Linksys CM3008 User manual

Quick Start Guide
CM3008 | CM3016 | CM3024
CABLE MODEMS

Connect the coax cable from your wall outlet to the connector labeled “Cable” on
the back of the modem.
• Turn off power to any modems and routers on your home network.
• Turn off power to the PC that will be used to activate this device.
• Have the following information available for modem activation (Step 3):
o Account number associated with your broadband subscription
o The phone number associated with your account
o Serial number of your new Linksys cable modem (on the back of the unit)
o MAC address of your new Linksys cable modem (on the back of the unit)
Step 2 - Setup
Step 1- Before setup
CM3008
CM3008
CM 306/CM3024
CM306/CM3024

If you have a router, connect your router’s WAN port to the Ethernet port on the
back of the modem with an Ethernet cable.
• If you do not have a router, simply connect your PC to the yellow Ethernet
port on the back of the modem.
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Connect the power adapter to the modem and plug it into a power source.
The modem may reboot several times during this process and activation can
take up to five minutes.
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To Router or Computer
To Router or Computer
CM3008
CM3008
CM306/CM3024
CM306/CM3024

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Power on any routers or PCs that were powered off in Step .
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CM3008 CM306/CM3024
Open a web browser and verify Internet access. This is where you will need
the information from Step 1 (account number of your broadband service,
phone number and new cable modem device identifiers). Some service
providers have additional setup steps that will automatically appear in the
browser. Follow the steps if necessary or call your Internet service provider if
you are unable to get online.
Step 3 - Activation
Once the CM3008 is ready the Ethernet, Status and Power LEDs will be solid.
Once the CM306/CM3024 is ready all of the LEDs on the front panel will
be solid.
• You can connect to the Internet wirelessly via your router or the wired
connection between your computer and the modem.
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Reset Button
Power LED
Status LED
Send LED
Receive LED
Ethernet LED
Receive LED
Send LED
Ethernet LED
Status LED
Power LED