Motorola MG7310 User manual

Quick Start
Cable Modem
Plus N300 Router
MG7310

Packaged with your MG7310
modem/router
Power Cube Coax Wrench
Ethernet Cable Velcro®Cable Organizer
Para una Guía de Inicio Rápido en
español, por favor vaya a
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Let’s get started
If you don’t have cable Internet service, please order that from
your cable service provider.
Now connect your MG7310 as shown on the next panel.
Connecting to a Coax Cable
Soon you’ll need to connect your MG7310 to a
“live” coax cable. Sometimes a cable will already
be available. Sometimes there’s a coax wall jack
available, and you connect to the jack with a
coax cable. Your MG7310 can also share a coax
cable attached to a TV by using a coax splitter.

ON/OFF button
POWER
Connect the supplied
power cube between
the power jack and an
electrical outlet.
WLAN button
Wi-Fi on/off button
WPS/RESET button
ETHERNET (LAN 1-4)
You can connect a
computer, HDTV, game
station, or other
Ethernet-capable
device to any of these 4
LAN ports.
COAX
Connect a “live” coax
cable to the modem’s
COAX connector as
discussed above.
(Tighten the nut so it’s finger
tight. You may want to use
the supplied wrench. Make
the connection snug but not
over-tight.)

Prepare to activate
By now you should have:
•Subscribed to cable Internet service.
•Connected your MG7310.
•Powered up your MG7310. To do this, the On/Off button needs
to be On. Wait for the green online connection light to stop
flashing and remain solidly lit. This may take up to 15 minutes.
You should have a recent cable bill handy because it has your
account number and you’ll probably need that.
If you’re asked for information about the MG7310, you can find
this on the label on the bottom of the MG7310.
Activate
For some service providers, you activate by calling them. Many
service providers including Comcast and Cox prefer that you
activate by opening the Web browser of a computer that’s
plugged into one of the MG7310’s Ethernet ports.
If you don’t have a computer, you can use the Web browser of a
Wi-Fi device such as a smartphone or tablet. In that case you’ll
need the unique Wireless Network Name and Password printed
on the bottom of your MG7310. You’ll use these in setting up
your wireless device to connect to the MG7310. Once you’ve
connected, you can open the browser of that wireless device.

For Comcast XFINITY Users Only:
If the activation page does not appear, please go to
www.xfinity.com/internetsetup for more information and to
activate your modem.
Here is a list of phone numbers for some major cable
service providers. (Note that this list is subject to change.)
Comcast 1 [phone]
Time Warner 1 [phone]
Bright House 1 [phone]
Suddenlink 1 [phone]
Cable One 1 [phone]
Cox 1 [phone]
RCN 1 [phone]
Once your MG7310 is activated either online or by
phone, your service provider will provision your
MG7310 service. Typically this takes less than 5
minutes, but in some cases this may take 30 minutes
or longer to complete.
Try to browse the Web using a device connected via Ethernet or
Wi-Fi to the MG7310. If browsing works, Congratulations! Your
MG7310 is working.
If your MG7310 is NOT working, see Troubleshooting Tips below.

Configuration Manager
You may not need to use the Configuration Manager. Here are
some reasons for using the Configuration Manager:
•You want to change the wireless router setup. For instance,
maybe you’re replacing a router and want to use your existing
Wireless Network Name and/or Password instead of the unique
ones that come with the MG7310.
•You want to set up special Internet gaming settings.
•You want to set up parental controls including white lists and/or
black lists for certain users and times.
•You want to get performance information about the MG7310
modem and/or built-in router. This can be helpful in optimizing
wireless performance.
If you need to access the MG7310 Configuration Manager, open
your Web browser. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar
and press the Enter key.
In the login dialog box, type the following User Name and
Password in lower case, then click OK.
User Name: admin
Password: motorola
The status page will appear. If the Status page doesn’t appear,
please see the Troubleshooting Tips below.
For details about the Configuration Manager, please see
www.motorolacable.com/MG7310manual

Wireless Router
As noted before, the MG7310 has a unique Wireless Network
Name/SSID and WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security Key/Password
printed on the MG7310’s bottom label. If you don’t change
these, you should set up your wireless devices to work with this
SSID and security key.
Note that wireless performance depends on a number of
factors. Please keep these things in mind:
•Where possible, put the MG7310 in a central place so that it’s
not too far away from your other wireless devices.
•Try to avoid interference from other wireless devices such as
Bluetooth headsets and stereos, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones
and base stations. Don’t put the MG7310 close to these
interfering devices.
•Sometimes it helps to change the MG7310 wireless channel
frequency to reduce interference with neighbors’ wireless
networks. This is discussed in the Troubleshooting section of
this Quick Start.

Front Panel Lights
During Power up, the lights will blink for about a minute.
LIGHT COLOR DESCRIPTION
Power
Green ON: MG7310 power on
OFF: MG7310 power off
Downstrea
m
Green
or
Blue
Green
Blinking:
Scanning for DS channel
Green ON:
Connected on 1 downstream channel
Blue Blinking:
Negotiating bonded channel(s)†
Blue ON: Bonded with 2 or more channels
Upstream
Green
or
Blue
Green
Blinking:
Ranging in progress
Green ON:
Connected on 1 channel
Blue Blinking:
Negotiating bonded channel(s)†
Blue ON:
Bonded with 2 or more channels
OFF: Upstream not connected
Online
Green
Blinking: Trying to go online
ON: Online
OFF: Offline
12 3 4
Ethernet
LAN ports
Green
or
Amber
Blinking: Ethernet data is flowing
Green: Connected at highest LAN
speed, 1 Gbps
Amber: Connected at 10 or 100 Mbps
OFF: No connection
WLAN
Green
Blinking: Data is flowing
ON: Wi-Fi is enabled
OFF: Wi-Fi is not enabled
WPS
Green
Blinking: WPS is in discovery mode
ON: Light will remain solid after
WPS configuration is successful
†If a blue light blinks continuously, this indicates partial service (at least one designated
channel has not completed bonding). You should still get high Internet speeds, but your
service provider may want to know so they can adjust their network.

Troubleshooting Tips
What if I can’t make an Internet connection right after installation?
•First turn your MG7310 off for at least 8 seconds, then on, to see if
that fixes the problem.
•Check the connections you’ve made to your MG7310. Power and
coax connections are required, and up to 4 Ethernet connections
are optional. Are those connections good?
•Check that the MG7310’s power cube is plugged into a live outlet,
and that the Ethernet cable is connected securely to a computer.
•Make sure that your coax cable is live. You can check that by using it
with a TV.
•Check that you provided the correct setup information to your cable
service provider.
•Contact your cable service provider to make sure they’ve turned on
your Internet service.
What if my MG7310 has been working, then stops working?
•First turn your MG7310 off for at least 8 seconds, then on, to see if
that fixes the problem.
•If the MG7310’s lights don’t come on, check that the modem is
getting power from its power cube and that the MG7310’s power
button is on.
•Check your MG7310 cables.
•Check with your service provider. Sometimes there’s a service
outage or some other service issue.

What if I’m getting Internet service but my speed is disappointing?
•Be sure you know what speed you’re paying for.
•Check the speed with a computer plugged into the modem. Use
one of the tools found when you search the phrase: broadband
speed test.
•If you get good speed when a computer’s plugged into the modem,
you may have a wireless problem. In that case, please re-read the
wireless router section.
•Some video streaming services get bottlenecked, especially at busy
times like after dinner. See whether you have the speed problem at
less busy times.
•Try connecting your MG7310 nearer to where the coaxial cable
comes into your home. This lets you see whether your home’s
cabling is a problem.
•If you’re using a splitter with your MG7310, try the MG7310 without
the splitter to see if that helps. If it does, you may need to get a
better splitter.
What if I'm told that my MG7310 isn't approved for my cable service?
That’s probably not true. Leading cable service providers have a list
of certified cable modems, and you can check the list for your
service provider. You can also find information about certifications
at www.motorolacable.com/services
What if I am connected wirelessly but my connection seems slow or
keeps dropping?
Please re-read the Wireless Router section above.

What if I don’t know my MG7310’s Wireless Network Name/SSID or
Security Key/Password?
The default values are printed on the bottom label of the MG7310.
Use these unless you changed them. If you changed them, try to
remember where you put the new values. If you have a device that
connects wirelessly to the MG7310, it may show the Wireless
Network Name/SSID and Password. You can also find this
information in the MG7310 Configuration Manager. Information
about using this is in the Configuration Manager section above.
If all else fails, reset the device to factory defaults by holding the
Reset button for 10 seconds. You can then use the default values.
What if I think that wireless devices are interfering with my MG7310
wireless router?
1. Where possible, put the MG7310 as far away as possible from
interfering devices such as Bluetooth transmitters and
neighbors’ Wi-Fi routers.
2. To try to pick a less used wireless channel for your MG7310, first
go in to your MG7310’s Configuration Manager.
3. Click the Advanced button at the top of the page, then click the
Wireless and Scan/Bridge menu items at the top of the page.
4. Click the ScanWirelessAPs button. A list will appear of competing
wireless networks, including the channels they are using. Write
down one or more of the less used channel numbers, since a
less used channel should be better for your MG7310.
5. On the top of the page, click the Wireless Basic menu item.
6. On the Basic page, select the channel you want in the Channel
pull down, then click Save.
Do you have any other questions? We have lots more information at
www.motorolacable.com/mentor

We like to help.
Please visit our support Website or call our support specialists.
Our Website has our Motorola Mentor information, and also
provides returns and warranty information.
www.motorolacable.com/support
Email: [email protected]
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Limited Warranty
MTRLC LLC warrants this product against defects in material and
workmanship for a warranty period of 2 years. To read the full
warranty, please go to www.motorolacable.com/warranty

Safety Precautions
These precautions help protect you and your MG7310.
Do not put the MG7310 or its power cube in water, since this is a shock
hazard.
The MG7310 should normally be installed indoors. If you use it outdoors,
protect it from moisture and be careful about temperature.
Your MG7310 should be operated in an environment that’s between 32 and
104° Fahrenheit (0 to 40° Centigrade).
Your MG7310 should not be in a confined space. There should be room for air
flow around the top, front, and sides of the MG7310.
Make sure to use your MG7310’s power cube and a compatible electrical
outlet.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Class B Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The device
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used as instructed, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Only coaxial cables are to be used with this device in order
to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits. Accessories connected to
this device by the user must comply with FCC Class B limits. The manufacturer
is not responsible for any interference which results from use of improper
cables, or which results from unauthorized changes or modifications to the
device.
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