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NETGEAR C6300 user manual  To specify basic wireless settings

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AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router

To specify basic wireless settings:

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 Wireless.

5.In the Region list, select your region.

In some locations, you cannot change this setting.

6.To control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box.

When this check box is selected, the modem router broadcasts its network name (SSID) so that it displays when you scan for local WiFi networks on your computer or wireless device.

7.To change the SSID, type a new name in the Name (SSID) field.

The name can be up to 32 characters long and is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated and is on the modem router’s label. If you change the name, make sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe place.

8.To change the wireless channel, select a number in the Channel list.

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NETGEAR C6300 user manual  To specify basic wireless settings

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  To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network Wired ConnectionWiFi Connection  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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box  To set up Dynamic DNSSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Dynamic DNS 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  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 logsSelect Advanced Administration Logs View a Network Map To view the 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 Select Advanced Administration Diagnostics Run the Traceroute Utility To run a traceroute test  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 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  To edit a port forwarding entry Edit a Port Forwarding ServiceDelete 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