Netgear C7000 Nighthawk Ac1900 Wifi Cable Modem Router User Manual

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Run the Ping Utility
Ping is an administration utility that tests whether a computer on the n\
etwork is reachable 
and measures the time it takes messages sent from the originating device\
 to reach a 
destination computer and return. 
To run a ping test:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connecte\
d to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://routerlogin.net  or http://192.168.0.1.
A login screen displays.
3....

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8. To stop a ping test, click the  Abort Test button.
9.  T
o clear the results from the display, click the  Clear Results button.
Run the Traceroute Utility
To display the route and measure transit delays of packets across an IP, run the traceroute 
utility.
To run a traceroute test:
1.  Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connecte\
d to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://routerlogin.net  or http://192.168.0.1....

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The traceroute results display.
8.  T
o clear the results from the display, click the  Clear Results button.
Monitor Internet Traffic
Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic that passes through the 
modem router Internet port. You can set limits for traffic volume.
To monitor Internet traffic:
1.  Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is co\
nnected to the 
network.
2.  T
ype...

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•Select the Traffic volume control by radio button and then select one of the 
following options:
-No Limit. No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is reached.
-Download only. The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only.
-Both Directions. The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic.
•Select the Connection time control radio button and enter the allowed hours in the 
Monthly limit field.
7. (Optional)...

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4. Select  Attached Devices.
The Wired Devices section lists devices that are connected to the modem \
router with 
Ethernet cables. The Wireless Devices section lists devices that are connected to the 
wireless network. The following information is displayed:
• Status. 
 The status of the device, Allowed or Blocked.
• Device Name. If the device name is known, it is shown here. 
• IP Address. 
 The IP address that the modem router...

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The BASIC Home screen displays.
4.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Administration >  Backup Settings.
5. Click the  Back Up button.
6.  Specify a
  location on your network.
A confirmation message displays.
7.  Click the  OK button.
A copy of the current settings is saved in the location you specified.
Restore Configuration Settings
To restore configuration settings that you backed up:
1.  Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless...

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Erase the Current Configuration Settings
You can erase the current configuration and restore the factory default settings. You might 
want to do this if you move the modem router to a different network. (See 
Factory Settings on 
page 11 9).
To erase the configuration settings:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or...

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4. Select  ADVANCED > Administration > Wireless AP .
This screen displays the wireless access points in use in your area. 
View or Change the Modem Router Wireless Channel
Many countries and geographic locations have laws or guidelines about wh\
ich channels 
can be used. Depending on your location, some channels might not be avai\
lable. If many 
wireless networks at your location use the same channel as your wireless\
 network, you...

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4. Select  ADVANCED > Administration > Wireless Channel .
The screen displays wireless channels in use in the 2.4 GHz WiFi band. Your network is 
shown in blue. Yellow shows other networks in your area. 
5.  T
o view wireless channels in use in the 5 GHz WiFi band, select the  5 GHz a/n radio button.
6.  T
o change the wireless channel, click the  Change Channel button.
The Wireless Setup screen displays.
7.  In the Channel  list, select...

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Specify a DNS Account
To set up Dynamic DNS in the modem router:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is co\
nnected to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com .
A login screen displays.
3.  Enter the 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...