New CM1200 - self-assigned IP address via Ethernet Connected Laptop - NO Internet

Thank you antinode for the explanation.

The product literature from the CM1200 Data Sheet as well as product description from the .com site list specs as: Number of Ethernet Ports: Four (4) Gigabit Ethernet ports with autosensing technology - and a Product Diagram which shows 4 of the same yellow color ports at the back of the device.

I've checked other sites and forums as well; a lot of folks are under the impresstion that the device has 4 equally usable ports, that directly connect the modem to up to 4 devices via ethernet cable, that all can be used at the same time. The fact that that is not true - misleads folks based on product descriptions, data sheets and product diagrams. Before my purchase I spoke with pre-sales dept and they assured me that all 4 ports directly connected to devices, used in tandem. I was pleasantly surprised (at that time).

I probably could have purchased the CM1000 because we only have 940gig Internet anyway (only bought that speed because of new customer promotion price for 14 mos.) so the CM1200 is not even necessary - and could've saved the $50.

Appreciate your reply though antinode .