Chapter 1 Hardware And Internet Setup - NETGEAR CM500 User Manual

Hardware and Internet Setup
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The NETGEAR CM500 High Speed Cable Modem provides a connection to high-speed cable
Internet with speeds up to 680 Mbps.
Gigabit Ethernet port provides fast access and downloads. The cable modem supports the
assignment of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses by Comcast Xfinity.
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Unpack Your Cable Modem
• Front Panel
• Back Panel
• Product Label
• Install and Activate Your Cable Modem
• Connect Your Cable Modem to a Router After Installation and Activation
Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the
support website at http://support.netgear.com.
1. Maximum rate is derived from DOCSIS 3.0 specifications and actual throughput varies depending on your Internet subscription with your provider.
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The cable modem is certified by Comcast Xfinity. A
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