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NETGEAR Nighthawk C7100V Quick Start Manual

Ac1900 wifi cable modem router for xfinity internet and voice
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Quick Start

Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router
for XFINITY Internet and Voice
Model C7100V
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA

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The box contains the following items.
Modem router
Power cord
Phone cable
Ethernet cable

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  • Page 1: Package Contents

    If you are experiencing problems with your modem router, contact NETGEAR at 1-866-874-8924. Trademarks Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only. for XFINITY Internet and Voice Compliance...
  • Page 2 You can use this diagram to connect your modem router or follow the detailed instructions in this booklet. 1. Collect your Comcast XFINITY information. 7. Wait for the modem router to come online. Collect your Comcast XFINITY account number, account phone When the modem router comes online, the Internet LED number, and login information (your email address or user stops blinking and lights solid white.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WiFi Network Name and Password ................. 7 Join the WiFi Network ....................8 View or Change the Modem Router Settings ............10 Access a USB Device on the Network ..............13 Print Wirelessly With ReadySHARE Printer ............14 Download the NETGEAR genie App ..............15...

  • Page 4: Leds

    LEDs The LEDs on the front of the modem router light to indicate modem router activity: Power LED DS/US LED (downstream and upstream) Online LED 2.4 GHz LED 5 GHz LED Tel 1 LED Tel 2 LED Battery LED...

  • Page 5: Install Your Modem Router

    Install Your Modem Router Make sure that your Internet service is active before you install your modem router. ¾ To install your modem router: 1. Collect your cable Internet provider information. Collect your cable account number, account phone number, and login information (your email address or user name and password).
  • Page 6 d. Close the battery compartment door. 4. Connect a coaxial cable. Use the coaxial cable that is provided by Comcast XFINITY to connect the cable port on the cable modem to a cable wall outlet. Make sure that the cable is tightly connected.
  • Page 7 7. Wait for the modem router to come online. When the modem router comes online, the Online LED stops blinking and lights solid white. This process might take up to 10 minutes. 8. Connect a computer or mobile device to the modem router.

  • Page 8: Call Comcast Xfinity To Activate Your Modem Router

    Call Comcast XFINITY to Activate Your Modem Router Call Comcast XFINITY customer service at 1-800-XFINITY (1-800-934-6489) and do the following: 1. When asked, provide your account information and provide the modem router’s model number, which is C7100V, and MAC address. The MAC address is on the modem router label.

  • Page 9: Wifi Network Name And Password

    WiFi Network Name and Password The preset WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key) are unique to your modem router, like a serial number. Because the modem router automatically uses WiFi security, you don’t need to set it up. The WiFi settings are on the modem router label. We recommend that you use the preassigned WiFi settings because you can check the label if you forget them.

  • Page 10: Join The Wifi Network

    Join the WiFi Network You can either use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or select your WiFi network and type its password. For help with the WPS button on your WPS-enabled device, check the instructions or online help that came with that computer or device. Some older equipment cannot use WPS.
  • Page 11 Join the WiFi Network Using the Modem Router’s WiFi Settings Use the modem router’s WiFi network name and password to connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the modem router’s network through WiFi. If you did not change the modem router’s WiFi network name and password, use the router’s preassigned WiFi network name and password, which are on the modem router label.

  • Page 12: View Or Change The Modem Router Settings

    View or Change the Modem Router Settings After you use the NETGEAR installation assistant to set up the modem router, you can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings. Log In to the Modem Router ¾...
  • Page 13 Change the WiFi Network Name and Password The modem router’s preset WiFi network name (SSID) and password are on the modem router label. If you want to change your modem router’s WiFi network name and password, log in to the modem router. ¾...
  • Page 14 Recover a Forgotten admin Password If you enabled the password recovery feature, you can retrieve a forgotten admin password. ¾ To retrieve a forgotten admin password: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network and visit www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

  • Page 15: Access A Usb Device On The Network

    Access a USB Device on the Network ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB storage device connected to the modem router’s USB ports. (If your USB device uses special drivers, it is not compatible.) ¾ To access the USB storage device from a Windows computer: 1.

  • Page 16: Print Wirelessly With Readyshare Printer

    On each computer that will share the printer, do the following: a. Install the current USB printer driver software (available from the printer manufacturer). b. Download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility from www.netgear.com/readyshare. c. Select the language. 3. If prompted, select the printer and click the Connect button for each computer.

  • Page 17: Download The Netgear Genie App

    Download the NETGEAR genie App The free NETGEAR genie app lets you easily monitor, connect, and control your home network from a Windows or Mac computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can share and stream music or videos, diagnose and repair network issues, set up parental controls, and more: •...

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