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PAGE 1 of today and tomorrow. Data Sheet | CM2000 2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem Overview Experience a new generation of cable modems that are 10 times faster than DOCSIS® 3.0. Save up to $168 per year by eliminating monthly cable modem rental fees†. The Nighthawk® 2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem is backward compatible with DOCSIS®...
PAGE 1 of today and tomorrow. Data Sheet | CM2000 2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem Overview Experience a new generation of cable modems that are 10 times faster than DOCSIS® 3.0. Save up to $168 per year by eliminating monthly cable modem rental fees†. The Nighthawk® 2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem is backward compatible with DOCSIS®...
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... year† • Backward Compatible-Backward compatible to 32x8 channel bonding in DOCSIS® 3.0 mode • Works right out of 5 Data Sheet | CM2000 2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem The NETGEAR Difference - PAGE 2 of the box with XFINITY® from Comcast, Spectrum®, Cox®, and more ) cable Internet service plans available today and...
... year† • Backward Compatible-Backward compatible to 32x8 channel bonding in DOCSIS® 3.0 mode • Works right out of 5 Data Sheet | CM2000 2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem The NETGEAR Difference - PAGE 2 of the box with XFINITY® from Comcast, Spectrum®, Cox®, and more ) cable Internet service plans available today and...
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... 6Gbps downstream and 1.8Gbps upst•reaMmore Speed-supports up to wireless devices. Cable Internet Connection Data Sheet | CM2000 2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem OR OR Desktop or Laptop Computer CM2000 Cable Modem Connect the CM2000 cable modem directly to your computer or your WiFi router for WiFi connection. (Sold separately) This product is not compatible...
... 6Gbps downstream and 1.8Gbps upst•reaMmore Speed-supports up to wireless devices. Cable Internet Connection Data Sheet | CM2000 2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem OR OR Desktop or Laptop Computer CM2000 Cable Modem Connect the CM2000 cable modem directly to your computer or your WiFi router for WiFi connection. (Sold separately) This product is not compatible...
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Data Sheet | CM2000 2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem Modems Designed for Today's Internet Plans and Future Upgrades NETGEAR MODEM CABLE MODEM TECHNOLOGY CM122000 DOCSIS®® 3.1 SUPPORTED SPEED TIERS MMuultlit-iG-Gigig 2I.5ntGebrnpest CM12000 DDOOCCSSIISS®® 33..11 UpMtoul1tiG-Gbigps 1Gbps+ CCMM1700000 DDOOCC3S2SIIxSS8®® 33..10 CM7500 DDOOCCSSIISS®® 33..00 3126x8x4 CM500 DOCSIS® 3.0 16x4 UUpptoto410G0Mbpbsps UUpp ttoo 420000MMbbppss Up to 300Mbps Connection Diagram 2.5G Ethernet Port Cable Coaxial Port Power PAGE 4 of 5
Data Sheet | CM2000 2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem Modems Designed for Today's Internet Plans and Future Upgrades NETGEAR MODEM CABLE MODEM TECHNOLOGY CM122000 DOCSIS®® 3.1 SUPPORTED SPEED TIERS MMuultlit-iG-Gigig 2I.5ntGebrnpest CM12000 DDOOCCSSIISS®® 33..11 UpMtoul1tiG-Gbigps 1Gbps+ CCMM1700000 DDOOCC3S2SIIxSS8®® 33..10 CM7500 DDOOCCSSIISS®® 33..00 3126x8x4 CM500 DOCSIS® 3.0 16x4 UUpptoto410G0Mbpbsps UUpp ttoo 420000MMbbppss Up to 300Mbps Connection Diagram 2.5G Ethernet Port Cable Coaxial Port Power PAGE 4 of 5
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... service • Please check your Cable Internet Service Provider web site for reference purposes only. ©2020 NETGEAR, Inc. Data Sheet | CM2000 2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem Package Contents • Nighthawk® 2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem (CM2000) • One (1) Ethernet cable • Quick install guide • Power adapter Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.7 x 8.2 in (172...
... service • Please check your Cable Internet Service Provider web site for reference purposes only. ©2020 NETGEAR, Inc. Data Sheet | CM2000 2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem Package Contents • Nighthawk® 2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem (CM2000) • One (1) Ethernet cable • Quick install guide • Power adapter Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.7 x 8.2 in (172...
Installation Guide
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... the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. If you use only official NETGEAR support resources. The cable modem is scanning for cable Internet providers that this NETGEAR cable modem router is allowed on device is synchronizing with certain cable networks. Downstream • Solid amber... 1 Gbps Ethernet connection, and amber for reference purposes only. No device is locked. Quick Start 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem Model CM2000 Package contents Cable modem Ethernet cable Power adapter BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE FOR ANY REASON, call...
... the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. If you use only official NETGEAR support resources. The cable modem is scanning for cable Internet providers that this NETGEAR cable modem router is allowed on device is synchronizing with certain cable networks. Downstream • Solid amber... 1 Gbps Ethernet connection, and amber for reference purposes only. No device is locked. Quick Start 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem Model CM2000 Package contents Cable modem Ethernet cable Power adapter BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE FOR ANY REASON, call...
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.... 2. This process might take up to activate Your ISP's contact information might reset multiple times when it is CM2000 • Cable modem serial number • Cable modem MAC address 7. After 10 minutes, if the Online LED doesn't light solid, make sure that the cable outlet...use a 3.5dB (1 to the point of the building, as practical. Connect a router to light solid white. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA NETGEAR INTERNATIONAL LTD Floor 1, Building 3 University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, T12EF21, Ireland April 2020 Collect the following...
.... 2. This process might take up to activate Your ISP's contact information might reset multiple times when it is CM2000 • Cable modem serial number • Cable modem MAC address 7. After 10 minutes, if the Online LED doesn't light solid, make sure that the cable outlet...use a 3.5dB (1 to the point of the building, as practical. Connect a router to light solid white. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA NETGEAR INTERNATIONAL LTD Floor 1, Building 3 University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, T12EF21, Ireland April 2020 Collect the following...
User Manual
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User Manual Nighthawk® 2.5Gbps Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Model CM2000 May 2020 202-12065-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual Nighthawk® 2.5Gbps Multi-Gig Speed Cable Modem Model CM2000 May 2020 202-12065-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual
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... provide guidelines for proper grounding and in particular, specify that you for technical support. Nighthawk CM2000 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. This reminder is provided to call the CATV systems installer's attention to CATV system... Installer- Note to Section 820-93 of NETGEAR, Inc. Contact your product, get help, access the latest...
... provide guidelines for proper grounding and in particular, specify that you for technical support. Nighthawk CM2000 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. This reminder is provided to call the CATV systems installer's attention to CATV system... Installer- Note to Section 820-93 of NETGEAR, Inc. Contact your product, get help, access the latest...
User Manual
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... Front Panel and LEDs 5 Rear Panel 6 Label...8 System Requirements 8 Install and Activate Your Cable Modem 9 Connect Your Cable Modem to a Computer 9 Activate Your Internet Service 10 Perform a Speed Test 11 Connect Your Cable Modem to a Router After Installation and Activation 11 Chapter 2 Manage Your Network Log in to the cable... 16 View and clear event logs 16 Specify the cable connection starting frequency 17 Reboot the cable modem 17 Reset the cable modem to factory default settings 18 Use the reset button on the back panel 19 Use the factory reset software button 19 Chapter...
... Front Panel and LEDs 5 Rear Panel 6 Label...8 System Requirements 8 Install and Activate Your Cable Modem 9 Connect Your Cable Modem to a Computer 9 Activate Your Internet Service 10 Perform a Speed Test 11 Connect Your Cable Modem to a Router After Installation and Activation 11 Chapter 2 Manage Your Network Log in to the cable... 16 View and clear event logs 16 Specify the cable connection starting frequency 17 Reboot the cable modem 17 Reset the cable modem to factory default settings 18 Use the reset button on the back panel 19 Use the factory reset software button 19 Chapter...
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1 Hardware Setup This chapter covers the following topics: • 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. 4
1 Hardware Setup This chapter covers the following topics: • 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. 4
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Nighthawk CM2000 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem Front Panel and LEDs The cable modem provides status LEDs on the cable modem. Hardware Setup 5 User Manual The following table lists and describes each LED on the front. Front panel You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. Figure 1.
Nighthawk CM2000 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem Front Panel and LEDs The cable modem provides status LEDs on the cable modem. Hardware Setup 5 User Manual The following table lists and describes each LED on the front. Front panel You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. Figure 1.
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... Downstream Upstream Online Multi Gig Port Description • Solid white. For more information about this condition, see Use LEDs to the cable modem. • Solid red. No downstream channel is locked. • Solid white. Two or more downstream channels are locked. •... blue. A 2.5 Gbps connection is locked. • Solid white. The cable modem is locked. • Solid white. No upstream channel is online. • Blinking white. Nighthawk CM2000 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem Table 1. Power is supplied to Troubleshoot on the rear panel are shown in the...
... Downstream Upstream Online Multi Gig Port Description • Solid white. For more information about this condition, see Use LEDs to the cable modem. • Solid red. No downstream channel is locked. • Solid white. Two or more downstream channels are locked. •... blue. A 2.5 Gbps connection is locked. • Solid white. The cable modem is locked. • Solid white. No upstream channel is online. • Blinking white. Nighthawk CM2000 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem Table 1. Power is supplied to Troubleshoot on the rear panel are shown in the...
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... the Reset button resets the cable modem. After you install your cable modem and activate your Internet service, you can disconnect your computer and connect a router to its factory settings. • Ethernet port. Nighthawk CM2000 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem Figure 2. If the Reset button ...is pressed for at least seven seconds, the Power LED blinks white and the cable modem returns to the Ethernet port. Hardware Setup 7 User Manual...
... the Reset button resets the cable modem. After you install your cable modem and activate your Internet service, you can disconnect your computer and connect a router to its factory settings. • Ethernet port. Nighthawk CM2000 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem Figure 2. If the Reset button ...is pressed for at least seven seconds, the Power LED blinks white and the cable modem returns to the Ethernet port. Hardware Setup 7 User Manual...
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... the power adapter that came in the product package to a cable wall outlet. • DC power connector. Label The cable modem label shows the login information, MAC address, and serial number. Windows 10 - Windows Vista - Other operating systems running a TCP.../IP network • Compatible web browser: - Nighthawk CM2000 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem • Coaxial cable port. Mac OS - Cable modem label System Requirements You need the following to install your cable modem: • Compatible operating system: - Windows 7 - Windows 2000 - Firefox...
... the power adapter that came in the product package to a cable wall outlet. • DC power connector. Label The cable modem label shows the login information, MAC address, and serial number. Windows 10 - Windows Vista - Other operating systems running a TCP.../IP network • Compatible web browser: - Nighthawk CM2000 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem • Coaxial cable port. Mac OS - Cable modem label System Requirements You need the following to install your cable modem: • Compatible operating system: - Windows 7 - Windows 2000 - Firefox...
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... modems and routers. Connect Your Cable Modem to a Computer After you can disconnect the computer and connect a router to a cable wall outlet. Wait for the cable modem to the cable modem and plug the power adapter into the same outlet. 2. Reboot the computer. 7. Connect the power adapter to come online. Safari 1.4 or later - Nighthawk CM2000...
... modems and routers. Connect Your Cable Modem to a Computer After you can disconnect the computer and connect a router to a cable wall outlet. Wait for the cable modem to the cable modem and plug the power adapter into the same outlet. 2. Reboot the computer. 7. Connect the power adapter to come online. Safari 1.4 or later - Nighthawk CM2000...
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...the following information: • Your cable Internet provider account information • Cable modem model number, which is CM2000 • Cable modem serial number, which is on the cable modem label • Cable modem MAC address, which is on page 11. Activate Your Internet Service Before you... the computer and connect a router to a Router After Installation and Activation on the cable modem label Figure 4. For more information, see Connect Your Cable Modem to the cable modem. Nighthawk CM2000 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem Note: After you install and activate the cable...
...the following information: • Your cable Internet provider account information • Cable modem model number, which is CM2000 • Cable modem serial number, which is on the cable modem label • Cable modem MAC address, which is on page 11. Activate Your Internet Service Before you... the computer and connect a router to a Router After Installation and Activation on the cable modem label Figure 4. For more information, see Connect Your Cable Modem to the cable modem. Nighthawk CM2000 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem Note: After you install and activate the cable...
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... using the instructions on your cable Internet provider's website, call your monthly Internet service billing statement. Nighthawk CM2000 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem Table 2. Cable Internet provider contact information (Continued) Cable Internet Provider Spectrum Xfinity Contact Information https://activate.spectrum....net/ 1-833-267-6094 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. Hardware Setup 11 ...
... using the instructions on your cable Internet provider's website, call your monthly Internet service billing statement. Nighthawk CM2000 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem Table 2. Cable Internet provider contact information (Continued) Cable Internet Provider Spectrum Xfinity Contact Information https://activate.spectrum....net/ 1-833-267-6094 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. Hardware Setup 11 ...
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... the Internet LED to the router. For more information about how to set up your router, see the documentation that came with your cable modem to the WAN or Internet port on the router. 3. Connect a computer to stop blinking and light solid white. 2. Reboot the cable... modem by unplugging the power cable from the cable modem and plugging it back in. Nighthawk CM2000 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem To connect your router. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the router. 4.
... the Internet LED to the router. For more information about how to set up your router, see the documentation that came with your cable modem to the WAN or Internet port on the router. 3. Connect a computer to stop blinking and light solid white. 2. Reboot the cable... modem by unplugging the power cable from the cable modem and plugging it back in. Nighthawk CM2000 2.5 Gbps Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem To connect your router. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the router. 4.
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... event logs • Specify the cable connection starting frequency • Reboot the cable modem • Reset the cable modem to the cable modem for normal operation. 2 Manage Your Network After you set up the cable modem, you can log in to the cable modem to change a very limited number of settings and monitor the cable...
... event logs • Specify the cable connection starting frequency • Reboot the cable modem • Reset the cable modem to the cable modem for normal operation. 2 Manage Your Network After you set up the cable modem, you can log in to the cable modem to change a very limited number of settings and monitor the cable...
