Using your Technicolor C2100T modem

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Download the Technicolor C2100T info sheet

Features of the Technicolor C2100T

WiFi supported:

2.4 GHz: 802.11 b/g/n

5 GHz: 802.11 ac (WiFi 5)

IP compatibility: IPv4, IPv6

Works with these Brightspeed internet services:

ADSL – up to 7 Mbps
ADSL2 – up to 20 Mbps (40 Mbps pair bonded)
VDSL – up to 40 Mbps (100 Mbps pair bonded)
Fiber (GPON) - up to 940 Mbps

Note: Listed speeds reflect the maximum download speed the technology can deliver on Brightspeed services. In-home speeds may differ based on router setup, devices and other factors.

Modem troubleshooting tips

Did you know? If your internet connection is spotty or slow, the best place to start is rebooting your modem.
Still not running right? Check to see if you need to update the modem's firmware.

Download the latest firmware for the C2100T

Tip: If the firmware link doesn't work, try another browser (Chrome is known to have issues with this kind of link). Or, right-click the link, select "copy link address", then paste the link into a new browser tab.

Quick setup

Manual network (WAN) setup

If instructed to do so by a technician, you may have to manually change the WAN settings on your modem. Visit the WAN setup page for step-by-step instructions on different WAN configurations, including PPPoE, IPoE and transparent bridging.

Your modem's wireless settings control the WiFi network in your home. This model of router has 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz options for most wireless settings, with exceptions noted below. Click on the options below for details and step-by-step instructions.

WPS
WMM (2.4 GHz only)
WDS (2.4 GHz only)
Wireless schedule
802.1x (2.4 GHz only)

Helpful WiFi topics

The modem status area of the user interface allows you to view several options and check how your modem is running.

Connection status
DSL1 or DSL2 status
Internet status
Ethernet status
Wireless status (find best channel)
View IPv6 address

HPNA status
Firewall status
Device table
NAT table
Routing table
Resource table
QoS table

The utilities menu gives you access to several additional tools to manage and test your modem.

Reboot
Restore defaults
Upgrade firmware
Ping test
Traceroute
Back up settings (Configuration save)

HPNA test
Diagnostic test
Web activity log
System log
Time zone

Advanced settings give you even more control over your modem's configuration. Most of these are best for tech-savvy folks who are familiar with modems and networking.

Blocking & filtering

Other settings

LAN settings

WAN settings

Remote management

Routing

Security settings

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Top tools

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Troubleshooter & Outage Check

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Service Appointment Manager

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Brightspeed services support

Using your Technicolor C2100T modem

Features of the Technicolor C2100T

Click to open speed and technology specifications

Modem setup

Wireless (WiFi) setup

Modem status

Utilities

Advanced setup

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