5 best netgear modems

Product description

The Net gear CM1000-1AZNAS ultra-high speed Cable Modem provides a connection to high-speed cable Internet with speeds up to 6 Gbps. It is the industry's first DOCSIS 3.1 cable labs Certified cable modem, 10x faster than DOCSIS 3.0. Working with both DOCSIS 3.0 and DOCSIS 3.1 cable Internet service providers, it is the ultra-high speed Cable Modem ready for today's service plans and future upgrades. Enjoy Ultra HD video streaming over IP with 2x2 OFDM or 32x8 channel bonding giving you faster download speeds—even during peak hours. Save up to 120 a year by eliminating Internet service provider rental fees. Ideal for an Internet service plan 300Mbps and above. Certified with Comcast XFINITY, Cox and Mediacom. Please check your cable Internet service provider web site for data speed tier compatibility and to ensure it provides DOCSIS 3.1 service, otherwise this modem will only work as a DOCSIS 3.0 modem - Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, or other operating systems running a TCP/IP network - Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0Safari 1.4, or Google Chrome 11.0 browsers or higher.

• Compatible with all major cable internet providers: Including certification by Xfinity by Comcast, COX, and Spectrum. Not compatible with Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, DSL providers, DirecTV, DISH and any bundled voice service.
• Save monthly rental fees: Model CM1000 replaces your cable modem saving you up to dollar 168/year in equipment rental fees.
• Built for ultimate speed: Best for cable provider plans up to 1 gigabit speed.
• Works with any Wi-Fi router: Connect any Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi router.

User questions & answers

Question:	Why does it say 4x ethernet ports in your description where there is only one
Answer:	Because Amazon hasn't corrected their product subscription. I submitted one two weeks ago and has yet to be done. If you need more than 1 ethernet port, then this one is not for you. This has only (1) 2.5 Multi-Gig port.
Question:	Does netgear cm500-1aznas work with tds provider
Answer:	Yes. But you need to call the TDS customer service and provide your CMAC or SN to register your device. These numbers are on the box and the unit
Question:	Can you use a phone to ethernet splitter for voice to work
Answer:	I have never heard of a phone to internet splitter, at least not expressed in those terms. However, for VOIP (which means Voice Over Internet Protocall), you must have at least one phone jack in a modem, or a modem-router combination. Some modems have two such jacks, which could provide two different "lines." Most importantly, you must have your internet service provider's PERMISSION to install and use such a modem, or modem-router combination! My own ISP (Wow, aka Wowway.com) REFUSED to give such permission because that would cut into their profits, since they would no longer receive a monthly FEE to RENT their age-old junk, much of which are at least five years old, which is like a millenia in this day of super-fast-paced electronic offerings. I had to send back every VOIP-capable modem I bought from Amazon and other places because my ISP REFUSED to enable them to work with their so-called service(s). Talk about anti-competitive business practices ... U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), are you paying any attention?
Question:	I understand that this modem says it will only work with xfinity. but has anyone tried this with spectrum? (aka time warner cable
Answer:	Hello. I am writing this Dec 2, 2020 and just activated this modem 2 days ago with Spectrum. It is not on the list of approved modems, but oddly enough the CM400 is. I just told the tech support who activated it that it was compatible and it's worked fine with no problems. I went from 100-120 mbs on my 100 mb plan to 250 to 450 mbs, still on the 100 mb plan. This modem is not on the list of approved models but it seems to work fine so far without periodic latency/drops like the Arris model from Spectrum had.

Product features

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.

Compatibility

Swap modems. Not problems. CM1000 is compatible with all major cable providers including Xfinity by Comcast, Spectrum, and COX. *

*Not compatible with Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, DSL providers, DirectTV, DISH and any bundled voice services.

Built for Extreme Speed

Supports cable internet plans with speeds up to 1Gbps ensuring ultra-reliable internet speed for 4K HD streaming, multi-player gaming 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.

Product description

The Net gear AC1900 Dual Band Cable modem, Wi-Fi router is designed to meet DOCSIS 3.0 Specifications, making it 8x faster than DOCSIS 2.0. Router provides speeds of up to 1.9 Gbps. Ensure uninterrupted HD video streaming with industry's first 24x8 cable channel bonding, giving you the fastest download speeds, even during peak hours. Save up to 120 a year by eliminating Internet service provider rental fees. Ideal for Internet Cable services 200Mbps and above. Certified with XFINITY from Comcast, Cox, spectrum and more. Troubleshooting tip- when your modem router cannot access the Internet and your internet LED is on, register the cable Mac address or device Mac address of your modem router with your cable Internet provider. Wi-Fi Technology - 802.11 Ac.

• Save monthly rental fees: Model C7000 replaces your cable modem and Wi-Fi router, saving you up to $168/year in equipment rental fees.
• Built for fast speed: best for cable provider plans up to 400 Mbps speed. Modem technology: Engineered with 24x8 channel bonding and DOCSIS 3.0.
• Fast Wi-Fi performance: Get up to 1800 square feet wireless coverage and 30 devices connected with AC1900 speed (up to 1900 Mbps).
• Versatile connections: 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 USB ports give you fast wired connections to your computer, printer, game box, storage drive, and other devices.
• Modem technology: Engineered with 32x8 channel bonding and DOCSIS 3.1.
• Note: Refer to page 102 of user guide for troubleshooting steps

User questions & answers

Question:	What does "AC1200" mean
Answer:	AC means that the router has support for the 802.11ac (or Wi-Fi 5) wireless networking standard, which offers fast WiFi network connections on the 5GHz frequency. 1200 means the max Mbps is 1200
Question:	Does the box come with the necessary cables? (e.g. power cord and coax cable
Answer:	It does come with a power cord and either net cable. A coax is not needed since cable company should connect their end directly to the modern.
Question:	Does this modem have netgear genie
Answer:	Hello Thank you for contacting us. It has Netgear Genie App Management. Any questions please contact us again. Thanks.
Question:	I see many ppl asking about a router and answers say “modem only” but the description says wifi modem combo. what am i missing
Answer:	The confusion is due to the illogical way Amazon links questions and answers to products. There are several different products listed on this one product page. Some are just modems, others are modem/router combos. Unfortunately, all the different products on this page share the same questions and answers which aren't relevant to one another. If the description on the product you have selected says it's a modem/router combo, then it's a modem/router combo. The people saying it's only a router are answering the question based on the product their viewing or have purchased. This is a problem that effects many products throughout the Amazon site.

Product features

Why Buy Your Own Modem with WiFi?

Save up to 168 Dollars/year

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

Better WiFi Performance

Get superior WiFi coverage and more features compared to cable provider modems with WiFi.

Works with Major cable Providers

Works flawlessly with Xfinity by Comcast, Spectrum, and COX.*

*Not compatible with Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, DSL providers, DirectTV, DISH, and any bundled voice services.

Built for Serious Speed

Supports cable internet plans with speeds up to 400Mbps ensuring fast, reliable internet speed for HD streaming and more.

Up to 1800 Sq. Ft. WiFi Coverage

Enjoy strong, reliable WiFi coverage thanks to amplified antennas and range-boosting Beamforming+ technology.

Seamless WiFi for up to 30 Devices

Intelligently selects between dual bands to minimize interference and maximize speed for your many smart wireless devices.

Built for Serious Streaming

Up to 1900Mbps wireless speed (AC1900), perfect for demanding HD streaming and gaming.

Easy 5 Minute Setup

Step 1: Plug your coax cable into the modem router.

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.

Four Gigabit Ethernet ports and two USB ports give you super-fast wired connections to your computer, printer, game box, storage drive, and other devices.

Product description

Up to 960 Mbps download for streaming HD videos, faster downloads & high speed online gaming

• Compatible with Comcast Xfinity, Time Warner Cable, Charter, Cox, Cablevision, and more. Requires Cable Internet Service
• Not compatible with: Verizon, AT&T, or CenturyLink
• Cable Modem only (no WiFi router).Memory: 8 MB NOR flash and 128 MB RAM
• Support Cable Internet Service plans up to 300Mbps. Recommended for all speed tiers up to 500 Mbps. Separate router required for WiFi. 24x8 channel bonding
• DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem with 1 Gigabit Ethernet port. DOCSIS 3.0 unleashes 8x faster download speeds than DOCSIS 2.0
• Ideal for streaming 4K UHD content, fastest downloads, and high-speed online gaming

User questions & answers

Question:	Cm600-1aznas ($89.99) vs cm600-100nas ($109.99), what's the difference
Answer:	1aznas is an amazon sku, 100nas is the retail sku. Otherwise they are the same modem.
Question:	Does this modem have a router built in
Answer:	NETGEAR Gigabit Cable Modem 32x8 DOCSIS 3.1 Max speed 6 Gbps | For XFINITY by Comcast and Cox. Compatible with Gig-Speed from Xfinity (CM1000-1AZNAS) This model, nope, that's a no router model and the one Ethernet port is indicative of that. Netgear does not make any Cable Modems are dual units if there is only one Ethernet port, that's the point, no router, if there is a router, there's at least two ports. And the liars here, says up to 6 Gbps, with one single 1 Gbps port, that's a defined 1 Gbps port and there's only 1 so no bonding. Anything that connects to THIS cable modem will only ever, ever, ever be able to max 1 gb up or down, and we know you'll never see that speed but Cox Gigablast, yeah it's insanely fast. I just don't get why it 100 % is lying and does not ever, under any condition support a connection beyond 1 gb, obviously they are referring to what the cable (coax) is capable of doing per docsis 3.1 but that's misleading, that doesn't matter, it support whatever the slower port is, in this case, the limiting port is actually the Gigibit Ethernet port so that's the max speed 1 Gbps, please correct.
Question:	Can the stand be removed
Answer:	The stand on the CM1150V can easily be removed by removing one silver screw from the bottom of the unit. For this particular modem you need a Torx-8 screwdriver or equivalent. An earlier review, presumably for a different modem indicated a Torx-9 was required.
Question:	Does this device increase the Internet Speed? Why i buy it
Answer:	For someone to tell you, "yes"....really doesn't understand how the internet speeds work or do not understand your question. In basic terms....."No", this will NOT increase your internet speed that you subscribe too and pay for. You can't pay for a low internet speed and expect to get fast internet speeds because you bought a piece of equipment. The speeds do not work that way. HOWEVER.....using my current situation for example....I'm a time warner customer. I am paying for the 50 meg speed and I have an Arris 6141 modem. Time Warner just increased all their speeds for free so now I am able to get 300 meg speeds for the same price that I'm currently paying for ***BUT my Arris 6141 modem will only allow roughly 100 megs to get through to me...*** SO I am buying THIS modem because it allows all 300 megs to get through. The internet speed really isn't increased....it's still 300 megs, but by buying a different modem it allows the speed of what I'm paying for to get through. I hope this is a better explanation for you and others wondering about this topic. The answer can be more complicated because of how many "channels" a modem has, ect...but this is a simplistic answer. A modem with 24 downstream channels will allow more speed to get through than a modem with 8 or 16 channels. And a 32 channel will allow more speed to come through than a 24 channel. Allowing more speed to come through isn't the same as increasing the internet speed you have paid for. If that makes any sense.

Product features

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.

Compatibility

Swap modems. Not problems. CM600 is compatible with all major cable providers including Xfinity by Comcast, Spectrum, and COX.*

*Not compatible with Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, DSL providers, DirecTV, DISH and any bundled voice services.

Built for Serious Speed

Supports cable internet plans with speeds up to 400Mbps 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.

• This 16x4 DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem provides speeds up to 686 Mbps, sixteen times faster than DOCSIS 2.0. A Full-Band Capture digital tuner ensures a faster, more reliable Internet.
• Cable modem's Ethernet port connects to a computer, HDTV, game station, or wireless router. (This Model MB7420 cable modem does NOT have a built-in wireless router and does not have a telephone adapter or phone jack. The Motorola MG7310, MG7315, MG7540 and MG7550 have a built-in wireless router.)
• Requires cable Internet service. Certified by Comcast XFINITY for residential speeds up to Extreme 300, by Comcast Business for speeds up to Deluxe 250, Time Warner Cable, Cox, Charter Spectrum, BrightHouse, and other leading cable service providers for modem ownership programs that typically save rental charges of $120 or more per year
• Setup is fast and easy with a few quick steps set out in a Quick Start guide. Experienced USA-based customer support specialists are there to help if you need them.
• Attractive, compact design minimizes shelf space, improves cooling, and extends product life while looking great in any home or office. A two-year warranty plus rugged lightning and power surge circuits protect your investment.

User questions & answers

Question:	How warm does this modem run? Some of the more recent SB modems ran too hot, leading to early failure
Answer:	Handling of heat was definitely considered in the MB7420 design. All cable modems generate heat, the good designs get rid of the heat efficiently. The MB7420 is very well ventilated on both sides and on the top, and has robust heat sinks on the circuit board to dissipate the heat. The vertical design also helps air circulation. The two year warranty is the longest in the industry and speaks to the durability of the product. With that said, definitely do not operate the MB7420 on its side. The MB7420 is intended to be in a vertical position.
Question:	Are the leds insanely bright like on other motorola modems
Answer:	Whether the LEDs have the right amount of brightness is an opinion. The MB7420 LED brightness was reduced in response to user reviews on earlier modem designs. Definitely attention was paid to the output level and the electronic design throttled back the brightness. You will probably find it a good, but can't say for sure. Your opinion would be welcome.
Question:	Can the stabilizing foot be removed so the modem can lay on its side? Is it screwed/clipped on
Answer:	The foot is attached with 2 screws under the label. It is designed to stand up on the foot to allow for adequate cooling for the modem at high speeds. It is not designed to lay flat on its side with one panel blocked. It is recommended that both side panels and the top not be blocked. Laying it on its side and blocking the ventilation could produce improper operation and unit failure.
Question:	Is this part of the arris motorola surfboard line up of modems
Answer:	No, it is not. This is a much newer design. The MB7420 has a Full Band Capture Digital Tuner, upgraded power handling to protect against lightning and power surges, robust heat sinks to handle a broad temperature range. And the MB7420 looks a lot better than the Arris SB6141.

Product features

The smart choice for your cable Internet service

Eliminate monthly cable modem rental fees – Typically saves 156 dollars per year in Xfinity cable modem rental fees. Actual savings depend on your service provider.

300+ Mbps – Maximum actual Internet download speed.

GigE Ethernet port – For a high-speed wired connection to any router, computer, or other Internet-capable device.

Connect any WiFi router you choose

Plugs easily into any router for shared Internet access by all your WiFi and Ethernet-capable devices. This flexible approach lets you pair this cable modem with any router you choose for your WiFi needs, including a mesh router or gaming router.

If the MB7420’s Ethernet port isn’t used for a router, it can plug into a computer, HDTV, game station, or other Ethernet device.

Compatible with Most Cable Providers

Certified by Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Charter Spectrum, and other cable providers.*†

*Not compatible with Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, and other fiber optic, satellite, or DSL services.

† This cable modem does not have telephone jacks for the support of voice calls.

Fast Internet Speed

For other service providers, supported service speeds are similar to Comcast.

Easy Setup

Connects fast with just 3 connections – power, coax cable, and Ethernet.

• Compatible with all major cable internet providers: Including certification by Xfinity by Comcast, COX, and Spectrum. NOT compatible with Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, DSL providers, DirecTV, DISH and any bundled voice service.
• Save monthly rental fees: Model CM1200 replaces your cable modem saving you up to dollar 168/yr in equipment rental fees.
• Built for ultimate speed: best for cable provider plans up to 2 gigabits speed.
• Works with any wifi router: Connect any WiFi router to this modem's Ethernet port to support all your wireless devices.
• Versatile connections: 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports give you fast wired connections to your computer, separate WiFi router, printer, game box, and other devices.
• Modem technology: Engineered with 32x8 channel bonding, OFDM 2x2, and DOCSIS 3.1.
• Multi-gig Ethernet: Link aggregation combines two 1G ports into one 2G port for faster wired Ethernet speed.

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this work with charter spectrum? Cable tv
Answer:	Yes I called the seller they told me that this modem will work with Spectrum cable Tv.
Question:	Where do i find the devises user id and password
Answer:	It's printed on a label on the modem itself.
Question:	Will this work with optimum
Answer:	It’s Amazon... buy it and if it doesn’t work, return it.
Question:	I bought and finally connected. I can only get 1 of the 4 ports to work at any given time. It doesnt mater what port I plug in 1 works other no
Answer:	The additional 3 ethernet ports are reserved for port aggregation, which is currently not supported on the CM1150V. I guess you would call them reserved for future use. The CM1150V does not include built in router. Most ISPs, like Xfinity only provide a single IP address with your service, so you would not be able to get multiple computer or other network devices to work without a router connected your modem. What you would need to do is connect a router to one of the ports on the CM1150V, then connect your devices to the router.