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3.
Type
admin
for the user name and type your password.
If you did not yet personalize your password, type
password
for the password.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.
Select
ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home
.
The ADVANCED Home page displays.
6.
In the Cable Information pane, click the
Reboot
button.
A warning message displays.
7.
To confirm the reboot, click the
OK
button.
The modem router reboots.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the
reboot. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a
new page. Do not turn off the modem router.
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic that passes through the
modem router Internet port. With the traffic meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume,
set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic usage.
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
You can monitor the traffic volume without setting a limit.
To start or restart the traffic meter without configuring traffic volume restrictions:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Type
admin
for the user name and type your password.
If you did not yet personalize your password, type
password
for the password.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter
.
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6.
Select the
Enable Traffic Meter
check box.
By default, no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume is not controlled.
7.
In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date in
each month.
8.
To start the traffic counter immediately, click the
Restart Counter Now
button.
9.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved and the WiFi connection restarts. Any WiFi devices that were
connected to the network must reconnect.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more
information, see
View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status
on page
117.
View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status
If you enabled the traffic meter (see
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume
Restrictions
on page
116), you can view the traffic statistics and traffic status.
To view the traffic statistics and status of the traffic meter:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Type
admin
for the user name and type your password.
If you did not yet personalize your password, type
password
for the password.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
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The BASIC Home page displays.
5.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter
.
The Traffic Meter page displays.
6.
Scroll down to the Internet Traffic Statistics section.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section displays when the traffic counter was started and what
the traffic balance is. The table displays information about the connection time and traffic
volume in MB.
7.
To refresh the information onscreen, click the
Refresh
button.
The information onscreen is updated.
8.
To display more information about the data traffic and to change the polling interval, click the
Traffic Status
button.
The Traffic Status pop-up window displays.
Restrict Internet Traffic
If traffic usage reaches a threshold, the modem router can disconnect and disable the
Internet connection to ensure that traffic usage does not exceed the threshold.
To restrict the Internet traffic:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Type
admin
for the user name and type your password.
If you did not yet personalize your password, type
password
for the password.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
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The BASIC Home page displays.
5.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter
.
6.
Select the
Enable Traffic Meter
check box.
7.
From the
Traffic volume control by
menu, select an option:
•
Download only
. The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only.
•
Both Directions
. The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic.
8.
In the
Monthly Limit
field, enter how many Mbytes (MB) per month are allowed.
9.
In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.
10.
To start the counter immediately, click the
Restart Counter Now
button.
11.
To enable the modem router to generate a warning message, in the Traffic Control
section, enter a value in Mbytes or minutes.
The modem router generates a warning message when the balance falls under the value
that you enter. This setting is optional. By default, the value is 0 and the modem router
does not generate a warning message.
12.
Select one or more of the following actions to occur when the limit is reached:
•
Turn the Internet LED to flashing green/amber
. This setting is optional. When the
traffic limit is reached, the Internet LED blinks alternating green and amber.
•
Disconnect and disable the Internet connection
. This setting is optional. When the
traffic limit is reached, the Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.
13.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved and the WiFi connection restarts. Any WiFi devices that were
connected to the network must reconnect.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more
information, see
View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status
on page
117.
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Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached
If you configured the traffic meter to disconnect and disable the Internet connection after the
traffic limit is reached, you cannot access the Internet until you unblock the traffic meter.
CAUTION:
If your ISP set a traffic limit, your ISP might charge you for the overage
traffic.
To unblock the traffic meter:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Type
admin
for the user name and type your password.
If you did not yet personalize your password, type
password
for the password.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter
.
The Traffic Meter page displays.
6.
In the Traffic Control section, clear the
Disconnect and disable the Internet connection
check box.
7.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
Manage the Modem Router Remotely
The remote management feature lets you update or check the status of your modem router
through a secure HTTP (HTTPS) connection over the Internet. For enhanced security, restrict
access to as few external IP addresses as practical.
Note:
Be sure to change the modem router default login password to a secure
password. For more information, see
Change the Password
on
page
110.

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