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Which range extender works best with the CM500? Also how do you upgrade the firmware for that model

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‎2020-09-05 01:57 PM
‎2020-09-05 01:57 PM

Which range extender works best with the CM500? Also how do you upgrade the firmware for that model

 
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‎2020-09-06 06:14 AM
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Re: Which range extender works best with the CM500? Also how do you upgrade the firmware for that mo

A couple things. 

1. The cm500 is a modem only. You need a router to connect a range extender to. 

2. the cm500 is a modem only. The isp controls the firmware and is the one's who update it. Its not user updateable. 

https://kb.netgear.com/000036375/What-s-the-latest-firmware-version-of-my-NETGEAR-cable-modem-or-mod...

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