Linksys CG7500 High Speed DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router user manual

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1 Linksys CG7500 High Speed DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router

2 Modem Information

3 Highest Service Level

8 Manufacturer Resources

8.1 References

8.2 Related Posts

Linksys CG7500 High Speed DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router


Modem Information DOCSIS 3.0 Dual Band AC 1900 WiFi Modem 24×8 channel bonding To achieve Gigablast or Ultimate Classic speeds, a DOCSIS 3.1 modem is required	Highest Service Level Ultimate 500

Modem Information

DOCSIS 3.0 Dual Band AC 1900 WiFi Modem

24×8 channel bonding

To achieve Gigablast or Ultimate Classic speeds, a DOCSIS 3.1 modem is required

Highest Service Level

Ultimate 500


Front View Click to enlarge.		After the cable modem is successfully registered on the network, the Power, Receive, Send, and Status indicators illuminate continuously to indicate that the cable modem is online and fully operational.

Back View Click to enlarge.		The modem includes the following connection ports: POWER – Connects to the power adapter ETH – Provides internet access to a single device. Only one port is active at a time. CABLE – Connects to a coaxial cable USB – Connect devices through the USB port to share data with the modem. Reset – Press the recessed Reset button for at least 10 seconds to do a factory reset of the modem. login/Reset instructions

MAC Address Click to enlarge.		The information below is usually found on a sticker located on the bottom of the modem. The S/N is the serial number of the Linksys CG7500. The MAC is the MAC address of the Linksys CG7500.

Troubleshooting

The lights indicate the current status of your device. To troubleshoot any connection problems, use the table below.

Modem Light	Status	Problem
Power	On	Lights up green when the modem router is powered on.
Power	Off	No power. Verify power supply connections and electrical outlet. Ensure the outlet is not connected to a switch. Press the Power ON / OFF button on the back of the modem to ensure it is turned on.
Receive	Solid Blue	Light is solid blue during multichannel bonding.
	Solid Green	Light is solid green when the modem router is receiving data from the cable network.
	Blinking	Light blinks green while the modem router is searching for a connection over the cable network.
Send	Solid Blue	Light is solid blue during multichannel bonding.
	Solid Green	Light is solid green when the modem router is sending data to the cable network.
	Blinking Green	Light blinks green while the modem router is searching for a connection over the cable network.
	Off	No upstream channels are in use. – Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
Status	On	Lights up green when the modem router has an internet connection.
	Blinking	Flashes green while the modem router is establishing the internet connection.
	Off	The modem is Offline. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
2.4 GHz	On	Light is solid green when broadcasting 2.4 GHz signal.
	Blinking	Light blinks when the modem router is actively sending or receiving data over the network.
	Off	No device is connected or the device is disabled. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
5 GHz	On	Light is solid green when broadcasting 5 GHz signal.
	Blinking	Light blinks when the modem router is actively sending or receiving data over the network
	Off	No device is connected or the device is disabled. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
USB	On	Light is solid green when the modem router is connected to a device through the USB port.
WPS	On	Light is solid green when a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ connection is successfully established.
	Blinking	Light blinks slowly while WPS is setting up a connection, and blinks rapidly if an error occurs.
	Off	Light is off when WPS is idle.