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AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router
Mode l C6300
Us e r Manual
November 2015
202-11238-02
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

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  • Page 1 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Mode l C6300 Us e r Manual November 2015 202-11238-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Conformity http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Hardware and Internet Setup Unpack Your Modem Router ......... . . 7 Front Panel .
  • Page 4 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Access a USB Drive on the Network ........37 Control Access to the USB Drive.
  • Page 5 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Run the Traceroute Utility ..........81 View Wireless Access Points in Your Area .

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Hardware And Internet Setup

    Retrieve and Display the Product Label • Cable Your Modem Router • Activate Your Internet Service • Activate Your Internet Service with Comcast XFINITY For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com.

  • Page 7: Unpack Your Modem Router

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Unpack Your Modem Router Your package contains the following items. Ethernet cable Power adapter Modem router Figure 1. Package contents Front Panel The modem router status LEDs and buttons are located on the front. WPS button / LED WiFi On/Off button Power LED Downstream LED...

  • Page 8: Led/Button Descriptions

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. The following table lists and describes each LED and button on the front panel of the modem router. Table 1. LED and button descriptions Description WPS button with This button lets you use WPS to join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Rear Panel The rear panel connections and buttons are shown the following figure. Reset button USB port Ethernet LAN ports Coaxial cable connector Power adapter input Power On/Off button Figure 3. Modem router rear panel Position Your Modem Router The modem router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network.

  • Page 10: Retrieve And Display The Product Label

    MAC addresses of the radios, and other information. To retrieve the product label from the modem router:  Locate the label handle with NETGEAR printed on it, and pull out the product label. Hardware and Internet Setup...

  • Page 11: Cable Your Modem Router

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router WiFi network name and password MAC address Serial number Figure 4. Product label Cable Your Modem Router The most common way to cable your modem router is the simplest, without any other routers or gateways on the same network. You can also cable the modem router to another router or gateway and log in to the modem router to specify this setting.

  • Page 12: Cable Your Modem Router To A Router Or Gateway

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router To cable your modem router:  Connect a coaxial cable. Use the coaxial cable that your cable company provides to connect the cable port on the modem router to a cable wall outlet or a line splitter. Make sure that the cable is tightly connected.
  • Page 13 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Connect the power adapter to the modem router and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the modem router. The Power LED lights green. On your computer or wireless device, find and select the WiFi network.

  • Page 14: Activate Your Internet Service

    Internet provider’s website, call your cable Internet provider and do the following: a. When asked, provide your account information and provide the modem router’s model number, which is C6300, serial number, and MAC address. The serial number and MAC address are on the product label on the modem router.

  • Page 15: Activate Your Internet Service With Comcast Xfinity

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router c. If you do not get an Internet connection with the modem router, ask your cable Internet provider to look for your modem router online, and do one of the following depending what your cable Internet provider tells you about your modem router: •...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Connect To The Network And Access The Modem Router

    Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the Network • Types of Logins • Log In to the Modem Router...

  • Page 17: Connect To The Network

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Connect to the Network You can connect to the modem router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

  • Page 18: Types Of Logins

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Types of Logins Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when. Several types of logins are associated with the modem router: •...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Specify Initial Settings

    Specify Initial Settings This chapter contains the following sections: • Specify the Cable Connection Starting Frequency • View Modem Router Initialization • Specify the Internet Connection Settings • Specify IPv6 Settings...

  • Page 20: Specify The Cable Connection Starting Frequency

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Specify the Cable Connection Starting Frequency The starting frequency is automatically generated. For most Internet connections, you do not need to specify this information. If you must enter a starting frequency, contact your Internet provider. To change the starting frequency: ...

  • Page 21: Specify The Internet Connection Settings

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router The modem router automatically goes through the following steps in the provisioning process: Scans and locks the downstream frequency and then ranges the upstream channels. Obtains a WAN address for the modem router. Connects to the Internet. To view the status of the modem router initialization: ...
  • Page 22 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Type http://routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 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 page displays. Select ADVANCED >...

  • Page 23: Specify Ipv6 Settings

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Note: If you get address not found errors when you visit a website, it is likely that your DNS servers are not set up correctly. Contact your Internet provider to get the DNS server addresses.
  • Page 24 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Specify Initial Settings...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4 Control Access To The Internet

    Control Access to the Internet This chapter explains how to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and other devices that are connected to your network. The chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up Parental Controls • Set Up Access Control •...

  • Page 26: Set Up Parental Controls

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Set Up Parental Controls The first time that you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home page, your browser goes to the Live Parental Controls website, where you can learn more about Live Parental Controls and download the application. To set up Parental Controls: ...

  • Page 27: Set Up Access Control

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in or create a free account. Select a radio button as follows: • If you already own an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected. •...
  • Page 28 Allow all new devices to connect. With this setting, if you add a new device, it can access your network.You don’t need to enter its MAC address on this page. NETGEAR recommends that you leave this radio button selected. •...

  • Page 29: Manage Network Access Control Lists

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Manage Network Access Control Lists You can use access control to block or allow access to your network. To manage devices that are allowed or blocked:  Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 30: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites You can use keywords to block certain Internet sites from your network. You can use blocking all the time or based on a schedule. To block Internet sites:  Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 31: Block Services From The Internet

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router • Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access. Click the Add Keyword button. The keyword is added to the keyword list. The keyword list supports up to 32 entries. Click the Apply button. Keyword blocking takes effect.
  • Page 32 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services. Specify when to block the services: • To block the services all the time, select the Always radio button. • To block the services based on a schedule, select the Per Schedule radio button. For information about how to specify the schedule, see Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services...

  • Page 33: Schedule When To Block Internet Sites And Services

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Specify how to filter the services: • Only This IP Address. Block services for a single computer. • IP Address Range. Block services for a range of computers with consecutive IP addresses on your network. •...

  • Page 34: Avoid Blocking On A Trusted Computer

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking. The computer you exempt must use a fixed IP address. You can use the reserved IP address feature to specify the IP address. See Reserve LAN IP Addresses on page 55.
  • Page 35 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail. Select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box. In the Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your Internet provider’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You might be able to find this information in the configuration window of your email program.

  • Page 36: Chapter 5 Share A Usb Drive Attached To The Modem Router

    View or Change Network Folders on a USB Drive • Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive • Edit a Network Folder on a USB Drive • Approve USB Devices • Safely Remove a USB Drive For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit www.netgear.com/readyshare.

  • Page 37: Usb Drive Requirements

    The modem router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives that the modem router supports, visit http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB device.
  • Page 38 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router When you connect the USB storage device to the modem router’s USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB drive is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN). On a Mac that is connected to the network, launch Finder and select Go >...

  • Page 39: Control Access To The Usb Drive

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router A window automatically opens and displays the USB Storage device. Right-click the USB storage device and select Map network drive. The Map Network Drive page displays: Select the drive letter to map to the network folder. Click the Finish button.
  • Page 40 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router A login window opens. 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 page displays. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings. Specify access to the USB storage device: •...

  • Page 41: Use Ftp Within The Network

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Use FTP Within the Network File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you send and receive large files faster. To set up FTP access:  Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 42: View Or Change Network Folders On A Usb Drive

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router View or Change Network Folders on a USB Drive You can view or change the network folders on the USB storage device. To view or change network folders:  Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 43: Add A Network Folder On A Usb Drive

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router • Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD). • Total Space and Free Space. Show the current utilization of the storage device. If you changed the settings, click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 44: Edit A Network Folder On A Usb Drive

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Click the Apply button. The folder is added on the USB device. Edit a Network Folder on a USB Drive You can edit network folders on the USB storage device. To edit a network folder: ...
  • Page 45 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > USB Settings. By default the Enable any USB Device connection to the USB port Yes radio button is selected. This setting lets you connect and access all your USB drives. Select the No radio button.

  • Page 46: Safely Remove A Usb Drive

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Safely Remove a USB Drive Before you physically disconnect a USB drive from the modem router USB port, log in to the modem router and take the drive offline. To remove a USB disk drive safely: ...

  • Page 47: Chapter 6 Specify Network Settings

    Specify Network Settings This chapter includes the following sections: • View or Change the WAN Settings • Change the MTU Size • Set Up a Default DMZ Server • Change the Modem Router’s Device Name • Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings •...

  • Page 48: View Or Change The Wan Settings

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router View or Change the WAN Settings You can view the wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the modem router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port.

  • Page 49: Change The Mtu Size

    “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...
  • Page 50 Table 2. Common MTU sizes Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN, and is the default value for NETGEAR modem routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments.

  • Page 51: Set Up A Default Dmz Server

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Set Up a Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The modem router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but other applications might not function well.

  • Page 52: Change The Modem Router's Device Name

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Change the Modem Router’s Device Name The modem router’s device name is C6300. This device name displays in a file manager when you browse your network. To change the modem router’s device name:  Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
  • Page 53 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for most applications. If your network requires a different IP addressing scheme, you can change these settings. You might want to change these settings if you need a specific IP subnet that one or more devices on the network use, or if you use competing subnets with the same IP scheme.

  • Page 54: Specify The Ip Addresses That The Modem Router Assigns

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Specify the IP Addresses That the Modem Router Assigns By default, the modem router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The modem router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN.

  • Page 55: Reserve Lan Ip Addresses

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Specify the range of IP addresses that the modem router assigns: a. In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the modem router. b.
  • Page 56 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the modem router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew. To edit a reserved address entry: ...

  • Page 57: Use The Wps Wizard For Wifi Connections

    You can find the preset SSID and password on the modem router label. The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to maximize your wireless security. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store the note in a safe place where you can easily find it.
  • Page 58 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router If you use a wireless computer to change the SSID or other wireless security settings, you are disconnected when you click the Apply button. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the modem router. To specify basic wireless settings: ...

  • Page 59: Change The Wifi Security Option

    NETGEAR recommends that you use the preset security, but you can change the password. NETGEAR recommends that you do not disable security.

  • Page 60: Set Up A Wifi Guest Network

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router A login window opens. 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 page displays. Select Wireless. The Wireless Settings page displays.
  • Page 61 Select a security option. The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security, but some older computers and wireless devices cannot use it. NETGEAR recommends that you select the WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] radio button. This setting protects your WiFi network and lets computers and wireless devices connect to the WiFi network by using either WPA2 or WPA security.

  • Page 62: Control The Wireless Radios

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Control the Wireless Radios The modem router’s internal wireless radios broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz range and 5 GHz range. By default, these radios are on so that you can connect wirelessly to the modem router.

  • Page 63: Specify Wps Settings

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. Select or clear the Enable Wireless Gateway Radio check box. Clearing this check box turns off the WiFi feature of the modem router. Click the Apply button. If you disabled the wireless radios, the WiFi On/Off LED and the WPS LED turn off.

  • Page 64: Dynamic Dns

    Disable Router’s PIN check box. (Optional) Select or clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box. By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected. NETGEAR recommends that you leave this check box selected. If you clear this check box, the next time a new wireless client uses WPS to connect to the modem router, the modem router wireless settings change to an automatically generated random SSID and security key.

  • Page 65: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug And Play

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router A login window opens. 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 page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS. Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose URLs display in the Service Provider menu.
  • Page 66 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Type http://routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 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 page displays. Select ADVANCED >...

  • Page 67: Chapter 7 Manage Your Network

    Manage Your Network This chapter describes the modem router settings for administering and maintaining your modem router and home network. The chapter includes the following sections: • View Modem Router Status • Reboot the Modem Router • Change the Router Mode •...

  • Page 68: View Modem Router Status

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router View Modem Router Status To view modem router status and usage information:  Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Type http://routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password.

  • Page 69: View Internet Port Information

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED. The Cable Information pane displays the following: • Hardware Version. The modem router model. •...

  • Page 70: View Wireless Settings

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router • Domain Name Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Server. View Wireless Settings To view wireless settings:  Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 71: Change The Router Mode

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router A login window opens. 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 page displays. Select ADVANCED. In the Cable Information pane, click the Reboot button.

  • Page 72: View Logs Of Modem Router Activity

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router The password is on the modem router’s label. Your wireless device connects to the WiFi network. Launch a web browser. Type http://routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 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.

  • Page 73: View Devices Connected To The Network

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs. The following information displays: • Description. The action that occurred. • Count. The number of occurrences. • Last Occurrence. The date and time the log entry was recorded. • Target.

  • Page 74: Manage The Modem Router Configuration File

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router 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 page displays. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Attached Devices. Manage the Modem Router Configuration File The configuration settings of the modem router are stored within the modem router in a configuration file.

  • Page 75: Restore Configuration Settings

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. Click the Back Up button. When prompted, specify a location on your network. A copy of the current settings is saved in the location you specified. Restore Configuration Settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up: ...

  • Page 76: Erase The Current Configuration Settings

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Erase the Current Configuration Settings You can erase the current configuration and restore the factory default settings. You might want to do this if you move the modem router to a different network. (For more information, Factory Default Settings on page 101.) To erase the configuration settings:...

  • Page 77: Set Up Password Recovery

    Your settings are saved. Set up Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router user name admin.Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers but not in the Safari browser.

  • Page 78: Recover The Admin Password

    Your settings are saved. Recover the admin Password NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers but not in the Safari browser.

  • Page 79: View Event Logs

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router View Event Logs Event logs capture important modem router events. To view the event logs:  Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Type http://routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password.
  • Page 80 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router A login window opens. 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 page displays. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Diagnostics. In the Utility menu, Ping is selected by default.

  • Page 81: Run The Traceroute Utility

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Run the Traceroute Utility To display the route and measure transit delays of packets across an IP, run the traceroute utility. To run a traceroute test:  Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 82: View Wireless Access Points In Your Area

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router To clear the results from the display, click the Clear Results button. View Wireless Access Points in Your Area You can view wireless networks or access points, in your area and select and join a wireless network.
  • Page 83 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router To view or change your wireless channel:  Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Type http://routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 84: Remote Management

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Remote Management The remote management feature lets you access your modem router over the Internet to view or change its settings. Note: Be sure to change the modem router login password to a secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
  • Page 85 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Select one of the following: • Only This Computer. Enter the IP address that will be allowed access. • IP Address Range. Enter a beginning IP address and an ending IP address. • Everyone. Allows access from any IP address on the Internet. Specify the port number for accessing the web management interface.

  • Page 86: Chapter 8 Specify Internet Port Settings

    Specify Internet Port Settings You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You need networking knowledge to set up these features. This chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server •...

  • Page 87: Set Up Port Forwarding To A Local Server

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server If your home network includes a server, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet.

  • Page 88: Add A Custom Port Forwarding Service

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router If the service that you want to add is not in the list, create a custom service. See Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service on page 88. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that will provide the service.

  • Page 89: Edit A Port Forwarding Service

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. In the External Starting Port field, enter the beginning port number. If the application uses a single port, enter the same port number in the Ending Port field. If the application uses a range of ports, enter the ending port number of the range in the External Ending Port field.

  • Page 90: Application Example: Make A Local Web Server Public

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Type http://routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 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 page displays. Select ADVANCED >...

  • Page 91: Set Up Port Triggering

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router • Destination port number. 80, which is the standard port number for a web server process. Your modem router receives the message and finds your port forwarding rule for incoming port 80 traffic. The modem router changes the destination in the message to IP address 192.168.0.123 and sends the message to that computer.
  • Page 92 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router A login window opens. 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 page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. Select the Port Triggering radio button.

  • Page 93: Specify When To Use Port Triggering

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Specify When to Use Port Triggering To specify when to use port triggering:  Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Type http://routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password.

  • Page 94: Application Example: Port Triggering For Internet Relay Chat

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Some application servers, such as FTP and IRC servers, send replies to multiple port numbers. Using port triggering, you can tell the modem router to open more incoming ports when a particular outgoing port starts a session.

  • Page 95: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

    Use LEDs to Troubleshoot • Cannot Log In to the Modem Router • Troubleshoot the Cable Internet Connection • Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at support.netgear.com.

  • Page 96: Use Leds To Troubleshoot

    • Make sure that you are using the 12 VDC power adapter from NETGEAR for this product. • If the error persists, this indicates a hardware problem. Contact technical support.

  • Page 97: Troubleshoot The Cable Internet Connection

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Note: If the IP address of your computer is shown as 169.254.x.x: Recent versions of Windows and Mac OS generate and assign an IP address when the computer cannot reach a DHCP server. These autogenerated addresses are in the range of 169.254.x.x. If your IP address is in this range, check the connection from the computer to the modem router and reboot your computer.

  • Page 98: Use Ping To Test The Lan Path To Your Modem Router

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Use Ping to Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router You can use ping to verify that the LAN path to your modem router is set up correctly. To ping the modem router from a computer running Windows 95 or later: ...
  • Page 99 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router where <IP address> is the IP address of a remote device such as the DNS server of your Internet provider. If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If you do not receive this reply, check the following: •...

  • Page 100: Appendix A Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This appendix includes the following sections: • Factory Default Settings • Technical Specifications...

  • Page 101: Factory Default Settings

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Factory Default Settings To return the modem router to its factory settings, press and hold the Reset button for over seven seconds. The modem router resets and returns to the factory configuration settings shown in the following table. Table 4.

  • Page 102: Technical Specifications

    AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 4. Factory default settings (continued) Feature Default Setting Wireless Authentication type Open System (continued) Wireless Card Access List All wireless stations allowed 1. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, may lower actual data throughput rate.

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