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...® CM1200 Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem World's Fastest Internet • Delivers true Multi-Gig Internet speeds with XFINITY® from Comcast, Spectrum® and Cox® • Easy Installation-Trouble-free setup only takes a few quick PAGE 2 of the box with link aggregation ...8226; Up to $156 per year by eliminating monthly cable modem rental fees** **Savings shown may vary by Cable Service Providers-Built ready for Fastest Speeds Available by cable service providers. The NETGEAR Difference - CM1200...
...® CM1200 Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem World's Fastest Internet • Delivers true Multi-Gig Internet speeds with XFINITY® from Comcast, Spectrum® and Cox® • Easy Installation-Trouble-free setup only takes a few quick PAGE 2 of the box with link aggregation ...8226; Up to $156 per year by eliminating monthly cable modem rental fees** **Savings shown may vary by Cable Service Providers-Built ready for Fastest Speeds Available by cable service providers. The NETGEAR Difference - CM1200...
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Cable Modem 6 Front Panel and LEDs 7 Rear Panel 8 Label...10 System Requirements 10 Install and Activate Your Cable Modem 11 Connect Your Cable ...
Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Cable Modem 6 Front Panel and LEDs 7 Rear Panel 8 Label...10 System Requirements 10 Install and Activate Your Cable Modem 11 Connect Your Cable ...
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1 Hardware Setup 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. 5
1 Hardware Setup 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. 5
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Package contents 1. High Speed Cable Modem 2. Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Unpack Your Cable Modem Your package contains the following items. 1 Figure 1. Ethernet cable 3. Power adapter Hardware Setup 6 User Manual
Package contents 1. High Speed Cable Modem 2. Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Unpack Your Cable Modem Your package contains the following items. 1 Figure 1. Ethernet cable 3. Power adapter Hardware Setup 6 User Manual
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The following table lists and describes each LED on the front. Hardware Setup 7 User Manual Front panel You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. Figure 2. Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Front Panel and LEDs The cable modem provides status LEDs on the cable modem.
The following table lists and describes each LED on the front. Hardware Setup 7 User Manual Front panel You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. Figure 2. Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Front Panel and LEDs The cable modem provides status LEDs on the cable modem.
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.... • Blinking green. The cable modem is too warm and might overheat. LED descriptions LED Icon Power Downstream Upstream Internet LAN 1, 2, 3, and 4 Rear Panel Hardware Setup Description • Solid green. Two or more information about this condition, see Use LEDs to the LAN port at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. •...
.... • Blinking green. The cable modem is too warm and might overheat. LED descriptions LED Icon Power Downstream Upstream Internet LAN 1, 2, 3, and 4 Rear Panel Hardware Setup Description • Solid green. Two or more information about this condition, see Use LEDs to the LAN port at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. •...
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... LAN 1 port. For more information, see Ethernet Port Aggregation on the rear panel are shown in the product package to the DC power connector. Hardware Setup 9 User Manual Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem The connections and button on page 19. • Coaxial cable port. Connect the cable port to the...
... LAN 1 port. For more information, see Ethernet Port Aggregation on the rear panel are shown in the product package to the DC power connector. Hardware Setup 9 User Manual Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem The connections and button on page 19. • Coaxial cable port. Connect the cable port to the...
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Figure 4. Windows 10 - Windows XP - Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later - Windows Vista - Google Chrome 11.0 or later • Cable broadband Internet service Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Other operating systems running a TCP/IP network • Compatible web browser: - Safari 1.4 or later - Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Label The ...
Figure 4. Windows 10 - Windows XP - Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later - Windows Vista - Google Chrome 11.0 or later • Cable broadband Internet service Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Other operating systems running a TCP/IP network • Compatible web browser: - Safari 1.4 or later - Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Label The ...
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... cable modem and plug the power adapter into the same outlet. 2. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 4. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual Figure 5. Connect your cable modem to a computer To connect your computer, router, or WiFi router. Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable...
... cable modem and plug the power adapter into the same outlet. 2. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 4. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual Figure 5. Connect your cable modem to a computer To connect your computer, router, or WiFi router. Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable...
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.... Note: After you install and activate the cable modem, you activate your Internet service, gather the following is on page 14. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual For more information, see the cable modem's user manual. 6. Example of a cable modem label The following information: •...; Your cable Internet provider account information • Cable modem model number, which is CM1200 • Cable modem serial number, which is on the cable modem label • Cable modem MAC address, which is contact information for cable...
.... Note: After you install and activate the cable modem, you activate your Internet service, gather the following is on page 14. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual For more information, see the cable modem's user manual. 6. Example of a cable modem label The following information: •...; Your cable Internet provider account information • Cable modem model number, which is CM1200 • Cable modem serial number, which is on the cable modem label • Cable modem MAC address, which is contact information for cable...
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To determine the accurate Internet speed, visit your Internet service: 1. Hardware Setup 13 User Manual To activate your cable Internet provider's speed test website and perform a speed test. . If your actual speed is lower than your subscribed ...
To determine the accurate Internet speed, visit your Internet service: 1. Hardware Setup 13 User Manual To activate your cable Internet provider's speed test website and perform a speed test. . If your actual speed is lower than your subscribed ...
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... information about how to the router. Reboot the cable modem by unplugging the power cable from the cable modem and plugging it back in. Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Connect a computer to set up your router, see the documentation that came with your router. Power on the router. 3. Use an Ethernet...
... information about how to the router. Reboot the cable modem by unplugging the power cable from the cable modem and plugging it back in. Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Connect a computer to set up your router, see the documentation that came with your router. Power on the router. 3. Use an Ethernet...
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... Up Ethernet Port Aggregation To set up Ethernet port aggregation with your router or computer that supports the following: - 802.3ad LACP - Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Ethernet Port Aggregation. Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem To set up Ethernet port aggregation: 1. Configure your cable modem's Ethernet port aggregation status: 1. Enter the...
... Up Ethernet Port Aggregation To set up Ethernet port aggregation with your router or computer that supports the following: - 802.3ad LACP - Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Ethernet Port Aggregation. Nighthawk Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem To set up Ethernet port aggregation: 1. Configure your cable modem's Ethernet port aggregation status: 1. Enter the...