C4500MG USER GUIDE Version 1.
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Contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 2 Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 3 Setup .....................
1 Introduction Please read through this user guide prior to using this product and retain the manual for future use. Only operate this device upon the full understanding of the devices basic operation as described in this manual. Any deviation or alteration of this product, it's appearance or specification are without consent or further notice of the company. 2 Overview The C4500MG is a high performance 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 router (802.11ax) with a four-port built-in it Gigabit Ethernet switch.
2. Insert the power connector into the C4500MG. 3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
4. Plug the Ethernet Cable (White) into the C4500MG’s white LAN/WAN Port 5. Plug other end of Ethernet cable into the CenturyLink support connections (ONT) or wall jack. or 6. Continue to the Internet connection Setup.
4 Internet Connection Setup (CenturyLink Home Router side) Your C4500MG can automatically detect and configure your Internet (section 4.1), or done manually (section 4.2). 4.1 Automatic Connection 1. Open your web browser to a website. Wait while your device tries to detect your connection to your ISP. This may take a few minutes. 2. After it detects the connection, the LED will show green on your C4500MG when the Internet is ready for you to use.
If the login screen does not open, make sure you allow web browser pop-up windows, JavaScripts and Java permissions. Your computer should be also set to get an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. 3. The main screen will appear. Click the quick setup icon to configure the device’s Internet access 4. Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. Click Apply to finish the configuration.
5. The LED at the top of the C4500MG will light up green upon full internet access. If it is Red, please contact CenturyLink support to troubleshoot. Alternatively, you can look at the status within the Web UI to try to determine what the issue might be.
5 Setting up a wireless network You can setup a wireless network using the following methods using an automatic connection (section 5.1) or manually connecting the device (section 5.2): 5.1 Using WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) 1. Press the WPS button on the back of the C4500MG’s for more than five seconds to turn WPS on. 2.
6 Getting to know the C4500MG Front LED Status 11
Back WPS BUTTON WAN/LAN PORT ETHERNET PORTS USB PORT SFP PORT RESET & POWER PORTS 7 Technical Specifications: 7.1 General Specifications Model Number: C4500MG Standards: Memory: IP: WAN: 802.11n/ac/ax, and backward compatible to 802.11a/b/g 1GB DDR3 Memory, 1GB Flash IP versions 4 and 6 SFP or Ethernet WAN port (for connecting to CenturyLink approved ONT devices) Wired WAN or LAN Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing Wireless LAN PHY Rate: 2.4 GHz: 802.11ax - up to 600Mbps 5 GHz: 802.
. 7.2 Dimensions and weight Gateway (unit only) Size: 2.56” (Height) x 8.07” (width) x 6.614” (Length). Weight: 2.19 lbs / 0.996 kg 7.3 Environmental Parameters Power: External, 12V DC, 3A Only use power supply adapter or any type of connection accessory supplied with this product.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
