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350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, C A 95134 USA January 2014 202-11338-01 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Rout er Model N450/C G3000Dv2 User Manual.
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T able of Cont ents | 3 Cont ents Chapter 1 Connecting to the Internet Har dwar e Featur es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fr ont Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5 1 1. Connec ting t o the Int ernet This chapter covers the following sections: • Unpack Y our Modem Router • Hardware Features • Label • Position Y our Modem Router • Cable Y our Modem Rou.
Connecting to the Internet 6 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 Unpack Y our Modem Rout er Open the box and remove the modem router, ethernet cable, power adapter , and installation guide, Figure 1.
Connecting to the Internet 7 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 Fr ont P anel The router front panel has the following status LEDs and buttons: Figure 2. Modem router front view Y ou can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. The following table lists and describes each LED and button on the front panel of the modem router.
Connecting to the Internet 8 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 Upstream • Solid blue . More than one upstream channel is locked. • Solid green . One upstream channel is locked. • Blinking green . The unit is ranging on the upstream.
Connecting to the Internet 9 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 Back P anel The back panel has the following ports, button, and connector: Figure 3. Modem router rear panel The rear panel includes the following connectors and button, viewed from top to bottom: • Four Gigabit LAN ports .
Connecting to the Internet 10 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 Label The label on the modem router shows the router ’s WiFi network name (SSID), password, serial number , and MAC address.
Connecting to the Internet 11 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 • Home security systems • Microwaves • Computers • Base of a cordless phone • 2.
Connecting to the Internet 12 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 Note: If Charter is your cable Internet service provider , Charter recommends connecting your modem router directly to an outlet. If you must use a splitter , use a splitter that is rated at 3.
Connecting to the Internet 13 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 4. Within two minutes, on your computer or mobile device, press its WPS button or follow its instructions for WPS connections. Y our computer or mobile device connects to the WiFi network.
Connecting to the Internet 14 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The modem router main menu displays. View Basic Settings Y ou can view or change the Internet settings for the modem router. T o view or configure basic settings: 1. T ype http://192.
Connecting to the Internet 15 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 3. From the main menu, select Basic Settings . The Basic Settings screen displays: 4. If your Internet service provider requires a domain name, enter the domain name in the Domain Name field.
Connecting to the Internet 16 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 Y ou can also visit your cable ISP’ s website and follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Internet service. Note: The contact information listed might change. Y ou can also find the contact number in your monthly Internet service billing statement.
17 2 2. Configuring Y our Wir eless Network This chapter covers the following sections: • Set Up Y our Wireless Network • Set Up Wi-Fi Multimedia • Change the Password Note: Before changing wire.
Configuring Y our Wireles s Network 18 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 Set Up Y our Wir eless Network T o set up the wireless network, you can enter the wireless settings manually , or you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Configuring Y our Wireles s Network 19 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The following screen displays: 5. Specify the Wireless Network settings for your network: • Name (SSID) . The name of the wireless network. The default wireless network name (SSID) for the modem router appears on the label of the modem router.
Configuring Y our Wireles s Network 20 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 Note: Configure your wireless computers with the same WP A2 or WP A settings as your modem router so that you can connect. b. Depending on the WP A setting that you select, enter the required information.
Configuring Y our Wireles s Network 21 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 Add a Client Using the WPS Butt on Note: The first time you use WPS, it assigns a random network name (SSID) and a random password to your wireless network.
Configuring Y our Wireles s Network 22 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The following screen displays: 5. Click the Next button. The following screen displays: 6. Either click the WPS button on the screen, or press the WPS button on the front of the modem router.
Configuring Y our Wireles s Network 23 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The modem router’s Internet LED blinks, showing that the Internet connection is in use. Add a Client Using a PIN A client is a computer or mobile device that connects wirelessly to the modem router.
Configuring Y our Wireles s Network 24 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The following screen displays: 6. Select the PIN radio button. 7. In the Enter Client’ s PIN field, type the PIN that you located in Step 1. 8. Click the Next button.
Configuring Y our Wireles s Network 25 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password. The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Configuring Y our Wireles s Network 26 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 password contains no dictionary words from any language, and is a mixture of both uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Passwords can contain up to 30 characters.
27 3 3. Filt ering Cont ent This chapter covers the following sections: • View Denial of Service Attack Logs • Limit Internet Site Access • Allow Unrestricted Access • Enable or Disable Modem .
Filt ering Content 28 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 View Denial of Ser vice A ttack L ogs A content filter log is a detailed record of the denial of service (DoS) attacks directed at your network. Y ou can set up email notification or you can view the logs on the modem router.
Filt ering Content 29 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 T ype the outgoing SMTP mail server of your ISP . If you leave this field blank, the modem router does not send logs. 6. Select the E-mail Alerts Enable check box. 7. Click the Apply button.
Filt ering Content 30 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The following screen displays: 4. Select the Keyword Blocking Enable check box. 5. In the keyword list field, enter the words you want to block. 6. Click the Add Keyword button. The keyword is added to the Keyword List .
Filt ering Content 31 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. The modem router main menu displays. 3. In the main menu, under Content Filtering, select Block Sites .
Filt ering Content 32 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The following screen displays: 4. Select the Domain Blocking Enable check box. 5. In the domain list field, enter the domain you want to block. 6. Click the Add Domain button. The domain is added to the Domain List .
Filt ering Content 33 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. The modem router main menu displays. 3. In the main menu, under Content Filtering, select Block Sites .
Filt ering Content 34 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The following screen displays: 4. Select the Allow T rusted Computer to Visit Blocked Sites check box.
Filt ering Content 35 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 - Filer Popup Windows • NA T ALG status features - RSVP - FTP - TFTP - kerb88 - NetBios - IKE - R TSP - Kerb1293 - H225 - PPTP - MSN - SIP - ICQ - IRC666x - ICQT alk - Net2Phone - IRC7000 T o enable or disable specific firewall features: 1.
Filt ering Content 36 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 Firewall features appear near the top of the screen. 4. Do one of the following: • T o enable a firewall feature, select the check box next to the feature. • T o disable a firewall feature, clear the check box next to the feature.
Filt ering Content 37 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password. The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Filt ering Content 38 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password. The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive.
39 4 4. Maint aining Y our Network This chapter includes the following sections: • View the Modem Router Status • View the Connection Status • Back Up and Restore Y our Settings • View the Eve.
Maintaining Y our Network 40 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 View the Modem Rout er Status Y ou can view hardware and firmware details and basic status information about the modem router. T o view the modem router status: 1. T ype http://192.
Maintaining Y our Network 41 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The following table describes the fields displayed in this screen: View the Connec tion St atus Y ou can track the modem router’ s initialization procedure, and get details about the downstream and upstream cable channel.
Maintaining Y our Network 42 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The modem router main menu displays. 3. In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Connection .
Maintaining Y our Network 43 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 T o back up the settings: 1. T ype http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your web browser . A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Maintaining Y our Network 44 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password. The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Maintaining Y our Network 45 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 T o view or clear the event log: 1. T ype http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your web browser . A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Maintaining Y our Network 46 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 Run the Diagnostic Utilities Y ou can run ping and traceroute utilities.
Maintaining Y our Network 47 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The following screen displays: 5. Specify the following parameters for the ping utility: • T arget . The IP address of the ping target computer . • Ping Size . The size of the ping packet.
Maintaining Y our Network 48 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password. The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Maintaining Y our Network 49 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The following screen displays: 5. Specify the following parameters for the traceroute utility . • T arget . The IP address or host name of the computer you are tracing. • Max Hops .
Maintaining Y our Network 50 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password. The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive.
51 5 5. Adv anc ed Settings This chapter includes the following sections: • Advanced Wireless Settings • MAC Filtering • IP Filtering • Port Blocking • Port Forwarding • Port T riggering .
Advanced Settings 52 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 Advanc ed Wireles s Settings Y ou can configure the wireless radio settings and other advanced settings. T o configure advanced wireless settings: 1. T ype http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your web browser .
Advanced Settings 53 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 4. Configure the settings described in the following table. • Fragmentation Threshold • CTS/R TS Threshold • Preamble Mode 5. Click the Apply button. Y our changes are saved.
Advanced Settings 54 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password. The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Advanced Settings 55 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 • If the computer you want is not listed, click the Refresh button to update the T rusted Devices table. If the computer is still not listed, complete the Device Name and MAC Address fields.
Advanced Settings 56 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 T o remove a computer from the list: 1. T ype http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your web browser . A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Advanced Settings 57 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password. The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Advanced Settings 58 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 • If the name of the computer you want to add does not display , you can type a name for the computer you are adding; or enter the IP address of the computer you want to block. 5.
Advanced Settings 59 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 from the LAN side to the outside. Y ou can use port blocking to add predefined or custom rules to specify exceptions to the default rule. Note: The default rule allows any outbound traffic not blocked by rules that you create.
Advanced Settings 60 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 • Start Port . The start of the range of ports for the service. • End Port . The end of the range of port for the service. • Protocol . The protocol for the ports: - TCP . TCP only .
Advanced Settings 61 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password. The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Advanced Settings 62 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 subnet as your LAN. By default, the IP addresses from 192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.9 are reserved for this purpose. • Local computers must access the local server using the computers’ local LAN address (192.
Advanced Settings 63 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 • Name . A name for the service. • Start Port . The start port for the service. • End Port . The end port for the service. • Protocol . The protocol for the ports: - TCP .
Advanced Settings 64 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password. The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Advanced Settings 65 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 - Both . Both TCP and UDP . 5. Select the Enable check box for the port trigger . 6. Click the Apply button. Y our changes are saved and the port trigger is activated. T o remove a configured port trigger from the table: 1.
Advanced Settings 66 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. The modem router main menu displays. 3. In the main menu, under Advanced, select Port T riggering .
Advanced Settings 67 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The following screen displays: 4. Select the Respond to Ping on W AN Port check box. When you select this check box, the modem router, not the DMZ computer , responds to a ping request.
Advanced Settings 68 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 2. Enter the modem router user name and password. The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. The modem router main menu displays.
Advanced Settings 69 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 R eser ve an IP Addr ess f or DHCP Use T o reserve an IP address for DHCP use, enter the DHCP server reservation settings for the private LAN under DHCP Reservation Lease Info in the LAN IP screen.
Advanced Settings 70 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password. The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Advanced Settings 71 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password. The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Advanced Settings 72 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 2. Enter the modem router user name and password. The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. The modem router main menu displays.
Advanced Settings 73 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The modem router main menu displays. 3. In the main menu, under Advanced, select UPnP .
Advanced Settings 74 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password. The default user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Advanced Settings 75 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 T o disable NA T : 1. T ype http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your web browser . A login screen displays. 2. Enter the modem router user name and password. The default user name is admin .
Advanced Settings 76 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 9. T ype 192.168.0.5 in the search field. Y our modem router network’ s USB folder displays: Note: If two USBs are connected to the modem router, the first USB connected to the modem router is called storage0 and the second USB is called storage1 .
Advanced Settings 77 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 4. Select Go > Connect to Server . The Connect to Server screens displays. 5.
Advanced Settings 78 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 Y our modem router network’ s USB folder displays: Note: If two USBs are connected to the modem router, the first USB connected to the modem router is called storage0 and the second USB is called storage1 .
Advanced Settings 79 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 The following screen displays: 4. Click the Safely Remove USB Device button. Y ou can remove your USB device from the modem router.
80 6 6. T r oubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your modem router. For the common problems listed, see the section indicated: • Have I connected the modem router correctly? See Basic Functions on page 81. • I cannot access the modem router configuration with my browser .
T r oubleshooting 81 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 Basic Func tions After you have turned on power to the modem router, do the following: 1. Check to see that the Power LED is lit. 2. Check that the numbered Ethernet LEDs light momentarily .
T r oubleshooting 82 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 • Make sure that your computer ’s IP address is on the same subnet as the modem router. If you are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer ’s address is in the range of 192.
T r oubleshooting 83 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 easily troubleshoot a TCP/IP network by using the ping utility in your computer or workstation. T est the L AN P ath to Y our Modem Rout er Y ou can use ping to verify that the LAN path to your modem router is set up correctly .
T r oubleshooting 84 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 If the path is functioning correctly , replies as in the previous section are displayed. If you do not receive replies, do the following: • Check that your computer has the IP address of your modem router listed as the default modem router.
85 A A. Supplement al Inf ormation This appendix includes the following sections: • Factory Default Settings • T echnical Specifications.
Supplemental Inf ormation 86 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 F ac tory Def ault Settings Y ou can return the modem router to its factory settings. On the rear panel of the modem router, press and hold the Reset button for over seven seconds.
Supplemental Inf ormation 87 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 T echnical Specifications The following table describes the technical specifications for the modem router. T able 4. T echnical specifications Wireless Wireless communication Enabled SSID name Appears on the label of the modem router.
Supplemental Inf ormation 88 N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model N450/C G3000Dv2 Interface Local: 10BASE-T , 100/1000BASE-Tx, RJ-45 USB 2.0/1.1 function 802.
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