NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.

Forum Discussion

woody3077's avatar
woody3077
Follower
Sep 14, 2020

CM1200 Ethernet port not working

On my Nighthawk CM1200 the only port that works is the top port. Is this a issue with my modem or are they turned off?

2 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    Thats how they function. Because its a modem only device and not a modem/router combo device.

    most isp's only allow 1 public ip address. (cox/xfinity/spectrum/+ others)

    Certain situations allow more IP addresses assigned like if you're on a business class line, if you pay for extra IP addresses, or if you're isp is one of the lucky few who allow more than 1 public ip address. 

     

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User

      :smileyvery-happy:


      plemans wrote:

      Thats how they function. Because its a modem only device and not a modem/router combo device.

      most isp's only allow 1 public ip address. (cox/xfinity/spectrum/+ others)

      Certain situations allow more IP addresses assigned like if you're on a business class line, if you pay for extra IP addresses, or if you're isp is one of the lucky few who allow more than 1 public ip address.