Set Up a WiFi Guest Network | NETGEAR C6300 instruction

AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router

The BASIC Home screen displays.

4.Select Wireless.

5.Under Security Options, select a WPA option:

•WPA2-PSK [AES]

•WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]

The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security but some older computers and wireless devices cannot use WPA2. By default, the WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] radio button is selected so that new or old computers and wireless devices can connect to the WiFi network by using either WPA2 or WPA security.

The Passphrase field displays.

6.In the Passphrase field, enter the network key (password) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.

7.Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference.

8.Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved.

Set Up a WiFi Guest Network

A guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your wireless security key. You can add a guest network to each wireless network: 2.4 GHz b/g/n and

5.0 GHz a/n.

To set up a guest network:

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.

Specify Network Settings

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NETGEAR C6300 user manual Set Up a WiFi Guest Network,  To set up a guest network

Contents

AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents Specify Network Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Unpack Your Modem Router Front Panel LED Rear Panel Position Your Modem Router Retrieve and Display the Product Label  To retrieve the product label from the modem router Cable 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 Wired Connection WiFi Connection To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network  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 Provider Select 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 initialization Select 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 Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer  To schedule blockingSelect Advanced Security Schedule  To specify a trusted computer Set Up Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notifications Control 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 Network View or Change Network Folders on a USB Drive  To view or change network folders Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive  To add a network folderSelect Advanced ReadySHARE Click the Create Network Folder button Edit a Network Folder on a USB Drive Approve USB Devices To edit a network folder  To approve USB devices Select 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 size Common MTU sizes Set Up a Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ server Change 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 entry Use 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 settings Set Up a WiFi Guest Network  To set up a guest network Select Guest Network Control the Wireless Radios Use the WiFi On/Off ButtonEnable or Disable the Wireless Radios  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 access Click 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 Improve 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 View Modem Router Status View Cable Information To view modem router status and usage information  To view modem router cable information View Internet Port Information  To view modem router Internet port information Reboot the Modem Router Wireless Settings To view wireless settings  To reboot the modem router Change the Router Mode  To change the router mode View Logs of Modem Router Activity  To view and customize logs  To view the network map Select Advanced Administration LogsView a Network Map Manage the Modem Router Configuration File Back Up SettingsSelect Advanced Administration Network Map  To back up the modem router’s configuration settings Restore Configuration Settings Erase the Current Configuration SettingsSelect Advanced Administration Backup Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Change the admin Password  To erase the configuration settings To set the password for the user name admin Select Advanced Administration Set Password Select Advanced Administration Event Log View Event LogsRun the Ping Utility  To view the event logs  To run a ping test  To run a traceroute test Select Advanced Administration DiagnosticsRun the Traceroute Utility 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 Remote 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 protocols Click the Add Custom Service button Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service To add a custom service Edit a Port Forwarding Service Delete a Port Forwarding Entry To edit 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 Router Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Troubleshoot the Cable Internet Connection Use Ping to Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router Ping Reply from IP address bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings Factory default settings Technical Specifications AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Factory default settings