NETGEAR Nighthawk C7000 Quick Start Manual

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Modem router

Ethernet cable

Power adapter

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After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. http://support.netgear.com.
Page 2 You can use this diagram to connect your router or follow the detailed instructions in this booklet. 1. Connect a coaxial cable. 3. Connect a computer or WiFi device to the modem router. Use a coaxial cable that is provided by your To connect with WiFi, use the WiFi network name and cable company to connect the cable port on the password on the product label.
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Set Up Your Internet Service ................... 6 WiFi Network Name and Password ................. 8 Join the WiFi Network ....................9 View or Change the Modem Router Settings ............10 Share a USB Drive on the Network...............11 Share a USB Printer ....................13 NETGEAR genie App ....................14...
Page 4: Leds
LEDs The LEDs on the modem router light to indicate modem router activity: Power LED Downstream LED Upstream LED Internet LED 2.4 GHz WiFi LED 5 GHz WiFi LED Ethernet LED WiFi On/Off button and LED WPS button and LED...
Page 5: Led Description
Description • Solid green. Power is supplied to the modem router. Power • Off. No power is supplied to the modem router. • Solid red. Thermal cutoff mode. Power off the unit, let it cool, and move it away from heat sources (such as a TV, DVD player, or speakers) and keep it vertical in open air.
Page 6: Install Your Modem Router
Description WiFi On/Off Pressing this button for two seconds turns the WiFi radios button with LED in the modem router on and off. If this LED is lit, the WiFi radios are on. If this LED is off, the WiFi radios are turned off and you cannot use WiFi to connect to the modem router.
Page 7 Wait for the Power LED and the Internet LED to light solid green. 3. Connect a computer or WiFi device to the modem router. To connect with WiFi, use the WiFi network name and password on the product label. For a wired connection, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to an Ethernet port on the modem router.
Page 8: Set Up Your Internet Service
Set Up Your Internet Service Set up Internet service by using Comcast Xfinity’s self‑activation process. If you are unable to self‑activate your modem router, call Comcast Xfinity customer service. After you complete the setup, perform a speed test. Use the Self-Activation Process to Set Up Your Internet Connection Before you start the self‑activation process, make sure that your account number, account phone number, and login information...
Page 9 Before you call Comcast Xfinity, make sure that your account number, account phone number, email address, and password are nearby. The modem router’s model number is C7000. The serial number and MAC address are on the product label. ¾ To set up your Internet connection by calling Comcast Xfinity: 1.
Page 10: Wifi Network Name And Password
NETGEAR recommends that you use the preset WiFi settings because you can check the product label if you forget them. NETGEAR genie lets you change these settings. If you do so, write down the new WiFi settings and store them in a safe place.
Page 11: Join The Wifi Network
Join the WiFi Network You can either use Wi‑Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or select your WiFi network and type its password. For help with the WPS button on your computer or WiFi device, check the instructions or online help that came with that computer or device. Some older equipment cannot use WPS.
Page 12: View Or Change The Modem Router Settings
View or Change the Modem Router Settings After you use genie to set up the modem router, you can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings. Log In to the Modem Router ¾ To log in to the modem router: 1.
Page 13: Share A Usb Drive On The Network
3. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password. 5. Type your old password and type the new password twice. 6. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved.
Page 14 is ready for sharing. By default, the USB drive is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN). 2. Select Start > Run. 3. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. 4. Click the OK button. ¾ To access the USB drive from a Mac: 1.
Page 15: Share A Usb Printer
On each computer that will share the printer, do the following: a. Install the current USB printer driver software (available from the printer manufacturer). b. Download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility from www.netgear.com/readyshare and install it. c. Select the language.
Page 16: Netgear Genie App
NETGEAR genie App The free NETGEAR genie app lets you easily monitor, connect, and control your home network from a Windows or Mac computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can share and stream music or videos, diagnose and repair network issues, set up parental controls, and more: •...

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