NETGEAR C6300 user manual Connect to the Network Access the Modem Router

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2. Connect to the Network and		2
2. Connect to the Network and
	Access the Modem Router

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Connect to the Network

•Types of Logins

•Log In to the Modem Router

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Contents AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents Specify Network Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Unpack Your Modem Router Front PanelLED Rear Panel Position Your Modem RouterRetrieve and Display the Product Label  To retrieve the product label from the modem routerCable Your Modem Router Cable the Modem Router in a Simple Network To cable your modem router to a gateway or router Cable Your Modem Router to a Router or Gateway To cable your modem router Select Advanced Administration Router Mode Connect to the Network Access the Modem Router  To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network Wired ConnectionWiFi Connection  To find and select the WiFi network To log in to the modem router Types of LoginsLog In to the Modem Router Specify Initial Settings  To set up your Internet connection Notify Your Internet ProviderSelect Cable Connection Specify the Cable Connection Starting Frequency To change the starting frequency View Modem Router Initialization  To view the status of the modem router initializationSelect Advanced Setup Internet Setup Specify the Internet Connection Settings To specify the Internet connection settings Specify Initial Settings Control Access to the Internet Select Parental Controls Set Up Parental Controls To set up Live Parental Controls Control Access to the Internet  To block Internet sites Use Keywords to Block Internet SitesClick the Take me to the status screen button  To delete keywords from the list Select Advanced Security Block SitesClick the Add Keyword button Select Advanced Security Block Services Block Services from the Internet To block services Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services Select Advanced Security Schedule Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer To schedule blocking  To specify a trusted computerSet Up Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notificationsControl Access to the Internet Modem Router  To connect a USB drive Access a USB Drive on the NetworkUSB Drive Requirements  To map the USB device to a Windows network drive Control Access to the USB Drive To specify the USB access settings Select Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default To set up FTP access Use FTP Within the NetworkView or Change Network Folders on a USB Drive  To view or change network foldersSelect Advanced ReadySHARE Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive To add a network folder Click the Create Network Folder button To edit a network folder Edit a Network Folder on a USB DriveApprove USB Devices  To approve USB devicesSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Select Advanced Advanced Setup USB SettingsClick the Approved Devices button  To remove a USB disk drive safely Select USB Storage Basic SettingsSafely Remove a USB Drive Specify Network Settings Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup View or Change the WAN Settings To view or change the WAN settings Change the MTU Size  To change the MTU sizeCommon MTU sizes Set Up a Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ serverChange the Modem Router’s Device Name Change the LAN TCP/IP SettingsSelect Advanced Setup LAN Setup  To change the modem router’s device name To change the LAN TCP/IP settings Specify the IP Addresses That the Modem Router Assigns Reserve LAN IP Addresses  To reserve an IP address To edit a reserved address entry  To delete a reserved address entry To use the WPS Wizard Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi ConnectionsSpecify Basic WiFi Settings Select Advanced WPS Wizard To specify basic wireless settings Change the WiFi Security Option  To change the WPA settingsSet Up a WiFi Guest Network  To set up a guest networkSelect Guest Network Enable or Disable the Wireless Radios Control the Wireless RadiosUse the WiFi On/Off Button  To enable or disable the wireless radios To specify WPS settings Specify WPS SettingsSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Set Up a Wireless Card Access List  To set up wireless card accessClick the Set Up Access List button Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box  To set up Dynamic DNSSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNSImprove Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play  To enable Universal Plug and PlaySelect Advanced Advanced Setup UPnP  To refresh the information in the UPnP Portmap Table Manage Your Network  To view modem router status and usage information View Modem Router StatusView Cable Information  To view modem router cable informationView Internet Port Information  To view modem router Internet port information To view wireless settings Reboot the Modem RouterWireless Settings  To reboot the modem routerChange the Router Mode  To change the router modeView Logs of Modem Router Activity  To view and customize logs To view the network map Select Advanced Administration LogsView a Network Map Select Advanced Administration Network Map Manage the Modem Router Configuration FileBack Up Settings  To back up the modem router’s configuration settingsSelect Advanced Administration Backup Settings Restore Configuration SettingsErase the Current Configuration Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed up To set the password for the user name admin Change the admin Password To erase the configuration settings Select Advanced Administration Set PasswordRun the Ping Utility Select Advanced Administration Event LogView Event Logs  To view the event logs To run a ping test  To run a traceroute test Select Advanced Administration DiagnosticsRun the Traceroute Utility  To manage your wireless access point AP View Wireless Access Points in Your AreaView or Change the Modem Router Wireless Channel Select Advanced Administration Wireless APRemote Management  To view or change your wireless channelSelect Advanced Administration Wireless Channel  To set up remote management  To use remote access Specify Internet Port Settings Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server  To forward specific incoming protocolsClick the Add Custom Service button Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service To add a custom service  To edit a port forwarding entry Edit a Port Forwarding ServiceDelete a Port Forwarding Entry  To delete a port forwarding entry To make a local web server public How the Modem Router Implements the Port Forwarding RuleApplication Example Make a Local Web Server Public  To add a port triggering service Set Up Port TriggeringAdd a Port Triggering Service Specify Internet Port Settings Click the Apply button Specify When to Use Port Triggering To specify when to use port triggering Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Troubleshooting Use LEDs to Troubleshoot Cannot Log In to the Modem RouterTroubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Troubleshoot the Cable Internet ConnectionUse Ping to Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router PingReply from IP address bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings Factory default settingsTechnical Specifications AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Factory default settings