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CM3000, new standalone modem

DOCSIS:
DOCSIS 3.1 with mid-split and high-split support
Max speeds (maker):
Up to 2.5 Gbps download (limited by the 2.5 Gbps port) and up to 1 Gbps upload
Ethernet:
1x 2.5 Gbps, 2x 1 Gbps

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Package details

Model: CM3000

Has one 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port and two 1 Gbps ports. The package contains a modem; a Wi-Fi router is bought separately.

Condition:
New package; confirm seller condition
Quantity:
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Included essentials:
CM3000, Ethernet cable, power adapter, quick install guide

Important limit: No voice (phone) support

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Specifications checked November 2, 2026. Full product details

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Netgear CM3000

DOCSIS 3.1 · standalone cable modem

Fastest Ethernet
2.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi
None
Voice
None
Maker’s provider claim

Netgear's table (maker claim, check each ISP's own list): Xfinity 2 Gbps down / 200 Mbps up; Spectrum 1 Gbps / 35 Mbps; Cox 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps

Current ISP approval is not verified in this record.

Start with the service

A modem is not a Wi-Fi upgrade.

A DOCSIS cable modem translates cable service to Ethernet. Your router handles your home network.

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Source specs & exact version

Netgear Nighthawk CM3000 Mid/High-Split DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem (2.5 Gbps)

CM3000, new standalone modem

Recorded model: CM3000

Specifications checked 2026-11-02.

DOCSIS
DOCSIS 3.1 with mid-split and high-split support
Ethernet
1x 2.5 Gbps, 2x 1 Gbps
Wi-Fi
None: pair it with a router or mesh system
Voice
No voice ports; not compatible with cable bundled voice services or Xfinity Voice
Max plan speeds by ISP
Netgear's table (maker claim, check each ISP's own list): Xfinity 2 Gbps down / 200 Mbps up; Spectrum 1 Gbps / 35 Mbps; Cox 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps
In the box
CM3000, Ethernet cable, power adapter, quick install guide

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Specifications explain hardware limits. No performance tests are claimed.

Size and package

Size and placement

Dimensions
6.8 x 3.7 x 8.2 in (172 x 94 x 208 mm); 1.09 lb

In the box

CM3000, Ethernet cable, power adapter, quick install guide

Manufacturer specifications

Netgear Nighthawk CM3000 Mid/High-Split DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem (2.5 Gbps)

A DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem with a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port and mid/high-split support for faster upload tiers.

Which version should you buy?

Selected package: CM3000, new standalone modem.

Selected package

  • CM3000 new standalone modem

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    Model: CM3000

    What differs
    Has one 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port and two 1 Gbps ports. The package contains a modem; a Wi-Fi router is bought separately.
    Best for
    Multi-gig cable customers who already have, or will buy, a suitable router.
    Choose your internet service in the connection check before buying.

Condition

  • CM3000 certified refurbished

    Model: CM3000-100NAR

    What differs
    A refurbished CM3000 rather than a new unit; condition is the distinction, not a faster modem model.
    Best for
    Buyers willing to choose refurbished after checking the seller warranty and included accessories.

Related models and generations

These are different products. Check their specifications separately.

  • CM2500 standalone modem Model: CM2500

    Has two 1 Gbps ports and no 2.5 Gbps port. Its up to 2 Gbps download requires link aggregation with a compatible router.

    Cable customers who can use link aggregation or need only a gigabit connection.

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Watch out

  • CM3000 adds a 2.5 Gbps port; the similar CM2500 needs link aggregation for more than gigabit.
  • The standalone CM3000 has no built-in Wi-Fi or phone ports.
  • check package contents rather than treating it as the modem alone.
  • CM3000-100NAR is the refurbished listing.

Why people pick it

  • 2.5 Gbps port for multi-gig cable plans
  • Mid/high-split support for faster upload tiers
  • Link aggregation option for routers without a 2.5G WAN port

Know before you buy

  • No voice (phone) support
  • No Wi-Fi: needs a separate router
  • ISP approval has to be checked on each provider's own list

Full specifications

DOCSISDOCSIS 3.1 with mid-split and high-split support
Max speeds (maker)Up to 2.5 Gbps download (limited by the 2.5 Gbps port) and up to 1 Gbps upload
Ethernet1x 2.5 Gbps, 2x 1 Gbps
Link aggregationThe two gigabit ports can be aggregated to a compatible router for up to 2 Gbps
Wi-FiNone: pair it with a router or mesh system
VoiceNo voice ports; not compatible with cable bundled voice services or Xfinity Voice
Max plan speeds by ISPNetgear's table (maker claim, check each ISP's own list): Xfinity 2 Gbps down / 200 Mbps up; Spectrum 1 Gbps / 35 Mbps; Cox 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps
High-split note (maker)Mid-split is offered by some ISPs today; high-split may come later: check with your ISP
Dimensions6.8 x 3.7 x 8.2 in (172 x 94 x 208 mm); 1.09 lb
In the boxCM3000, Ethernet cable, power adapter, quick install guide
Firmware support (Netgear policy)Netgear's End of Service policy: firmware and security updates generally end three years after the product's last sale date
FCC status (checked Nov 1, 2026)Netgear's Conditional Approval explicitly covers its CM-series cable modems, Apr 14, 2026 to Oct 1, 2027 (FCC public notice DA 26-1130)
Multi-Gig port link rates100 Mbps, 1 Gbps or 2.5 Gbps on the Multi Gig Ethernet port.
Gigabit port link rates10/100/1000 Mbps on each of the Eth1 and Eth2 Ethernet ports.

From manufacturer documentation, checked November 2, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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