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randomuser987's avatar
Jul 09, 2020

Can't Get Gigabit Speeds on Mediacom with Netgear CM 1000v2

Hi,

I have a Netgear CM 1000v2 modem that I just purchased. When it's provisioned with Mediacom's gigabit internet, I'm not able to get full speed. For example, about 20 minutes ago I ran a speed test and got:
Download Mbps 165.42
Upload Mbps 27.93

And now I'm getting:
Download Mbps 129.18
Upload Mbps 38.22

The modem is certified by mediacom to work with their gigabit internet, but it's not working. I've contacted their support many times to trouble shoot it, reprovision it, have someone come to check the signal, unplug every cable, power cord, etc, but they say that everything is working on their end and everything is provisioned correctly and that it's receiving a strong signal.


I rented a medicom model that they supply (Brand: Technicolor, model CGA4234) and if I reprovision to it, I get 700+ Mbps download speed on average and 60-80 Mbps upload. If I then reprovision back to the CM 1000v2, my speeds drop again. Just to be sure, if I reprovision back to the Technicolor modem, speeds go up. If I reprovison back to the netgear CM again, speeds drop.

With the CM 1000v2, sometimes I get in 200mb to 400mb download and 60 upload, but it doesn't get into the 500+ mbps. I'd expect 700+ on average and hitting into 800.

 
Users experiencing the same issue:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Cable-Modems-Routers/Netgear-Cm1000-not-compatible-with-Mediacom-1Gig-internet/td-p/1597261

Firmware version: V1.01.03 (this is the latest according to your documentation)

Connection table and event logs are similar to https://community.netgear.com/t5/Cable-Modems-Routers/Netgear-Cm1000-not-compatible-with-Mediacom-1Gig-internet/m-p/1597345/highlight/true#M13783

12 Replies

  • I forgot to add, I'm wired directly into a netgear gigabit switch and don't use a router. Furthermore, the issue occurs even if I get rid of the switch and go directly into one PC using the ethernet cable.

    • antinode's avatar
      antinode
      Guru

      I have no wisdom on your speed problem, but, ...

       

      > [...] I'm wired directly into a netgear gigabit switch and don't use a
      > router. [...]

       

         That, most likely, would need to change.  Typical residential service
      provides a single external IP address, and connecting multiple client
      devices to it using a switch will not let them all work.

       

      > [...] I rented a medicom model that they supply (Brand: Technicolor,
      > model CGA4234) [...]

       

         That's not a modem; it's a "gateway" (modem+router).  A Netgear
      CMxxxx model is only a modem.

      • randomuser987's avatar
        randomuser987
        Aspirant

        Thanks!

        1. The switch has worked fine for a couple of years now,  if not more. I'm not certain, but I think what happens is the switch provides sub IPs.

        2. > That's not a modem; it's a "gateway" (modem+router). A Netgear CMxxxx model is only a modem.

        Yeah, it does include wifi and looks like telephone ports as well.

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    Have the ISP check the signal and line quality UP to the modem. 
    Be sure there are no coax cable line splitters in the between the modem and ISP service box. 
    Be sure your using good quality RG6 coax cable up to the modem. 

    Test the CM modem with a wired PC directly connected to the modem with out any router or switches. 

    If you don't see anything near your spec speeds with this configuration after the ISP and cabes are checked, possible the modem could be faulty. Try a different CM modem. 

     


    randomuser987 wrote:

    Hi,

    I have a Netgear CM 1000v2 modem that I just purchased. When it's provisioned with Mediacom's gigabit internet, I'm not able to get full speed. For example, about 20 minutes ago I ran a speed test and got:
    Download Mbps 165.42
    Upload Mbps 27.93

    And now I'm getting:
    Download Mbps 129.18
    Upload Mbps 38.22

    The modem is certified by mediacom to work with their gigabit internet, but it's not working. I've contacted their support many times to trouble shoot it, reprovision it, have someone come to check the signal, unplug every cable, power cord, etc, but they say that everything is working on their end and everything is provisioned correctly and that it's receiving a strong signal.


    I rented a medicom model that they supply (Brand: Technicolor, model CGA4234) and if I reprovision to it, I get 700+ Mbps download speed on average and 60-80 Mbps upload. If I then reprovision back to the CM 1000v2, my speeds drop again. Just to be sure, if I reprovision back to the Technicolor modem, speeds go up. If I reprovison back to the netgear CM again, speeds drop.

    With the CM 1000v2, sometimes I get in 200mb to 400mb download and 60 upload, but it doesn't get into the 500+ mbps. I'd expect 700+ on average and hitting into 800.

     
    Users experiencing the same issue:

    https://community.netgear.com/t5/Cable-Modems-Routers/Netgear-Cm1000-not-compatible-with-Mediacom-1Gig-internet/td-p/1597261

    Firmware version: V1.01.03 (this is the latest according to your documentation)

    Connection table and event logs are similar to https://community.netgear.com/t5/Cable-Modems-Routers/Netgear-Cm1000-not-compatible-with-Mediacom-1Gig-internet/m-p/1597345/highlight/true#M13783


     

  • Is there anyone that works at netgear that can look into this issue? Or should I be requesting support from netgear somewhere else?

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User

      Contact NG support or a forum moderator. 

       

      No idea why posts were removed.