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Cable Your Modem Router, Cable the Modem Router With a Simple Network

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AC1200 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6220 • Place the modem router away from electrical devices such as these: - Ceiling fans - Home security systems - Microwaves - Computers - Base of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone • Place the modem router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, and insulated walls such as these: - Solid metal door - Aluminum studs - Fish tanks - Mirrors - Brick - Concrete Cable Your Modem Router The most common way to cable your modem router is the simplest, without any other routers or gateways on the same network. You can also cable the modem router to another router or gateway and log in to the modem router to specify the Router Mode setting. Cable the Modem Router With a Simple Network The modem router comes configured to work as both a modem and a router. You can share your Internet connection without connecting the modem router to a router or gateway. Power adapter Modem router Ethernet cable Figure 4. Simple modem router network Coaxial cable Hardware Setup 10

Section	Page
AC1200 WiFi Cable Modem Router	1
Contents	3
1. Hardware Setup	6
Unpack Your Modem Router	7
Front Panel	7
Rear Panel	9
Position Your Gateway	9
Cable Your Modem Router	10
Cable the Modem Router With a Simple Network	10
Cable Your Modem Router to a Router or Gateway	11
Activate Your Internet Service	13
Activate Your Internet Service With Comcast XFINITY	14
Use the Self-Activation Process to Set Up Your Internet Connection	14
Call Comcast XFINITY to Set Up Your Internet Connection	15
Perform a Speed Test	15
2. Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router	16
Connect to the Network	17
Wired Connection	17
WiFi Connection	17
Label	18
Types of Logins	18
Log In to the Modem Router	18
3. Specify Initial Settings	20
Specify the Cable Connection Starting Frequency	21
View Modem Router Initialization	22
Specify the Internet Connection Settings	23
Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection	24
4. Control Access to the Internet	26
Set Up Parental Controls	27
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites	28
Add a Keyword to Block	28
Delete a Keyword	29
Block Services From the Internet	30
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services	32
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer	32
Set Up Security Event Email Notifications	33
5. Share a USB Storage Device Attached to the Modem Router	35
USB Device Requirements	36
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Modem Router	36
Access a USB Drive Connected to the Modem Router From a Windows Computer	37
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive	37
Access a USB Storage Device That Is Connected to the Modem Router From a Mac	38
Control Access to the USB Drive	38
Use FTP Within the Network	40
View or Change Network Folders on a USB Drive	40
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device	42
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device	43
Approve USB Storage Devices	43
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device	45
6. Specify Network Settings	46
View or Change the WAN Settings	47
Change the MTU Size	48
Set Up a Default DMZ Server	50
Change the Modem Router’s Device Name	51
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings	51
Specify the IP Addresses That the Modem Router Assigns	53
Manage LAN IP Addresses	54
Reserve a LAN IP Address	54
Edit a Reserved Address Entry	55
Delete a Reserved Address Entry	55
Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections	56
Specify Basic WiFi Settings	56
Change the WiFi Security Option	58
Set Up a WiFi Guest Network	59
Control the WiFi Radios	61
Use the WiFi On/Off Button	61
Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios	61
Specify WPS Settings	62
Set Up a WiFi Access List	63
Dynamic DNS	65
Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play	66
7. Manage Your Network	68
View Modem Router Status	69
View Cable Information	69
View Internet Port Information	70
View WiFi Settings	71
Reboot the Modem Router	72
Change the Router Mode	73
View and Manage Logs of Modem Router Activity	73
Manage the Modem Router Configuration File	75
Back Up Settings	75
Restore Configuration Settings	75
Erase the Current Configuration Settings	76
Change the admin Password	77
View Event Logs	78
Run the Ping Utility	79
Run the Traceroute Utility	80
View WiFi Access Points in Your Area	81
View or Change the Modem Router WiFi Channel	81
Remote Management	83
Set Up Remote Management	83
Use Remote Access	84
Control the LED Settings	84
8. Specify Internet Port Settings	86
Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server	87
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service	88
Edit a Port Forwarding Service	89
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry	90
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public	90
How the Modem Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule	91
Set Up Port Triggering	91
Add a Port Triggering Service	92
Specify When to Use Port Triggering	93
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat	94
9. Troubleshooting	96
Use LEDs to Troubleshoot	97
Cannot Log In to the Modem Router	97
Troubleshoot the ISP Connection	98
Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility	98
Use PIng to Test the LAN Path to Your Gateway	99
Use Ping to Test the Path From a Windows Computer to a Remote Device	99
A. Supplemental Information	101
Factory Default Settings	102