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... monthly Internet service billing statement. 2. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with other countries. Button descriptions Button WPS Description Pressing this button for your modem router is plugged in . The wireless card is active. 4. Table 2. The modem router has power. • Blinking green.... Solid green. Upstream • Solid blue. The modem router is transmitting or receiving data. • Off. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. When asked, provide the modem router's serial number and MAC address located on the product label ...
... monthly Internet service billing statement. 2. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with other countries. Button descriptions Button WPS Description Pressing this button for your modem router is plugged in . The wireless card is active. 4. Table 2. The modem router has power. • Blinking green.... Solid green. Upstream • Solid blue. The modem router is transmitting or receiving data. • Off. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. When asked, provide the modem router's serial number and MAC address located on the product label ...
Product Data Sheet
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...hard drives via a USB port and then wirelessly access them. Simple network management EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for medium to the home. The RANGE-For medium to large homes N450 Cable Modem Router delivers-with outstanding WiFi range and performance, the 2-in-1 N450 cable modem takes your connected home to connect... every room of the box, the N450 sets up for the latest, fastest speeds cable providers are bringing to large homes. Sharing Easily add USB hard drives via USB ports Out of the house. It's that easy, that fast. At NETGEAR, we know you 're finally geared...
...hard drives via a USB port and then wirelessly access them. Simple network management EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for medium to the home. The RANGE-For medium to large homes N450 Cable Modem Router delivers-with outstanding WiFi range and performance, the 2-in-1 N450 cable modem takes your connected home to connect... every room of the box, the N450 sets up for the latest, fastest speeds cable providers are bringing to large homes. Sharing Easily add USB hard drives via USB ports Out of the house. It's that easy, that fast. At NETGEAR, we know you 're finally geared...
Product Data Sheet
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... level wireless security with WPA/WPA2 Works with cable Internet providers like Cablevision, Charter, Cox, Time Warner Cable®, XFINITY® & more(not compatible with high-level security features to prevent phishing & spyware as well as smart access controls for Cable Internet Power PAGE 3 OF 4 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Data Sheet N450-100...
... level wireless security with WPA/WPA2 Works with cable Internet providers like Cablevision, Charter, Cox, Time Warner Cable®, XFINITY® & more(not compatible with high-level security features to prevent phishing & spyware as well as smart access controls for Cable Internet Power PAGE 3 OF 4 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Data Sheet N450-100...
Product Data Sheet
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.... NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo and ReadySHARE are for 90 days from date of purchase. †Maximum rate is allowed on the MSO provisioning and speed tier subscription. ‡Maximum wireless signal rate derived from DOCSIS® 3.0 specifications and actual throughput will vary. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Data Sheet N450-100 Package Contents • N450 WiFi Cable...
.... NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo and ReadySHARE are for 90 days from date of purchase. †Maximum rate is allowed on the MSO provisioning and speed tier subscription. ‡Maximum wireless signal rate derived from DOCSIS® 3.0 specifications and actual throughput will vary. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Data Sheet N450-100 Package Contents • N450 WiFi Cable...
User Manual
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... Wired Connection 12 WiFi Connection 12 Log In to Your Modem Router 13 View Basic Settings 14 Notify Your Internet Service Provider 15 Chapter 2 Configuring Your Wireless Network Configure Wireless Settings Manually 18 Use WPS Wireless Setup 20 Set Up Wi-Fi Multimedia 24 Change the Password 25 Chapter 3 Filtering Content Limit Internet Site...
... Wired Connection 12 WiFi Connection 12 Log In to Your Modem Router 13 View Basic Settings 14 Notify Your Internet Service Provider 15 Chapter 2 Configuring Your Wireless Network Configure Wireless Settings Manually 18 Use WPS Wireless Setup 20 Set Up Wi-Fi Multimedia 24 Change the Password 25 Chapter 3 Filtering Content Limit Internet Site...
User Manual
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...Connecting to verify status and connections. The following status LEDs and buttons: WPS LED Wireless LED USB port Power LED Downstream LED Upstream LED Internet LED LAN LEDs Figure 2. The modem router is performing a self-test or the thermal cutoff circuit has been triggered. •...; Off. The modem router is scanning for a downstream channel. • Off. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Front Panel The router front panel has the following ...
...Connecting to verify status and connections. The following status LEDs and buttons: WPS LED Wireless LED USB port Power LED Downstream LED Upstream LED Internet LED LAN LEDs Figure 2. The modem router is performing a self-test or the thermal cutoff circuit has been triggered. •...; Off. The modem router is scanning for a downstream channel. • Off. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Front Panel The router front panel has the following ...
User Manual
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...Off. The LAN port is off. The wireless radio is transmitting or receiving data. • Off. For more information, about using the WPS method to the Internet 8 The modem router is locked. • Blinking green. Pressing this button for the modem router to the LAN port. • Blinking... channel is receiving DHCP information. • Fast blink. Green indicates 1,000/100 Mbps. LEDs and buttons LED Upstream Internet LAN Wireless On/Off WPS Description • Solid blue. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Table 1. The modem router is locked. • Solid green.
...Off. The LAN port is off. The wireless radio is transmitting or receiving data. • Off. For more information, about using the WPS method to the Internet 8 The modem router is locked. • Blinking green. Pressing this button for the modem router to the LAN port. • Blinking... channel is receiving DHCP information. • Fast blink. Green indicates 1,000/100 Mbps. LEDs and buttons LED Upstream Internet LAN Wireless On/Off WPS Description • Solid blue. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Table 1. The modem router is locked. • Solid green.
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... from electrical devices such as these: • Ceiling fans Connecting to your modem router. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Label The label on page 86. Place your wireless connection can limit the range. Additionally, other device that the modem router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near the center of...
... from electrical devices such as these: • Ceiling fans Connecting to your modem router. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Label The label on page 86. Place your wireless connection can limit the range. Additionally, other device that the modem router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near the center of...
User Manual
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2. Configuring Your Wireless Network 2 This chapter covers the following sections: • Set Up Your Wireless Network • Set Up Wi-Fi Multimedia • Change the Password Note: Before changing wireless settings, connect the modem router and set up its Internet connection as described in the N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router N450/CG3000Dv2 Installation Guide. 17
2. Configuring Your Wireless Network 2 This chapter covers the following sections: • Set Up Your Wireless Network • Set Up Wi-Fi Multimedia • Change the Password Note: Before changing wireless settings, connect the modem router and set up its Internet connection as described in the N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router N450/CG3000Dv2 Installation Guide. 17
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... on the modem router. To wirelessly connect to the modem router and then change its wireless network name (SSID) or wireless security, you are case-sensitive. The default password is admin. The modem router main menu displays. 4. In the main menu, under Setup, select Wireless Settings. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Set Up Your Wireless Network To set...
... on the modem router. To wirelessly connect to the modem router and then change its wireless network name (SSID) or wireless security, you are case-sensitive. The default password is admin. The modem router main menu displays. 4. In the main menu, under Setup, select Wireless Settings. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Set Up Your Wireless Network To set...
User Manual
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...which channels should be used. The available channels depend on the label of the wireless network. This value is set to Up to access the wireless network. a. Select one access point, NETGEAR recommends using more than one of the following screen displays: 5. This setting provides ...This setting provides the TKIP encryption type and a pre-shared key. • WPA2-PSK. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 The following radio buttons: • WPA-PSK. Configuring Your Wireless Network 19 You can specify the mode to it easier to recognize your network: • ...
...which channels should be used. The available channels depend on the label of the wireless network. This value is set to Up to access the wireless network. a. Select one access point, NETGEAR recommends using more than one of the following screen displays: 5. This setting provides ...This setting provides the TKIP encryption type and a pre-shared key. • WPA2-PSK. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 The following radio buttons: • WPA-PSK. Configuring Your Wireless Network 19 You can specify the mode to it easier to recognize your network: • ...
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N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Note: Configure your wireless computers with the same WPA2 or WPA settings as your modem router so that you can still use WPS to set up the wireless connection for the WPS symbol on all the computers that connect to the wireless network, ... Depending on the label of which is selected. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect. Note: All WPS-capable products should manually set up your wireless settings the same, go to the modem router. After that cannot support WPA. 7. Configuring Your Wireless Network 20 For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, ...
N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Note: Configure your wireless computers with the same WPA2 or WPA settings as your modem router so that you can still use WPS to set up the wireless connection for the WPS symbol on all the computers that connect to the wireless network, ... Depending on the label of which is selected. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect. Note: All WPS-capable products should manually set up your wireless settings the same, go to the modem router. After that cannot support WPA. 7. Configuring Your Wireless Network 20 For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, ...
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... your web browser. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen. The default user name is password. Make sure that you know how WPS works on page 52. Enter the modem router user name and password. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Add a Client Using the WPS Button Note: The first...
... your web browser. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen. The default user name is password. Make sure that you know how WPS works on page 52. Enter the modem router user name and password. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Add a Client Using the WPS Button Note: The first...
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On the computer that just joined the wireless network, make sure that you can connect to that computer. 9. Click the Next button. Either click the WPS button the modem router. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 The following screen displays: 6. To click the ...WPS button, follow the utility's instructions. When the computer or mobile device connects to the wireless network, the modem router sends its WPS configuration utility. 8....
On the computer that just joined the wireless network, make sure that you can connect to that computer. 9. Click the Next button. Either click the WPS button the modem router. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 The following screen displays: 6. To click the ...WPS button, follow the utility's instructions. When the computer or mobile device connects to the wireless network, the modem router sends its WPS configuration utility. 8....
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...as a client, it has a WPS utility. The default user name is password. The following screen displays: 5. Configuring Your Wireless Network 23 Enter the modem router user name and password. The default password is admin. In the main menu, select Add WPS Client. If it works ... it can automatically connect to the modem router. To add a client to the modem router. Type http://192.168.0.1 in use this utility. 2. The modem router main menu displays. 4. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 The modem router's Internet LED blinks, showing that the Internet...
...as a client, it has a WPS utility. The default user name is password. The following screen displays: 5. Configuring Your Wireless Network 23 Enter the modem router user name and password. The default password is admin. In the main menu, select Add WPS Client. If it works ... it can automatically connect to the modem router. To add a client to the modem router. Type http://192.168.0.1 in use this utility. 2. The modem router main menu displays. 4. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 The modem router's Internet LED blinks, showing that the Internet...
User Manual
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... and background. WMM prioritizes traffic according to IEEE 802.11 networks. Configuring Your Wireless Network 24 On the computer that computer. 9. You can connect to the Internet. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 The following occurs: • The WPS LED on the front of the ...modem router begins to blink. • The modem router tries to communicate with the wireless computer or device for four minutes. •...
... and background. WMM prioritizes traffic according to IEEE 802.11 networks. Configuring Your Wireless Network 24 On the computer that computer. 9. You can connect to the Internet. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 The following occurs: • The WPS LED on the front of the ...modem router begins to blink. • The modem router tries to communicate with the wireless computer or device for four minutes. •...
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...wireless communication quality is poor at your location, select On so that you change the default password to enable WMM. • No-Acknowledgement. Change the Password For security reasons, the modem router has its own user name and password. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/...CG3000Dv2 A login screen displays. 2. The default user name is password. The following screen displays: 4. Select Off if you do not want to use Acknowledgement (ACK) messages. Select On if you want to use acknowledgement messages. NETGEAR recommends...
...wireless communication quality is poor at your location, select On so that you change the default password to enable WMM. • No-Acknowledgement. Change the Password For security reasons, the modem router has its own user name and password. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/...CG3000Dv2 A login screen displays. 2. The default user name is password. The following screen displays: 4. Select Off if you do not want to use Acknowledgement (ACK) messages. Select On if you want to use acknowledgement messages. NETGEAR recommends...
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...again to 30 characters. To change the password: 1. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name and password are saved. The following screen displays: 4. Configuring Your Wireless Network 26 In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Set Password. Your changes are...field of both uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 password contains no dictionary words from any language, and is admin. Passwords can contain up the modem router settings previously, create a new backup so that the saved ...
...again to 30 characters. To change the password: 1. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name and password are saved. The following screen displays: 4. Configuring Your Wireless Network 26 In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Set Password. Your changes are...field of both uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 password contains no dictionary words from any language, and is admin. Passwords can contain up the modem router settings previously, create a new backup so that the saved ...
User Manual
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... are case-sensitive. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your web browser. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Advanced Wireless Settings You can configure the wireless radio settings and other advanced settings. To configure advanced wireless settings: 1. The default user name is password. The default password is admin. The following...
... are case-sensitive. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your web browser. N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 Advanced Wireless Settings You can configure the wireless radio settings and other advanced settings. To configure advanced wireless settings: 1. The default user name is password. The default password is admin. The following...
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N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 4. You can turn off the wireless radio to access the Internet. WPS Settings Disable router's PIN Keep Existing Settings Selecting this check box is cleared, which can connect. 5. If a WPS client is added, the modem router ...computer to disable access through this device, which is selected so that the modem router works as a wireless access point. Advanced Settings 53 Advanced Wireless Settings Description Wireless Access Point Advanced Configuration Enable By default this check box. Configure the settings ...
N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/CG3000Dv2 4. You can turn off the wireless radio to access the Internet. WPS Settings Disable router's PIN Keep Existing Settings Selecting this check box is cleared, which can connect. 5. If a WPS client is added, the modem router ...computer to disable access through this device, which is selected so that the modem router works as a wireless access point. Advanced Settings 53 Advanced Wireless Settings Description Wireless Access Point Advanced Configuration Enable By default this check box. Configure the settings ...