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NETGEAR 16x4 Cable Modem (No Wi-Fi), DOCSIS 3.0

Certified for XFINITY by Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, and more (CM500-100NAS)
Built-in high-speed 16x4 DOCSIS® 3.0 modem
Meets DOCSIS 3.0 specifications & backward compatible with DOCSIS 2.0 networks
One (1) LAN Gigabit Ethernet port with auto-sensing technology
One (1) WAN coaxial cable connection
Simple CD-less installation
Memory: 8 MB NOR flash and 128 MB RAM
Advanced Quality of Service (QoS)
IPv6 next generation Internet addressing support
Eliminate rental fees
Channel bonding
ISP compatibility
Work universally with any routers
Easy Setup
DOCSIS 3.0 up to 8x Faster than 2.0
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Model: Netgear DOCSIS 3.0 16x4 High Speed Cable Modem

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Huyz
05-15-2021 at 05:41 PM.
05-15-2021 at 05:41 PM.
FYI, Surfboards models have much better performance.
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johnnyboy2014
05-15-2021 at 08:37 PM.
05-15-2021 at 08:37 PM.
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Are you facing the issue your own modem auto reboot 1 time a day? I have tried 2 modem not from comcast. They both have same issue with auto reboot?

I thought both modems are dying but why both? Now I read your issue. It seems comcast is trying to kill our own modems?

lawsuit to comcast?
FWIW

I don't know WTF is going on or where the problem lies, but every time I install a MS Update I lose my WIFI within the hour.

No updating going on here anymore.
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HilariousWalrus3057
05-16-2021 at 10:02 AM.
05-16-2021 at 10:02 AM.
Don't forget to ask for Clearence.
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tCLOCK
05-16-2021 at 10:17 AM.
05-16-2021 at 10:17 AM.
Quote from Huyz :
FYI, Surfboards models have much better performance.

Umm no they don't. Especially the ones with the PUMA chipsets. I switched to a Netgear Cm1000 after having to constantly reset my SB6190.
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tCLOCK
05-16-2021 at 10:23 AM.
05-16-2021 at 10:23 AM.
Quote from MusicShark :
Are you facing the issue your own modem auto reboot 1 time a day? I have tried 2 modem not from comcast. They both have same issue with auto reboot?

I thought both modems are dying but why both? Now I read your issue. It seems comcast is trying to kill our own modems?

lawsuit to comcast?

Are they trying to do a firmware update? You need to call tech support and ask them why.
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dregan
05-18-2021 at 08:51 AM.
05-18-2021 at 08:51 AM.
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I've bought 3 refurbished Netgear CM500 modems from Walmart in the last 3-4 years. I have had zero issues with any of them in three different households. All Xfinity NJ.

I have heard from other reviews that it's a hit or a miss with these Walmart refurbs modems….just test it out within 14 days to ensure it works and your good to go. I've gotten consistent 300-350 speeds with it.

Side note, I'd recommend upgrading to something better >$100 and 3.1 model. You're going to need it at some point in the future, but this refurb for the price and need work great too
Wait, this is a refurb? I don't see anything on the Wal-Mart site that says this is a refurb?

This CM500 is an older modem but the same I'm using, went to Wal-Mart, I had brickseek make a UPC, they had to get it from the back stock room, price was $13.50, picked up 2. These are new old stock not refurb Smilie
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05-20-2021 at 06:43 PM.
05-20-2021 at 06:43 PM.
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Mine are multiple daily reboots. The logs on the modem show that they're sending a signal/file and the modem doesn't get the full transmittal and then it reboots. We'll see, it's been months of this problem.
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I saw a bunch of these in the Estero, FL Walmart for $27. I just bought a refurb CM700, otherwise this would have been tempting. Plus like someone said, the CM500 may be getting to EOL or no longer certified with some ISPs. I know my Surfboard is, even though they still let me activate it.

I've been having intermittent issues to the point that I now have the modem directly connected to the first outlet in the house and even disconnected the splitter in the wall. Then I have to use a long ethernet cable to the router. I still have issues. So I bought a new modem and router even though I've tried two different surfboard models and two different routers. Still have some issues. I think xfinity is sending a signal to my modem and making it reboot. At least this one reboots faster. Next step it to connect it outside in their box. If still, then I'll call them over. They won't do anything over the phone.
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My MIL is having this same issue and I was wondering the same thing... Is Comcast doing something to the older modems???

Ok, I have tested 2 modems.
netgear CM500 and the ARRIS SB6183.

Both are having multiple daily reboots. Now I'm sure that it is not the modem dying but Comcast is doing something bad to our modem.
I check the modem Event Log:

Critical (3) Unicast Ranging Received Abort Response - Re-initializing.

Critical (3) Received Response to Broadcast Maintenance Request, But no Unicast Maintenance opportunities received - T4 time out.
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Platin465
05-22-2021 at 05:57 AM.
05-22-2021 at 05:57 AM.
Quote from MusicShark :
Ok, I have tested 2 modems.
netgear CM500 and the ARRIS SB6183.

Both are having multiple daily reboots. Now I'm sure that it is not the modem dying but Comcast is doing something bad to our modem.
I check the modem Event Log:

Critical (3) Unicast Ranging Received Abort Response - Re-initializing.

Critical (3) Received Response to Broadcast Maintenance Request, But no Unicast Maintenance opportunities received - T4 time out.
Yep, that's what my surfboards were saying. Don't know if that's a firmware update or what, but whatever it is, that's when it reboots/"Re-initializes".

I don't see the same thing, but similar on the CM700:

Critical (3) Unicast Maintenance Ranging attempted - No response - Retries exhausted
Critical (3) No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out
Critical (3) SYNC Timing Synchronization failure - Loss of Sync

Critical (3) No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out
Warning (5) Lost MDD Timeout

This one isn't rebooting as often, but when I do notice no internet, I try to log into it and I can't reach it. It usually gets reconnected quickly, but I have had to go reset it manually once or twice. I'll have to check the logs when that happens. I just tried going into Xfinity forums to post the problems, but I can't get to the page.
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05-22-2021 at 05:12 PM.
05-22-2021 at 05:12 PM.
Quote from Platin465 :
Yep, that's what my surfboards were saying. Don't know if that's a firmware update or what, but whatever it is, that's when it reboots/"Re-initializes".

I don't see the same thing, but similar on the CM700:

Critical (3) Unicast Maintenance Ranging attempted - No response - Retries exhausted
Critical (3) No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out
Critical (3) SYNC Timing Synchronization failure - Loss of Sync

Critical (3) No Ranging Response received - T3 time-out
Warning (5) Lost MDD Timeout

This one isn't rebooting as often, but when I do notice no internet, I try to log into it and I can't reach it. It usually gets reconnected quickly, but I have had to go reset it manually once or twice. I'll have to check the logs when that happens. I just tried going into Xfinity forums to post the problems, but I can't get to the page.
https://forums.xfinity.com/

it doesn't work for you?
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05-22-2021 at 07:43 PM.
05-22-2021 at 07:43 PM.
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https://forums.xfinity.com/

it doesn't work for you?
still doesn't work.

"400 Bad Request
Request Header Or Cookie Too Large
openresty/1.15.8.2"
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05-22-2021 at 07:44 PM.
05-22-2021 at 07:44 PM.
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still doesn't work.

"400 Bad Request
Request Header Or Cookie Too Large
openresty/1.15.8.2"
I start to think comcast doesn't want customers to complain.
The chat Live Agents are 99% useless.
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MusicShark
05-23-2021 at 01:17 AM.
05-23-2021 at 01:17 AM.
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still doesn't work.

"400 Bad Request
Request Header Or Cookie Too Large
openresty/1.15.8.2"

comcast Technician was so lazy with theirs work.
Now this customer is having experienced packet loss for almost a monthNono2.

https://forums.xfinity.com/conver...61d4e812db
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