CenturyLink C4000BG Bonded Line Wi-Fi DSL Router User Manual

1. නිෂ්පාදන අවසන්view

The CenturyLink C4000BG Wi-Fi 6 xDSL Router is designed to provide high-speed internet connectivity for your home or office. Utilizing the latest Wi-Fi Certified 6 (802.11ax) standard, it offers significantly faster speeds and improved data capacity compared to previous generations, supporting demanding applications like 4K streaming, online gaming, and smart home automation.

ප්රධාන ලක්ෂණ ඇතුළත් වේ:

• Ultra-fast wireless 4K streaming capabilities.
• Up to 3 Gbps speed (600+2400 Mbps) with 2-stream connectivity.
• 160MHz channel support for gigabit speeds on compatible devices.
• 1024-QAM for a 38% increase in data rate over 256-QAM 802.11ac.
• Supports all ADSL or VDSL profiles up to 17a.
• Single Wi-Fi SSID for simplified home network management.

රූපය 1: ඉදිරිපස view of the CenturyLink C4000BG router, showing its cylindrical design and status LED.

2. පැකේජ අන්තර්ගතය

සැකසුම සමඟ ඉදිරියට යාමට පෙර, සියලුම අයිතම පැකේජයේ ඇති බවට වග බලා ගන්න:

• CenturyLink C4000BG Wi-Fi 6 xDSL Router
• බල ඇඩැප්ටරය
• ඊතර්නෙට් කේබලය
• DSL Phone Cable
• ඉක්මන් ආරම්භක මාර්ගෝපදේශය (ඇතුළත් කර ඇත්නම්)

3. දෘඩාංග අවසන්view

Familiarize yourself with the ports and indicators on your C4000BG router.

Figure 2: Detailed diagram of the C4000BG router, highlighting the Top Vent, Status LED, WPS Button, USB 2.0 Port, WAN & LAN Ports, Power port, Reset Button, CenturyLink Logo, and Credential Label.

• තත්වය LED: Indicates the operational status of the router.
• WPS බොත්තම: For easy Wi-Fi Protected Setup connections.
• USB 2.0 වරාය: For connecting USB devices (e.g., storage).
• WAN & LAN Ports: Multiple Ethernet ports for wired connections. The WAN port is typically for the internet connection, while LAN ports are for local devices.
• විදුලිබල වරාය: බල ඇඩැප්ටරයට සම්බන්ධ වේ.
• යළි පිහිටුවීමේ බොත්තම: Used to restore factory default settings (requires a paperclip or similar tool).
• Credential Label: Located on the bottom, contains default Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password, and router login credentials.

4. සැකසුම් මාර්ගෝපදේශය

4.1. භෞතික සම්බන්ධතාවය

1. රවුටරය ස්ථානගත කරන්න: Place the C4000BG router in a central location in your home, away from obstructions and other electronic devices that may cause interference.
2. Connect DSL Line: Connect one end of the DSL phone cable to the DSL port on the back of the router and the other end to your wall DSL jack.
3. සම්බන්ධක බලය: Connect the power adapter to the Power port on the router and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
4. බල ගැන්වීම: Press the Power button (if present, or the unit will power on automatically). Wait for the Status LED to turn solid green, indicating a successful internet connection. This may take a few minutes.
5. Optional - Wired Connection: For a wired connection, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to any LAN port on the router and the other end to your computer's Ethernet port.

4.2. මූලික Wi-Fi සම්බන්ධතාවය

Once the router is powered on and the Status LED indicates an active internet connection:

1. Find Wi-Fi Credentials: Locate the Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password (or Security Key) on the credential label at the bottom of your router.
2. ඔබගේ උපාංගය සම්බන්ධ කරන්න: On your computer, smartphone, or tablet, open your Wi-Fi settings.
3. ජාලය තෝරන්න: Select the Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) that matches the one on your router's label.
4. මුරපදය ඇතුළත් කරන්න: Enter the Wi-Fi Password when prompted.
5. සම්බන්ධ කරන්න: ඔබගේ උපාංගය දැන් අන්තර්ජාලයට සම්බන්ධ විය යුතුය.

For more advanced settings or to change the Wi-Fi name/password, refer to the "Operating Instructions" section.

5. මෙහෙයුම් උපදෙස්

5.1. Accessing the Router's Web අතුරු මුහුණත

To manage your router settings, you can access its web-පාදක අතුරු මුහුණත:

1. Ensure your device is connected to the router (either via Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
2. a විවෘත කරන්න web බ්‍රවුසරය (උදා: ක්‍රෝම්, ෆයර්ෆොක්ස්, එජ්).
3. In the address bar, type the router's default IP address (commonly 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1) and press Enter. This information can usually be found on the credential label.
4. Enter the Administrator Username and Password when prompted. These are also typically found on the credential label.
5. You will now be logged into the router's configuration page.

5.2. Changing Wi-Fi Settings

It is recommended to change the default Wi-Fi name and password for security reasons.

1. රවුටරයට ප්‍රවේශ වන්න web interface as described above.
2. Navigate to the "Wireless" or "Wi-Fi Settings" section.
3. Locate the fields for "SSID" (Network Name) and "Password" (Security Key).
4. Enter your desired new network name and a strong, unique password.
5. Save the changes. Your devices will disconnect and you will need to reconnect them using the new Wi-Fi password.

5.3. WPS (Wi-Fi ආරක්ෂිත සැකසුම) භාවිතා කිරීම

WPS allows you to connect WPS-compatible devices to your Wi-Fi network without entering the password.

1. Press the WPS button on the front of the C4000BG router (refer to Figure 2). The WPS LED will start blinking.
2. Within two minutes, activate WPS on your device (e.g., a printer or smart home device).
3. The device should automatically connect to your Wi-Fi network.

6. නඩත්තු කිරීම

6.1. ස්ථිරාංග යාවත්කාලීන කිරීම්

Periodically check for firmware updates to ensure optimal performance, security, and access to new features. Firmware updates are typically managed through the router's web interface, often found under "Administration" or "System Tools." Refer to CenturyLink's official support webනවතම ස්ථිරාංග සහ උපදෙස් සඳහා අඩවිය.

6.2 පිරිසිදු කිරීම

Keep the router clean and free from dust to prevent overheating and maintain performance. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use liquid cleaners or abrasive materials.

6.3. රවුටරය නැවත ආරම්භ කිරීම

If you experience connectivity issues or slow performance, a simple reboot can often resolve the problem. To reboot:

1. Unplug the power adapter from the router.
2. තත්පර 30 ක් පමණ රැඳී සිටින්න.
3. බල ඇඩැප්ටරය නැවත සම්බන්ධ කරන්න.
4. Wait for the router to fully restart and the Status LED to turn solid green.

7. දෝශ නිරාකරණය

This section addresses common issues you might encounter with your C4000BG router.

8. පිරිවිතර

9. වගකීම් සහ සහාය

This product typically comes with a manufacturer's warranty. For specific warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or visit the official CenturyLink support website. Some sellers may offer extended warranties or specific return policies, such as a 1-year warranty mentioned by some retailers.

For technical support, troubleshooting assistance, or further inquiries, please contact CenturyLink customer support directly or visit their online support resources. You may need your account information and the router's serial number (found on the credential label) when seeking support.

වැදගත් සටහන: This manual provides general guidance. Specific features and troubleshooting steps may vary slightly based on firmware versions or service provider configurations. Always refer to the latest official documentation or contact your service provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information.