VMG1312-T10C User’s Guide
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Introduction
1.1 Overview
This VDSL2 router allows super-fast, secure Internet access over analog (POTS) telephone lines. It
supports both Packet Transfer Mode (PTM) and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). You can have
ADSL (ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+) connections or VDSL2 connections.
The Device integrates DSL and NAT for ease of installation and high-speed, shared Internet access.
It also provides a complete security solution with a robust firewall and content filtering. The product
name format indicates the following:
• “H” denotes an integrated 4-port hub (switch).
• “N” denotes IEEE 802.11n wireless networking support.
• “U” denotes a USB port used to set up a 3G WAN connection via a 3G wireless card or share files
via a USB memory stick or a USB hard drive. The Device can also function as a print server with
an USB printer connected.
Only use firmware for your Device’s specific model. Refer to the label on
the bottom of your Device.
1.2 Ways to Manage the Device
Use any of the following methods to manage the Device.
• Web Configurator. Use a (supported) web browser to manage the Device.
• FTP for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.
• TR-069. This auto-configuration server remotely configures your device.
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the Device
Do the following things regularly to make the Device more secure and to manage the Device more
effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of different
types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
Summary of Contents for VMG1312-T10C
Page 4: ...Contents Overview VMG1312 T10C User s Guide 4 ...
Page 12: ...Table of Contents VMG1312 T10C User s Guide 12 ...
Page 13: ...13 PART I User s Guide ...
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Page 20: ...Chapter 1 Introduction VMG1312 T10C User s Guide 20 ...
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Page 34: ...Chapter 4 Connection Status and System Info VMG1312 T10C User s Guide 34 ...
Page 106: ...Chapter 7 Home Networking VMG1312 T10C User s Guide 112 ...
Page 144: ...Chapter 13 Filter VMG1312 T10C User s Guide 152 ...
Page 164: ...Chapter 15 Parental Control VMG1312 T10C User s Guide 172 ...
Page 172: ...Chapter 16 Certificates VMG1312 T10C User s Guide 180 ...
Page 178: ...Chapter 17 System Monitor VMG1312 T10C User s Guide 186 ...
Page 180: ...Chapter 18 User Account VMG1312 T10C User s Guide 188 ...
Page 184: ...Chapter 20 System VMG1312 T10C User s Guide 192 ...
Page 190: ...Chapter 22 Log Setting VMG1312 T10C User s Guide 198 ...
Page 196: ...Chapter 24 Backup Restore VMG1312 T10C User s Guide 204 ...
Page 214: ...Chapter 26 Diagnostic VMG1312 T10C User s Guide 222 ...
Page 232: ...Appendix B Legal Information VMG1312 T10C User s Guide 240 ...