Netgear C7100v High Speed Cable Modem Router User Manual

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USB ports. The USB ports lets you connect a USB hard drive, flash drive, or printer to the 
modem router.
• T
el (voice) ports. Connect Voice over IP (VoIP) telephone lines.
•Four Ethernet LAN ports. 
 These ports support 1000 Mpbs, 100 Mpbs, and 10 Mpbs 
connections. Use the Ethernet LAN ports to connect local computers to the modem 
router’s Ethernet LAN.
• Coaxial cable connector . 
 Attach a coaxial cable to the cable service provider’s...

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Install an Optional Battery
A battery is not included with the modem router, but you can purchase a NETGEAR modem 
router battery (sold separately) and install it. The battery can give you five hours of additional 
talk time and eight hours of idle time for voice service during a power outage. Battery access 
is on the bottom of the modem router.
To install the battery:
1.  Make 
sure  that  the  modem  router  is  unplugged.
2. Open 
the  battery...

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Position Your Modem Router
The modem router lets you access your network from anywhere within the operating range of 
your WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can 
modem router. For example, 
h can limit the range. 
owing guidelines: 
•or office.
•computers and other 

•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...

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Install and Activate Your Modem Router
The modem router provides a connection between your cable Internet provider’s network and 
your computer, router, or WiFi router. 
Connect Your Modem Router to a Computer
During the installation and activation, you must connect the modem router directly to a 
computer.
Cable modem
Phone cable
Ethernet
cable Power cord
Cable
wall
Coax
cable
outlet
Figure 5. Connect the modem router directly to a computer
Note:...

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6. 
Connect  the  power  cord  provided  in  the  package  to  the  modem  router  and  plug  the  power 
cord  into  an  electrical  outlet.
When the startup procedure is completed, the Power LED 
 lights white.
7.  W
ait  for  the  modem  router  to  come  online.
It takes at least 10 minutes for the modem router to come online on the network. During 
this time, the LED behavior is as follows:
•The Downstream/Upstream LED 
 blinks slowly when the...

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The Tel (Voice) LED blinks while the phone is being registered and then lights solid white 
once it is registered. 
en the phone is off-hook.
For information about voice telephone lines, see Chapter 7, Voice Telephone Lines.
Perform a Speed Test
Twebsite of your cable Internet 
provider and perform a speed test.
ct your cable Internet 
provider. 

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2.   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 
•Access the Modem Router With the NETGEAR genie App  

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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). 
Wired Connection
Yrnet cable and join the 
modem router’s local area network (LAN).
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The WiFi network name is on the modem router label.
3. 
Join  the  WiFi  network  and  enter  the  WiFi  password.
The password is on the modem router label.
Your computer or mobile device connects to the WiFi network.
Types of Logins
Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you understand the 
difference so that you know which login to use when. 
Types of logins: • W
iFi network key or...

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Log In to the Modem Router
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, the modem router automatically checks to see if it can connect to 
your Internet service.
To log in to the modem router:
1. 
Launch 
 an  Internet  browser  from  a  computer  or...