NETGEAR C6300 user manual Change the Modem Router’s Device Name, Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings

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AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router

Change the Modem Router’s Device Name

The modem router’s device name is C6300. This device name displays in a file manager when you browse your network.

To change the modem router’s device name:

1.Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

2.Type http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.0.1. A login screen displays.

3.Enter the modem router user name and password.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

4.Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.

5.In the Device Name field, type a new name.

6.Click the Apply button. Your change is saved.

Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings

The modem router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The modem router’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows:

•LAN IP address. 192.168.0.1

•Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0

Specify Network Settings

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Contents AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Support ComplianceTrademarks 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 NetworkCable Your Modem Router to a Router or Gateway  To cable your modem router To cable your modem router to a gateway or router Select Advanced Administration Router Mode Connect to the Network Access the Modem Router Wired Connection WiFi Connection To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network  To find and select the WiFi networkTypes of Logins Log In to the Modem Router To log in to the modem router Specify Initial Settings  To set up your Internet connection Notify Your Internet ProviderSpecify the Cable Connection Starting Frequency  To change the starting frequencySelect Cable Connection View Modem Router Initialization  To view the status of the modem router initializationSpecify the Internet Connection Settings  To specify the Internet connection settingsSelect Advanced Setup Internet Setup Specify Initial Settings Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls  To set up Live Parental ControlsSelect Parental Controls Control Access to the Internet Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites Click the Take me to the status screen button To block Internet sites Select Advanced Security Block Sites Click the Add Keyword button To delete keywords from the list Block Services from the Internet  To block servicesSelect Advanced Security Block Services Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer  To schedule blockingSelect Advanced Security Schedule  To specify a trusted computerSet Up Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notificationsControl Access to the Internet Modem Router Access a USB Drive on the Network USB Drive Requirements To connect a USB drive Control Access to the USB Drive  To specify the USB access settings To map the USB device to a Windows network drive 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 foldersAdd a Network Folder on a USB Drive  To add a network folderSelect Advanced ReadySHARE Click the Create Network Folder buttonEdit a Network Folder on a USB Drive Approve USB Devices To edit a network folder  To approve USB devicesSelect Advanced Advanced Setup USB Settings Click the Approved Devices buttonSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Select USB Storage Basic Settings Safely Remove a USB Drive To remove a USB disk drive safely Specify Network Settings View or Change the WAN Settings  To view or change the WAN settingsSelect Advanced Setup WAN Setup 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 LAN TCP/IP Settings Select Advanced Setup LAN SetupChange the Modem Router’s Device Name  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 entryUse the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections Specify Basic WiFi Settings To use the WPS Wizard 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 Control the Wireless Radios Use the WiFi On/Off ButtonEnable or Disable the Wireless Radios  To enable or disable the wireless radiosSpecify WPS Settings Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings To specify WPS settings Set Up a Wireless Card Access List  To set up wireless card accessClick the Set Up Access List button  To set up Dynamic DNS Select Advanced Advanced Setup Dynamic DNSSelect the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box Dynamic DNS To enable Universal Plug and Play Select Advanced Advanced Setup UPnPImprove Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play  To refresh the information in the UPnP Portmap Table Manage Your Network View Modem Router Status View Cable Information To view modem router status and usage information  To view modem router cable informationView Internet Port Information  To view modem router Internet port informationReboot the Modem Router Wireless Settings To view wireless settings  To reboot the modem routerChange the Router Mode  To change the router modeView Logs of Modem Router Activity  To view and customize logsSelect Advanced Administration Logs View a Network Map To view the network map Manage the Modem Router Configuration File Back Up SettingsSelect Advanced Administration Network Map  To back up the modem router’s configuration settingsRestore Configuration Settings Erase the Current Configuration SettingsSelect Advanced Administration Backup Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed upChange the admin Password  To erase the configuration settings To set the password for the user name admin Select Advanced Administration Set PasswordSelect Advanced Administration Event Log View Event LogsRun the Ping Utility  To view the event logs To run a ping test Select Advanced Administration Diagnostics Run the Traceroute Utility To run a traceroute test View Wireless Access Points in Your Area View or Change the Modem Router Wireless Channel To manage your wireless access point AP Select Advanced Administration Wireless AP To view or change your wireless channel Select Advanced Administration Wireless ChannelRemote Management  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 protocolsAdd a Custom Port Forwarding Service  To add a custom serviceClick the Add Custom Service button Edit a Port Forwarding Service Delete a Port Forwarding Entry To edit a port forwarding entry  To delete a port forwarding entryHow the Modem Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule Application Example Make a Local Web Server Public To make a local web server public Set Up Port Triggering Add a Port Triggering Service To add a port triggering service Specify Internet Port Settings Specify When to Use Port Triggering  To specify when to use port triggeringClick the Apply button 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