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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware and Internet Setup Unpack Your Cable Modem 5 Front Panel 5 Back Panel 6 Product Label 7 Install and Activate Your Cable Modem 7 Connect Your Cable Modem to a Computer 7 Activate Your Internet ...
Contents Chapter 1 Hardware and Internet Setup Unpack Your Cable Modem 5 Front Panel 5 Back Panel 6 Product Label 7 Install and Activate Your Cable Modem 7 Connect Your Cable Modem to a Computer 7 Activate Your Internet ...
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... supports the assignment of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses by all major cable Internet providers. A Gigabit Ethernet port provides fast access and downloads. Hardware and Internet Setup 1 The NETGEAR CM500 High Speed Cable Modem provides a connection to high-speed cable Internet with your provider. 4 Maximum rate is certified by cable Internet providers.
... supports the assignment of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses by all major cable Internet providers. A Gigabit Ethernet port provides fast access and downloads. Hardware and Internet Setup 1 The NETGEAR CM500 High Speed Cable Modem provides a connection to high-speed cable Internet with your provider. 4 Maximum rate is certified by cable Internet providers.
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Package contents Power adapter Front Panel The cable modem provides status LEDs on the front. Cable modem front view Hardware and Internet Setup 5 CM500 High Speed Cable Modem Unpack Your Cable Modem Your package contains the following items. Ethernet cable Cable modem Figure 1. Power LED Downstream LED Upstream LED Internet LED Ethernet LED Figure 2.
Package contents Power adapter Front Panel The cable modem provides status LEDs on the front. Cable modem front view Hardware and Internet Setup 5 CM500 High Speed Cable Modem Unpack Your Cable Modem Your package contains the following items. Ethernet cable Cable modem Figure 1. Power LED Downstream LED Upstream LED Internet LED Ethernet LED Figure 2.
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...1. No upstream channel is processing traffic. • Off. The Ethernet port is locked. • Solid green. Cable modem back panel Hardware and Internet Setup 6 The following figure. One upstream channel is online. • Blinking green. The cable modem is locked. • Blinking amber. More than one ...upstream channel is connected to verify status and connections. A powered-on the front panel of the cable modem. CM500 High Speed Cable Modem You can use the LEDs to the Ethernet port at 1000 Mbps. • Amber. Power adapter input LAN Gigabit...
...1. No upstream channel is processing traffic. • Off. The Ethernet port is locked. • Solid green. Cable modem back panel Hardware and Internet Setup 6 The following figure. One upstream channel is online. • Blinking green. The cable modem is locked. • Blinking amber. More than one ...upstream channel is connected to verify status and connections. A powered-on the front panel of the cable modem. CM500 High Speed Cable Modem You can use the LEDs to the Ethernet port at 1000 Mbps. • Amber. Power adapter input LAN Gigabit...
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Power adapter Ethernet cable Coaxial cable to a computer Hardware and Internet Setup 7 Computer Connect Your Cable Modem to a Computer During the installation and activation, you can connect the cable modem to a router (see Connect Your Cable Modem ... default IP address, default user name, and default password. Connect the cable modem directly to cable outlet Cable modem Figure 5. MAC address Serial number Figure 4. CM500 High Speed Cable Modem Product Label The product label on page 11).
Power adapter Ethernet cable Coaxial cable to a computer Hardware and Internet Setup 7 Computer Connect Your Cable Modem to a Computer During the installation and activation, you can connect the cable modem to a router (see Connect Your Cable Modem ... default IP address, default user name, and default password. Connect the cable modem directly to cable outlet Cable modem Figure 5. MAC address Serial number Figure 4. CM500 High Speed Cable Modem Product Label The product label on page 11).
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... to connect the Gigabit Ethernet port on the cable modem to come online. Wait for the cable modem to an Ethernet port on the network. CM500 High Speed Cable Modem Note: Before you are replacing a modem that is currently connected in your home, unplug the modem and plug the new cable...
... to connect the Gigabit Ethernet port on the cable modem to come online. Wait for the cable modem to an Ethernet port on the network. CM500 High Speed Cable Modem Note: Before you are replacing a modem that is currently connected in your home, unplug the modem and plug the new cable...
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... directed to activate your Internet service: 1. CM500 High Speed Cable Modem Even though an Internet connection is established, Internet service is a brand name of Cablevision. For information about how to the Optimum web page. Note: When you attempt to activate your region. Hardware and Internet Setup 9 Activate Your Internet Service To...
... directed to activate your Internet service: 1. CM500 High Speed Cable Modem Even though an Internet connection is established, Internet service is a brand name of Cablevision. For information about how to the Optimum web page. Note: When you attempt to activate your region. Hardware and Internet Setup 9 Activate Your Internet Service To...
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...your cable Internet provider to look for your cable Internet provider to confirm that your cable Internet provider and do one of the following : a. CM500 High Speed Cable Modem 2. c. Wait for your cable modem online, and do the following depending on the bottom of your cable Internet provider... and perform a speed test. If you are on your cable Internet provider's website, call your cable modem is CM500, serial number, and MAC address. Hardware and Internet Setup 10 If you do not get an Internet connection with your high-speed Internet service. • If the cable ...
...your cable Internet provider to look for your cable Internet provider to confirm that your cable Internet provider and do one of the following : a. CM500 High Speed Cable Modem 2. c. Wait for your cable modem online, and do the following depending on the bottom of your cable Internet provider... and perform a speed test. If you are on your cable Internet provider's website, call your cable modem is CM500, serial number, and MAC address. Hardware and Internet Setup 10 If you do not get an Internet connection with your high-speed Internet service. • If the cable ...
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... cable modem and plugging it back in. Reboot the cable modem by unplugging the power cable from the cable outlet. Hardware and Internet Setup 11 After installation and activation, you must connect the cable modem directly to a computer. Power adapter Computer connected to the router over ...on how to set up your router, see the documentation that came with your cable modem to a router after installation and activation: 1. CM500 High Speed Cable Modem Connect Your Cable Modem to a Router After Installation and Activation During the installation and activation, you can connect the...
... cable modem and plugging it back in. Reboot the cable modem by unplugging the power cable from the cable outlet. Hardware and Internet Setup 11 After installation and activation, you must connect the cable modem directly to a computer. Power adapter Computer connected to the router over ...on how to set up your router, see the documentation that came with your cable modem to a router after installation and activation: 1. CM500 High Speed Cable Modem Connect Your Cable Modem to a Router After Installation and Activation During the installation and activation, you can connect the...