Linksys CM3016 Docsis 3.0 16×4 Cable Modem

Modem Information

DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem

16×4 channel bonding

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

Highest Service Level

Preferred 150

Front View

front view

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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

back view

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The Linksys CM3016 has the following ports available on the back of the modem.
  • RESET – Press and hold for five seconds to restore to factory defaults and reboot the modem
    (login/Reset instructions)
  • POWER – Connects to the power adapter
  • ETH – Connects devices to the 10/100/1000 RJ45 Ethernet port
  • CABLE – Connects to a coaxial cable

MAC Address

MAC label

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MAC addresses are written as 12 digits containing both letters and numbers (0-9, A-F). A MAC address is unique. The first six characters of the MAC address are unique to the manufacturer of the device.

Troubleshooting

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

Modem Light Status Problem
Power On None – the modem is powered on
Off No power – Verify power supply connections and electrical outlet. Ensure the outlet is not connected to a switch.
Receive Solid Blue None – multiple downstream channels are in use
Solid Green None – one downstream channel is in use
Blinking None – scanning for downstream channels
Off No downstream channels are in use – Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
Send Solid Blue None – multiple upstream channels are in use
Solid Green None – one downstream channel is in use
Blinking Green None – scanning for an upstream channel
Off No upstream channels are in use – Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
Status On None – the modem is online
Blinking None – the modem is registering a connection
Off The modem is offline – Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
Ethernet On None – a device is connected to the Ethernet port
Blinking None – data is being transferred over the Ethernet connection
Off No device is connected or the device is disabled – Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.

 

Manufacturer Resources

LinksysCM30XX_UserGuide [PDF]

References

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