Netgear C6300 Ac1750 Wifi Cable Modem Router User Manual

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The modem router automatically goes through the following steps in the p\
rovisioning 
process:
1.  Scans and locks the downstream frequency and then ranges the upstream ch\
annels.
2.  Obtains a W
 AN address for the modem router.
3.  Connects to the Internet.
To view the status of the modem router initialization:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connecte\
d to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://routerlogin.net....

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2. 
Type  http://routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.  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.
4.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Setup > Internet Setup .
5. If your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, type \
it in the  Account 
Name (If Required) field.
6.  If your Internet...

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9. 
Click the  Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Note: If you get address not found errors when you visit a website, it is like\
ly 
that your DNS servers are not set up correctly. Contact your Internet 
provider to get the DNS server addresses.
Specify IPv6 Settings
You can select how you want to assign IPv6 address to the devices on the \
your home 
network. You can use either the DHCP Server or Auto Config to assign IPv6 address. Using...

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7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved. 

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4.   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 
•Manage Network Access Control Lists 
•Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites 
•Block Services From the Internet 
•Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services 
•Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer 
•Set Up Security Event...

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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 abo\
ut Live Parental 
Controls and download the application. 
To set up Parental Controls:
1.  Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connecte\
d to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.  Enter...

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Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are promp\
ted to log 
in or create a free account.
9. 
Select a radio button as follows:
• If you already own an OpenDNS account, leave the  Ye
 s radio button selected. 
• If you do not own an OpenDNS account, select the No radio button. 
If you are creating an account, the Create a free OpenDNS account page d\
isplays. 
Do the following:
a. Complete the fields.
b.  Click the...

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4. 
Select  ADVANCED > Security > Access Control .
5. Select the  Turn on Access Control  check box.
You must select this check box before you can specify an access rule and \
use the  Allow 
and Block buttons. When this check box is cleared, all devices are allowed to con\
nect, 
even if a device is in the blocked list.
6.  Select an access rule:
• Allow all new devices to connect. With this setting, if you add a new device, it can...

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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:
1. 
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connecte\
d to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.  Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password. The user name and...

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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:
1.  Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connecte\
d to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.  Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default...