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Burdell
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Sep 04, 2020
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CM 500 MODEM Question

Hi There..Just goit a CM500 Modem to replace my Comcast..Are the 4 Ethernet ports on the back of the CM500 Ethernet out?
  • Burdell's avatar
    Burdell
    Sep 04, 2020

    Thanks for your reply...I made a mistake.I meant the ports on my RAX 45 Router..

    I found out that they are indeed LAN Out.  

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 04, 2020

The cm500 is a modem only so there's only 1x ethernet port out. If you have 4x ethernet ports, you don't have the cm500. 

 

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Burdell
Tutor
Sep 04, 2020

Thanks for your reply...I made a mistake.I meant the ports on my RAX 45 Router..

I found out that they are indeed LAN Out.