Netgear N450 Installation Guide - Page 1

Installation Guide N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model No: N450/CG3000Dv2 Package Contents Ethernet cable Modem router Power adapter Connect the Modem Router To configure the modem router, you need a computer with DHCP enabled that has an available Ethernet port. 1. Ensure that the modem router can be conveniently wired to the computer and is close to a power outlet. 2. Connect the cable port on the gateway to your cable line splitter or outlet (A). Use the coaxial cable from your cable company. 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 3.5 dBmv. A B C 3. Connect your computer to the modem router with the included Ethernet cable (B). 4. Connect the power adapter to the modem router (C). 5. Plug the other end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet. 6. Wait about 50 seconds for the modem router to start. The Internet LED blinks, then turns solid green, indicating that a link was established to the cable network. For information about LEDs, see the LED descriptions table on the other side of this installation guide. Log In to the Modem Router To log in to the modem router to view or change its settings: 1. On the computer that you connected to the modem router, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of the browser. 3. When prompted to log in, type admin as the user name and password as the password. The modem router menu displays. For information about configuring the modem router, see the user manual. Set Up Your Internet Service 1. Call your cable Internet service provider and inform them that you are installing a new modem router that you bought from a retail store. Provide your cable Internet service provider with the modem router's model number, which is CG3000Dv2. Note: The CG3000Dv2 is certified by all major cable Internet service providers. You can also visit your cable Internet service provider's website and follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Internet service. Cable Internet Service Provider Cablevision Charter Comcast Cox Contact Information www.cablevision.com www.optimum.com/contactus.jsp 1-888-438-2427 https://install.charter.com/ 1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278) https://www.comcast.com/activate/ 1-877-891-2899 ww2.cox.com