Netgear CM1100 Cable Modem Setup – All You Should Know

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Compatible with ISPs like Xfinity, Spectrum, and Cox, Netgear CM1100 supports link aggregation and delivers Multi-Gig Internet speeds. It improves internet connection so that you can stream and play online games without buffering. After installing this modem, you can also perform Netgear router setup with it to further enhance the internet connectivity.

Walk through the upcoming sections of the blog to understand how you can install the CM100 cable modem to start your journey to a completely new internet experience.

How to Set Up Netgear CM1100?

In order to set up the cable modem brought in by Netgear, you first have to install its hardware. However, prior to that, you must collect our ISP’s account information that includes your cable account number, account phone number, and login details. The login details are generally your email address or username and password.

Thereafter, you have to walk through the information given below to complete the modem’s installation:

• If you have an existing modem or router in your house, we recommend you unplug it.
• Then, plug your CM110 modem into the same power outlet.
• The next step is to connect the cable port on the modem to the cable wall outlet.
• Ensure that you have connected the cable tightly.

Quick Tip: If your ISP is Comcast Xfinity, you should connect the cable modem directly to a cable wall outlet.

• Now, you have to connect the Netgear CM110 power adapter to an electrical outlet.
• As soon as the cable modem boots up, you will see that the Power light has turned green.
• You need to wait for the Online LED to go green (solid).
• This process is going to consume 10 minutes.
• Thereafter, you need to connect your PC to the CM110.
• For this, connect the Ethernet port of the computer to the LAN port 1 of your Netgear CM110.
• Restart the computer.
• Now, you have to activate the internet service.
• Thus, go to your cable Internet Service Provider’s website and follow the on-screen prompts.
• Lastly, run a speed test to check whether you are getting the desired internet speed or not.

This is how you can set up the Netgear CM110 cable modem and connect it to the internet. You will need the modem’s model number, serial number, and MAC address to activate the internet service. Therefore, you should note them down from the product’s label or the user manual.

What Can be Done After Netgear CM110 Setup?

As soon as you are done installing the cable modem, you can connect your existing router to its LAN port and set it up using the manufacturer’s instructions. For ease understanding, we have provided the instructions for Netgear WiFi router setup:

• Connect the CM110 modem’s LAN port 1 to your Netgear router’s Internet port.
• Switch on the WiFi devices now.
• On your mobile phone, look for the router’s network and connect to it using the WiFi password given on the label.
• Launch the Nighthawk app.
• If you do not have a Netgear account, create one. Otherwise, login.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to set up the router.

In this way, you can set up the router after installing and activating the CM110 modem. Well, that is not it. You can also improve the router’s WiFi range by adding a range extender to the home network. We recommend you perform Netgear extender setup for that.

The Final Words

That’s all about the installation and activation of internet services on Netgear CM110 modem. We are expecting that after walking through the information given in the blog, you will be able to install your WiFi device and improve the internet range.