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Netgear CMD31T Cable Modem

Last Updated: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 > Related Articles

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Summary

Learn about the available ports and an explanation of the status lights on a Netgear CMD31T cable modem.

Solution


Installation

If you need help setting up your cable modem, refer to the following articles.


The Netgear CMD31T is a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem. 

Front View 

Initially it will take at least 15 minutes for your Netgear CMD31T cable modem to be successfully registered on the network. After the modem registers with the Cable Internet Service Provider, the following LEDs should be lit:

POWER LED: solid green 
ONLINE LED: solid green

If the Power LED is not solid green, check your power adaptor connections.


For more details, refer to the Modem Lights section.

Back View

The Netgear CMD31T has the following ports available on the back of the modem:

  • 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.

 

Modem Lights

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

Modem LightStatusProblemSolution
PowerSolid GreenNoneN/A
OffNo powerVerify power supply connections and electrical outlet. Also make sure the outlet is not connected to a switch.
ONLINE (Cable Link)Blinking GreenNoneN/A
OffThe cable modem is off-line.Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem. If cable is OK and modem reset does not work,  contact Customer Support.
US(Upstream)1/2 solid amberNone. Upstream channel 1 is in use.N/A
1/2 solid greenNone. Upstream channel 1 and 2 are in use.N/A
3/4 solid amberNone. Upstream channel 1, 2 and 3 are in use.N/A
3/4 solid greenNone. Upstream channel 1, 2, 3 and 4 are in use.N/A
OffNo upstream channel are in useN/A
DS (Downstream)1/2 solid amberNone. Upstream channel 1 is in use.N/A
1/2 solid greenNone. Upstream channel 1 and 2 are in use.N/A
3/4 solid amberNone. Upstream channel 1, 2 and 3 are in use.N/A
3/4 solid greenNone. Upstream channel 1, 2, 3 and 4 are in use.N/A
OffNo upstream channel are in use.N/A
EthernetSolid GreenNone. A device is connected and detected on the 1-Gbps Ethernet Port.N/A
Blinking GreenNone. There is data traffic on the 1-Gbps Ethernet port.N/A
OffNo devices are detected on the Ethernet port.Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem. If cable is OK and modem reset does not work, contact Customer Support.

MAC Address Label 

MAC addresses are written as 12 digits containing both letters and numbers (0-9, A-F). A MAC address is unique. The first six characters of the MAC address are unique to the manufacturer of the device.

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