Change the admin Password | NETGEAR C6300 guide

AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router

To erase the configuration 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 ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings.

5.Click the Erase button.

The factory default settings are restored. The user name is admin, the password is password, and the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1. DHCP is enabled.

Change the admin Password

You can the default password that is used to log in to the modem router with the user name admin. This password is not the one that you use for WiFi access. The label on your modem router shows your unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access.

To set the password for the user name admin:

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 > Administration > Set Password.

5.Type the old password.

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NETGEAR C6300 user manual Change the admin Password,  To erase the configuration settings

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  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 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 Select Advanced Security Schedule Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer To schedule blocking  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 Select 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 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 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 settings Set Up a WiFi Guest Network  To set up a guest network Select 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 access Click 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 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  To view modem router status and usage information View Modem Router StatusView Cable Information  To view modem router cable information View Internet Port Information  To view modem router Internet port information  To view wireless settings Reboot the Modem RouterWireless 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 Select Advanced Administration Network Map Manage the Modem Router Configuration FileBack Up Settings  To back up the modem router’s configuration settings Select 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 Password Run 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 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  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 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