Netgear CMD31T Nighthawk Cable Modem

Modem Information

DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

4×4 channel bonding with speeds of up to 50 Mbps on a wired connection

Cox recommends a DOCSIS 3.0 16×4 or higher modem

DOCSIS 3.0 modems with 4×4 channel bonding have a maximum speed of 50 Mbps on the Cox network.

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Essential

Front View

Image of front view of CMD31T modem

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After the cable modem successfully registers on the network, the Power, Upstream, Downstream, and Internet indicators illuminate continuously to indicate that the cable modem is online and fully operational.

Back View

Image of back view of CMD31T modem

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The modem includes the following connection ports:
  • POWER – Connects the cable modem to the power adapter
  • REBOOT – Restores factory settings
  • ETHERNET – Connects to the Ethernet port
  • CABLE – Connects to coaxial cable with broadband

MAC Address

Image of CMD31T MAC address label

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The information below is usually found on a sticker located on the bottom of the modem.
  • The S/N is the serial number of the Netgear CM600 modem.
  • The CM MAC is the MAC address of the Netgear CM600 modem.

Troubleshooting

The modem lights indicate the current status of your modem. To troubleshoot connection problems, use the table below.

Modem Light Status Problem
POWER Solid Green Operational
Off No power. Verify power supply connections and electrical outlet.
ONLINE (Cable Link) Blinking Green Modem is online and operational.
Off Cable modem offline. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
US
(Upstream)
1/2 solid amber Upstream channel 1 in use.
1/2 solid green Upstream channel 1 and 2 in use.
3/4 solid amber Upstream channel 1, 2, and 3 in use.
3/4 solid green Upstream channel 1, 2, 3, and 4 in use.
Off No Upstream channel in use.
DS (Downstream) 1/2 solid amber Upstream channel 1 in use.
1/2 solid green Upstream channel 1 and 2 in use.
3/4 solid amber Upstream channel 1, 2, and 3 in use.
3/4 solid green Upstream channel 1, 2, 3, and 4 in use.
Off No upstream channel in use.
ETHERNET Solid Green A device is connected and detected on the 1-Gbps Ethernet Port.
Blinking Green Data traffic on the 1 Gbps Ethernet port.
Off No devices detected on the Ethernet port. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.

 

Manufacturer Resources

For more detailed technical information on the Netgear CMD31T, use the resources below from Cisco.

References

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