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dkrl
May 04, 2019Follower
Ethernet connection issues CM1150V
Just purchased modem CM1150V, using OSX, Xfinity internet; in the past with other cable modems, I have always used a direct ethernet connection to my Mac through one ethernet port, and then connected...
ojwoody
Jun 27, 2019Initiate
I completely understand what you're saying. There's absolutely no purpose for the other 3 ports because you cannot use them. One device one port, makes no sense to have the other three not sure why they would even put them there to confuse peopleI,
FURRYe38
Jun 28, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Well I presume this information is in the user manual and how to connect the modem up.
The ports are there for those configurations that support them is all. I presume the ports should be more clearing marked for home users in regards to only using the 1st port.