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C3000A
User Manual
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Actiontec C3000A User Manual

802.11n and 802.11ac Wi-Fi Router
Model # C3000A
User Manual
0535-00xx-000
Table of Contents
Package Contents 5 Minimum System Requirements 5 Features 5 Getting to Know the Router 6 Connecting the Router 9
Accessing the Home Screen 11 Icon Bar 12 Connection Status 12
Accessing the Status Screens 13 Connection Status 14 Line 1/Line 2 Status 14 WAN Ethernet 14 Routing Table 15 Firewall Status 15 NAT Table 15 Wireless Status 16 Advanced Wireless Status 16 Wireless Monitor 16 Modem Utilization 17 LAN Status 17 ARP Table 17 Network Devices 17 Interface Statistics 18 Multicast Statistics 18 System Log 18
Accessing Wireless Settings 19
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Basic Settings 20 Advanced Settings 21 WPS 21 MAC Address Control 21 WDS 22 Band Steering 22
Accessing Firewall Settings 23 Firewall 24 IPv6 Firewall 24 Port Forwarding 24 Applications 25 DMZ Hosting 25 IPv6 DMZ Hosting 26 UPnP 26
Accessing the Advanced Setup Screens 27 Services Blocking 28 Website Blocking 28 Scheduling Access 28 Parental Controls 28 WAN IP Addressing 29 IPv6 WAN Settings 29 RFC1483 Transparent Bridge 30 IPv6 LAN Settings 30 DHCP Reservation 30 Dynamic DNS 30 DNS Host Mapping 31 IP QoS Upstream Settings 31 IP QoS Downstream Settings 31 IPv6 Q0S 32 Remote GUI 32 Remote Telnet 32 Dynamic Routing 32 Admin Password 33 Storage Device Info 33 Samba Configuration 33
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Reboot 34 Restore Defaults 34 Upgrade Firmware 34 Check for New Firmware Link 34 LAN IP Settings 35 Static IP LAN 35 Speed Test 35 Ping Test 35 Tcpdump Debug 36 Iperf Test 36 IPv6 Ping Test 36 Traceroute 36 IPv6 Traceroute 37 Time Zone 37 Language Settings 37 DNS Cache 37 IGMP Setting 38 Upgrade History 38 ALG 38 Tool Box 38 DLNA 39 xDSL Diagnostics 39 Print Server 39
General 40 Wireless Operating Range 41 LED Indicators 41 Power Adapter 41 Environmental 42
Warranty 43 Important Safety Instructions 43 FCC Class B Equipment 44 Important Note on Wi-Fi 45 Contact Info 46
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Introduction
Congratulations for purchasing the C3000A 802.11n and 802.11ac Wi-Fi Router. The Router is a single platform device that supports universal WAN access, FTTN, FTTdp, FTTB, or FTTP. With support for advanced
802.11ac 4x4 WiFi, the Router enables blazing fast HD video streaming, with multi-channel HD video throughput. The Router also offers an unprecedented level of security, helping protect your network resources. It has also been designed to deliver unparalleled WiFi performance, using dual-band WiFi supporting speeds up to 2.3 Gbps.
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Package Contents
• Black Power adapter
• Yellow cable (Ethernet, 6 ft.)
• White cable (Ethernet, 10 ft.)
• Green cable (RJ14, 12 ft.)
• Quick Start Guide
• Installation Guide
• Wall-mount template
• Vertical stand
Minimum System Requirements
• Active ADSL2+ service
• Computer with an 10 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connection
• Microsoft Windows 10, 8, 7; Mac OS OS X+
• TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer
Features
• ADSL2+, VDSL2, and WAN Ethernet in a single CPE
• Dual Band WiFi delivering up to 2.3 Gbps with 802.11ac 4x4 5GHz and 802.11n 3x3 2.4GHz
• Optimized for IPTV and Video over WiFi
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Getting to Know the Router
This section contains a quick description of the Router’s lights, ports, and other features. The Router has several indicator lights (LEDs) and a button on its front panel, and a series of ports and switches on its rear panel.
Front Panel
The front panel of the Router features 13 LEDs and a WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) button.
Power
The Power LED illuminates green when the Router is properly connected to a WAN Internet connection.
DSL 1/DSL2
The DSL LEDs illuminate green when the Router is properly connected to a DSL Internet connection.
Internet
The Internet LED illuminates green when the Router is properly connected to a WAN Internet connection.
Ethernet
The Ethernet LED illuminates green when the Router is properly connected to a WAN Ethernet connection.
Ethernet 1/2/3/4
The Ethernet LEDs illuminate green when the Router is properly connected to a LAN Ethernet connection.
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USB
The USB LED illuminates green when the Router is properly connected to a USB connection.
Wi-Fi 2.4G/5G
The Wi-Fi LEDs illuminate green when the Router’s wireless network is operating and properly configured in each band.
WPS Button
The WPS button is used when connecting a wireless device to the Router’s wireless network using WPS.
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Router features 8 ports, and a Reset button.
Power Port
The Power port is used to connect the Power cord (Model No. CDS024T-W120U by Adapter Tech) to the Router.
Reset Button
Depressing the Reset button for 10 seconds will restore the Router’s factory default settings. The reset process will start after releasing the button.
WARNING! Do not unplug the Power cord from the Router during the reset process. Doing so may result in permanent damage to the Router.
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WAN Ethernet Port
The WAN Ethernet port is used to connect the Router to a WAN connection via an Ethernet cable.
LAN Ethernet Ports (4)
The LAN Ethernet ports are used to connect computers to the Router via Ethernet cable. The Ethernet ports are 10/100/1000 Mbps auto­sensing ports, and either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when connecting to the ports.
USB Port
The USB port is used to connect the Router to a USB device.
DSL Port (Single & Bonded)
The DSL port is used to connect the Router to a DSL wall outlet via DSL cable.
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Connecting the Router
There are many variables involved when connecting the Router, depending on the type of Internet service available. The figure below shows the possible connections available for the Router.
Connecting a Computer to the Router
To connect a computer to the Router to access the Router’s graphical user interface (GUI):
1. Get the Router and black Power cord from the box.
2. Plug the black Power cord in the black port on the back of the Router
and then into a power outlet.
3. Plug the yellow Ethernet cable from the box into one of the four yellow Ethernet ports on the back of the Router.
4. Make sure the computer is powered on, then plug the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the computer.
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5. Make sure that the LED on the LAN port into which the Ethernet cable is plugged glows steadily green. This may take a few moments.
6. The computer should either be configured with a statically defined IP address and DNS address, or instructed to automatically obtain an IP address using the Network DHCP server. The Router is set up, by default, with an active DHCP server, and it is recommended to leave this setting as is.
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Accessing the Home Screen
This chapter gives a short overview of the Home screen of the Router’s graphical user interface (GUI).
Accessing the Home Screen
To access the Home screen:
1. Open a Web browser on computer connected, via Ethernet cable, to one of the Router’s LAN ports. In the Address text box, type:
http://192.168.0.1
then press Enter on the keyboard.
2. The Router’s Home screen appears.
The Router’s GUI is now accessible.
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Icon Bar
At the top of the Home screen is the Icon Bar. Here, you can quickly access the other four main sections of the Router’s GUI by clicking on the appropriate icon: Status (see chapter 3 for more details); Wireless Setup (see chapter 4 for more details); Firewall (see chapter 5 for more details); Advanced Setup (see chapter 6 for more details). Clicking Home in any other screen generates the Home screen.
Connection Status
The bottom of the Home screen consists of connection and device information relating to the Router. There are no configurable options here.
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Checking the Router’s Status
This chapter explains the options available on the Status screens, which display information about the Router’s network connections.
Accessing the Status Screens
To access the Router’s Status screens:
1. Open a Web browser. In the Address text box, type:
http://192.168.0.1
then press Enter on the keyboard.
The Router’s Main screen appears. Click the Status icon.
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3. The Connection Status screen appears. “Connection Status” is under
the “Internet Service” group.
From here, all the Status screens can be accessed from the menu on the left.
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Connection Status
Clicking Connection Status from any Status screen generates the
Connection Status (see figure above). Information concerning devices connected to the Router’s network, whether wired or wireless, is displayed here, along with the connected device’s IP address, MAC address, and (if applicable) IPv6 address.
Line 1/Line 2 Status
Click Line 1 Status from any Status screen to generate the Line 1 Status screen. This screen displays the Router’s DSL connection parameters for DSL Line 1 port. Clicking Line 2 Status genreates the Line 2 Status screen, which displays the connection parameters for the Router’s DSL Line 2 port.
WAN Ethernet
Click WAN Ethernet Status from any Status screen to generate the WAN Ethernet Status screen. This screen displays the Router’s WAN
(wide area network) parameters.
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