
Data Sheet | CM2050V
2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem for XFINITY® Voice
Overview
Experience a new generation of
cable modems that deliver up to
2.5Gbps multi-Gigabit Internet
speed, so you can be ready for the
fastest cable Internet service plans
of today and tomorrow. DOCSIS®
3.1 delivers the world’s fastest cable
Internet with speeds that are 10
times faster than DOCSIS® 3.0. Save
up to $168 per year by eliminating
2 PHONE LINES
monthly cable modem rental fees†.
CM2050V includes two telephones
ports that automatically prioritize
voice over internet for clear and
uninterrupted calls.
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2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem for XFINITY® Voice
Built for XFINITY® from Comcast Internet with Voice
Data Sheet | CM2050V
• Two (2) telephone ports that
automatically prioritize voice over
internet for the best call clarity
• Enhanced call features include
3-way conference calling, caller ID,
call forwarding and more
The NETGEAR Difference - CM2050V
• 2.5Gbps ultra high speed Internet
connections
• Supports IPv6
Performance and Use
• Ready for XFINITY's fastest Internet
speeds with voice available by cable
service providers—Built ready for
Gigabit (and more) cable Internet
service plans available today and
future upgrades
• DOCSIS® 3.1—Up to 10X faster
download speeds than DOCSIS® 3.0.
DOCSIS® 3.1 is 2x2 OFDM(A)+ DOCSIS®
3.0 32x8 channel bonding
• Saves Money—Eliminate monthly cable
modem rental fees and save up to $168
per year
†
• Delivers up to 2.5Gbps ultra high speed
Internet connections
• DOCSIS® 3.1 is up to 10X faster than
the DOCSIS® 3.0 standard
• Easy installation
• DOCSIS 3.1 Technology
• Multi-Gig Internet speed system—
Experience a new generation of cable
modems that deliver up to 2.5Gbps
multi-Gigabit Internet.
• 2.5X Internet speeds—The next
generation DOCSIS® 3.1 cable modem
with 2.5G Ethernet port support up to
2.5 times faster speeds than the rst
generation DOCSIS® 3.0 modem
• Supports XFINITY® from Comcast
Double & Triple Plan with Voice service
• Built for Gigabit + 2.5Gbps cable
Internet service plans available today
and ready for future upgrades
• Save up to $168 per year by eliminating
monthly cable modem rental fee
†
• Required for Gigabit XFINITY Internet
with Voice plans
• Backward compatible—Backward
compatible to 32x8 channel bonding in
DOCSIS® 3.0 mode
• Clear and uninterrupted calls with
automatic prioritization
• Easy Installation—Trouble-free setup
only takes a few minutes
• Nighthawk Multi-Gig Eco System
support. Works best with the RAX120,
RAX200, and Orbi RBK852 and future
routers with 2.5Gbps WAN port.
†
Savings shown may vary by cable service providers.
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Cable Internet Connection
Data Sheet | CM2050V
2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem for XFINITY® Voice
OR AND
CM2050V Cable Modem
Why DOCSIS® 3.1
• More Speed—Supports up to 10Gbps
• Increases the uplink speed to the cloud for critical
uploads like security camera feeds and photos
• Improves stability and reliability of your
Internet connection
• More energy efcient
Desktop or
Laptop Computer
OR
Wireless Router
Required for WiFi connections.
(Sold separately)
Connect the CM2050V Cable Modem directly
to your computer or your WiFi router for
connecting to wireless devices.
DOCSIS® Speeds
‡
10,000
5,000
Speed in Mbps
1,000
Two Telephone
Lines
0
DOCSIS® 3.132x824x816x48x44x4
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2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem for XFINITY® Voice
Cable Telephony Modems Designed for Today’s Internet Plan and Future Upgrades
Data Sheet | CM2050V
Connection Diagram
NETGEAR
MODEM
CABLE
MODEM
TECHNOLOGY
SUPPORTED
SPEED TIERS
CM2050V
Modem
DOCSIS® 3.1
Multi-Gig 2.5Gbps
CM1150V Modem
DOCSIS® 3.1
Multi-Gig
1Gbps+
2.5G Ethernet Port
CM500V
DOCSIS® 3.0
16x4
Up to 300Mbps
Two Telephone Ports
Cable/Coaxial Port
Power
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Data Sheet | CM2050V
2.5Gbps Internet Speed Cable Modem for XFINITY® Voice
Package Contents
• Nighthawk® 2.5Gbps Internet Speed
Cable Modem (CM2050V)
• One (1) Ethernet cable
• One (1) RJ11 telephone cable
• Quick install guide
• Power adapter
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.7 x 8.2 in
(172 x 94 x 208 mm)
• Weight: 1.09lb (493g)
Standards
• One (1) LAN 2.5Gbps Gigabit
Ethernet port
• One (1) WAN coaxial cable connection
• Two (2) RJ-11 telephone ports
Technical Specifications
• Simple—CD-less installation
• 32 downstream & 8 upstream SC-QAM
channels
• 2 OFDM & 2 OFDMA
• DOCSIS Quality of Service (QoS)
Advanced Features
• Fast download and upload speed—
32x8 SC-QAM + 2 OFDM & 2 OFDMA
channel bonding enables up to 2.5Gbps‡
download
• IPv6 next generation Internet addressing
support
• 2.5Gbps Gigabit Ethernet port with autosensing technology
• Two (2) RJ11 telephone ports support for
up to 2 landlines
Support
• Join the NETGEAR Community Forum.
Visit http://community.netgear.com
• 90-day complimentary technical support
following purchase from a NETGEAR
authorized reseller
System Requirements
• Cable broadband Internet service
• Please check your cable Internet service
provider web site for data speed tier
compatibility and to ensure it provides
DOCSIS® 3.1 service, otherwise this
modem will only work as a DOCSIS®
3.0 modem
• Requires XFINITY from Comcast Voice
service plan
Note: Will not work with any other voice
service except XFINITY Voice
• This cable modem does not have a built-in
wireless router
Warranty
• NETGEAR 1-year limited warranty
• www.netgear.com/warranty
Supports
®
Windows
10
This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
*90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
†
Savings shown may var y by cable ser vice providers.
‡
10Gbps is the maximum data transfer rate in the DOCSIS® 3.1 standard. In practice, your Internet speeds will be less, as the transfer rate through the CM2050V Gigabit Ethernet
port is limited to 2.5Gbps. The trans fer rate may also be reduced by the volume of network tr afc or your service plan. Maximum rate is derived from DOCSIS® 3.1 specications
and actual throughput will var y depending on your Internet subscription with your provider.
NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards.
Cus tomer-owned mode ms may not b e compatible with c ertain cable networks. Please c heck w ith your cable provider to conrm this NE TGEA R modem is allowed on your c able
network.
For indoor use only.
NETGE AR, the NETGEAR Logo and Nighthark are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac, Mac OS and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. Any other trademarks mentioned herein are for reference purposes only. ©2020 NETGE AR, Inc.
NETGE AR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR .com/suppor t D-CM2050V-2
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