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- Page 1 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Mode l C300 0 Us e r Manu al August 2014 202-11275-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
- Page 2 See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Modem Router ......... . . 7 Front Panel . - Page 4 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive ........39 Edit a Network Folder on a USB Drive .
- Page 5 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 View or Change the Modem Router Wireless Channel ....82 Remote Management ..........83 Chapter 8 Specify Internet Port Settings Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server .
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Page 6: Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Unpack Your Modem Router • Front Panel • Rear Panel • Position Your Modem Router • Position Your Modem Router • Cable Your Modem Router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. -
Page 7: Unpack Your Modem Router
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Unpack Your Modem Router Your package contains the following items. Ethernet cable Modem router Power adapter Figure 1. Package contents Front Panel The modem router has status LEDs and buttons on the front. WPS button / LED WiFi On/Off button Power LED... - Page 8 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 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. Front panel LEDs and buttons Description WPS button with This button lets you use WPS to join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password.
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Page 9: Rear Panel
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Rear Panel The rear panel has the connections and buttons shown the following figure. USB port (optional) Gigabit 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: Cable Your Modem Router
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 • Make sure that the modem router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers. • Place the modem router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the modem router and your other devices. -
Page 11: Cable The Modem Router With A Simple Network
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Cable the Modem Router with a Simple Network The modem router comes configured to work as both a modem and a router. You can share your Internet connection without connecting the modem router to a router or gateway. Coaxial cable Power adapter Power On/Off... - Page 12 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 To cable your modem router to a router or gateway: Connect a coaxial cable from the cable port on the modem router to a cable wall outlet or a line splitter. Use the coaxial cable that your cable company provides. Note: If Charter is your cable Internet service provider (ISP), Charter recommends connecting your modem router directly to a cable wall...
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Page 13: 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 14: Connect To The Network
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 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 15: Label
When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you can use a web browser to access the modem router to view or change its settings. The first time you access the modem router, NETGEAR genie automatically checks to see if your modem router can connect to your Internet service. - Page 16 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 A login screen displays. 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 screen displays. Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router...
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Page 17: Chapter 3 Specify Initial Settings
Specify Initial Settings This chapter contains the following sections: • Notify Your Internet Service Provider • Specify the Cable Connection Starting Frequency • View Modem Router Initialization • Specify the Internet Connection Settings... -
Page 18: Notify Your Internet Service Provider
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Notify Your Internet Service Provider You must contact your Internet service provider (ISP) and tell them that you are using the modem router. To set up your Internet connection: Contact your cable ISP and inform them that you are installing a new modem router that you bought from a retail store. -
Page 19: Specify The Cable Connection Starting Frequency
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 • If the modem router is not visible, your cable ISP can give you instructions to verify why the modem router does not connect with your high-speed Internet service. • If the modem router is visible to your cable ISP, try rebooting the modem router and check its LEDs to verify the status of the Internet connection. -
Page 20: View Modem Router Initialization
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 View Modem Router Initialization You can utrack the initialization procedure of the modem router, and to get details about the downstream and upstream cable channel. The time is displayed after the modem router is initialized. -
Page 21: Specify The Internet Connection Settings
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Specify the Internet Connection Settings You can view or change the modem router’s Internet connection settings. To specify the Internet connection settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. - Page 22 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 For the Domain Name Server (DNS) Address setting, select one of the following radio buttons: • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. •...
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Page 23: 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. This chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up Parental Controls • Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites •... -
Page 24: Set Up Parental Controls
The BASIC Home screen displays. Select Parental Controls. Click either the Windows Users or Mac Users button. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental Controls management utility. Control Access to the Internet... - Page 25 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts. Click the Next button. Read the note, and click the Next button again to proceed. Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in or create a free account.
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Page 26: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Complete the fields and click the Next button. After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays: Select a radio button for a filtering level and click the Next button. Click the Take me to the status screen button. - Page 27 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. Select one of the keyword blocking options: •...
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Page 28: Block Services From The Internet
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. Do one of the following: •... - Page 29 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 • 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. To specify the schedule, see Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services page 30.
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Page 30: Schedule When To Block Internet Sites And Services
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services When you schedule blocking, the same schedule is used to block sites and to block services. For information about how to specify what you want the modem router to block, see Keywords to Block Internet Sites on page 26 and Block Services from the Internet... -
Page 31: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 A login screen displays. 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 screen displays. Select ADVANCED >... - Page 32 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 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 ISP outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You might be able to find this information in the configuration screen of your email program.
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Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: Control Access To The Usb Drive
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 To map the USB device to a Windows network drive: Visit www.netgear.com/readyshare. In the ReadySHARE USB Storage Access pane, click PC Utility. The readyshareconnect.exe file is downloaded to your computer. Launch readyshareconnect.exe. - Page 36 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings. Specify access to the USB storage device: • Network Device Name. This is the name used to access the USB device connected to the modem router. The default is readyshare. •...
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Page 37: Use Ftp Within The Network
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 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 38: View Or Change Network Folders On A Usb Drive
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 View or Change Network Folders on a USB Drive You can view or change the network folders on the USB storage device To view network folders: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. -
Page 39: Add A Network Folder On A Usb Drive
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive You can add network folders on the USB storage device. To add a network folder: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. -
Page 40: Edit A Network Folder On A Usb Drive
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Edit a Network Folder on a USB Drive You can add network folders on the USB storage device. To edit a network folder: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. - Page 41 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > USB Settings. By default, Enable any USB Device connection to the USB port is selected. This setting lets you connect and access all your USB drives. Select the No radio button. Click the Approved Devices button.
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Page 42: Safely Remove A Usb Drive
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 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: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. -
Page 43: Chapter 6 Specify Network Settings
Specify Network Settings This chapter includes the following sections: • View or Change 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 44: View Or Change Wan Settings
View or change the following settings: • Disable IPv4 Firewall Protection. The IPv4 firewall is enabled by default, which is the setting that NETGEAR recommends. Some advanced users might want to disable IPv4 firewall protection to examine the traffic coming in from the Internet. •... -
Page 45: 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 46 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.
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Page 47: Set Up A Default Dmz Server
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 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 48: Change The Modem Router's Device Name
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Change the Modem Router’s Device Name The modem router’s device name is C3000. This device name displays in 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 49: Change The Lan Tcp/Ip Settings
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings The modem router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The modem router’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows: •... -
Page 50: Specify The Ip Addresses That The Modem Router Assigns
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 The IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses are local to a specific device and which must be reached through a gateway or modem router. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved. If you changed the LAN IP address of the modem router, you are disconnected when this change takes effect. -
Page 51: Reserve Lan Ip Addresses
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. 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 52 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 A login screen displays. 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 screen displays. Select ADVANCED >...
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Page 53: Use The Wps Wizard For Wifi Connections
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 To delete a reserved address entry: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Type http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.0.1. A login screen displays. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. -
Page 54: Specify Basic Wifi Settings
Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and 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 it in a safe place where you can easily find it. - Page 55 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Select Wireless. In the Region list, select your region. In some locations, you cannot change this setting. (Optional) Select the Enable Wireless Isolation checkbox. When wireless isolation is enabled, computers and devices that join the network have access to the Internet, but not to each other.
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Page 56: Change The Wifi Security Option
Your modem router comes with preset WPA2 or WPA security. The password that you enter to connect to your network is unique to your modem router and is on the label. NETGEAR recommends that you use the preset security, but you can change the settings. NETGEAR recommends that you do not disable security. -
Page 57: Set Up A Wifi Guest Network
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 WPA2-PSK [AES] radio button is selected so that new or old computers and wireless devices can connect to the WiFi network by using either WPA2 or WPA security. The Passphrase field displays. In the Passphrase field, enter the network key (password) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters. -
Page 58: Control The Wireless Radio
Select a radio button for 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 can connect to the WiFi network by using either WPA2 or WPA security. -
Page 59: Enable Or Disable The Wireless Radio
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Enable or Disable the Wireless Radio If you used the WiFi On/Off button to turn off the wireless radio, you can’t log in to the modem router to turn them back on. You must press the WiFi On/Off button again for two seconds to turn the wireless radio back on. -
Page 60: Specify Wps Settings
Disable Gateway’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 61 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 To set up a wireless access list: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Type http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.0.1. A login screen displays. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.
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Page 62: Dynamic Dns
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 In the Network Profiles (2.4 GHz b/g/n) list, select the radio button for the SSID (WiFi network) that you want to use the access list for. Select the Turn Access Control On check box and select one of the following radio buttons: •... -
Page 63: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug And Play
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 To set up Dynamic DNS: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Type http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.0.1. A login screen displays. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. - Page 64 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), enable UPnP. To enable Universal Plug and Play: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
- Page 65 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is accessing the modem router and which ports (internal and external) that device has opened. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of port is open and whether that port is still active for each IP address.
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Page 66: 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. This chapter includes the following sections: • View Modem Router Status • Reboot the Modem Router • Change the Router Mode •... -
Page 67: View Modem Router Status
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 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 or http://192.168.0.1. A login screen displays. -
Page 68: View Internet Port Information
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Select ADVANCED > Administration > Gateway Status. The Cable Information pane displays the following: • Hardware Version. The modem router model. • Firmware Version. The version of the modem router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the modem router firmware. -
Page 69: Show Statistics
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Show Statistics To view statistics for the Internet connection: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Type http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.0.1 A login screen displays. Enter the router user name and password. -
Page 70: View Connection Status
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 View Connection Status To view the Internet connection status: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Type http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.0.1. A login screen displays. Enter the modem router user name and password. -
Page 71: View Guest Network Settings
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 A login screen displays. 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 screen displays. Select ADVANCED. -
Page 72: Reboot The Modem Router
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 • Wireless AP. Indicates whether the modem router WiFi radios are on or off. If the wireless radios are turned off, the WiFi On/Off LED on the front panel is off. • Broadcast Name. Indicates whether the modem router is broadcasting its SSID. •... -
Page 73: Change The Router Mode
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Click the OK button. The modem router reboots. Change the Router Mode By default, the modem router is in router mode. This means that it works both as a modem and as a router. You can share the Internet connection without using another router. If you want to cable the modem router to a router, then you must log in to the modem router and change its Router Mode setting. -
Page 74: View Logs Of Modem Router Activity
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 View Logs of Modem Router Activity The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log. Log entries display only when keyword blocking is enabled. No log entries are made for the trusted LAN client. -
Page 75: View A Network Map
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 • Attempted access to blocked sites and services • Connections to the Web-based interface of this Gateway • Gateway operation (startup, get time etc.) • Known DoS attacks and Port Scans • Port Forwarding/Port Triggering To save your changes, click the Apply button. -
Page 76: Manage The Modem Router Configuration File
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Manage the Modem Router Configuration File The configuration settings of the modem router are stored within the modem router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings. -
Page 77: Erase The Current Configuration Settings
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 A login screen displays. 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 screen displays. Select ADVANCED >... -
Page 78: View Event Logs
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 To set the password for the user name admin: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Type http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.0.1. A login screen displays. Enter the modem router user name and password. -
Page 79: Run The Ping Utility
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Select ADVANCED > Administration > Event Log. The log screen shows the following information: • Time. The time the event log entry was recorded. • Priority. The severity for this event log entry. •... -
Page 80: Run The Traceroute Utility
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 In the Utility list,Ping is selected by default. Specify the following parameters for the ping utility: • Target. The IP address of the ping target computer. • Ping Size. The size (in bytes) of the ping packet. •... -
Page 81: View Wireless Access Points In Your Area
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Select ADVANCED > Administration > Diagnostics. In the Utility list, select Traceroute. Specify the following parameters for the traceroute utility: • Target. The IP address or host name of the computer you are tracing. •... -
Page 82: View Or Change The Modem Router Wireless Channel
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 The BASIC Home screen displays. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Wireless AP. From this screen, you can view wireless access points in use in your area. View or Change the Modem Router Wireless Channel ... -
Page 83: Remote Management
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Select ADVANCED > Administration > Wireless Channel. Your network is shown in blue. Yellow shows other networks in your area. Many countries and geographic locations have laws or guidelines about which channels can be used. Depending on your location, some channels might not be available. - Page 84 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 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 screen displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Remote Management. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box.
- Page 85 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Type your modem router’s WAN IP address into your browser’s address or location field followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number. For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you use port number 8080, enter http://134.177.0.123:8080 in your browser.
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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
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server If you have a server in your home network, 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
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 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
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 • 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: Delete A Port Forwarding Entry
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Delete a Port Forwarding Entry To delete a port forwarding entry: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Type http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.0.1. A login screen displays. Enter the modem router user name and password. -
Page 91: How The Modem Router Implements The Port Forwarding Rule
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 How the Modem Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding rule: When you type the URL www.example.com in your browser, the browser sends a web page request message with the following destination information: •... -
Page 92: Add A Port Triggering Service
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Add a Port Triggering Service To add a port triggering service: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Type http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.0.1. A login screen displays. Enter the modem router user name and password. -
Page 93: Specify When To Use Port Triggering
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 • Any (the default) allows any computer on the Internet to use this service. • Single address restricts the service to a particular computer. Select the service type, either TCP or UDP or TCP/UDP (both). If you are not sure, select TCP/UDP. -
Page 94: Application Example: Port Triggering For Internet Relay Chat
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 • Never. The modem router does not use port triggering even if you have specified port triggering settings. • Per Schedule. Port triggering is used based on the settings in the Schedule screen. •... -
Page 95: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
• Use LEDs to Troubleshoot • Cannot Log In to the Modem Router • Troubleshoot the ISP 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
Check that you are using the 12 VDC power adapter from NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem. Contact technical support. -
Page 97: Troubleshoot The Isp Connection
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 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. -
Page 98: Use Ping To Test The Lan Path To Your Gateway
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Use Ping to Test the LAN Path to Your Gateway 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: From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. - Page 99 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 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, do the following: • Check that the Internet LED is lit. •...
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Page 100: Appendix A Supplemental Information
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Page 101: Factory Default Settings
The Reset button is located inside this hole. Use a paperclip or sharp object to press and hold the Reset button for over seven seconds. Designed by NETGEAR in California The modem router resets and returns to the factory configuration settings shown in the following table. -
Page 102: Technical Specifications
N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Factory Default Settings Wireless Wireless communication Enabled SSID name As shown on the product label Security WPA/WPA2. The default password (WPA key) is on the product label. Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission speed Auto Country/region United States in the US;... - Page 103 N300 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000 Table 4. Technical specifications Technical Specifications (continued) Interface Local: 10BASE-T, 100/1000BASE-Tx, RJ-45 802.11n/g/b Internet: DOCSIS 3.0. Downward compatible with DOCSIS 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 Supplemental Information...