Activate Your Internet Service - NETGEAR Nighthawk CM2500 User Manual

4. Wait for the cable modem to come online.
The cable modem comes online when the Internet LED stops blinking and lights
solid white. This process might take up to 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, if the Online LED doesn't light solid, make sure that the cable outlet
is working or call your Internet service provider (ISP) to make sure you have service.
Note: When the Online LED lights solid, your cable modem is not connected to the
Internet yet. You must connect a router or computer to your cable modem and then
activate your cable modem with your cable Internet provider.
5. Connect a router to your cable modem.
a. Connect the LAN port on the cable modem to the WAN or Internet port on the
router.
b. Your cable modem comes with two plugs that cover the Ethernet 1 and Ethernet
2 ports. You can remove the plugs to connect a router that supports Ethernet
port aggregation. For more information, see Ethernet Port Aggregation on page
17.
c. Power on the router.
d. Connect your computer or mobile device to the router.
6. Reboot the computer.

Activate Your Internet Service

Before you activate your Internet service, gather the following information:
• Your cable Internet provider account information
• Cable modem model number, which is CM2500
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