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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 ...
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.
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.
> [...] I think what happens is the switch provides sub IPs.
If so, then it's not a "switch". As usual, an actual model number
might be more helpful than a vague/incomplete/inaccurate description.> [...] the issue occurs even if I get rid of the switch and go
> directly into one PC using the ethernet cable.That still points to the modem as the cause of the problem,
regardless of what your not-really-a-switch might actually be.You're being pedantic about a non-issue :smileyhappy:
> If so, then it's not a "switch".
It says it's a "5-Port Gigabit Eithernet Switch"
> As usual, an actual model number might be more helpful than a vague/incomplete/inaccurate description.
Helpful for what? It doesn't have anything to do with this issue, since it's not a contributing factor to the speed issue. I only mentioned it so I don't get asked if I have a router that could be causing the issue. Since eliminating the switch and directly connecting to the modem still results in a slow speed, the switch isn't the issue. If you're just curious, it's GS605v5> You're being pedantic about a non-issue
It's a non-issue until you try to connect multiple devices to a
simple modem (with single-external-IP-address service from your ISP)
using a switch instead of a NAT router.> [...] it's GS605v5
That's a switch. My original remark still stands.
If you have more exotic (block-of-addresses) service from your ISP,
then my "single external IP address" remarks wouldn't apply.> [...] I only mentioned it so [...]
Vague/incomplete/inaccurate details can cause more confusion than
they avoid.