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NETGEAR Cable Modem CM500 - Compatible with all Cable Providers incl. Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox | For Cable Plans up to 300Mbps | DOCSIS 3.0

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Brand NETGEAR
Internet service provider spectrum, optimum, cox, xfinity
Compatible Devices Personal Computer
Total Ethernet Ports 1
Color Black

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  • Save monthly rental fees: Model CM500 replaces your cable modem, saving you up to Dollar 168/yr in equipment rental fees.
  • Speeds by carrier: Spectrum (up to 300Mbps), Xfinity (up to 200Mbps), Cox (up to 150Mbps).
  • Works with any wifi router: Connect any WiFi router to this modem's Ethernet port to support all your wireless devices.
  • Ethernet connections: 1 Gigabit Ethernet port connects to your computer or separate WiFi router.
  • Modem technology: Engineered with 16x4 channel bonding and DOCSIS 3.0.
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Customer Ratings
Easy to install
4.2
4.2
4.7
4.2
4.2
4.7
WiFi signal
3.6
3.5
3.7
3.8
3.8
3.9
Tech Support
3.3
2.9
3.5
3.4
3.4
3.8
Value for money
4.1
3.4
3.8
3.8
4.0
Quality of material
3.9
4.0
4.0
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connectivity tech
Ethernet
Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Ethernet
Ethernet
Wi-Fi
ethernet ports
1
1
1
2
1
number of ports
1
2
1
3
data transfer rate
300 megabits per second
400 megabits per second
2.5 gigabits per second
1.4 gigabits per second
max downstream rate
680 megabits per second
960 megabits per second
960 megabits per second
max upstream rate
123 megabits per second
960 megabits per second
2 gigabits per second
2.5 gigabits per second
500 megabits per second

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  • Modem, Power Adapter, Ethernet cable
  • Product Description

    The NETGEAR CM500 High Speed Cable Modem provides a connection to high-speed cable Internet, up to 300Mbps. It is Cable Labs certified and with DOCSIS 3.0 is 16X faster than 2.0 devices. It works with U.S. cable Internet provider Comcast XFINITY & more. It is not compatible with cable bundled voice services.

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    Amazon.com Return Policy:You may return any new computer purchased from Amazon.com that is "dead on arrival," arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Amazon.com reserves the right to test "dead on arrival" returns and impose a customer fee equal to 15 percent of the product sales price if the customer misrepresents the condition of the product. Any returned computer that is damaged through customer misuse, is missing parts, or is in unsellable condition due to customer tampering will result in the customer being charged a higher restocking fee based on the condition of the product. Amazon.com will not accept returns of any desktop or notebook computer more than 30 days after you receive the shipment. New, used, and refurbished products purchased from Marketplace vendors are subject to the returns policy of the individual vendor.
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    From the manufacturer

    cm500 high speed cable modem
    Why Buy Your Own Modem?

    Why Buy Your Own Modem?

    Save up to 168 Dollars/year

    Eliminates monthly rental fees that can amount to 168 dollars or more per year.

    No WiFi limits

    You’re free to choose & connect the best router for your home’s WiFi needs.

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    Built for Serious Speed

    Supports cable internet plans with speeds up to 300Mbps ensuring fast, reliable internet speed for HD streaming and more.

    Works with Any Wi-Fi Router

    Plug the modem into the router that best meets your wireless needs and start streaming.

    Easy 5 Minute Setup

    Step 1: Plug your coax cable into the modem.

    Step 2: Activate by either

    (a) connect an Ethernet cable to your computer and follow the on-screen setup, or

    (b) call your cable provider to activate over the phone.

    Step 3: Plug an ethernet cable between the modem and your Wi-Fi router.

    CM500 CM700 CM1000
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    Customer Reviews
    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4,450
    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4,450
    4.5 out of 5 stars
    8,400
    Cable Provider Compatibility All Major Cable Providers,Xfinity by Comcast, Spectrum, COX All Major Cable Providers,Xfinity by Comcast, Spectrum, COX All Major Cable Providers,Xfinity by Comcast, Spectrum, COX
    Cable Internet Plan Speed Compatibility Up to 300Mbps Up to 800Mbps Up to 1Gbps
    Works With Any Wi-Fi Router
    Gigabit Ethernet Ports 1 x 1G 1 x 1G 1 x 1G
    Telephone Voice Ports (Xfinity by Comcast Only)
    Modem Technology DOCSIS 3.0 and 16x4 Channel Bonding DOCSIS 3.0 and 32x8 Channel Bonding DOCSIS 3.1, 32x8 Channel Bonding, OFDM 2x2

    Customer reviews

    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    4,450 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, speed, and ease of setup of the modem. For example, they mention that it works reliably, gets much faster speeds, and is easy to set up. Some complain about the temperature. Opinions are mixed on quality, connectivity, and brightness.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    832 customers mention754 positive78 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the modem. They mention that it works reliably, runs perfectly, and is stable. Some say that the mode is useful for troubleshooting any problems in the future. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "Netgear Superfan. It's still working great. I consistently get at or even slightly above my supposed maximum speed on my plan...." Read more

    "...This can be useful for troubleshooting any problems in the future if I have connectivity issues...." Read more

    "...In a Nutshell:Inexpensive, no-frills modem that works with TWC and delivers above the quoted speeds in LA market...." Read more

    "A solid performer with no issues in the last 9 years.Listed at 300Mb max, but getting around 540Mb/sec on my 500Mb service no problem...." Read more

    521 customers mention416 positive105 negative

    Customers like the speed of the modem. They mention that it works wonderfully with TWRR, and has significantly boosted their internet speed. The download speed increased to 235 mbps and the upload to 23, while the performance is top notch. It provides a nice wifi with better range and speed than before, and increased WiFi speed 8 fold compared to previous router/modem. It's simple to set up and has greatly improved wi-fi performance.

    "...The performance is top notch...." Read more

    "...Inexpensive, no-frills modem that works with TWC and delivers above the quoted speeds in LA market...." Read more

    "...Once Cox updated the codes, everything run much more quickly and even though my speeds are rated for 200mbps, I'm seeing 300-350mbps download and 30-..." Read more

    "Increased my WiFi speed 8 fold compared to previous router/modem." Read more

    506 customers mention476 positive30 negative

    Customers find the setup of the modem to be easy. They mention that the installation took 5 minutes, and the mode was incredibly easy to activate. Customers also appreciate the clear instructions and the ability to connect the mode. They say the mode is fully featured and easy to log into the web admin page. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of setup and use of this modem.

    "...Some other people on here have commented about how easy it was to connect, but that's to be expected. It's a cable modem...." Read more

    "...One thing in particular that I like is that it's simple for me to log into my modem from my hard-wired computer to check the status of my signal..." Read more

    "...Basic set up is very simple, a call to one of the supported cable companies and your good to go...." Read more

    "...and came in at a reasonable price. Setup was amazingly easy...." Read more

    715 customers mention451 positive264 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the modem. Some mention it's reliable and consistent, while others say that they spent the next 6 weeks with terrible internet issues. The modem still did not work and did not maintain internet connection. The tradeoff with 5G is that the signal is not as strong in reach.

    "...over, even though we still have Time Warner on our Bill, the service is more stable and we rarely ever loose our internet...." Read more

    "...closest thing I can think of to a complaint is that you can't access the modem configuration through the Netgear Genie app on your phone, but have..." Read more

    "In all honesty, this is one of the more stable consumer electronics I have ever had. Easy to set up, easy to get into the web admin page...." Read more

    "It served me well for about a year and half with full speeds and decent reliability...." Read more

    253 customers mention128 positive125 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the modem. Some mention that it provides a consistent connection, negotiates a partial connection without a problem, and stream perfectly. However, others say that it keeps losing connection and the only way to restore it is by unplugging.

    "...My NETGEAR modem is still working like a champ and it’s not having any issues keeping up with the number of additional items we have added to our..." Read more

    "...She stated she was having trouble connecting to the internet. No worries, luckily I am techie enough to solve most problems on my own...." Read more

    "...in 3 weeks of use I haven't had to reset my modem once, have had 0 disconnects, and generally an amazing experience...." Read more

    "...internet technician showed up to set up our internet, he struggled to connect our modem...." Read more

    53 customers mention23 positive30 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the brightness of the modem. Some find the lights pretty dim, while others say the indicator LEDs are not overbright.

    "...- The indicator lights are small, hard to see and the symbols/colors are not very informative. They also have a very small viewing angle...." Read more

    "...On my old modem, the indicator lights were very visible, and I could see the status from across the room...." Read more

    "...produces the same sort of erratic wifi speed changes and green flashing downstream light that I was experiencing. “Buffer Bloat”...." Read more

    "...As for pro's, it works and works WELL and has NO giant blue LED's lighting up the room...." Read more

    72 customers mention15 positive57 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the temperature of the modem. They mention that it gets hot because of the inadequate ventilation provided. The modem is lightweight and has very little heat sinking to eliminate heat. Customers also say that the mode is not properly cooled.

    "...Modem gets warm, especially when you got several devices drawing from it. I always mount a small fan on side of my modems to help with heat issues...." Read more

    "...It seems that this modem is not properly cooled...." Read more

    "...Only con is the cm500 modem runs hot . Makes me worry about its longevity ,but that is what we will find out ." Read more

    "...At least it is solid, consistent and doesn't run hot...." Read more

    Been solid since 2015 when Spectrum brought in their modem rental BS.
    5 Stars
    Been solid since 2015 when Spectrum brought in their modem rental BS.
    A solid performer with no issues in the last 9 years.Listed at 300Mb max, but getting around 540Mb/sec on my 500Mb service no problem.Just needed to get it provisioned from the Spectrum end and it's been just fine.Have it paired up with a TP-Link AX1800 WiFi router.(Screenshot is showing speed test over WiFi, network cable connection gets around 540Mbit)
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