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Linksys CG7500 User Manual

Linksys CG7500
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USER GUIDE
AC1900 | 24x8
CABLE MODEM ROUTER
Model CG7500
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Linksys CG7500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Device TypeCable Modem Router
DOCSIS StandardDOCSIS 3.0
Number of Ethernet Ports4
Wireless Standard802.11ac
Channels8 downstream, 4 upstream
USB Ports1
Frequency Bands2.4 GHz
SecurityWPA2
Compatible Cable ProvidersComcast Xfinity, Cox, Spectrum

Summary

Product Overview

Front View

Details the various lights on the front of the modem router and their functions.

Back

Describes the ports and buttons on the back of the modem router.

Installation

Setup

Provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the modem router to power and network.

Setup Wizard

Guides users through initial router configuration and Wi-Fi setup.

Browser-Based Utility

How to Access the Browser-Based Utility

Explains how to open a web browser and navigate to the router's IP address.

How to Use the Browser-Based Utility

Describes navigating the utility interface and saving configuration changes.

System Status

Status Overview

Displays router uptime and internet connection status.

System Information

Provides hardware, software, and network configuration details.

Status Wi-Fi

Shows detailed information about Wi-Fi bands and connected devices.

Configuration

Connectivity Local Network

Configures LAN IP address, subnet mask, and DHCP server settings.

Connectivity WAN Setup

Configures internet connection type and DNS server settings.

Connectivity Advanced Routing

Allows configuration of static routing tables for network traffic management.

Connectivity Connected Devices

Lists devices currently connected to the Wi-Fi network.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi Settings

Configures Wi-Fi name, broadcast, network mode, bandwidth, and security.

Wi-Fi MAC Filtering

Controls network access based on device MAC addresses.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Manages easy device connection using WPS push button or PIN.

Wi-Fi Guest Access

Enables and configures a separate guest network for visitors.

Wi-Fi Advanced Settings

Accesses advanced Wi-Fi settings like IGMP Snooping.

External Storage

External Storage Status

Shows the status of connected USB storage devices.

External Storage Folder Access

Controls access permissions for shared folders on USB storage.

External Storage FTP Server

Configures an FTP server for remote access to storage.

External Storage Media Server

Sets up a media server for sharing content from storage.

External Storage Account

Manages user accounts and group permissions for storage access.

Security

Security Firewall

Enables and configures the built-in firewall for network protection.

Security DMZ

Configures the Demilitarized Zone for exposing devices to the internet.

Security DDNS

Sets up Dynamic DNS for easy access to the network over the internet.

Security Single Port Forwarding

Forwards specific internet ports to a single device on the network.

Security Port Range Forwarding

Forwards a range of internet ports to a specific device on the network.

Security Port Range Triggering

Manages outgoing data for specific port numbers for online activities.

Administration

Administration Password

Changes the modem router's administrative password for security.

Administration Time Zone

Sets the router's time zone and daylight saving adjustments.

Administration Remote Management

Configures remote access to router settings from outside the network.

Administration Gateway Function

Configures UPnP and SIP ALG for network device communication.

Administration Backup

Backs up and restores router configuration settings.

Administration Device Reset

Restarts the router or resets it to factory default settings.

Parental Controls

Parental Controls

Manages internet access and blocks specific sites for devices.

Troubleshooting

DOCSIS Provisioning

Displays details about the modem router's DOCSIS provisioning status.

Diagnostics

Provides tools like Ping and Traceroute for network connectivity checks.

DOCSIS WAN

Shows DOCSIS overview and downstream/upstream activity.

DOCSIS Event

Logs DOCSIS errors and events for troubleshooting.

Report

Displays detailed current network settings and router information.

Specifications

Linksys CG7500

Lists technical specifications for the modem router and environmental data.

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