NETGEAR N450/CG3000Dv2 Label, Position Your Modem Router

Connecting to the Internet

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N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2

Label

The label on the modem router shows the router’s WiFi network name (SSID), password,

serial number, and MAC address.

Figure 4. Label

For information about the Restore Factory Settings button and the factory setting values, see

Factory Default Settings on page 86.

Position Your Modem Router

The modem router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your

wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can

vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your modem router. For example,

the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range.

Additionally, other wireless access points in and around your home might affect your modem

router’s signal. Wireless access points are modem routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders,

or any other device that emits a wireless signal for network access.

To position your modem router:

1. Place your modem router near the center of the area where your computers and other

devices operate, and within line of sight to your wireless devices.

2. Make sure that the modem router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet

cables for wired computers.

3. Place the modem router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings

between the modem router and your other devices.

4. Place the modem router away from electrical devices such as these:

•Ceiling fans

MAC address

WiFi network name (SSID) Serial number

Password (key)

Contents

Main Page Contents Chapter 1 Connecting to the Internet Chapter 2 Configuring Your Wireless Network Chapter 3 Filtering Content Chapter 4 Maintaining Your Network Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Appendix A Supplemental Information Page Unpack Your Modem Router Hardware Features Front Panel The router front panel has the following status LEDs and buttons: Connecting to the Internet N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Table 1. LEDs and buttons Back Panel Label Position Your Modem Router Cable Your Modem Router Connect Computer to the Modem Router Wired Connection WiFi Connection Log In to Your Modem Router View Basic Settings Notify Your Internet Service Provider Page Page Set Up Your Wireless Network Configure Wireless Settings Manually Page Use WPS Wireless Setup Add a Client Using the WPS Button Page Add a Client Using a PIN Set Up Wi-Fi Multimedia Change the Password Page Page View Denial of Service Attack Logs Limit Internet Site Access Page Page Page Allow Unrestricted Access Enable or Disable Modem Router Features Page Page Page Page Page View the Modem Router Status View the Connection Status Back Up and Restore Your Settings Page View the Event Log Page Run the Diagnostic Utilities Ping Utility Page Traceroute Utility Page Page Page Advanced Wireless Settings MAC Filtering Page Page IP Filtering Page Port Blocking Page Page Port Forwarding Page Port Triggering Page Page DMZ Host LAN IP Setup Page Reserve an IP Address for DHCP Use LAN Switch Page Configure Universal Plug and Play Set Networking Protocols Enable Network Address Translation Access a USB Device on the Network Page Page Page Page Page Basic Functions Connect to the Modem Routers Main Menu Troubleshoot the ISP Connection Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Page Page Supplemental Information N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Factory Default Settings Table 3. Factory default settings Supplemental Information N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Technical Specifications The following table describes the technical specifications for the modem router. Table 4. Technical specifications Table 3. Factory default settings (continued)