Customer Ratings & Reviews

Simple to install. Works exactly as advertised. Went with this unit because it integrated well with my WIFI router from the same manufacturer, and because it has excellent performance spec's for the price. This unit replaced the "best availalble" cable company leased modem. Noticed immediate and significant performance improvement over the leased modem. Significantly faster data upload and download times. The modest purchase price of this unit will be quickly offset by the eliminated lease charges, but the real benefit for me was the performance improvement. Would definitely recommend this unit to others. And the Best Buy pricing on this unit was the absolute lowest I found anywhere, including internet-based options

This was my third modem attempt after trying to Arris brand Surfboard modems. I have Optimum Online and the tech on the phone said the new surfboards were giving them problems but some customers have success with Netgear. I went to Best Buy and the box for the Netgear actually listed Cablevision/Optimum as a working network. I couldn't be happier. I pay for 200Mbps and I have speed tested at 205Mbps with my PC, wireless AC no less. Highly recommended!

Pretty reliable modem, and affordable. Have been using it for 2 years without any significant issue. Within the first year, it sometimes needed to be reset to help the internet connection if it was lagging, but since paring with a new router that doesn't seem to arise any more. The product tends to be hot to the touch during use.

This modem is perfect for working with optimum, just call optimum customer service and it works perfectly.

This motem is fast, reliable, and really easy to set up.

Works perfect! Reps and other people will tell you to go higher with Mbps just to be safe but this modem handled our 600Mbps of cable internet plus mesh router just fine!

Great buy not hassles with installation. Good signal

Great price and product and you save money owning your modem as opposed to paying a monthly fee to an internet co to rent their midem

A stand alone cable modem is the best solution for a cable cutter like me. The Cable modem that Comcast installed was crashing all the time. Best buy solution was to have a separate modem and router to work with my Roku and Tablo DVR.

Works value great this is a very good modem recommend this product to anybody that needs good internet

But works wellDecent speed and connectivity. Not perfect

Works well. Easy to set up. Simple drop in and add process.

This is my second one I buying is a great quality I already have 4 years with this box great job

I let you know that I got a good special and very good product

Really basic but good modem. Works great and never drops connection.

Its range is great. Paired great with internet from local company. I didn't have to rent one, this does the job.

Upgraded to this a while ago it’s been pretty good but there’s sometimes it’s slow

This modem is awesome! Works very well with my router and it has good connection. Would definitely recommend this product!!

Good quality with stable Wi-Fi connection. Not tried for big house yet, for small apartment I think it’s enough

I recently upgraded to the NETGEAR CM500 from my ISP's rental modem, and the difference is remarkable. The setup was straightforward—just plug it in, connect to my router, and I was up and running. I'm now enjoying consistent speeds up to 680Mbps, which is perfect for streaming, gaming, and working from home. The modem's compact design fits neatly into my entertainment center, and it's been running quietly without any overheating issues. Since switching, I've noticed improved stability and no more dropped connections.