User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- AC1900, N900, and N450 WiFi Cable Data Gateways
- Contents
- 1. Hardware Overview
- 2. Connect and Get Started
- 3. Configure Parental Controls and Basic WiFi Settings
- 4. Manage Internet, WAN, and LAN Settings and Use the WPS Wizard
- 5. Manage the Firewall and Secure Your Network
- 6. Manage and Monitor Your Network
- View the Status and Statistics of the WiFi Cable Data Gateway
- View the WiFi Cable Data Gateway Cable Initialization
- View the Network Map
- View WiFi Channels in Your Environment
- View WiFi Access Points in Your Environment
- View and Manage the Log
- Manage the WiFi Cable Gateway Settings
- Return the WiFi Cable Data Gateway to Its Factory Default Settings
- Reboot the Cable Data Gateway
- 7. Share USB Drives Attached to the Cable Data Gateway
- USB Drive Requirements
- Access a USB Drive on the Network
- Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault
- Specify the Method for Accessing the USB Drive
- View Network Folders on a USB Drive
- Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive
- Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive
- Safely Remove a USB Drive
- Enable the Media Server
- 8. Configure Advanced Features
- Manage Advanced WiFi Settings
- Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Concepts
- Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Computers
- Set Up and Manage Port Triggering
- Set Up and Manage IP Address Filtering
- Set Up and Manage MAC Address Filtering
- Configure Dynamic DNS
- Manage the Cable Data Gateway Remotely
- Manage Universal Plug and Play
- Manage the Network Address Translation
- Manage the Ethernet Ports of the LAN Switch
- Manage Network Time Protocol
- 9. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
- A. Factory Default Settings and Specifications
Hardware Overview
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AC1900, N900, and N450 WiFi Cable Data Gateways
Product Label of the N900 WiFi Cable Data Gateway
The label on the side panel of the cable data gateway shows the login information, MAC
address, serial number, WiFi network names, and WiFi password (key).
Serial Number
MAC Address
2.4 GHZ preset WiFi SSID
5 GHZ preset WiFi SSID
Preset WiFi password
Figure 6. Product label of the N900
Hardware Features of the N450 WiFi Cable Data Gateway
This section describes the physical aspects of the N450 WiFi Cable Data Gateway, Model
CG3000Dv2. This model provides one radio for the 2.4 GHz band and can support WiFi
throughput of up to 450 Mbps.
Note: For optimal performance, keep the cable data gateway vertical in the
stand and do not detach the stand. Do not mount this unit to a wall; it
is not suitable for wall mounting.
Front Panel of the N450 WiFi Cable Data Gateway
The front panel contains control buttons, status LEDs, and a USB 2.0 port. Use the USB port
to connect a USB hard drive or flash drive to the cable data gateway. Use the LEDs to verify
status and connections.