User Manual

Table of contents
Chapter1:Getting started......................................................................11
In the box..................................................................................................................... 11
Additional items needed (not included)............................................................ 12
System requirements................................................................................................... 12
Contact information..................................................................................................... 12
Chapter2:Product overview.................................................................. 13
Front panel................................................................................................................... 13
Rear panel.....................................................................................................................14
Wi-Fi cable modem label............................................................................................. 16
Chapter3:Installing the Wi-Fi cable modem.......................................... 17
Connect the G34/G36 to your computer.....................................................................17
Chapter4:Setting up a Wi-Fi network connection.................................. 20
Set up a Wi-Fi network connection using your mobile device.....................................20
Set up a Wi-Fi network connection using your client device.......................................22
Quick connect using the Windows task bar...................................................... 23
Connect using the Windows control panel........................................................25
Test your Wi-Fi network connection............................................................................28
Chapter5:Using the Wi-Fi Cable Modem Web Manager........................ 30
Start the G34/G36 Web Manager (first-time login).....................................................30
Start the G34/G36 Web Manager................................................................................33
G34/G36 Web Manager menu links.................................................................. 35
Exit the G34/G36 Web Manager..................................................................................37
Chapter6:Configuring your Wi-Fi network.............................................38
Set up your Wi-Fi network...........................................................................................38
Change your Wi-Fi network name (SSID).....................................................................42
Set up WPS on your Wi-Fi network............................................................................. 44
Chapter7:Protecting & monitoring your Wi-Fi network......................... 46
Change the login password..........................................................................................46
Set up firewall protection............................................................................................ 48
IPv4 security....................................................................................................... 48
IPv6 security....................................................................................................... 50
Set up Parental Control................................................................................................50
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