only takes a few quick PAGE 2 of the box. The NETGEAR Difference - DOCSIS® 3.1 is up to 10X faster than DOCSIS® 3.0. CM1100 • Two (2) Gigabit Ethernet ports • DOCSIS 3.1 • Supports IPv6 • Secure connection •...; Works right out of the box with XFINITY® from Comcast and Cox-Ready out of 6 Data Sheet | CM1100 Nighthawk® CM1100 Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem World's Fastest Internet • Delivers true Multi-Gig Internet speeds with link aggregation • DOCSIS® 3.1 is OFDM...
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... Internet Connection Link Aggregation OR OR Desktop or Laptop Computer Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem (CM1100) OR Compatible Wireless Router** Wireless Router This product is not compatible with Cable bundled voice services. Why DOCSIS® 3.1 Why DOCSIS® 3.1 • More Speed-...
... Internet Connection Link Aggregation OR OR Desktop or Laptop Computer Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem (CM1100) OR Compatible Wireless Router** Wireless Router This product is not compatible with Cable bundled voice services. Why DOCSIS® 3.1 Why DOCSIS® 3.1 • More Speed-...
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Data Sheet | CM1100 Nighthawk® CM1100 Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Modems Designed for Today's Internet Plans and Future Upgrades NETGEAR MODEM CABLE MODEM TECHNOLOGY CM1100 DOCSIS® 3.1 CM700 DOCSIS® 3.0 32x8 CM600 DOCSIS® 3.0 24x8 CM500 DOCSIS® 3.0 16x4 SUPPORTED SPEED TIERS Multi-Gig Up to 400Mbps Up to 300Mbps Up to 200Mbps Connection Diagram Gigabit Ethernet Ports Cable Coaxial Port Power On/ Off PAGE 4 of 6
Data Sheet | CM1100 Nighthawk® CM1100 Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Modems Designed for Today's Internet Plans and Future Upgrades NETGEAR MODEM CABLE MODEM TECHNOLOGY CM1100 DOCSIS® 3.1 CM700 DOCSIS® 3.0 32x8 CM600 DOCSIS® 3.0 24x8 CM500 DOCSIS® 3.0 16x4 SUPPORTED SPEED TIERS Multi-Gig Up to 400Mbps Up to 300Mbps Up to 200Mbps Connection Diagram Gigabit Ethernet Ports Cable Coaxial Port Power On/ Off PAGE 4 of 6
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... check your cable network. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this NETGEAR modem is limited to ensure it provides DOCSIS® 3.1 service, otherwise this modem will only work as the transfer rate through the link aggregated CM1100 Gigabit Ethernet ports is allowed... on your service plan. ††Maximum rate is derived from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. † 10Gbps is the maximum...
... check your cable network. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this NETGEAR modem is limited to ensure it provides DOCSIS® 3.1 service, otherwise this modem will only work as the transfer rate through the link aggregated CM1100 Gigabit Ethernet ports is allowed... on your service plan. ††Maximum rate is derived from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. † 10Gbps is the maximum...
Installation Guide - All MSOs
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... manual. If you are experiencing trouble connecting your cable network. Quick Start Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Model CM1100 Package Contents Ethernet cable Cable modem Power adapter Connect a Router After you set up your cable modem and activate your cable modem, contact NETGEAR at 1-866-874-8924. For more information about /regulatory/. We recommend that this...
... manual. If you are experiencing trouble connecting your cable network. Quick Start Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Model CM1100 Package Contents Ethernet cable Cable modem Power adapter Connect a Router After you set up your cable modem and activate your cable modem, contact NETGEAR at 1-866-874-8924. For more information about /regulatory/. We recommend that this...
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... outlet. Make sure that the Power On/Off button is CM1100. •• Cable modem serial number •• Cable modem MAC address Your cable modem's serial number and MAC address are replacing a modem that support your Internet service: 1. When the startup procedure is... connect a computer to activate your email address or user name and password). 2. This process might change. To activate your cable modem. NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland February 2019 Collect your cable account number, account phone number,...
... outlet. Make sure that the Power On/Off button is CM1100. •• Cable modem serial number •• Cable modem MAC address Your cable modem's serial number and MAC address are replacing a modem that support your Internet service: 1. When the startup procedure is... connect a computer to activate your email address or user name and password). 2. This process might change. To activate your cable modem. NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland February 2019 Collect your cable account number, account phone number,...
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... join our community. We recommend that you for technical support. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for reference purposes only. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. You can visit https://www.netgear.com/support/ to register your Internet service provider for purchasing...
... join our community. We recommend that you for technical support. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for reference purposes only. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. You can visit https://www.netgear.com/support/ to register your Internet service provider for purchasing...
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... a Router After Installation and Activation.......12 Chapter 2 Manage Your Network Log In to the Cable Modem 15 Change the admin Password 15 View Cable Modem Initialization 16 View Cable Modem Status 16 View and Clear Event Logs 17 Specify the Cable Connection Starting Frequency 17 Ethernet Port ... Port Aggregation 18 View the Ethernet Port Aggregation Status 18 Change the Ethernet Port Aggregation Configuration Mode 19 Reboot the Cable Modem 19 Reset the Cable Modem to Factory Default Settings 20 Use the Reset Button on the Back Panel 21 Use the Factory Reset Software Button 21...
... a Router After Installation and Activation.......12 Chapter 2 Manage Your Network Log In to the Cable Modem 15 Change the admin Password 15 View Cable Modem Initialization 16 View Cable Modem Status 16 View and Clear Event Logs 17 Specify the Cable Connection Starting Frequency 17 Ethernet Port ... Port Aggregation 18 View the Ethernet Port Aggregation Status 18 Change the Ethernet Port Aggregation Configuration Mode 19 Reboot the Cable Modem 19 Reset the Cable Modem to Factory Default Settings 20 Use the Reset Button on the Back Panel 21 Use the Factory Reset Software Button 21...
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Note An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) can be purchased separately for continued service during power outages. For a list of supported UPS models, visit netgear.com/support/product/CM1100. 4 Hardware Setup 1 This chapter covers the following topics: • Unpack Your Cable Modem • Front Panel and LEDs • Rear Panel • Label • System Requirements • Install and Activate Your Cable Modem For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.
Note An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) can be purchased separately for continued service during power outages. For a list of supported UPS models, visit netgear.com/support/product/CM1100. 4 Hardware Setup 1 This chapter covers the following topics: • Unpack Your Cable Modem • Front Panel and LEDs • Rear Panel • Label • System Requirements • Install and Activate Your Cable Modem For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.
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High Speed Cable Modem (Model CM1100) 2. Power adapter Hardware Setup 5 Ethernet cable 3. Package contents 1. Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Unpack Your Cable Modem Your package contains the following items. Figure 1.
High Speed Cable Modem (Model CM1100) 2. Power adapter Hardware Setup 5 Ethernet cable 3. Package contents 1. Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Unpack Your Cable Modem Your package contains the following items. Figure 1.
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Front panel You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. Hardware Setup 6 Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Front Panel and LEDs The cable modem provides status LEDs on the cable modem. Figure 2. The following table lists and describes each LED on the front.
Front panel You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. Hardware Setup 6 Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Front Panel and LEDs The cable modem provides status LEDs on the cable modem. Figure 2. The following table lists and describes each LED on the front.
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... Off. For more downstream channels are locked. • Blinking green. The cable modem is supplied to the cable modem. • Off. The cable modem is too warm and might overheat. The cable modem is locked. • Solid green. Two or more upstream channels are locked. ... is locked. • Solid green. Power is scanning for a downstream channel. • Off. Hardware Setup 7 The cable modem is supplied to the cable modem. • Solid red. No upstream channel is locked. • Solid green. LED descriptions LED Power Icon Downstream Upstream Internet ...
... Off. For more downstream channels are locked. • Blinking green. The cable modem is supplied to the cable modem. • Off. The cable modem is too warm and might overheat. The cable modem is locked. • Solid green. Two or more upstream channels are locked. ... is locked. • Solid green. Power is scanning for a downstream channel. • Off. Hardware Setup 7 The cable modem is supplied to the cable modem. • Solid red. No upstream channel is locked. • Solid green. LED descriptions LED Power Icon Downstream Upstream Internet ...
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...) LED LAN 1 Icon LAN 2 Description • Green. No device is connected to the LAN port. • Blinking green or amber. Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Table 1. Rear Panel The connections and button on device is connected to the LAN port at 1000 Mbps. • Amber.
...) LED LAN 1 Icon LAN 2 Description • Green. No device is connected to the LAN port. • Blinking green or amber. Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Table 1. Rear Panel The connections and button on device is connected to the LAN port at 1000 Mbps. • Amber.
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...the computer and connect a router to this port.You can use the LAN 2 port to the cable modem. • DC power connector. Pressing the Reset button resets the cable modem. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the LAN 1 port. Figure 4. Windows ...10 - Windows 8 - Windows 7 - Label The cable modem label shows the login information, MAC address, and serial number. Cable modem label System Requirements You need the following components: • Reset button. Windows Vista - Windows 2000 Hardware Setup 9...
...the computer and connect a router to this port.You can use the LAN 2 port to the cable modem. • DC power connector. Pressing the Reset button resets the cable modem. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the LAN 1 port. Figure 4. Windows ...10 - Windows 8 - Windows 7 - Label The cable modem label shows the login information, MAC address, and serial number. Cable modem label System Requirements You need the following components: • Reset button. Windows Vista - Windows 2000 Hardware Setup 9...
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... service, you install the cable modem and activate your home, unplug the modem and plug the new cable modem into the same outlet. 2. Turn off and disconnect existing modems and routers. Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable port on the cable modem to a computer: 1. Figure ... WiFi router. Connect your cable modem to the cable modem. Google Chrome 11.0 or later • Cable broadband Internet service Install and Activate Your Cable Modem The cable modem provides a connection between your cable Internet provider's network and your cable modem directly to a cable wall outlet...
... service, you install the cable modem and activate your home, unplug the modem and plug the new cable modem into the same outlet. 2. Turn off and disconnect existing modems and routers. Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable port on the cable modem to a computer: 1. Figure ... WiFi router. Connect your cable modem to the cable modem. Google Chrome 11.0 or later • Cable broadband Internet service Install and Activate Your Cable Modem The cable modem provides a connection between your cable Internet provider's network and your cable modem directly to a cable wall outlet...
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...how to come online. Wait for cable Internet providers that is provided in the package to connect a computer to the cable modem and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Activate Your Internet Service Before you can disconnect the computer and connect a...information for the cable modem to activate your Internet service, gather the following information: • Your cable Internet provider account information • Cable modem model number, which is CM1100 • Cable modem serial number, which is on the cable modem label • Cable modem MAC address, which is...
...how to come online. Wait for cable Internet providers that is provided in the package to connect a computer to the cable modem and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Activate Your Internet Service Before you can disconnect the computer and connect a...information for the cable modem to activate your Internet service, gather the following information: • Your cable Internet provider account information • Cable modem model number, which is CM1100 • Cable modem serial number, which is on the cable modem label • Cable modem MAC address, which is...
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... provider's website and follow the onscreen instructions to activate your Internet service, you install the cable modem and activate your Internet service. 2. Connect Your Cable Modem to activate your Internet service using the instructions on your cable Internet provider's website, call your ...633-4226) https://install.optimum.com/JointInstall/ 1-877-810-6750 https://xfinity.com/activate https://www.xfinity.com/support/internet/activate-purchased-modem/ 1-800-XFINITY (1-800-934-6489) Note Your cable Internet provider's contact information might change. If your actual speed is lower...
... provider's website and follow the onscreen instructions to activate your Internet service, you install the cable modem and activate your Internet service. 2. Connect Your Cable Modem to activate your Internet service using the instructions on your cable Internet provider's website, call your ...633-4226) https://install.optimum.com/JointInstall/ 1-877-810-6750 https://xfinity.com/activate https://www.xfinity.com/support/internet/activate-purchased-modem/ 1-800-XFINITY (1-800-934-6489) Note Your cable Internet provider's contact information might change. If your actual speed is lower...
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... LED to the router. Wait until the router is ready. 5. Hardware Setup 13 Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Figure 7. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the cable modem to the WAN or Internet port on the router. 4. For more information about how to set up your router..., see the documentation that came with your cable modem to a router To connect your router. Power on the router. 3. ...
... LED to the router. Wait until the router is ready. 5. Hardware Setup 13 Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Figure 7. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the cable modem to the WAN or Internet port on the router. 4. For more information about how to set up your router..., see the documentation that came with your cable modem to a router To connect your router. Power on the router. 3. ...
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...do not need to log in to the cable modem to the cable modem for normal operation. Manage Your Network 2 After you set up the cable modem, you can log in to change a very limited number of settings and monitor the cable modem. This chapter includes the following sections: •...; Log In to the Cable Modem • Change the admin Password • View Cable Modem Initialization • View Cable Modem Status • View and Clear Event Logs • Specify ...
...do not need to log in to the cable modem to the cable modem for normal operation. Manage Your Network 2 After you set up the cable modem, you can log in to change a very limited number of settings and monitor the cable modem. This chapter includes the following sections: •...; Log In to the Cable Modem • Change the admin Password • View Cable Modem Initialization • View Cable Modem Status • View and Clear Event Logs • Specify ...