Motorola MD1600 User manual

Model MD1600
VDSL2/ADSL2+ Modem
plus AC1600 Router
Quick Start

Packaged with your MD1600 router
Power Cube
(varies by country)
Ethernet Cable
Phone Cord
DSL Filter/Splitter
Para una Guía de Inicio Rápido en español, por favor
vaya a
www.motorolanetwork.com/MD1600IR

Before you begin
If you are replacing another DSL modem, you should write
down its Username and Password. You can sometimes get
these from the documentation or labels of the DSL modem
you’re replacing. You can also log into that modem to check for
a Username and Password; and if you find them, write them
down. Note that these are usually different from the Username
and Password used for email or for your modem’s configuration
manager.
If you received your MD1600 from your service provider, please
follow the instructions they provided. Otherwise continue
directly below.
Let’s get started
1. First connect the supplied power cube between the
MD1600’s power jack and a working electrical outlet. The
MD1600 should power up and the power light on the front
of the unit should turn on amber as the modem initializes.
When the MD1600 is ready to use, the power light should
turn green. If the light does not turn on when you supply
power, press the ON/OFF button on the side of the MD1600.
2. Next connect the supplied phone cord between the
MD1600’s DSL jack and a phone jack that provides your DSL
service. If you want to use a phone or other device with the
same phone jack, please use the supplied filter/splitter as
pictured on the next page.
3. If your DSL modem shares the phone line with telephones,
answering machines, or other devices, they can interfere
with the DSL modem if they’re used at the same time. You
can prevent interference by using a DSL filter with each
device. We have provided one filter/splitter, but you may
need more filters. If you are using one or more DSL filters,
please see Installing a DSL Filter later in this manual.

Access the MD1600
Installation requires accessing the MD1600’s configuration
manager. To access the configuration manager using a wired
connection to a computer (recommended), plug the supplied
Ethernet cable into any one of the LAN jacks on the back of the
MD1600. Plug the other end of the cable into the LAN or
ETHERNET port of your computer.
If you need to access the configuration manager using WiFi, go
into the WiFi setup section of your smartphone or other WiFi
device. Then use the WiFi Network name and Password
printed on the bottom label of the MD1600.
Once you have connected to the MD1600 with an Ethernet or
WiFi connection, open the connected device’s browser, type
SetupMyRouter.net into the address bar, and press Enter. The
login dialog box for your modem should appear, Enter the
modem’s Username and Password in lower case, then click OK.
Username: admin
Password: motorola
If you can’t access the MD1600’s configuration manager, see
the Troubleshooting Tips.

Run the Setup Wizard
When you log into the MD1600 for the first time, the Configure
my Internet Connection screen appears. If you want the
MD1600 to detect your DSL connection, select your Country
and Internet service provider from the drop-down list and click
Next. If you want to manually configure the MD1600, select No,
I want to configure the Internet connection myself and click
Next. To learn how to configure the Internet connection
yourself, skip ahead to Configuring your Connection
Manually, below.
The wizard will now try to configure your Internet connection.
If it determines that you need a Username and Password to set
up your connection, it will prompt you for your Username and
Password. Enter your Username and Password, and then click
Next.Your Username and Password are case-sensitive. Click
Save on the Internet Connection screen to save your
configuration.
Your DSL Username and Password are different from the
Username and Password you may use for email and the
Username and Password used to log into the MD1600. If you
need to ask your service provider for your Username and
Password, make sure the service provider knows that you need
your DSL login information.
If your DSL connection does not need a Username and
Password, the Congratulations screen appears. Click Next and
then Save on the Internet Connection screen to save your
configuration.
Now try going to a website to check that your connection is
working. If it is, Congratulations! You may start using your
MD1600, or you can learn how to connect additional devices to
the MD1600 as described in the Connect Your Devices section
below. If you can’t access the website, please see the
troubleshooting section at the end of the manual.
If the MD1600 does not detect your connection, you can press
Back to try again or click Next to configure it manually.
Configuring your connection manually is described next.

Configuring Your Connection Manually
You should be on the Internet Connection screen if you are
configuring your connection manually. On this screen you can
enter the setup information for your DSL service. Your DSL
service provider should be able to give you this information.
The first thing you need to know is whether your connection is
VDSL or ADSL.
If you are using VDSL, you will see the question: Does your
Internet connection require a Username and Password. Select
Yes if you are using PPPoE or if you know you need a
Username and Password. If you answer Yes, you then enter the
Username and Password. Otherwise select No.
If your VDSL service provider is using VLAN tagging, ask the
service provider what value you should enter in the VLAN ID
field.
If you are using ADSL instead of VDSL, you will see the
question: Does your Internet connection require a Username
and Password. Select Yes if you are using PPPoE or PPPoA, or
if you know you need a Username and Password. If you answer
Yes, you then enter the Username and Password. Otherwise
select No. Your service provider can also provide your VPI and
VCI, and tell you whether your connection is using VCMux or
LLC for encapsulation.
Once you have entered the correct information on the Internet
Connection page, click Save. Now try going to a website to
check that your connection is working. If it is, Congratulations!
You may start using your MD1600, or you can learn how to
connect additional devices to the MD1600 as described in the
Connect Your Devices section below. If you can’t access the
website, please see the troubleshooting section at the end of
the manual.

Connecting Your Devices
WiFi Wireless
You can connect any of your WiFi devices by first going into
the WiFi setup section for the device. Then use the WiFi
SSID/Network Name and WiFi Password/Key printed on the
label on the bottom of the MD1600 router.
Wired
You can also connect up to four HDTVs, computers, game
stations, or other devices by connecting an Ethernet cable
between an Ethernet or LAN port of the device and any one of
the LAN jacks on the router.
Once you’ve set up WiFi and/or plugged in up to four Ethernet
devices, try to browse the Web. If browsing works,
Congratulations! Your MD1600 is working. If your MD1600 is
NOT working, see Troubleshooting Tips.
Installing a DSL Filter
If a phone, answering machine, or other device is connected to
your DSL modem’s phone line, they can interfere with each
other. To prevent this, you need to connect a DSL filter to all
devices EXCEPT your DSL modem.
If you want to use the same phone jack for your MD1600 and a
phone, plug the included DSL filter/splitter’s LINE jack into the
phone jack in the wall, plug the supplied phone cord between
the MD1600’s DSL jack and the filter’s MODEM jack, and plug
the phone into the filter’s PHONE jack.
For a phone that does not share the same phone jack with the
MD1600, plug the filter’s LINE jack into the phone jack in the
wall and plug the phone into the filter’s PHONE jack. If there is
a DSL jack, leave it open.

The MD1600 ships with one DSL filter/splitter, if you need more
DSL filters, these are typically available in most major
electronics stores or online.
Configuration Manager
After configuring the MD1600, most users should not need to
access the Configuration Manager. Here are some reasons for
using it:
•You want to change the wireless Network Name and Password.
For instance, maybe you’re replacing a router and want to use
your existing WiFi SSID/Network Name and/or WiFi
Password/Key instead of the unique ones that come with the
MD1600. Instructions for doing this are at
www.motorolanetwork.com/MD1600WiFi
•You want to set up special Internet gaming settings.
•You want to set up parental controls to control when children
or other users can access the Internet.
•You want to get performance information about the MD1600
router. This can be helpful in optimizing wireless performance.
For details about the Configuration Manager please see
www.motorolanetwork.com/MD1600manual
If you need to access the MD1600 Configuration Manager, first
open your Web browser. Type SetupMyRouter.net in the
address bar and press Enter.
In the login dialog box, type the following Username and
Password in lower case, then click OK.
Username: admin
Password: motorola
If the Internet Connection page doesn’t appear, please see the
Troubleshooting Tips.

Improving Wireless Performance
As noted before, the MD1600 has a unique WiFi
SSID/Network Name and WiFi Password/Security Key
printed on the MD1600’s back label. Use these unless you
want to change them for some reason. If you do change them,
we suggest that you tape a label with the new SSID and
Password onto the MD1600. (Changing them will not affect
wireless quality.) Instructions for changing the SSID and
Password are at www.motorolanetwork.com/MD1600WiFi
Note that wireless performance depends on a number of
factors. Please keep these things in mind:
•Where possible, put the MD1600 in a central place so that it’s
not too far away from your other wireless devices.
•Don’t put the MD1600 close to interference-generating wireless
devices such as Bluetooth headsets and stereos, microwave
ovens, 2.4 GHz cordless phones and base stations, and WiFi
printers.
•Sometimes it helps to change the MD1600 wireless channel
frequency to reduce interference with neighbors’ wireless
networks. This is discussed in the Troubleshooting Tips.
•The MD1600 router provides a powerful wireless signal that can
help reach many corners of your house. However, wireless
range can be limited by a variety of issues, including weak
wireless clients and challenging building configurations. Many
devices, such as phones, that you may use to connect to the
MD1600 do not have as powerful a wireless signal. Although
the MD1600’s advanced wireless technology can help improve
the performance and range of the devices, often the weaker
signal of your other devices can be a limiting factor. If you need
greater wireless range with the devices in your home, you
could add a Range Extender. For more information, please see
www.motorolanetwork.com/extenders

Front Panel
INDICATOR
COLOR
STATUS
DESCRIPTION
Power
Green
On MD1600 is powered on and operating
normally
Off MD1600 is powered off
Amber On MD1600 is powered on and initializing
Blinking The software is upgrading
DSL
Green
On DSL link is established
Blinking The DSL line is training
Internet
Green
On MD1600 is connected to the Internet
Blinking Data being sent
Off MD1600 is not connected to the Internet
LAN
1 2 3 4
Green
On Ethernet connection established
Blinking Data being sent
2.4
GHz Wi-Fi
Green
On 2.4 GHz WiFi is enabled
Blinking Data is flowing
Off WiFi is not enabled
5G
GHz Wi-Fi
Green
On 5 GHz WiFi is enabled
Blinking Data is flowing
Off WiFi is not enabled
WPS
Green
On Light will remain solid after WPS
configuration is successful
Blinking WPS is in discovery mode
USB
2.0
Green
On USB device connected
Blinking Data being transferred to/from your USB
device
Off No device is connected