Hitron CGNV2 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE
DEFAULT LOGIN DETAILS
IP Address 192.168.0.1
Username cusadmin
Password password
CGNV2
VERSION 1.0
MAY 2014

Hitron CGNV2 Specifications

General

Router Type	Cable
Wi-Fi Standard	802.11n
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz
Maximum Wireless Speed	300 Mbps
DOCSIS	3.0
Security	WPA, WPA2
USB Ports	1
Firewall	SPI

Summary

INTRODUCTION

1.2 HARDWARE CONNECTIONS

Details the physical ports and buttons of the CGNV2 device.

CABLE

2.1.2 IP ADDRESSES AND SUBNETS

2.1.3 DHCP

Details the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for automatic IP address assignment.

2.1.7 ROUTING MODE

2.4 THE STATUS SCREEN

2.5 THE PASSWORD SCREEN

Explains how to change the login password for the CGNV2.

WAN/LAN

3.1.2 WAN/LAN IP ADDRESSES AND SUBNETS

3.1.6 DEBUGGING (PING AND TRACEROUTE)

3.2 THE LAN IP SCREEN

Details how to configure CGNV2's LAN IP, subnet mask, DHCP server, and view connected devices.

3.2.1 ADDING OR EDITING A RESERVED IP

3.3 THE DEBUG SCREEN

3.4 THE BACKUP SCREEN

Describes backing up, restoring, rebooting, and factory resetting CGNV2 settings.

3.5 THE WAN IP SCREEN

Covers configuration of WAN IP address, subnet mask, DNS, and MTU.

FIREWALL

4.1.2 INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM

4.1.4 MAC FILTERING

Details how to filter network access based on MAC addresses.

4.1.5 IP FILTERING

Explains how to prevent specific types of data or communications to/from the WAN.

4.1.6 PORT FORWARDING

Guides on allowing specific incoming communications from WAN to LAN devices.

4.1.7 PORT TRIGGERING

Describes automating port forwarding based on outgoing traffic.

4.1.8 DMZ

4.2 THE FIREWALL OPTIONS SCREEN

4.3 THE MAC FILTERING SCREEN

Details configuring MAC address filtering on the LAN.

4.4 THE IP FILTERING SCREEN

Explains how to configure IP filtering rules to control traffic.

4.4.1 ADDING OR EDITING AN IP FILTERING RULE

4.5 THE FORWARDING SCREEN

Covers configuring port forwarding rules between WAN and LAN.

4.5.1 ADDING OR EDITING A PORT FORWARDING RULE

4.6 THE PORT TRIGGERING SCREEN

Details configuring port triggering rules for network access.

4.6.1 ADDING OR EDITING A PORT TRIGGERING RULE

PARENTAL CONTROL

5.1.1 WEBSITE BLOCKING

Explains how to block access to specific websites or keywords.

5.2 THE WEB SITE BLOCKING SCREEN

Details the screen for blocking websites and managing trusted computers.

5.3 THE SCHEDULING SCREEN

WIRELESS

6.1 WIRELESS BASICS

6.1.3 BASIC WIRELESS SECURITY

Introduces wireless security techniques for authentication and encryption.

6.2 WIRELESS TUTORIALS

6.2.1 CHOOSING A SECURITY METHOD

6.2.2 CHANGING THE WIRELESS PASSWORD

Explains how to change the wireless network password for enhanced security.

6.2.3 CHANGING THE NETWORK NAME (SSID)

6.2.5 IMPROVING THE WIRELESS NETWORK’S PERFORMANCE

6.4.1 THE BASIC SCREEN

6.4.2 THE SECURITY SCREEN

6.4.3 THE ACCESS CONTROL SCREEN

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem: None of the LEDs Turn On

Provides steps to resolve issues where no LEDs are illuminated on the device.

Problem: One of the LEDs does not Display as Expected

Problem: I Forgot the CGNV2’s IP Address

Offers solutions for forgetting the CGNV2's IP address, including reset procedures.

Problem: I Forgot the CGNV2’s Admin Username or Password

Provides steps to recover forgotten admin credentials, often involving a device reset.

Problem: I Cannot Access the CGNV2 or the Internet

Offers troubleshooting steps for connectivity issues with the CGNV2 and the Internet.

Problem: I Cannot Access the Internet and the DS and US LEDs Keep Blinking

Addresses issues with Internet access where specific LEDs indicate a problem.

Problem: I Cannot Connect My Wireless Device

Provides solutions for problems connecting wireless devices to the CGNV2.