ActionTec C3000A User manual
User Manual
802.11n and 802.11ac
Wi-Fi Router
Model # C3000A
0535-00xx-000
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 4
Package Contents 5
Minimum System Requirements 5
Features 5
Getting to Know the Router 6
Connecting the Router 9
2 Accessing the Home Screen 11
Accessing the Home Screen 11
Icon Bar 12
Connection Status 12
3 Checking the Router’s Status 13
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
4 Configuring Wireless Settings 19
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
5 Configuring Firewall Settings 23
Accessing Firewall Settings 23
Firewall 24
IPv6 Firewall 24
Port Forwarding 24
Applications 25
DMZ Hosting 25
IPv6 DMZ Hosting 26
UPnP 26
5 Advanced Settings 27
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
A Specifications 40
General 40
Wireless Operating Range 41
LED Indicators 41
Power Adapter 41
Environmental 42
Notices 43
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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C3000A 802.11n and 802.11ac Wi-Fi Router
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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Introduction
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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Introduction
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 auto-
sensing 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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