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CBN CG7486E User Manual

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CG7486E
Wireless Gateway Series
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  • Page 1 Compal Broadband Networks CG7486E Wireless Gateway Series User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configuring TCP/IP in Windows 8 ..................17 Verifying & Renewing the IP Address in Windows 8 ............17 Setting Up a Wi-Fi Network ....................17 Status Starting the CG7486E Configuration Manager (CMGR) ..........19 Modem ........................... 20 WiFi ............................21 My Network ..........................21 Wireless Pages Basic Settings .........................
  • Page 3 LAN Settings ........................27 DHCP Server ........................28 WAN Settings ........................28 Network Map ........................29 Advanced ..........................29 MAC Filtering ........................29 IP Filtering ......................... 30 Port Filtering ........................31 Port Forwarding ....................... 31 Port Triggering ......................... 32 URL Filtering ........................33 DMZ ..........................

  • Page 4: Contact Information

    Overview The CBN CG7486E Wireless Gateway is the worldwide most compact EuroDOCSIS 3.0 Gateway with stylish and elegant outlook, designed for your home, home office, or small business/enterprise. It can be used in households with one or more computers capable of wireless connectivity for remote access to the wireless gateway.

  • Page 5: Cg7486E Lan Choices

    (GUI) for easy configuration of necessary wireless, Ethernet, router, DHCP, and security settings. CG7486E LAN Choices You can connect up to 253 client computers to the CG7486E using one or any combination of the following network connections:  Wi-Fi wireless LAN (WLAN) ...

  • Page 6: Wired Ethernet Lan

    Sample Wireless Network Connections (CG7486E model shown) Your maximum wireless operation distance depends on the type of materials through which the signal must pass and the location of your CG7486E and clients (stations). CBN cannot guarantee wireless operation for all supported distances in all environments.
  • Page 7 A wired Ethernet LAN with more than two computers requires one or more hubs, switches, or routers. You can:  Connect a hub or switch to any Ethernet port on the CG7486E.  Use Ethernet hubs, switches, or routers to connect up to any combination of 253 computers and wireless clients to the CG7486E.

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Front Panel The CG7486E front panel contains indicator lights and the Wi-Fi / WPS button which is used to configure Wi-Fi Protected Security (WPS) on compatible clients connected to the CG7486E network. The CG7486E front panel LED indicators provide the following status information...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Green: Connected to Internet connection; transmitting or receiving data over the Internet WIRELESS Amber: WPS function is Green: Wi-Fi wireless interface enabled. is active now. 2.4GHz 5GHz Rear Panel The CG7486E (shown above) rear panel contains the following cabling port and connectors:...

  • Page 10: Mac Label

    Provide power to the CG7486E. MAC Label The CG7486E Media Access Control (MAC) label is located on the bottom of the CG7486E. The label contains the MAC address which is a unique, 48-bit value that identifies each Ethernet network device. To receive data service, you will need to provide the MAC address marked HFC MAC ID to your Internet Service provider.”...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    You will need a 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors to connect the CG7486E to the nearest cable outlet. If a TV is connected to the cable outlet, you may need a 5 to 900 MHz RF splitter and two additional coaxial cables to use...

  • Page 12: Before You Begin

    ® Position Your Wireless Router The CBN CG7486E Wireless Gateway lets you access your network from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your Gateway.
  • Page 13 802.11g (2.4 GHz) can generate interference.  Likewise, install the unit away from electrical equipment that also generates interference. Avoid electric fans, other motors, and fluorescent lighting.  Note: To get better wireless coverage, please put your CG7486E wireless gateway VERTICALLY ONLY...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Cg7486E

    This automatically powers on the gateway. You do not need to unplug the gateway when it is not in use. The first time you plug in the CG7486E, allow it 5 to 30 minutes to find and lock on the appropriate communications channels.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Internet Access

     Automatically retrieve the IP address using the Network DHCP server The CBN CG7486E Wireless Gateway provides a DHCP server on its LAN. It is recommended that you configure your LAN to obtain the IPs for the LAN and DNS server automatically.

  • Page 16: Verifying & Renewing The Ip Address In Windows Xp

    7. Click OK to save the TCP/IP settings and exit the TCP/IP Properties window. 8. Close the Local Area Connection Properties window and then exit the Control Panel. 9. When you complete the TCP/IP configuration, continue with Verifying the IP Address in Windows XP Verifying &...

  • Page 17: Configuring Tcp/Ip In Windows 8

    When finished, click the X in the upper right corner to close the black screen. Setting Up a Wi-Fi Network Do the following to set up a Wi-Fi network using the WPS button on the CG7486E : 1. Power on the CG7486E.
  • Page 18 4. If applicable, press WPS button on the other WPS devices.

  • Page 19: Status

    Starting the CG7486E Configuration Manager (CMGR) The CG7486E Configuration Manager (CMGR) allows you to change and view the settings on your CG7486E. In order to login CMGR, you should key in the correct Username and Password.

  • Page 20: Modem

    After login management system, the home page shows the current status of CG7486E. Note: may differ according to local settings or requirements. Modem This item displays the status of cable modem, the red block means off-line state and the green means on-line. Users can press it to connect to the next page for...

  • Page 21: Wifi

    This item shows current WiFi status and you can press it to connect to the next page for more details. Note: may differ according to local settings or requirements. My Network This item shows how many CPEs connect to CG7486E.

  • Page 22: Wireless Pages

    Wireless Pages The CG7486E Wireless Pages allow you to configure your wireless LAN (WLAN). You can click WIFI submenu option to view or change the configuration information for that option. Note: may differ according to local settings or requirements.

  • Page 23: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings CG7486E is a dual band product and all the basic settings of 2.4GHz and 5GHz can be changed in this page. You can configure basic features of your Wi-Fi wireless network, including to enable or to disable the wireless interface, to hide...

  • Page 24: Wps

    CG7486E provide WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function, with it enable will support WPS clients to join the network very easily. It is a standard for easy and secure establishment of a wireless network. With WPS you can setup and protect your wireless network in just a few easy steps.

  • Page 25: Wmm

    CG7486E provides WMM page to configure Wi-Fi Multimedia QoS. Actually, we suggest users to use default settings.

  • Page 26: Neighbor Aps

    Neighbor APs CG7486E supports Neighbor APs function and this page shows the details of all the nearby APs.

  • Page 27: Router

    The CABLE MODEM pages provide the information of cable connection status, channel signals and channel configuration during the establishment of cable connection to cable service provider’s CMTS. Basic LAN Settings CG7486E allows users to configure private LAN IP for their home gateway.

  • Page 28: Dhcp Server

    DHCP Server CG7486E provides DHCP server to manage IP addresses to CPEs and supports Reserved IP Address for users’ private and static clients. WAN Settings This page displays WAN status after CG7486E gets online and provides users to change Operation Mode.

  • Page 29: Network Map

    Network Map This page shows how many CPEs connect to CG7486E. Users can browse here directly through the item at home index. Advanced MAC Filtering This page allows configuration of MAC address filters in order to block Internet traffic to specific network devices on your local network.

  • Page 30: Ip Filtering

    IP Filtering This page allows you to specify the IP packet filtering rules to prevent the service accessed from the Internet hosts or limit the Internet access for local hosts.

  • Page 31: Port Filtering

    Port Filtering This page allows you to specify the IP packet filtering rules to prevent the service accessed from the Internet hosts or limit the Internet access for local hosts. Port Forwarding This allows for incoming requests on specific port numbers to reach web servers, FTP servers, mail servers, etc.

  • Page 32: Port Triggering

    Fill in needed information, and then press Apply button. One rule is created. And also, you can Modify or Delete the existed rules. Port Triggering Port triggering function is a conditional port forwarding feature. When this device detects outbound traffic on a specific port (triggered ports), it will set up the port forwarding rules temporarily on the port ranges you specify to allow inbound traffic.

  • Page 33: Url Filtering

    Fill in needed information and Apply. One new Port Trigger is generated. And also, you can Modify or Delete the existed Port Trigger. URL Filtering This page is used to configure filtering of outbound connections and display configured filtering rule of firewall. Press Create Rule button to add one filtering rule.

  • Page 34: Dmz

    Configure outbound information and then press Apply button. One rule is created. And also, you can Modify or Delete the existed rules. This page is for DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) configuration. You can fill in the exposed host and press Apply button.

  • Page 35: Ddns

    DDNS This page is for DDNS (Dynamic DNS) configuration. You can fill in the registered DDNS information here, and then press Apply button to enable your DDNS function. Firewall This page is used to configure Firewall Protection level and display all allowed services.

  • Page 36: Firewall Logs

    Firewall Logs This page allows optional configuration of events to be sent to a local SysLog server. Management The CG7486E support management for web browser login password including change password, CM even log, diagnostic tests and backup device current settings.

  • Page 37: Admin Account

    Admin Account CG7486E allows changing admin password for web browser login. Configure Password and retype the Password again and then click Apply and when you login in next time, you must use this new password. For secure, we strongly suggest to change default password as soon as possible.

  • Page 38: Event Log

    Event Log CG7486E allows users to review critical system events in chronological order in the SNMP event log. Also, users can press Clear Log button to clean all records.

  • Page 39: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics CG7486E allows users to ping diagnostics (LAN) and trace route (WAN) to help with IP connectivity problems. And the FTP speed test tool can help to measure the bandwidth of your downstream Internet connection. You can fill in the IP to the Target and Start Test.

  • Page 40: Cable Modem

    Ping Diagnostics Test (LAN) Cable Modem Device Information CG7486E allows a page to show current status of this home gateway. Note: may differ according to local settings or requirements.

  • Page 41: Connection

    Connection This page shows information on the status of the cable modem's HFC and IP network connectivity.

  • Page 42: Configuration

    Configuration This page provides information about the manually configurable settings of the Cable Modem.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Before calling your service provider, try pressing the Reset button on the rear panel of the CG7486E. Please note, if you press the Reset button, you will lose all your custom configuration settings, including Firewall and Advanced settings. Your service provider may ask for the front panel LED status; see Front-Panel LEDs and Error Conditions.

  • Page 44: Front-Panel Leds And Error Conditions

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