Netgear DGN2200 User Manual
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200
User Manual
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
February 2011
202-10563-04
v1.0
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Chapter 2 Modem Router Setup
Unpack Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Modem Router Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Position Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ADSL Microfilters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
One-Line ADSL Microfilter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Two-Line ADSL Microfilter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cable Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Verify the Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Modem Router Setup Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Replace an Existing Modem and Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Gather ISP Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
NETGEAR Genie Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
View or Change Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Settings Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Log In to the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Upgrade Modem Router Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Modem Router Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Manual Setup (Basic Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ADSL Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Unsuccessful Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Change Password and Login Time-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Log Out Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Types of Logins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 3 Wireless Settings
Wireless Adapter Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Preset Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Security Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Turn Off Wireless Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Disable SSID Broadcast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Restrict Access by MAC Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Add Clients (Computers or Devices) to Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Wireless Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Consider Every Device on Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
View or Change Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Set WEP Encryption and Passphrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Wireless Guest Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chapter 4 Content Filtering Settings
Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Examples of Log Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Delete Keyword or Domain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Specify Trusted Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Firewall Rules to Control Network Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Configure Firewall Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Set Up Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Set the Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Schedule Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Enable Security Event Email Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Chapter 5 Network Maintenance
Upgrade the Modem Router Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Automatic Firmware Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Stop the Automatic Firmware Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Manage the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Back Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
View Router Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Internet Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
LAN Port (Local Ports) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Wireless Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Show Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
View Attached Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Run Diagnostic Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Chapter 6 USB Storage
USB Drive Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
File-Sharing Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Share Photos within Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Share Large Files with FTP via Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
USB Storage Basic Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Basic Settings Screen Fields and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Edit a Network Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
USB Storage Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Create a Network Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Unmount a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Approved USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Locate the Internet Port IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Access the Modem Router’s USB Drive Remotely with FTP . . . . . . . . .70
Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Enabling File and Printer Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Chapter 7 Advanced Settings
WAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
LAN Setup Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
IP Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Quality of Service (QoS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
QoS for Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
WPS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Wireless Card Access List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Static Route Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Add a Static Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Traffic Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Advanced USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Wireless Bridging and Repeating Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Set Up a Point-to-Point Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Set Up a Multi-Point Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Repeater with Wireless Client Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Chapter 8 Virtual Private Networking
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Overview of VPN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Plan a VPN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
VPN Tunnel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Set Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Step 1: Configure the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Step 2: Configure the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Set Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
VPN Tunnel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Activate a VPN Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Verify the Status of a VPN Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Deactivate a VPN Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Delete a VPN Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Set Up VPN Tunnels in Special Circumstances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Use Auto Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Use Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Power LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Power LED Is Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
LAN LED Is Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Cannot Log In to the Wireless-N Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Troubleshooting the Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
ADSL Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Internet LED Is Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Obtaining an Internet IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
TCP/IP Network Not Responding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Cannot Log in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Changes Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Incorrect Date or Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Wall-Mount Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
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Appendix B NETGEAR VPN Configuration
Configuration Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Step-by-Step Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Modem Router with FQDN to Gateway B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
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Configuration Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Step-by-Step Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Configuration Summary (Telecommuter Example) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Setting Up Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration (Telecommuter Example)150
Step 1: Configure Gateway A (the NETGEAR VPN Router at the Main Office)151
Step 2: Configure Gateway B (the Modem Router at the Regional Office)152
Monitoring the VPN Tunnel (Telecommuter Example) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Viewing the VPN Router’s VPN Status and Log Information . . . . . . . .158
Appendix C Notification of Compliance
Index
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1. Hardware Setup
Getting to know your modem router
The N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200 provides you with an easy and secure
way to set up a wireless home network with fast access to the Internet over a high-speed digital
subscriber line (DSL). It has a built-in DSL modem, is compatible with all major DSL Internet
service providers, lets you block unsafe Internet content and applications, and protects the
devices (PCs, gaming consoles, and so on) that you connect to your home network.
For more information on the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at
http://support.netgear.com.
If you have not already set up your new modem router using the installation guide that comes in
the box, this chapter walks you through the hardware setup.
explains how to set up your Internet connection.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Unpack Your Modem Router
• Hardware Features
• Position Your Modem Router
• ADSL Microfilters
• Cable Your Modem Router
• Verify the Cabling
Chapter 2, Modem Router Setup,
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Unpack Your Modem Router
Your box should contain the following items:
• N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200
• AC power adapter (plug varies by region)
• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable
• Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector
• Microfilters and splitters (quantity and type vary by region)
• Resource CD with NETGEAR Genie setup
• Installation guide with cabling and modem router setup instructions
If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton and original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
Hardware Features
Before you cable your modem router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and
the front and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.
Label
The label on the bottom of the modem router shows the Restore Factory Settings button,
security PIN, preset login information, MAC address, and serial number.
Restore
Factory
ettings
Figure 1. Label on modem router bottom
Wi-Fi network name
and password
WPS
security
PIN
Serial
number
MAC address
See Preset Security on page 30 for information about preset security and MAC addresses.
See Factory Settings on page 138 for information about restoring factory settings.
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Back Panel
The back panel has the On/Off button and port connections as shown in the figure.
USB
Ethernet LAN
Figure 2. Back panel port connections
ADSL
Power
On/Off
Front Panel
The modem router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the figure. Note that
the Wireless and WPS icons are buttons.
Power LAN Ports (1-4) USB DSL Wireless WPSInternet
Figure 3. Front panel LEDs and icons
The following table describes the LEDs, icons, and buttons on the front panel from left to
right.
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Table 1. Front Panel LEDs
Icon LED Activity Description
Power
LAN
USB
DSL
Solid green Power is supplied to the modem router.
Solid red POST (power-on self-test) failure or a device malfunction has occurred.
Off Power is not supplied to the modem router.
Restore factory
settings
Solid green The LAN port has detected an Ethernet link with a device.
Blinking green Data is being transmitted or received.
Off No link is detected on this port.
Off • No USB device connected.
Solid green USB device is ready to use.
Blinking green USB device is in use.
Solid green You have a DSL connection. In technical terms, the DSL port is
Blinking green Indicates that the modem router is negotiating the best possible speed on
The LED blinks momentarily when the Restore Factory Settings button on
the bottom of the unit is pressed for 6 seconds. The Power LED then blinks
red three times when the Restore Factory Settings button is released and
then turns green as the gateway resets to the factory defaults.
• “Safely Remove Hardware” has been activated.
• An error has occurred with the device.
synchronized with an ISP’s network-access device.
the DSL line.
Internet
Wireless
Icon is on the
Wireless
button
WPS
Icon is on the
WPS button
Off The unit is off or there is no IP connection.
Solid green You have an Internet connection. If this connection is dropped due to an
idle time-out but the DSL connection is still present, the light stays green. If
the Internet connection is dropped for any other reason, the light turns off.
Solid red The Internet (IP) connection failed. See Troubleshooting the Internet
Connection on page 131 for troubleshooting information.
Blinking green Data is being transmitted over the DSL port.
Off No Internet connection is detected or the device is in bridge mode (an
external device handles the ISP connection).
Solid green There is wireless connectivity.
Blinking green Data is being transmitted or received over the wireless link.
Off There is no wireless connectivity. You can still plug an Ethernet cable into
one of the LAN ports to get wired connectivity. See Turn Off Wireless
Connectivity on page 30 for more information about the use of this button.
Solid green Indicates that wireless security has been enabled.
Blinking green WPS-capable device is connecting to the device.
Off WPS is not enabled. See Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 32
for more information about the use of this button.
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Modem Router Stand
For optimal wireless network performance, use the stand
(included in the package) to position your modem router
upright.
1. Orient your modem router vertically.
2. Insert the tabs of the stand into the slots on the bottom of
3. Place your modem router in a suitable area for installation
your modem router as shown.
(near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet
cables for your wired computers).
Position Your Modem Router
The modem router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating
range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless
connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your modem router.
For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit
the range. For best results, place your modem router:
• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and
preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings
between the modem router and your other devices to a minimum.
• Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling
fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs, or the base of a cordless phone or 2.4
GHz cordless phone.
• Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large
expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and
concrete can also affect your wireless signal.
• With the antennas in a vertical position to provide the best side-to-side coverage or in a
horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage, as applicable.
When you use 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).
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ADSL Microfilters
If this is the first time you have cabled a router between a DSL phone line and your computer
or laptop, you might not be familiar with ADSL microfilters. If you are, you can skip this
section and proceed to Cable Your Modem Router on page 14.
An ADSL microfilter is a small in-line device that filters DSL interference out of standard
phone equipment that shares the same line with your DSL service. Every telephone device
that connects to a telephone line that provides DSL service needs an ADSL microfilter to filter
out the DSL interference. Example devices are telephones, fax machines, answering
machines, and caller ID displays. Note that not every phone line in your home necessarily
carries DSL service. That depends on the DSL service setup in your home.
Note: Often the ADSL microfilter is in the box with the modem router. If
you purchased the modem router in a country where a microfilter is
not included, you have to acquire the ADSL microfilter separately.
One-Line ADSL Microfilter
Plug the ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet and plug your phone equipment into the jack
labeled Phone. The modem router plugs directly into a separate DSL line. Plugging the
modem router into the phone jack blocks the Internet connection. If you do not have a
separate DSL line for the modem router, the best thing to do is to use an ADSL microfilter
with a built-in splitter (see Two-Line ADSL Microfilter)..
Plugs into DSL line
Figure 4. One-line ADSL microfilter
If you do not have a separate DSL line for the modem router, the second-best solution is to
get a separate splitter. To use a one-line filter with a separate splitter, insert the splitter into
the phone outlet, connect the one-line filter to the splitter, and connect the phone to the filter.
Two-Line ADSL Microfilter
Use an ADSL microfilter with a built-in splitter when there is a single wall outlet that provides
connectivity for both the modem router and your telephone equipment. Plug the ADSL
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microfilter into the wall outlet, plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone, and
plug the modem router into the jack labeled ADSL.
Plugs into the DSL line
Figure 5. Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter
Summary
• One-line ADSL microfilter. Use with a phone or fax machine.
• Splitter. Use with a one-line ADSL microfilter to share an outlet with a phone and the
modem router.
• Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter. Use to share an outlet with a phone and the
modem router.
Cable Your Modem Router
The installation guide that came in the box has a cabling diagram on the first page. This
section walks you through cabling with detailed illustrations.
CAUTION:
Incorrectly connecting a filter to your modem router blocks your DSL
connection.
1. Put an ADSL microfilter between the phone
line and the phone as shown here. The
illustration shows a two-line ADSL microfilter
with built-in splitter.
ADSL microfilter
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Figure 6. ADSL microfilter between
the phone line and the phone
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2. Use the included phone cable with RJ-11 jacks to connect the ADSL port (A) of the modem
router to the ADSL port (B) of the two-line ADSL microfilter.
B
A
Figure 7. Cable the modem modem router to the microfilter
3. Connect the Ethernet cable from a modem router LAN port (C) to an Ethernet port (D) in
your computer
.
C
D
Figure 8. Connect the Ethernet cable
4. Plug the power adapter into the AC power adapter input (labeled Power), and plug the other
end into a power outlet.
5. Connect any additional wired PCs to your modem router by inserting an Ethernet cable from
a PC into one of the three remaining LAN ports.
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Verify the Cabling
Verify that your modem router is cabled correctly by checking the modem router LEDs. Turn
on the modem router by pressing the On/Off button on the back.
• The Power LED is green when the modem routeris turned on.
•
•
•
•
Turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection, do not run
that software. Cancel it if it starts automatically.
The LAN ports are green for each PC cabled to the modem router by an Ethernet
cable.
The wireless LED is green when the modem router is turned on.
The DSL LED is green when you have a DSL connection.
The Internet LED is red when there is no Internet connection.
Verify that the LAN
router by an Ethernet cable.
LEDs (1 through 4) are lit for any computers cabled to the modem
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2. Modem Router Setup
This chapter explains how to set up your Internet connection using one of three methods:
NETGEAR Genie®, Setup Wizard, or manual setup. If you have already set up your modem
router using one of these methods, the initial setup is complete. Refer to this chapter if you want
to become familiar with the modem router menus, view or adjust the initial settings, or change
the modem router password and login time-out.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Modem Router Setup Preparation
• NETGEAR Genie Setup
• Log In to the Modem Router
• Upgrade Modem Router Firmware
• Modem Router Interface
• Setup Wizard
• Manual Setup (Basic Settings)
• ADSL Settings
• Unsuccessful Internet Connection
• Change Password and Login Time-Out
• Log Out Manually
• Types of Logins
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Modem Router Setup Preparation
You can set up your modem router with the NETGEAR Genie as described in NETGEAR
Genie Setup on page 19, with the Setup Wizard as described in Setup Wizard on page 22, or
manually as described in Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 23. However, before you
start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information and to make sure the laptops,
PCs, and other devices in the network have the settings described here.
Note: For a Macintosh or Linux system, you have to use manual setup.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you have to change the settings back
so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Replace an Existing Modem and Router
To replace an existing modem and router, disconnect them and set them aside before starting
the modem router setup.
Gather ISP Information
You need the following information to set up your modem router and to check that your
Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided
you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this
information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your modem router Internet connection is set
up, you no longer need to launch the ISP’s login program on your computer to access the
Internet. When you start an Internet application, your modem router automatically logs you in.
• Active Internet service provided by a DSL account
• The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
- ISP login name and password
- ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses
- Fixed or static IP address
- Host and domain names
- Depending on how your ISP set up your Internet account, you could need to know
one or more of these settings for a manual setup:
- Virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI) parameters
- Multiplexing method
- Host and domain names
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NETGEAR Genie Setup
NETGEAR Genie is on the Resource CD and runs on a PC with Microsoft Windows 7,
Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2 or later. It is the easiest
way to set up the modem router because it automates many steps and verifies that those
steps have been successfully completed. It takes about 15 minutes to complete.
Before running NETGEAR Genie on a corporate PC, check with your company’s network
support staff. Corporate network settings or virtual private network (VPN) client software
might conflict with your modem router settings. To avoid a conflict, use another PC.
1. Locate the DSL settings information (user name and password) provided by your ISP.
Contact your ISP if you do not have it.
2. Insert the Resource CD into your Windows PC. The CD starts and detects the language you
are using on your PC. Select a different language option, if you prefer.
If the CD does not start, go to the CD drive (under My Computer on Windows), browse
the CD, and double-click
.
3. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to start the genie. Follow the instructions to
complete the setup. NETGEAR Genie checks your hardware setup and guides you through
connecting the modem router to the Internet and adding computers to your network.
Your modem router connects to the Internet when any computer on your network
launches a Web browser to access the Internet. The modem router’s Internet LED
blinks.
View or Change Settings
You can view and change the settings in the following ways:
• Log in to your modem router. To do this you can click the shortcut
on your desktop during the NETGEAR Genie setup, or use an Internet browser. See Log
In to the Modem Router on page 20.
• Open the Router_Setup.html file that was placed on your desktop during the NETGEAR
Genie setup. This file has setup and system information, the NETGEAR Technical
Support phone number, links to the NETGEAR website, and a modem router login link.
that was placed
Settings Description
When the NETGEAR Genie is done, your modem router has the following settings. Some of
these can be viewed in Router_Setup.html.
• Language and country as described in Setup Wizard on page 22.
• Internet connection settings as described in Table 2, Basic Settings Screen Description
on page 24.
• Network settings. The NETGEAR Genie steps you through connecting from your
computer to the modem router.
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Log In to the Modem Router
Log in to the modem router to view or change settings or to set up the modem router.
1. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your browser and press Enter to display
the login window. You can also enter either of these addresses to access the modem
router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lowercase letters.
Note: The modem router user name and password are probably different
from the user name and password for logging in to your Internet
connection. See Types of Logins on page 28 for more information.
The modem router screen displays as described in Modem Router Interface on page 21.
If you do not see the login prompt:
1. Check the LEDs on the modem router front panel to make sure that the modem router is
plugged into an electrical outlet, its power is on, and the Ethernet cable between your
computer and the modem router is connected to a LAN port.
2. If you connected the Ethernet cable and quickly launched your browser and typed in the
modem router URL, your computer might need a minute or two to recognize the LAN
connection. Relaunch your browser and try again.
3. If you are having trouble accessing the modem router wirelessly, NETGEAR recommends
that during setup you use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer so that you can log in
to the modem router.
4. If you cannot connect to the modem router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties
in the Network Connections section of your PC Control Panel. They should be set to obtain
both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. See your computer documentation.
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Upgrade Modem Router Firmware
When you log in, if you are connected to the Internet, the Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen
displays so you can upgrade to the latest firmware. See Chapter 5, Network Maintenance, for
more information about upgrading firmware.
1. Click Yes to check for new firmware (recommended). The modem router checks the
NETGEAR database for new firmware.
2. If no new firmware is available, click No to exit. You can check for new firmware later.
3. If new firmware is available, click Yes to upgrade the modem router with the latest firmware.
After the upgrade, the modem router restarts.
CAUTION:
Do not try to go online, turn off the modem router, shut down the computer,
or do anything else to the modem router until the modem router finishes
restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for several seconds.
You cannot upgrade firmware until you have established your Internet connection as
described in Setup Wizard on page 22.
Modem Router Interface
The modem router interface lets you view or change the modem router settings. The left
column has menus, and the right column provides online help. The middle column is the
screen for the current menu option.
Language
Menus
(scroll
down to
view
more)
Help for the
current screen
Screen selected
from the menu
Figure 9. Modem Router interface
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• Setup Wizard. Specify the language and location, and automatically detect the Internet
connection. See Setup Wizard on page 22.
• Add WPS Client. Add WPS-compatible wireless devices and other equipment to your
wireless network. See Add Clients (Computers or Devices) to Your Network on page 31.
• Setup menu. Set, upgrade, and check the ISP and wireless network settings of your
modem router. See Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 23 and ADSL Settings on
page 26. See also Chapter 3, Wireless Settings, for information about preset and basic
security settings.
• Content Filtering menu. View and configure the modem router firewall settings to
prevent objectionable content from reaching your PCs. See Chapter 4, Content Filtering
Settings.
• Maintenance menu. Administer and maintain your modem router and network. See
Chapter 5, Network Maintenance.
• Advanced menu. Set the modem router up for unique situations such as when remote
access by IP or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Chapter 7, Advanced
Settings. Using this menu requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.
• Advanced VPN menu. Set up virtual private networking (VPN) features of the modem
router. VPN communications paths are called tunnels. VPN tunnels provide secure,
encrypted communications between your local network and a remote network or
computer. See Chapter 7, Virtual Private Networking.
• Web Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product
documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection.
Setup Wizard
If you do not use the NETGEAR Genie, you have to log in to the modem router to set the
country, language, and Internet connection. If you performed the NETGEAR Genie setup, the
country, language, Internet, and wireless network settings are already configured.
1. From the top of the modem router menu, select Setup Wizard to display the following
screen:
2. Select your country.
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It is important to specify the location where the modem router operates so that the
Internet connection works correctly.
3. Select either Yes or No, I want to configure the Router myself. If you select No, proceed
to
Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 23.
4. If you selected Yes, click Next.
With automatic Internet detection, the Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection
for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration.
Note: The Setup Wizard cannot detect a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol
(PPTP) connection. If your ISP uses PPTP, you have to set your
Internet connection through the screen described in
(Basic Settings) on page 23.
Manual Setup
Manual Setup (Basic Settings)
The Basic Settings screen displays when you select No. I want to configure the Router
myself in the Setup Wizard and is also available from the modem router menu. It is where
you view or change ISP information. The fields that display vary depending on whether or not
your Internet connection requires a login.
Note: Check that the country is set as described Setup Wizard on page 22
before proceeding with the manual setup.
1. Select Set Up > Basic Settings, and select Yes or No depending on whether or not
your ISP requires a login.
login. shows both forms of the Basic Settings screen.
• Yes. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to
change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.
• No. Enter the account and domain names, as needed.
2. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default DSL settings usually work
fine. If you have problems with your connection, check the DSL settings, and see
Settings on page 26 for more information.
3. If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting.
4. Click Apply to save your settings.
Figure 10, Basic Settings screen without (left) and with (right)
ADSL
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5. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within
1 minute, and see Troubleshooting on page 128.
ISP does not require login
ISP does require login
Figure 10. Basic Settings screen without (left) and with (right) login.
The following table explains all the possible fields in the Basic Settings screen. Note that
which fields appear in this screen depends on whether or not a login is required.
Table 2. Basic Settings Screen Description
Settings Description
Does Your ISP Require a Login? • Yes
• No
These fields
display only if
no login is
required.
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Account Name
(If required)
Domain Name
(If required)
Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might be called the
host name.
Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.
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Table 2. Basic Settings Screen Description
Settings Description
These fields
display only if
your ISP
requires a
login.
Encapsulation Encapsulation is a method for enclosing multiple protocols. PPP stands
for Point-to-Point Protocol. The choices are:
• PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)
• PPPoA (PPP over ATM)
Login The login name provided by your ISP. This is often an email address.
Password The password that you use to log in to your ISP.
Idle Timeout
(In minutes)
The number of minutes the modem router keeps the Internet
connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. You
can enter a new value in minutes. Zero (0) means never log out.
Internet IP
Address
• Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP
address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses.
• Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and
the gateway IP address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the
ISP’s gateway to which your modem router will connect.
This field displays only
if no login is required.
Use IP Over ATM (IPoA). Your ISP uses classical IP addresses (RFC
1577). Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP
addresses that your ISP assigned.
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address The DNS server looks up website addresses based on their names.
• Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your
DNS servers automatically.
• Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP does not send
DNS addresses to the modem router during login, select this option,
and enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a
secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
NAT (Network Address Translation) NAT assigns private IP addresses (10.1.1.x) to LAN-connected
devices.
• Enable. Usually NAT is enabled.
• Disable. Disable NAT, but leave the firewall active. Disable NAT only
if you are technically skilled and are sure you do not need it.
1
• Disable firewall. This disables the firewall and NAT. This removes the
usual protection for your network.
Router MAC Address The Ethernet MAC address used by the modem router Internet port.
Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in
your computer when your account is first opened. They will then accept
traffic only from that MAC address.
• Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.
• Use Computer MAC Address. Copy (clone) the MAC address of the
computer that you are now using and use that for the ISP. You have
to use the computer that is allowed by the ISP.
• Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address you want to use.
1. Disabling NAT reboots the modem router and restores its factory default settings. Disable NAT only if you plan
to manually administer the IP address space on the LAN side of the modem router.
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ADSL Settings
DSL settings of your modem router work fine for most ISPs. However, some ISPs use a
multiplexing method and virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual
channel identifier (VCI).
Note: You have to use the Setup Wizard to select the correct country for
the default DSL settings to work.
If your ISP provided you with a multiplexing method or VPI/VCI number, enter the setting:
1. Select Setup > ADSL Settings to display the following screen:
2. In the Multiplexing Method drop-down list, select LLC-based or VC-based.
3. For the VPI, type a number between 0 and 255. The default is 8 for the U.S. version, 0 for
the world wide version, and 1 for the German version.
4. For the VCI, type a number between 32 and 65535. The default is 35 for the U.S. version,
38 for the worldwide version, and 32 for the German version.
5. Click Apply.
Unsuccessful Internet Connection
1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed
everything correctly.
2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.
3. Read Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and
contact NETGEAR Technical Support.
4. If you cannot connect to the modem router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties
in the Network Connections section of your PC Control Panel. They should be set to obtain
both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. See your computer documentation.
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Change Password and Login Time-Out
For security reasons, the modem router has its own user name and password that default to
admin and password. You can and should change these to a secure user name and
password that are easy to remember. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from
any language and is a mixture of upper case and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols.
It can be up to 30 characters.
Note: The modem router user name and password are not the same as
the user name and password for logging in to your Internet
connection. See Types of Logins on page 28 for more information
about login types.
1. Select Maintenance > Set Password to display the following screen:
2. Enter the old password.
3. Enter the new password twice.
4. Change the login time-out to a value between 1 and 99 minutes if the default value of 5
minutes does not meet your needs.
The administrator’s login to the modem router configuration times out after a period of
inactivity to prevent someone else from accessing the modem router interface when you
step away.
5. Click Apply to save your changes.
.
After changing the password, you are required to log in again to continue the
configuration. If you have backed up the modem router settings previously, you should do
a new backup so that the saved settings file includes the new password. See Back Up on
page 56 for information about backing up your network configuration.
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Log Out Manually
The modem router interface provides a Logout command at the bottom of the modem router
menus. Log out when you expect to be away from your computer for a relatively long period
of time.
Types of Logins
There are three separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you
understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.
• Modem router login logs you in to the modem router interface. See Log In to the Modem
Router on page 20 for details about this login.
• ISP login logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you with
this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login
information, contact your service provider.
• Wi-Fi network name and passphrase logs you in to your wireless network. This login is
preconfigured and can be found on the label on the bottom of your unit. See
Wireless Settings, for more information.
Chapter 3,
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3. Wireless Settings
Protecting your network
This chapter describes how to use the Wireless Settings screens to view and change (if needed)
your wireless network settings. Security features to prevent objectionable content from reaching
your PCs are covered in
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Wireless Adapter Compatibility
• Preset Security
• Security Basics
• Add Clients (Computers or Devices) to Your Network
• Wireless Settings Screen
• Wireless Guest Networks
Chapter 4, Content Filtering Settings.
3
Wireless Adapter Compatibility
A wireless adapter is the wireless radio in your PC or laptop that lets the PC or laptop
connect to a wireless network. Most PCs and laptops come with an adapter already installed,
but if it is outdated or slow, you can purchase a USB adapter to plug into a USB port.
Make sure the wireless adapter in each computer in your wireless network supports the
same security settings as the modem router. See
about the modem router’s preconfigured security settings.
Note: If you connect devices to your modem router using WPS as
described in
those devices assume the security settings of the modem router.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 32,
Preset Security on page 30 for information
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Preset Security
The modem router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name
(SSID), passphrase, and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. You
can find the preset SSID and passphrase on the bottom of the unit.
• Wi-Fi network name (SSID) identifies your network so devices can find it.
• Passphrase controls access to your network. Devices that know the SSID and the
passphrase can find your wireless network and connect.
Note: The preset SSID and passphrase are uniquely generated for every
device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
• Security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The
security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted
devices receive authorization to connect to your network. The preset security option is
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed mode, described in Wireless Security Options on page 31.
The Wireless Settings screen lets you view and change the preset security settings.
However, NETGEAR recommends that you not change your preset security settings. If
you do decide to change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and
store it in a safe place where you can easily find it.
Security Basics
Unlike wired network data, wireless data transmissions extend beyond your walls and can be
received by any device with a compatible wireless adapter (radio). For this reason, it is very
important to maintain the preset security and understand the other security features available
to you. Besides the preset security settings described in the previous section, your modem
router has the security features described here and in Chapter 4, Content Filtering Settings.
• Turn off wireless connectivity
• Disable SSID broadcast
• Restrict access by MAC address
• Wireless security options
Turn Off Wireless Connectivity
You can turn off the wireless connectivity of the modem router by pressing the Wireless
On/Off button on its front panel
to your modem router and you take a business trip, you can turn off the wireless portion of the
modem router while you are traveling. Other members of your household who use computers
connected to the modem router through Ethernet cables can still use the modem router.
. For example, if you use your laptop to wirelessly connect
30 | Chapter 3. Wireless Settings
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