Gateway CGD24G User Manual

Wireless Cable Modem

Gateway CGD24G

User Manual

NETGEAR, Inc.

350 East Plumeria Drive

San Jose, CA 95134 USA

202-10389-02 May 2009 v1.1

© 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

Technical Support

Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. By registering your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades.

NETGEAR, INC. Support Information

Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: [e-mail]

North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com

Trademarks

NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified that the CGD24G Wireless Cable Modem Gateway has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.

The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs

Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das CGD24G Wireless Cable Modem Gateway gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.

Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.

Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement

This equipment is in the Class B category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling.

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Regulatory Compliance Information

This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.

This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country. Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950

Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community

Cesky [Czech]	NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shode se základními
	požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk	Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder
[Danish]	de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch	Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit
[German]	den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der
	Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti	Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
[Estonian]	põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English	Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential
	requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español	Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los
[Spanish]	requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la
	Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική	ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ
[Greek]	ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ
	ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français	Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. déclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux
[French]	exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano [Italian]	Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti
	essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski	Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. deklarē, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām
[Latvian]	prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.

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Lietuvių	Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
[Lithuanian]	1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands	Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de
[Dutch]	essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti [Maltese]	Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet
	essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar	Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
[Hungarian]	követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski [Polish]	Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
	wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Português	NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais
[Portuguese]	e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko	NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
[Slovenian]	relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky	NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, _e Radiolan spĺňa základné po_iadavky a všetky
[Slovak]	príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi	NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
[Finnish]	oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska	Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de
[Swedish]	väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
	1999/5/EG.
Íslenska	Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar
[Icelandic]	kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Norsk	NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de
[Norwegian]	grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States

FCC Information to User

This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals

FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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FCC Declaration Of Conformity

We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model CGD24G Wireless Cable Modem Gateway complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

•This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

•Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus (CGD24G Wireless Cable Modem Gateway) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Canada ID: 4054A-WG111

Product and Publication Details

Model Number:	CGD24G
Publication Date:	May 2009
Product Family:	Gateway
Product Name:	CGD24G Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
Home or Business Product:	Business
Language:	English
Publication Part Number:	202-10389-02
Publication Version Number:	1.1

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Wireless Cable Modem Gateway CGD24G User Manual

About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope ....................................................................................	xi
How to Use This Manual ..................................................................................................	xii
How to Print this Manual ...................................................................................................	xii
Revision History ...............................................................................................................	xiv
Chapter 1
Connecting the Gateway to the Internet
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................	1-1
Router Front Panel ...................................................................................................	1-2
Router Rear Panel ...................................................................................................	1-3
Router Side Panel ....................................................................................................	1-3
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................	1-4
Hardware Requirements ..........................................................................................	1-4
LAN Configuration Requirements ............................................................................	1-4
Internet Configuration Requirements .......................................................................	1-4
Connecting the CGD24G Gateway ................................................................................	1-5
Installation ................................................................................................................	1-5
Configuring the Basic Settings .......................................................................................	1-9
Chapter 2
Wireless Configuration
Planning Your Wireless Network ....................................................................................	2-1
Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines .............................................................	2-2
Wireless Security Options ........................................................................................	2-3
Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security ............................................	2-3
Configuring WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Wireless Security .............................	2-6
Configuring WPA or WPA2 Wireless Security ..........................................................	2-8

Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network and Security .....2-10

Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client .............................................................

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Using a PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client .................................................................	2-12
Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices ............................................................	2-14
Adding Just WPS Clients .......................................................................................	2-14
Adding Both WPS and Non-WPS Clients ..............................................................	2-14
Wireless Guest Networks .............................................................................................	2-15
How to Configure a Wireless Guest Network .........................................................	2-15
How to Configure Wireless Security for a Wireless Guest Network .......................	2-17
Configuring Wi-Fi Multimedia .......................................................................................	2-19
Turning on Access Control to Restrict Access by MAC Address ..................................	2-21
Chapter 3
Content Filtering and Firewall Rules
Configuring Logs ............................................................................................................	3-1
Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services ........................................................................	3-2
Blocking Keywords and Domains .............................................................................	3-2
Blocking Services .....................................................................................................	3-4
Firewall Rules—Port Forwarding and Port Blocking .......................................................	3-5
Configuring Port Forwarding ....................................................................................	3-6
Configuring Port Blocking .........................................................................................	3-8
Chapter 4
Managing Your Network
Viewing the Gateway Status ...........................................................................................	4-1
Viewing the Connection Status .......................................................................................	4-3
Changing the Built-In Password .....................................................................................	4-4
Resetting to Factory Default Settings .......................................................................	4-5
Backing Up and Restoring Your Settings ........................................................................	4-5
Viewing the Event Log ....................................................................................................	4-6
Running Diagnostic Utilities ............................................................................................	4-7
Chapter 5
Customizing Your Network
Configuring Dynamic DNS ..............................................................................................	5-1
Configuring RIP ..............................................................................................................	5-3
Restricting Access by MAC Address ..............................................................................	5-5
Configuring Port Triggering .............................................................................................	5-7
Setting Up a DMZ Host ...................................................................................................	5-9
LAN IP Settings ............................................................................................................	5-10
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Reserving an IP Address for DHCP Use ................................................................	5-11
Enabling Remote Management ....................................................................................	5-12
Reverting to Factory Default Setting ......................................................................	5-13
Managing the URL to Connect to The Gateway ....................................................	5-14
Configuring Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ...............................................................	5-14
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
Basic Functions ..............................................................................................................	5-1
Using LEDs to Troubleshoot ....................................................................................	5-2
Connecting to the Gateway’s Main Menu .......................................................................	5-3
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................	5-4
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility .................................................	5-4
Testing the LAN Path to Your Gateway ....................................................................	5-4
Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device ................................................	5-5
Appendix A
Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................	A-1
Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................	A-2
Appendix B
Related Documents

Index

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About This Manual

The NETGEAR® Wireless Cable Modem Gateway CGD24G User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the CGD24G Wireless Cable Modem Gateway. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

Conventions, Formats and Scope

The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:

• Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

Italics	Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold	User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed	Command prompt, CLI text, code
italic	URL links

• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.

Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment.

•Scope. This manual is written for the CGD24G gateway according to these specifications:

	Product Version	CGD24G Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
	Manual Publication Date	May 2009
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For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.

Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at

http://kbserver.netgear.com.

How to Use This Manual

The HTML version of this manual includes the following:

•Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time

•A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual.

•A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model.

•Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.

How to Print this Manual

To print this manual, you can choose one of the following options, according to your needs.

•Printing a page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.

•Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com.

–Printing a PDF chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page.

•Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.

•Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.

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–Printing a PDF version of the complete manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page.

•Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.

–Click the print icon in the upper left corner of your browser window.

Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.

•Printing the Full Manual.

Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page.

–Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.

–Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.

Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.

Revision History

NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the CGD24G gateway was introduced.

	Part Number	Version	Date	Description
		Number
	202-10389-01	v1.0	June 2008	First publication.

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	Part Number	Version	Date	Description
		Number
	202-10389-02	v1.0	November 2008	• Added information about grounding the
				cable distribution system.
				• Added information about attaching
				brackets to the CGD24G gateway,
				allowing it to be placed vertically.
				• Made minor changes and corrections.
	02-10389-02	v1.1	May 2009	• Added MSO login.
				• Updated LED behavior and screen shots .
				• Removed references to static IP and RIP
				Setup features.

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Chapter 1 Connecting the Gateway to the Internet

This chapter describes how to set up the CGD24G gateway on your Local Area Network (LAN), connect to the Internet, and perform basic configuration.

Package Contents

The product package should contain the following items:

•CGD24G Wireless Cable Modem Gateway

•AC power adapter

•Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable

•USB cable

•Two brackets

If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.

You can place the CGD24G gateway vertically or horizontally. To place the gateway vertically, attach the two brackets to the bottom of the gateway, and place it on a flat surface, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 1-1

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Router Front Panel

The front panel of the CGD24G gateway contains status LEDs.

Figure 1-2

You can use the LEDs to verify connections.The following table lists and describes each LED on the front panel of the CGD24G gateway.

Table 1-1. LED Descriptions

LED	Description
Power	• On: Power is supplied to the gateway, and the gateway has completed its initialization.
	• Off: Power is not supplied to the gateway.
Cable Link	• On (green): Configuration of the cable interface by your cable service provider is
	complete.
	• Blink: Both downstream and upstream links are established, but before configuration of
	cable interface is complete.
	• Off: Configuration of the cable interface is still in progress. The downstream and upstream
	links have not been established yet.
Upstream	• On: The gateway has completed its upstream ranging operation.
Link	• Blink: The gateway has just powered up or it is getting upstream parameters or
	performing its upstream ranging operation.
	• Off: The gateway’s self-test and initialization is complete but it has not completed the
	downstream scan.

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	Downstream		• On: The gateway has completed its downstream scan, and is performing upstream
	Link		operations, is completing configuration of the cable interface, or is fully functional with its
			cable interface.
			• Blink: The gateway has just powered up or it is performing a downstream scan.
			• Off: The gateway’s self-test and initialization is complete but it has not completed the
			downstream scan.
	Wireless		• On: The wireless access point is operating normally.
			• Blink: Data is being transmitted or received on the wireless interface.
			• Blink in a fast pattern: The gateway attempts to establish a connection to a wireless
			client through Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
			• Off: The wireless access point is disabled.
	LAN		• On (green): The port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device.
	(Local Area		• Blink (green): Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps.
	Network)		• On (yellow): The Local port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device.
			• Blink (yellow): Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps.
			• Off: No link is detected on this port.

Router Rear Panel

The rear panel of the CGD24G gateway contains the connections identified below:

wireless antenna

USB port

reset button

coaxial cable to your cable service provider

4 Ethernet LAN ports

AC power adapter input

Figure 1-3

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Router Side Panel

The side panel of the CGD24G gateway contains a WPS button. You can use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature with clients on the network that are Wi-Fi certified and WPA capable. See “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network and Security” on page 2-10.

Figure 1-4

What You Need Before You Begin

You need these three things before you can connect your gateway to the Internet:

•A computer properly connected to the gateway as explained below.

•Active Data Over Cable Internet service provided by cable modem account.

•The Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration information for your cable modem account.

Hardware Requirements

The CGD24G gateway connects to your LAN using either its twisted-pair Ethernet, USB, or 802.11b or 802.11g wireless port.

To use the CGD24G gateway on your network, each computer must have either an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC), USB host port, or 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter. If the computer will connect to your network at 100 Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (CAT5) cable such as the one provided with your gateway.

LAN Configuration Requirements

For the initial connection to the Internet and configuration of your gateway, connect a computer to the gateway which is set to automatically get its TCP/IP configuration from the gateway via DHCP.

Note: For help with DHCP configuration, see the link to the online document “ITCP/IP Networking Basics” in Appendix B.

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Connecting the Gateway

Note: First, install and set up the gateway using an Ethernet or USB connection to your computer. Then configure the wireless settings. See Chapter 2, “Wireless Configuration for instructions for wireless settings.

Follow these steps to install your gateway:

1.Connect the gateway.

a.Turn off your computer.

b.Using the coaxial cable provided by your cable company, connect the gateway cable port

(A) to your cable line splitter or outlet.

A

Figure 1-5

Warning: The cable distribution system must be grounded in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70 and the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular section 820.93, Grounding of the Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable.

c. Connect the gateway to your computer with either an Ethernet or USB cable.

Note: The USB connection option is only available for Windows PCs. Also, Windows 95 does not support USB without special operating system upgrades and patches.

For an Ethernet connection, use the Ethernet cable that shipped with your gateway to connect a LAN port (B) to the Ethernet adapter in your computer.

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B

Figure 1-6

Note: The CGD24G gateway uses Auto UplinkTM technology. Each local Ethernet port senses whether the cable plugged into the port is attached to a PC, or is attached to a switch or hub, which requires an uplink connection. The port configures itself to accommodate either type of cable. This eliminates the need for crossover cables.

For a USB connection, connect the USB cable to the USB port on your gateway and to a USB port on your computer.

d.Connect the power adapter to the gateway, and plug it into an outlet.

e.Wait about 30 seconds for the lights to stop blinking, and then verify the following:

The power light is lit.

The cable link light is solid green, indicating a link has been established to the cable network.

f.Turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection, do not run that software or cancel it if it starts automatically.

2.For an Ethernet connection, go to step 3. For a USB connection, install the USB driver.

a.Insert the Resource CD that came with your gateway into the CD drive of your computer. The Found New Hardware Wizard detects the gateway and prompts for the driver.

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Figure 1-7

b.Browse to the Resource CD and install the USB driver by clicking through the Windows wizard prompts.

3.Log in to the gateway.

Note: To connect to the gateway, your computer must be configured to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. For instructions on how to do this, see the link to the online document “Preparing Your Network” in Appendix B.

a.Using the computer that you first used to access your cable modem Internet service, connect to the gateway by typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your Internet browser. A login window opens.

Figure 1-8

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b.Log in to the gateway. There are two methods to log in:

•For superuser access, enter mso for the user name and changeme for the password, both in lower case letters.

•To access the gateway features except for content filtering, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters.

When you connect to the gateway, the Gateway Status screen displays.

Figure 1-9

•For more information see “Viewing the Gateway Status” on page 4-1.

•If you cannot connect to the gateway, see “Basic Functions” on page 6-1.

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Configuring the Basic Settings

To configure the cable network settings, in the main menu, under Setup, select Basic Settings. The Basic Settings screen displays.

Figure 1-10

The default setting is for DHCP. Click Apply to save your settings. After you have connected to the Internet, the network configuration settings on the Basic Settings screen match the cable network settings.

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Chapter 2

Wireless Configuration

For a wireless connection, the SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the wireless security setting must be the same for the gateway and wireless computers or wireless adapters. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. This chapter includes:

•“Planning Your Wireless Network” on this page

•“Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security” on page 2-3

•“Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network and Security” on page 2-10

•“Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices” on page 2-13

•“Wireless Guest Networks” on page 2-14

•“Configuring Wi-Fi Multimedia” on page 2-18

•“Turning on Access Control to Restrict Access by MAC Address” on page 2-19

Planning Your Wireless Network

For compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area, the operating channel and region must be set correctly.

To configure the wireless network, you can either specify the wireless settings, or you can use WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security.

•To manually configure the wireless settings, you must know the following:

–SSID. The default SSID for the gateway is Wireless.

–The wireless mode (802.11g, or 802.11b) that each wireless adapter supports.

–Wireless security option. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports.

See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security” on page 2-3.

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•Push 'N' Connect (WPS) automatically implements wireless security on the gateway while, at the same time, allowing you to automatically implement wireless security on any WPSenabled devices (such as wireless computers and wireless adapter cards). You activate WPS by pressing a WPS button on the gateway, clicking an onscreen WPS button, or entering a PIN number. This generates a new SSID and implements WPA/WPA2 security.

Note: NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). All other Wi- Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect.

To set up your wireless network using the WPS feature:

–Use the WPS button on the side of the gateway (there is also an onscreen WPS button), or enter the PIN of the wireless device.

–Make sure that all wireless computers and wireless adapters on the network are Wi-Fi certified and WPA or WPA 2 capable, and that they support WPS configuration.

See “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network and Security” on page 2-10.

Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines

The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the gateway. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.

For best results, place your gateway according to the following guidelines:

•Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.

•In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of- sight access (even if through walls).

•Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwave ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.

•Away from large metal surfaces.

•Put the antenna in a vertical position to provide the best side-to-side coverage. Put the antenna in a horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage.

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•If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.

Wireless Security Options

Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to access your network.

Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The CGD24G gateway provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.

There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:

•WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption block all but the most determined eavesdropper. This data encryption mode has been superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.

•WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES). Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) using a pre-shared key to perform authentication and generate the initial data encryption keys. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame re-keying of WPA makes it virtually impossible to compromise.

•Restrict access to your router.

For more information about wireless technology, see the link to the online document in “Wireless Networking Basics” in Appendix B.

Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security

You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the gateway in the Wireless Settings screen. If you want to make changes, make sure to note the current settings first.

Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the gateway.

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