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NETGEAR Cable Modem CM500 - Compatible with all Cable Providers including Xfinity by Comcast, Spectrum, Cox | For Cable Plans Up to 300 Mbps | DOCSIS 3.0

Style:300Mbps Max Download  |  Configuration:Single The NETGEAR CM500 high speed Cable Modem provides a connection to high-speed cable Internet...

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Price

(102 reviews)
Setup

(162 reviews)
Work

(101 reviews)
Installation

(91 reviews)
Speed

(309 reviews)
Performance

(72 reviews)
Tech support

(84 reviews)
Install

(65 reviews)
Signal

(84 reviews)
Router

(127 reviews)
Product

(251 reviews)
Cable company

(27 reviews)
Failure

(13 reviews)
Connection

(111 reviews)
Internet

(127 reviews)
Mac numb

(15 reviews)
Account numb

(21 reviews)
Packet loss

(29 reviews)
Month

(32 reviews)
Chipset

(18 reviews)
Connectivity issue

(35 reviews)
Phone numb

(8 reviews)
Window

(7 reviews)

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Reviews around price (4.59 of 5)

  • I needed a quick replacement, and this was available at a good price.
  • At this point I don't know if this a ploy from Comcast to force you into paying their exorbitant prices to rent a modem/router (because this is my second purchased modem having these issues 2 different brands/models) or if this Netgear modem is just a POS
  • Needed a DOCSIS 3 modem for cable providers signal and this did exactly what it needed to do and at a good price
  • For my part I really wish that this was beefed up a bit so it could server as simple router for a home network, but that would have bumped the price up quite a bit (the C7800 is netgear's offering for that market, and its substantially more).
  • Modem was easy to set up, great speed and price was very reasonable
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Reviews around setup (4.47 of 5)

  • Setup was easy as expected and product works very well.
  • No compatibility issues, setup was a bit frustrating, but that has more to do with switching out equipment than the end product configuration.
  • Works great, easy setup, no problems so far,works much better then the Comcast router/modem
  • For most people it is no longer necessary to dig deep into the menus to make obscure setup adjustments
  • Very easy setup, very fast network speed and great coverage.
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Reviews around work (4.41 of 5)

  • The Netgear is working now, but I sure wouldn't recommend them to anyone, nor would I purchase Netgear again.
  • After less than 6 days, it stopped working completely - all lights failed to light.
  • After only a month of having it, it is working great with the orbi router.
  • so far this modem has been working great with no issues, I only have a 70mbit connection so cant
  • Delivery was on time and modem was easy to install and it is working great so far.
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Reviews around installation (4.23 of 5)

  • Upon installation, DNS issues, resolving host failures and 3 hours on the phone.
  • Works perfectly, easy installation, and it will have paid for itself this month
  • I WOULD NOT BUY THIS MODEM AGAIN, AND WOULD STRONGLY RECOMMEND AGAINST ITS PURCHASE.It’s always difficult to say if a device providing poor connectivity is due to the vendor (e.g. Cox, Mediacom, etc.) or the hardware
  • The installation is easy, but I wish they had installation for panels.
  • Works perfectly, easy installation, and it will have paid for itself this month
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Reviews around speed (4.16 of 5)

  • With this modem I am getting significantly faster speeds.
  • Since this modem is docsys 3.0 if used on an account with comcast gigabit service your speed will be downgraded to a max of 25/5
  • Additionally, as far as speed is concerned, check with your cable provider (not the list on this page) as to which tiers are certified for this modem, as it varies from provider to provider
  • MODEM are pretty simple, you make sure you have enough channels to cover your speed or you may limit the speed of your connection
  • I'm getting great speeds directly from the modem and have not had any issues at all with this modem
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Reviews around performance (4.12 of 5)

  • Lasted two months before beginning to have wildly inconsistent performance; would stop working go out for an hour, then miraculously start working again without issue for several hours
  • The problem was inconsistent, and at times, awful performance
  • No problems at all and much-improved performance over previous modem
  • DQoS sounds good in principle, but really hampers maximum router performance
  • It definitely seems to be a better product (performance and reliability) than the Cable Company modem
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Reviews around tech support (4.04 of 5)

  • Needed tech support because I had a Comcast phone modem and would not allow self set up.
  • I had reason to call tech support when I ran into a problem with this modem.
  • Netgear tech support will only replace a CM500 with another CM500.
  • The first ID’s on the box were different than on the modem and didn’t work!
  • One star removed as there is virtually no support to be had from Netgear, tech support is in India, they are very difficult to understand and not helpful at all..if you anticipate relying on their assistance, seek another modem brand as their tech support is awful.
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Reviews around install (3.82 of 5)

  • Easy install, compatibility with my cable provider, and increased my speeds
  • You need docsis 3.1 modem for 1Gbps, and this netgear was the missing piece!Install was easy, I plugged it right up and called the Xfinity agents up and this sweet agent did all the work after she put in the MAC address and Model number on my account to activate, then unplugged the router and BOOOM
  • Worked fine while I had it, easy install, low maintenance
  • Since installing about a month ago we've had zero issues with connection (we also use a Netgear router for our wireless network).All in all, I'd say this is a worthy investment for Comcast customers with both internet and landline phone
  • We have had no issues since installing this Netgear product
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Reviews around signal (3.80 of 5)

  • Lost signal with the MODEM few times, also small rage limited due to weak signal.
  • The cable company repaired the issues finally, but this modem was a champ during the period of bad signal.
  • So far I have no complaints, I get a good signal, even the 5G is pretty strong through the house.
  • Better wifi signal, more channels, (their modem had 8 channels... and this one has 16 channels
  • I was pleased with the easy set up of my NetGear Modem CM500 and the signal was strong too.
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Reviews around router (3.76 of 5)

  • Netgear is my favorite router manufacturer for reliability
  • Very dissatisfied with this product but love my Netgear router
  • cycle).With Netgear, I have never had any of their devices last more than 2 years--including their expensive Nighthawk router that costs nearly $400.
  • Make sure you also have a compatible router, as this is just a cable modem
  • I received a message at the end that Spectrum does not support this modem router!
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Reviews around product (3.72 of 5)

  • Excellent product and works well, i am using xfinity with it
  • The firmware is up to date, it’s just a terrible product.
  • The product itself was defective with ongoing, but intermittent failures.
  • This product was SO TERRIBLE that I never want to buy another Netgear product!
  • Setup was easy as expected and product works very well.
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Reviews around cable company (3.44 of 5)

  • Everything is working great and my picture is just as clear as when I had cable.
  • I don't know if it was the cable company (Spectrum/TimeWarner) that lied and refused to activate it, or if it was the modem itself
  • The cable company repaired the issues finally, but this modem was a champ during the period of bad signal.
  • Plugged it in, called my cable company, and had it working pretty quickly
  • My cable company was baffled, given the specs, but when we swapped it out with an Arris to rule out this as the problem... sure enough speeds shot through the roof
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Reviews around failure (3.39 of 5)

  • The product itself was defective with ongoing, but intermittent failures.
  • It works good as in I can forget about it and just live my life
  • Install was the quickest I've had except had to be transferred to get phone line to work as it was still registered to the old modem.
  • Everything is working great and my picture is just as clear as when I had cable.
  • Wasted a lot of time trying to determine which component was failing because the failure was intermittent.
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Reviews around connection (3.28 of 5)

  • Began to produce intermittent internet connection after about 7 months
  • The connection from the Ethernet port to the laptop was laughably slow
  • I have not had any like intermittent connection or slow speeds
  • It constantly drops connection, and the internet doesn’t work
  • Improved internet connection, speed and no glitches this week.
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Reviews around internet (3.18 of 5)

  • Now the internet only works for an hour at a time before we have to unplug the modem.
  • Pretty easy to install, my internet is pretty fast and stable
  • Internet is much slower than the package we bought it for.
  • I then used another modem and my internet was fine so it definitely was the Netgear modem.
  • Since setting up modem has been stable, and is providing good internet speeds.
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Reviews around mac numb (2.99 of 5)

  • You just have to call your Internet provider with the MAC number so they can authorize access.
  • Install was the quickest I've had except had to be transferred to get phone line to work as it was still registered to the old modem.
  • Plugged it in and it worked after a brief call to my ISP to register the MAC number.
  • It turns out that this modem has been already used the MAC number on another computer
  • They confirmed my account and asked for the MAC number from the bottom of the new modem
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Reviews around account numb (2.67 of 5)

  • Install was the quickest I've had except had to be transferred to get phone line to work as it was still registered to the old modem.
  • Everything is working great and my picture is just as clear as when I had cable.
  • They just needed my account number and the MAC address of the new modem
  • Just make sure to have your account number, login id and password.
  • The router asked for my Comcast account number (you can find it on your monthly bill) and seconds later it was registered and ready to go
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Reviews around packet loss (2.64 of 5)

  • It is the appropriate mb/s for the internet speed I have, and it does its job well
  • The first ID’s on the box were different than on the modem and didn’t work!
  • We use ours with the Orbi router and it’s very nice being able to turn kids WiFi’s on and off or use the timers and parental controls.
  • It is the appropriate mb/s for the internet speed I have, and it does its job well
  • The first ID’s on the box were different than on the modem and didn’t work!
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Reviews around month (2.16 of 5)

  • Great product, 1 year and 1 month later and never a problem
  • The payback will be 4 months - should’ve done this years ago!
  • Had this peace of crap for 4 months worked fine then just flat out died what a waist of money my last modem lasted 5 years so dissatisfied!
  • I suspect most positive reviewers wrote their reviews in these first few good months
  • Only 4 months old and now doesnt work suddenly with comcast
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Reviews around chipset (1.78 of 5)

  • n’t support there 500 Mbps speed.
  • It is the appropriate mb/s for the internet speed I have, and it does its job well
  • This is one of the faster cable modems you can purchase without the dreaded Puma 6 chipset
  • There is a class action lawsuit going due to how bad this chipset is
  • DPC3941T did!So far so good!
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Reviews around connectivity issue (1.62 of 5)

  • I’ve been a TWC/Spectrum internet customer for over 15 years at this location and have never had connectivity issues like this.
  • It is the appropriate mb/s for the internet speed I have, and it does its job well
  • I never have connectivity issues, and we often have a ton of devices connected and running at once.
  • I had to restart it to fix internet connectivity issues
  • It is the appropriate mb/s for the internet speed I have, and it does its job well
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Reviews around phone numb (1.33 of 5)

  • Xfinity only prompted for phone number (with a code sent to my cell to confirm) or username/password.
  • If you can ever find the phone number to call, (try that without internet!
  • After searching the Netgear site for 20 min to find a phone number to call support (sounds crazy but true
  • I made a case for support with Netgear, and was given a support number and a phone number to call.
  • Called Netgear (second time), spent an hour, nothing, so I gave them my phone number and they said a "Senior Technician" would call me that night
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Reviews around window (1.31 of 5)

  • Unfortunately, the Amazon return window closed on September 28th, and the unit failed on October 10th.
  • I thought it was my service and by the time they came out and figured out it was the modem I missed the return window
  • Unfortunately we missed the return window, since we waiting to set it up.
  • Of course I'm not outside of the free technical support window, and also my return window from Amazon
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  • Style:300Mbps Max Download  |  Configuration:Single The NETGEAR CM500 high speed Cable Modem provides a connection to high-speed cable Internet, up to 680Mbps
  • It is cable labs Certified and with DOCSIS 3
  • 0 is 16x faster than 2
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  • It is not compatible with cable bundled Voice services.