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TP-LINK CR700

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Modem Information

DOCSIS 3.0 Dual Band 802.11-AC WiFi Modem

16x4 channel bonding

To achieve Gigabit speeds or higher, a DOCSIS 3.1 modem is required

Highest Service Level

Go Faster - 250 Mbps
   

Front View

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After the cable modem is successfully registered on the network, the Power, Downstream, Upstream, and Internet indicators continuously indicate that the cable modem is online and fully operational.
     

Back View

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The following ports are available on the back of the modem.

  • RESET - Use a pin to press and hold for at least 8-10 seconds to restore factory settings
  • WPS - The button to enable or disable the WPS function
  • WiFi ON/OFF - The button to enable or disable the WiFi function
  • USB - Connects to a USB storage device or printer
  • LAN - Connects devices to the 10/100/1000 RJ45 Ethernet ports. Only one port is active at a time.
  • CABLE - Connects to coaxial cable
  • DC - Connects to the power adapter
  • Power ON/OFF - The button to turn on or off the power
     

MAC Address / WiFi Network Label

image of the MAC and WiFi label

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This label is located on the bottom of the device.

  • MAC addresses are written as 12 digits containing both letters and numbers (0-9, A-F).
    • A MAC address is unique.
    • The first six characters of the MAC address are unique to the device's manufacturer.
  • The default Network Name (SSID) and Wireless Password (PIN).

Troubleshooting

The lights indicate the current status of your modem. To troubleshoot any connection problems, use the table below.
 

Modem Light Status Problem
Power

image of the power light		 On None - the modem is powered on
Off No power. Verify power supply connections and electrical outlets. Ensure the outlet is not connected to a switch. Press the Power ON/OFF button on the back of the modem to ensure it is turned on.
Downstream

image of the internet light		 Green None - multiple downstream channels are in use
White None - one downstream channel is in use
Flashing None - scanning for downstream channels. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
Off The cable modem is offline. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
Upstream

image of the upstream light		 Green None - multiple upstream channels are in use
White None - one downstream channel is in use
Flashing None - scanning for an upstream channel. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
Off No upstream channels are in use. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
Internet

image of the internet light		 On None - the modem is online
Flashing None - scanning for configuration parameters
Off The modem is offline. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
LAN

image of the LAN light		 On None - a device is connected to the LAN port
Off No devices are detected on the LAN port. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem.
Wireless

image of wireless light		 On None - the wireless network is enabled
Off The wireless network is disabled. Press the WiFi ON/OFF button on the back of the modem to ensure it is turned on.
WPS

image of wps light		 On/Off None - the light stays on for 5 minutes after WPS is established
Flashing None - WPS connection in progress

Manufacturer Resources

For more detailed technical information on the CR700, use the resources below.

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