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C4500MG
USER
GUIDE
Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 C4500MG USER GUIDE Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 NOTICE This document contains confidential information, which is proprietary to CenturyLink Inc.. No part of its contents can be used, copied, disclosed, or conveyed to any party in any manner whatsoever without prior written permission from Lumen. Copyright © 2021 CenturyLink Inc.. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ............................................4 Overview ............................................. 4 Setup ..............................................4 Internet Connection Setup (CenturyLink Home Router side) ............................. 7 Automatic Connection ....................................... 7 Manual Connection ........................................7 Setting up a wireless network ......................................10 Using WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) ..................................10 Setting up a wireless network manually ..................................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    2 Overview The C4500MG is a high performance 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 router (802.11ax) with a four-port built-in it Gigabit Ethernet switch. The C4500MG allows wired and wireless clients to safely access the Internet. Additionally, the C4500MG includes a Gigabit Ethernet LAN port that can also serve as a WAN connection to support a either a WAN or LAN function.
  • Page 5 2. Insert the power connector into the C4500MG. 3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
  • Page 6 4. Plug the Ethernet Cable (White) into the C4500MG’s white LAN/WAN Port 5. Plug other end of Ethernet cable into the CenturyLink support connections (ONT) or wall jack. 6. Continue to the Internet connection Setup.
  • Page 7: Internet Connection Setup (Centurylink Home Router Side)

    This may take a few minutes. 2. After it detects the connection, the LED will show green on your C4500MG when the Internet is ready for you to use. If you have a PPPoE connection, you will have to enter the user name and password provided by your ISP.
  • Page 8 If the login screen does not open, make sure you allow web browser pop-up windows, JavaScripts and Java permissions. Your computer should be also set to get an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. 3. The main screen will appear. Click the quick setup icon to configure the device’s Internet access 4.
  • Page 9 5. The LED at the top of the C4500MG will light up green upon full internet access. If it is Red, please contact CenturyLink support to troubleshoot. Alternatively, you can look at the status within the Web UI to try to determine what the issue might be.
  • Page 10: Setting Up A Wireless Network

    5.1 Using WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) 1. Press the WPS button on the back of the C4500MG’s for more than five seconds to turn WPS on. 2. You should see the LED lighton the front of the unit blinking White until a pairing sequence has started with the device connecting to the network (at which point it will alternate white and green).
  • Page 11: Getting To Know The C4500Mg

    6 Getting to know the C4500MG Front LED Status...
  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Memory: 1GB DDR3 Memory, 1GB Flash IP versions 4 and 6 WAN: SFP or Ethernet WAN port (for connecting to CenturyLink approved ONT devices) Wired WAN or LAN Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing Speed: Wireless LAN PHY Rate: 2.4 GHz: 802.11ax - up to 600Mbps 5 GHz: 802.11ax - up to 2400Mbps...
  • Page 13: Dimensions And Weight

    7.2 Dimensions and weight Gateway (unit only) Size: 2.56” (Height) x 8.07” (width) x 6.614” (Length). Weight: 2.19 lbs / 0.996 kg 7.3 Environmental Parameters Power: External, 12V DC, 3A Only use power supply adapter or any type of connection accessory supplied with this product. Certifications: FCC Part 15 (FCC ID MXF-C4000BG), UL : E218211 Operating Temperature: 10°...
  • Page 14 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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