User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Hardware Setup
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Cable Modem Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- 4. Control Access to the Internet
- 5. Share USB Devices Attached to the Cable Modem Router
- USB Storage Device Requirements
- Connect a USB Storage Device to the Cable Modem Router
- Access a USB Device Connected to the Cable Modem Router From a Windows-Based Computer
- Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
- Access a USB Storage Device That Is Connected to the Cable Modem Router From a Mac
- Control Access to the USB Storage Device
- Use FTP Within the Network
- View or Change Network Folders on a USB Storage Device
- Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
- Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
- Approve USB Devices
- Access the USB Storage Device Through the Internet
- Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
- 6. Share a USB Printer
- 7. Specify Network Settings
- View or Change the WAN Settings
- Set Up a Default DMZ Server
- Change the Cable Modem Router’s Device Name
- Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
- Specify the IP Addresses That the Cable Modem Router Assigns
- Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Cable Modem Router
- Manage LAN IP Addresses
- Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play
- Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections
- Specify Basic WiFi Settings
- Change the WiFi Security Option
- Set Up a Guest Network
- Control the WiFi Radios
- Specify WPS Settings
- Enable or Disable Router Mode
- 8. Manage Your Network
- Change the admin Password
- Set Up Password Recovery
- Recover the admin Password
- View Modem Router Status
- View Logs of Cable Modem Router Activity
- View Event Logs
- Run the Ping Utility
- Run the Traceroute Utility
- Monitor Internet Traffic
- View Devices Currently on the Network
- Manage the Cable Modem Router Configuration File
- View or Change the Cable Modem Router WiFi Channel
- Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS
- 9. Specify Internet Port Settings
- 10. Troubleshooting
- 11. Supplemental Information
Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Front Panel LEDs and Buttons.............................................................8
Rear Panel............................................................................................11
Label.....................................................................................................12
System Requirements........................................................................12
Position Your Cable Modem Router................................................13
Install and Activate Your Cable Modem Router.............................14
Set Up the Hardware.....................................................................14
Activate Your Internet Service......................................................16
Perform a Speed Test....................................................................17
Connect Your Cable Modem Router to a Router After Installation
and Activation.....................................................................................17
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Cable Modem
Router
Connect to the Network....................................................................20
Wired Connection..........................................................................20
Find and Select the Cable Modem Router WiFi Network.........20
Use WPS to Connect to the Cable Modem Router WiFi
Network...........................................................................................20
Types of Logins...................................................................................21
Log In to the Cable Modem Router..................................................21
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Specify the Cable Connection Starting Frequency........................24
View Modem Router Initialization.....................................................24
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection.......................................25
Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection................................................26
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
Block Access to Your Network..........................................................29
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites...............................................30
Delete a Keyword...............................................................................32
Block Services From the Internet......................................................32
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services.....................34
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer..........................................34
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