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NETGEAR CM700 32x8 DOCSIS 3 0 Cable Modem Max download speeds of 1 4Gbps Certified for XFINITY by Comcast Time Warner Cable Charter more CM700
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.3
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ISP
293comcast, xfinity, router, provider, isp
+86%
-14%
" ... If you are leasing a cable modem from your provider. ... It’s faster and hasn’t lost connection. ... "
" ... Also I wasn't able to successfully hook up the unit and remotely update to Time Warner that I am switching modems (Mac address) so I had to call them. ... All in all its so far a great intermediate modem. ... "
" ... It is also approved by our cable company, Cox. ... BTW – some other models in the Netgear CM line (e.g. ... "
" ... The modem was operational for a week. ... It does that was promised: - fast self-activation with Comcast ... "
" ... I called my internet provider and told them I needed to activate my own modem. ... For reference, I have Suddenlink internet and also a netgear nighthawk R8000 router. ... "
" ... It's already paid for itslef not having to rent the crap from TWC (at the time). ... "
" ... Netgear CM500 cable modem installation success with Comcast Xfinity! ... But more importantly, it was easy to hook up and connect to my existing service provider's network. ... My tested download speeds were even faster than my service provider stated they would be. ... "
" ... Call internet provider (Metrocast) first then works like a charm. ... "
Setup
134easy, modem, comcast, installation, easy to install
+95%
-5%
" ... Easy to setup and get going. ... "
" ... The tech was able to get me going and took about 10 mins. ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... "
" ... Just what I needed, easy to install. ... "
" ... Quick to setup, call to my !SP with the MAC and in 20 minutes I was up and running. ... "
" ... On receiving the updated equipment, followed the setup instructions on the pack. ... "
" ... Worked as it should quick easy setup. ... "
" ... Netgear CM500 cable modem installation success with Comcast Xfinity! ... First, the modem was well packaged, well protected, but easy to open and unwrap. ... "
Product Reliability
107month, modem, ago, far, netgear
+63%
-37%
" ... You also get a chance to get a year or so of user reviews to assess how good & reliable the product really is. ... you may need to upgrade to those features in a few years, but by then the high-end modems will get the bugs worked out, and the prices will fall. ... "
" ... Two minutes later my internet was working smoothly! ... "
" ... I bought this a couple of days ago. ... The way I figure, the other modem was about 12 years old, maybe older. ... "
" ... Operated right out of the box, with no hiccups at all. ... 5 to 7 years are generally the life of modems. ... "
" ... Working as intended. ... "
" ... Been using it for about 6 months and never had to reboot it . ... "
" ... I can't believe I waited so long to make the change. ... "
" ... Had a D-Link for MANY years with the no problems. ... "
Network
82netgear, mbps, modem, speeds, wifi
+84%
-16%
" ... Killed it, My Xfinity 150 Extreme internet holds at a steady 130-140 MBPS and wireless in the entire house is awesome, I walked about 5 houses down the street and still had a signal! ... "
" ... For reference, I have Suddenlink internet and also a netgear nighthawk R8000 router. ... "
" ... After the setup, my WIFI speeds seems to be more stable and much much faster. ... Hitting 100 MBPS over air. ... "
" ... I get 10-20 mbps faster speeds than what I pay for. ... "
" ... Greater signal strength throughout my house and I do not need to reset this like I was constantly doing with the Comcast modem. ... "
" ... Our wi-fi signal is great and it's so fast. ... "
" ... My modem and router are still going strong. ... "
" ... Replaced a Surfboard that kept dropping connection. ... "
Ease of Use
78easy to set, set, setup, easy to setup, easy to install
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to setup and get going. ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... "
" ... Just what I needed, easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to maintain via app/ website. ... "
" ... its easy to set up and works reliably and consistently. ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... "
" ... So easy to setup. ... "
" ... Simple to setup ... "
Cables
65cable company, provider, xfinity, rent, time warner
+83%
-17%
" ... If you are leasing a cable modem from your provider. ... "
" ... It is also approved by our cable company, Cox. ... Assuming this lasts a little more than a year or so, cheaper than buying / renting / leasing from the cable company. ... "
" ... This has been an excellent cable modem. ... "
" ... Netgear CM500 cable modem installation success with Comcast Xfinity! ... This cable modem is now connected to my home wireless router system, and is a proudmember and contributor to that. ... "
" ... I had a leased cable modem from Comcast. ... They are also planning to replace the post cable. ... "
" ... I bought this cable modem to replace the standard issue Comcast Xfinity Internet cable modem. ... "
" ... It's a cable modem. ... "
" ... Called cable provider and plugged it in, literally no setup time. ... "
Overall performance
61fast, speeds, works great, performance, download
+95%
-5%
" ... I haven't noticed any lag, no strange behavior like dropping to 1mb/s speeds, its been consistent and constant fast speeds, even above the stated speeds I should receive. ... "
" ... Everything downloads increadibly fast. ... "
" ... Fast Fast Fast. ... "
" ... Now I have faster speed. ... "
" ... Also get more than my speed ... "
" ... It just simply does its job and no bs, which is nice. ... "
" ... Really increased our speeds from 150mbps to 190mbps. ... Works as intended, no issues or hiccups. ... "
" ... Really good performance so far! ... "
Wifi
60wifi, netgear, network, modem, internet
+85%
-15%
" ... When he gets back we will get both items (router and wi-fi going. ... "
" ... For reference, I have Suddenlink internet and also a netgear nighthawk R8000 router. ... "
" ... After the setup, my WIFI speeds seems to be more stable and much much faster. ... "
" ... But more importantly, it was easy to hook up and connect to my existing service provider's network. ... "
" ... Works well with Cox Internet, supports verizon quantum wifi router ... "
" ... Keep in mind you need to buy a wireless router to pair with this. ... NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1750 Smart Dual Band WiFi Router (R6700) ... "
" ... Connected my NetGear AC router and we have FAST internet access. ... "
" ... Our wi-fi signal is great and it's so fast. ... "
Ports
59ethernet, netgear, xfinity, docsis 3 0, 3 0 cable
+66%
-34%
" ... If you are leasing a cable modem from your provider. ... "
" ... Also I wasn't able to successfully hook up the unit and remotely update to Time Warner that I am switching modems (Mac address) so I had to call them. ... "
" ... I Purchased the NETGEAR CM700 (32x8) DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem and NETGEAR Nighthawk X8, AC5000 Smart Wi-Fi . ... "
" ... give them the serial number, MAC address, etc. ... "
" ... This has been an excellent cable modem. ... "
" ... Please note that they recommend plugin an Ethernet for setup, and if you are on a mac (like I am), you will need an adaptor (I had one - you can get one here:https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Ethernet-Adapter-Nintendo-Chromebook/dp/B00MYT481C) ... "
" ... Netgear CM500 cable modem installation success with Comcast Xfinity! ... the Netgear CM500 cable modem is a fantastic addition to my home network system for internet access. ... This cable modem is now connected to my home wireless router system, and is a proudmember and contributor to that. ... "
" ... I had a leased cable modem from Comcast. ... "
Price
37money, worth, great product, worth the money, worth every penny
+81%
-19%
" ... great modem for the price. ... "
" ... Great product that saves me money. ... "
" ... It's worth every penny! ... "
" ... It's worth every penny and I wasn't paid one to write this. ... "
" ... Great modem for the price. ... "
" ... The price is very good also! ... "
" ... Great model for its price! ... "
" ... I have since found that this is potentially often a problem with combo products - worth considering. ... "
Marketplace
33works, netgear, expected, described, thanks
+82%
-18%
" ... We got the NetGear as part of the Amazon Black Friday Deal. ... The first unit that we got was defective, however thanks to the excellent support by Amazon, this got replaced. ... "
" ... Thanks so much! ... "
" ... All things as promised. ... "
" ... Works as promised. ... "
" ... Thank you very much. ... "
" ... Quite as expected! ... "
" ... The items shipped quickly and I received them without any trouble. ... "
" ... Have not installed yet, but it is just as described ... "
Device Compatibility
31connected, internet, mac, directly, modem
+65%
-35%
" ... give them the serial number, MAC address, etc. ... "
" ... so far so good, connected it with xfinity and works well. ... "
" ... Used to be just 1 laptop, became 2 laptops, 4 tablets, 2 cell phones, 3 streaming boxes. ... "
" ... A wonderful router that delivers all that it promises seamlessly. ... "
" ... Now getting phone service with Google Voice through ObiHai (sold separately). ... "
" ... I stay connected like never before. ... "
" ... For the first time connect a laptop directly to the modem and in a minute or two you will be taken to Comcasts self activation page. ... "
" ... Connected to Comcast and was easy to hook up and register. ... "
Product As Described
17expected, described, works as advertised, promised, product
+100%
" ... All things as promised. ... "
" ... Works as promised. ... "
" ... Quite as expected! ... "
" ... Have not installed yet, but it is just as described ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as expected ... "
" ... Performs as expected. ... "
Delivery
17fast, delivery, shipping, promised, arrived
+82%
-18%
" ... It was delivered quickly and as promised. ... "
" ... All things as promised. ... "
" ... Works as promised. ... "
" ... The items shipped quickly and I received them without any trouble. ... "
" ... Quick Delivery, product as expected. ... "
" ... Delivered on time. ... "
" ... Delivery, condition and appearance as advertised. ... "
" ... Our package arrived and was installed. ... "
Internet
15speed, speeds, download, upload, improved
+87%
-13%
" ... Internet speed improved ... "
" ... Literally a 60% increase in internet speed. ... "
" ... My internet plan is for 100 mb/s down and with this I get about 120 mb/s down. ... "
" ... Improved internet speed ... "
" ... Getting speeds of 85-90 mbps (tethered) from my 75 mbps Blast internet. ... "
" ... the fastest I have ever cruised the internet. ... "
" ... I have Comcast internet Extreme. ... "
" ... After that I was in heaven with the dramatic change in my internet speed. ... "
Returns
14return, item, replacement, return window, returning
+7%
-93%
" ... It was broken and we had to return it. ... "
" ... They won't take it back or exchange it!!! ... "
" ... so returning this. ... "
" ... I installed it one week after the return window closed. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I barely missed the return window. ... "
" ... I am returning it asap. ... "
" ... Netgears support webpage is terrible and in order to even talk to someone you must submit a form to return item and obtain a case number. ... Returned item to Amazon. ... "
" ... It was overheating and had to be returned ... "
Resolution
124k, 32, downstream, 24, upstream
+83%
-17%
" ... Almost two years now and still going strong with gaming, HD streams, and 4K streaming. ... "
" ... much better download speeds with the 16 channels. ... I guess Comcast can do 24 channels but i only need 100 Mb anyway. ... "
" ... 32 downstream channels by 8 upstream channels and BPI+ security. ... "
" ... The 32 channels maintain high download speeds even during the busiest times of day. ... "
" ... The up and down channels are always great for me! ... "
" ... Oh yes baby, I am ready for some more 4k UHD streaming in my dedicated basement HT. ... "
" ... great but still isp will reduce your upload and download channels ... "
" ... On the modem admin page I have 24/32 downstream channels bonded so there's enough there to get me the speeds I should be getting. ... "
Heating
11modem, gets very hot, warm, heating, heat
+36%
-64%
" ... Gets very hot ... "
" ... Plugged this in and about an hour later noticed it was flaming hot! ... "
" ... After a few weeks using, the equipment gets very hot. ... "
" ... Modem also gets abnormally hot. ... "
" ... Does get very hot. ... "
" ... Ran too hot its not working anymore. ... "
Capacity
10mbps, house, reach, xfinity, speeds
+80%
-20%
" ... Hitting 100 MBPS over air. ... "
" ... $10 less/mth for Comcast and my new router reaches my garage. ... "
" ... Based on my testing, I think we need 16x4 in order to get above ~140 Mbps in my area. ... "
" ... which is more than adequate in most areas. ... "
" ... Liked my first one so much I purchased a second for my other office. ... "
" ... I even get a signal a block from our house. ... "
" ... Bought this for my apartment. ... "
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