Change The Cable Connection Starting Frequency - NETGEAR CM500 User Manual

A confirmation message displays.
6. Click the OK button.
The configuration is reset to factory default settings. When the reset is complete, the
cable modem reboots. This process takes about one minute.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the
reset. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a
new page. Do not turn off the cable modem.

Change the Cable Connection Starting Frequency

The starting frequency for the cable connection is automatically generated. Under normal
circumstances, you do not need to change this information for Comcast Xfinity.
WARNING:
Do not change the starting frequency unless Comcast Xfinity
instructs you to do so. Changing the starting frequency incorrectly
causes serious connection and Internet problems.
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To change the starting frequency:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer that is attached over an Ethernet cable to the
cable modem or from a computer that is connected to a WiFi router that is attached over an
Ethernet cable to the cable modem.
2. Type http://192.168.100.1.
A login screen displays.
3. Enter the cable modem user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
4. Select Cable Connection.
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