Netgear C6300 Ac1750 Wifi Cable Modem Router User Manual

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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. In some cases, one 
local computer can run the application correctly if the IP address...

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Change the Modem Router’s Device Name
The modem router’s 
device name is C6300. This device name displays in a file manager 
when you browse your network.
To change the modem router’s device name:
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...

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These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use\
 in private networks 
and are suitable for most applications. If your network requires a different IP addressing 
scheme, you can change these settings.
You might want to change these settings if you need a specific IP subnet \
that one or more  devices on the network use, or if you use competing subnets with the sam\
e IP scheme.
To change the LAN TCP/IP settings:
1....

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Specify the IP Addresses That the Modem Router Assigns
By default, the modem router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protoc\
ol (DHCP) server. 
The modem router  assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers 
connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the 
modem router. 
These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the modem \
router’s LAN IP  address. Using the...

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5. 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. In the Ending IP Address field, type the number at the end of the range of IP 
addresses.
This IP address must be in the same subnet as the modem router.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Reserve LAN IP Addresses
When you...

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The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the 
modem router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and 
force a DHCP release and renew.
To edit a reserved address entry:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name...

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Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections
The WPS Wizard helps you add a wireless computer or device to your WiFi network without 
typing the WiFi password.
To use the WPS Wizard:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
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...

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If you use a wireless computer to change the SSID or other wireless secu\
rity settings, you 
are disconnected when you c
lick the Apply button. To  avoid this problem, use a computer 
with a wired connection to access the modem router.
To specify basic wireless settings:
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...

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The name can be up to 32 characters long and is case-sensitive. The default SSID is 
randomly generated and is on the modem router’s label. If you change the name, make 
sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe place.
8. To change the wireless channel, select a number from the Channel menu.
In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless you 
experience interference (shown by lost connections or...

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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 Wireless.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. Under Security Options, select a WPA option:
•WPA2-PSK [AES]
•WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]
The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security but some older...