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The NETGEAR 24 x 8 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem provides a connection to high-speed cable Internet, up to 960Mbps - 24 downstream & 8 upstream channels. It's CableLabs DOCSIS 3.0 Certified to work with cable Internet providers XFINITY from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, Cablevision and more.
 
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Netgear CM600 Saves the Internet!
on November 26, 2015
Posted by: Anschauer
from Saint Joseph, Michigan
The Background Story
My ISP connection was down for more than 24 hours weekend of 11/21-22/2015 which was reported on my ISP account page accessed by cell phone. When service was restored late 11/22/2015 my modem would no longer connect after years of terrific service. Tried factory reset and unplugging the modem. Checked cables, ethernet connectors and the single splitter all to no avail. Called the ISP and was informed the modem is now end-of-life/end-of-service. The ISP would not reprovision/update firmware so it is time to replace the older modem after three years. Used my cell phone Sunday night on the Best Buy site and found the Netgear CM600. Ordered the Netgear CM600 early Monday morning and it arrived Wednesday morning with free shipping.
Installation
The unboxed modem is not as big as imagined - tall, thin and very light. Installation guide is very clear and uncomplicated. Simply attach the incoming ISP cable, plug in the modem power adapter and wait for it to initialize - all lights green. Plug the ethernet cable from the modem into the computer and immediately the ISP provisioning website pops up in a web browser. It took less than five minutes to initialize - no call to the ISP needed. Checked my ISP account page and the modem was already there.
Performance and Experience
The replaced modem is a 4 x 4 channel unit. The CM600 is a 24 x 8 channel unit hopefully with some future-proofing. Modem interface now shows 16 downstream channels. Internet speed does not test faster, but pages load much quicker. The CM600 runs very cool - hardly warm to the touch. I run two 802.11ac routers attached by ethernet and wireless in an extended network. The home network has never been more stable with no drop in Internet speed at the distant router. I have two streaming media boxes that now connect in split seconds whereas in the past it might take more than a minute.
Thanks Best Buy and Netgear. You saved the Internet! My spouse thinks I am a genius, but I must give credit where it is due!
My Best Buy number: 2100891892
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Control your music, photos, videos or DVDs from across a room with this remote that is compatible with select Apple products.
 
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Small but very useful
on January 4, 2014
Posted by: Anschauer
from Saint Joseph, Michigan
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased for my wife to use with her Mac mini to control her music collection in iTunes. No additional setup was required. Merely point and use. Works with our two Apple - TV units as well. It has a great feel of quality in one's hand. She is pleased as she can control volume, pause and switch between pieces of music as she reads.
My Best Buy number: 2100891892
My Best Buy number: 2100891892
What's great about it: Fit, Feel and Finish
What's not so great: A little small for bigger hands
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Fantastic Connectivity
on January 4, 2014
Posted by: Anschauer
from Saint Joseph, Michigan
I use it in...:Large home
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased with new LED TV for living room to stream movies, and other media connect with Mac computer, iPad and iPhone. Extremely easy to install and use. 1080p picture quality and excellent sound are a plus. It is amazing to stream music from my wife's or my Mac mini to the home theater system in the living room. Interfaces with additional secure content for our grandchildren through our cable TV provider. Was so impressed with the unit that we acquired a second Apple - TV for the family room. In this way we can be streaming media content in more than one room at a time. Unit in living room is connected directly to the router and the family room unit is connected wirelessly. There is no difference in picture quality, speed or content between the two connection methods. Considering buying a third Apple - TV for the bedroom! Our middle son has a similar device that uses Android and PC units. The Apple product offers equal content, but is easier to use.
My Best Buy number: 2100891892
My Best Buy number: 2100891892
What's great about it: Ability to link with Mac computer, iPad and iPhone plus great media content.
What's not so great: Nothing - exactly as advertised
I would recommend this to a friend!
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I have comcast and I purchased the triple bundle

I am currently renting a router/modem and wanted to purchase one I tried one from netgear but doesn't have phone accessibility for me to plug in my home phone to it. Are there any options for this?
Comcast on its site - www.mydeviceinfo.comcast.net - shows only two current telephony modems

Arris TB862G
Arris TM722G
8 years, 4 months ago
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Anschauer
   Saint Joseph, Michigan
 
The NETGEAR 24 x 8 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem provides a connection to high-speed cable Internet, up to 960Mbps - 24 downstream & 8 upstream channels. It's CableLabs DOCSIS 3.0 Certified to work with cable Internet providers XFINITY from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, Cablevision and more.
 

Wireless Cable Modem Router with Phone Jack

Hi there:

I'm looking for Wireless Cable Modem Router with Phone Jack for Comcast/Xfinity service. What're the products are available that are approved for use.

Thanks.
Try using Comcast's site - www.mydeviceinfo.comcast.net as it will show the current approved modems and the end of life units.

11-26-2015 the following telephony modems show for retail purchase.

Arris TG862G
Arris TM722G
8 years, 4 months ago
by
Anschauer
   Saint Joseph, Michigan