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sblank3
Aug 22, 2017Follower
cable modem CM400 & Fast Switch FS116
Hi - We have just moved into a new house and it came with a FS116 in the basement. I've managed to get our internet set up and am using our CM400. I can get service when I plug directly into o...
JohnC_V
Aug 26, 2017NETGEAR Employee Retired
Hi sblank3,
Welcome to the community!
As per checking that you connected the FS116 directly to the back of the CM400 which is a modem, but the functionality of the FS116 is just an additional port from the router. You should connect the FS116 switch to one of the LAN port of the Airport Extreme(Router) then connect the internet port to the CM400.
Please refer to this installation guide.
Regards,
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