Hardware Setup
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N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000
To cable your modem router to a router or gateway:
1. Connect a coaxial cable from the cable port on the modem router to a cable wall outlet
or a line splitter.
Use the coaxial cable that your cable company provides.
Note: If Charter is your cable Internet service provider (ISP), Charter
recommends connecting your modem router directly to a cable wall
outlet. If you must use a splitter, use a splitter that is rated at 3.5 dBmv.
2. Connect the power adapter to the modem router and plug the power adapter in to an
electrical outlet.
3. Press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the modem router.
The Power LED lights green.
4. On your computer or wireless device, find and select the WiFi network.
The WiFi network name is on the modem router’s label.
5. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.
The password is on the modem router’s label.
Your wireless device connects to the WiFi network.
6. Launch a web browser.
7. Type http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.0.1.
A login screen displays.
8. 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.
9. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Mode.
10. Select the No radio button.
With this setting, the modem router works as a bridge and obtains IP addresses from the
Internet service provider.
11. Click the Apply button.
Your change is saved.
12. Follow the instructions that came with your router to connect it to the modem router.