Netgear DGN2200 User Manual

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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200

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350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA

February 2011 202-10563-04 v1.0

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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

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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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.

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

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

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

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.

• 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)

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.

• 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.

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

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Disable SSID Broadcast

By default, the modem router broadcasts its Wi-Fi network name (SSID) so devices can find it. If you change this setting to not allow the broadcast, wireless devices will not find your modem router unless they are configured with the same SSID. See

Settings on page 35 for the procedure.

Note: Turning off SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network discovery

feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. If you allow the broadcast, be sure to keep wireless security enabled.

Wireless Access Point

Restrict Access by MAC Address

You can enhance your network security by allowing access to only specific PCs based on their Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the modem router. The Wireless Station MAC address filtering adds additional security protection to the wireless security option that you have in force. The Access list determines which wireless hardware devices are allowed to connect to the modem router by MAC address. See page 79 for the procedure.

Advanced Wireless Settings on

Wireless Security Options

A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The security protocol encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to your network. There are several types of encryption: Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2), WPA, and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). WPA2 is the latest and most secure, and is recommended if your equipment supports it. WPA has several options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption and 802.1x encryption for enterprises. Note that it is also possible to disable wireless security. NETGEAR does not recommend this. You can view or change the wireless security options in the Wireless Settings screen. See

Wireless Settings Screen on page 33.

Add Clients (Computers or Devices) to Your Network

Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless computers or devices to your wireless network.

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Manual Method

1. Open the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device

(laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your modem router. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.

2. Look for your network and select it. If you did not change the name of your network during

the setup process, look for the default Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and select it. The default Wi-Fi network name (SSID) is located on the product label on the bottom of the modem router.

3. Enter the modem router passphrase and click Connect. The default modem router

passphrase is located on the product label on the bottom of the modem router.

4. Repeat steps 1–3 to add other wireless devices.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard that lets you easily join a secure wireless network with WPA or WPA2 wireless security. The modem router automatically sets security for each computer or device that uses WPS to join the wireless network. To use WPS, make sure that your wireless devices are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. NETGEAR products that use WPS call it Push 'N' Connect.

Note: If the wireless network name (SSID) changes each time you add a

WPS client, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box on the Advanced Wireless Settings screen has been cleared. See WPS

Settings on page 80 for more information about this setting.

You can use a WPS button or the modem router interface method to add wireless computers and devices to your wireless network.

WPS Button Method

1. Press the WPS button on the modem router front panel.

2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless computer or device, or follow the

WPS instructions that came with the computer. The device is now connected to your modem router.

3. Repeat steps 1–2 to add other WPS wireless computers or devices.

Modem Router Interface Method

1. Select Add WPS Client at the top of the modem router menus.

1. For a list of other Wi-Fi-certified products available from NETGEAR, go to http://www.wi-fi.org.

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2. Click Next. The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client.

WPS Push button method

3. Select either Push Button or PIN Number. With either method, the modem router tries to

communicate with the computer or wireless device, set the wireless security for wireless device, and allow it to join the wireless network.

The PIN method displays this screen so you can enter the client security PIN number:

WPS PIN method

While the modem router attempts to connect, the WPS LED on the front of the modem router blinks green. When the modem router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is solid green and the modem router WPS screen displays a confirmation message.

4. Repeat to add another WPS client to your network.

Wireless Settings Screen

The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or change the wireless network settings. Note that your preset modem router has a unique network name and password, located on the product label. NETGEAR recommends that you use these settings. If you decide to change them, note the new settings and save them in a secure location.

Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network

name (SSID) or security options, you are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the modem router.

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Consider Every Device on Your Network

Before you begin, check the following:

• Every wireless computer has to be able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the

modem router as described in Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP on page 18.

• Each computer or wireless adapter in your network must have the same SSID and

wireless mode (bandwidth/data rate) as the modem router. Check that the wireless adapter on each computer can support the mode and security option you want to use.

• The security option on each wireless device in the network must match the modem router.

For example, if you select a security option that requires a passphrase, be sure to use same passphrase for each wireless computer in the network.

View or Change Wireless Settings

Your preset modem router comes set up with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and network password. This information is printed on the label for your modem router. You view or change these settings in the Wireless Settings screen. You can also use this screen to set up guest wireless networks.

To view or change wireless settings:

1. Select Setup > Wireless Settings to display the following screen.

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2. Select the wireless network that you want to configure.

3. Make any changes that are needed, and click Apply when done to save your settings.

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Note: The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the

following sections.

4. Set up and test your computers for wireless connectivity:

a. Use your wireless computer or device to join your network. When prompted, enter the

network password.

b. From the wirelessly connected computer, make sure that you can access the

Internet.

Wireless Settings Screen Fields

Wireless Network

The primary network is the one that you usually use. You can set up guest networks too. You can customize access so that people who use their computers to access your guest network can use the Internet, but they do not have access to the rest of your home network.

• Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a

32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID for your primary network is randomly generated, and there is typically no need to change it. If you want to set up guest networks, NETGEAR does recommend that you customize the default guest network names (SSIDs).

• Region. The location where the modem router is used. It might not be legal to operate the

modem router in a region other than the regions listed.

• Channel. The wireless channel used by the gateway: 1 through 13. Do not change the

channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.

• Mode. Up to 150 Mbps is the default and allows 802.11n and 802.11g wireless devices to

join the network. g & b supports up to 54 Mbps. Up to 65 Mbps supports up to 65 Mbps.

Wireless Access Point Settings

• Enable this wireless network. When this check box is selected, the modem router

accepts wireless clients for the network. By default, this check box is selected for your primary network. If you clear this check box, the modem router accepts wired clients only.

• Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID). This setting allows the modem router to broadcast its

SSID so that a wireless station can display this wireless name (SSID) in its scanned network list. This check box is selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID) check box and click Apply.

• Wireless Isolation. When this check box is selected, wireless stations cannot

communicate with each other or with stations on the wired network. By default, this check box is not selected.

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Security Options Settings

The Security Options section of the Wireless Settings screen lets you change the security option and passphrase. The primary network for your preset modem router is already set up with WPA2 and WPA security. NETGEAR recommends that you set up wireless security for each guest network that you plan to use. For information about changing these settings, see the following section, Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase, and Set WEP

Encryption and Passphrase on page 36.

Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase

1. In the Security Options section, select the WPA option that you want.

2. Enter the passphrase that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.

3. Click Apply.

Set WEP Encryption and Passphrase

1. In the Security Options section of the Wireless Settings screen, select WEP:

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2. Select the authentication type. The default is Automatic. Other choices are Open System

(any client can authenticate itself to the network) and Shared Key (a passphrase and a four-way challenge are needed for authentication).

3. Select the encryption strength setting, either 64 bit or 128 bit.

4. Enter the four data encryption keys either manually or automatically. These values must be

identical on all computers and access points in your network.

• Automatic. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase field and

click Generate. The four key fields are automatically populated with key values.

• Manual. The number of hexadecimal digits that you enter depends on the encryption

strength setting:

- For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or

A–F).

- For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or

A–F).

5. Select the radio button for the key you want to make active.

Make sure that you understand how the WEP key settings are configured in your wireless adapter. Wireless adapter configuration utilities such as the one in Windows XP allow one key entry, which has to match the default key you set in the modem router.

6. Click Apply.

Wireless Guest Networks

A wireless guest network allows you to provide guests access to your wireless network without prior authorization of each individual guest. You can configure wireless guest networks and specify the security options for each wireless guest network.

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2. Select the radio button for the network profile that you want to set up.

3. You can specify whether the SSID broadcast is enabled, and whether you want to allow the

guest to access your local network. You can also change the SSID.

• NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change the SSID to a different name. Note

that the SSID is case-sensitive. For example, GuestNetwork is not the same as Guestnetwork.

• For guest networks, wireless security is disabled by default. NETGEAR strongly

recommends that you implement wireless security for the guest network.

4. Select a security option for the guest network and specify the password.

5. When you have finished making changes, click Apply.

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4. Content Filtering Settings

Keeping unwanted content out of your network

This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the modem router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the PCs and other devices connected to your network.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Logs

• Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic

• Firewall Rules to Control Network Access

• Set Up Services

• Set the Time Zone

• Schedule Services

• Enable Security Event Email Notification

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Logs

The modem router logs security-related events such as denied incoming service requests, hacker probes, and administrator logins. If you enable content filtering in the Block Sites screen, the Logs screen show you when someone on your network tries to access a blocked site. If you enable email notification, you will receive these logs in an email message.

To view the log, select Content Filtering > Logs. A screen similar to the following displays:

The Include in Log check boxes allow you to select which events are logged. You can write the logs to a computer running a syslog program. To activate this feature, select Broadcast on LAN, or enter the IP address of the server where the syslog file will be written. The security log entries include the following information:

• Date and time.The date and time the log entry was recorded.

• Description or action. The type of event and what action was taken, if any.

• Source IP. The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry.

• Source port and interface. The service port number of the initiating device, and whether

it originated from the LAN or WAN.

• Destination. The name or IP address of the destination device or website.

• Destination port and interface. The service port number of the destination device, and

whether it is on the LAN or WAN.

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Examples of Log Messages

Following are examples of log messages. In all cases, the log entry shows the time stamp as day, year-month-date hour:minute:second.

Activation and Administration

Tue, 2006-05-21 18:48:39 - NETGEAR activated

[This entry indicates a power-up or reboot with initial time entry.]

Tue, 2006-05-21 18:55:00 - Administrator login successful-IP:192.168.0.2 Thu, 2006-05-21 18:56:58 - Administrator logout - IP:192.168.0.2

[This entry shows an administrator logging in and out from IP address 192.168.0.2.]

Tue, 2006-05-21 19:00:06 - Login screen timed out - IP:192.168.0.2

[This entry shows a time-out of the administrator login.]

Wed, 2006-05-22 22:00:19 - Log emailed

[This entry shows when the log was emailed.]

Dropped Packets

Wed, 2006-05-22 07:15:15 - TCP packet dropped Source:64.12.47.28,4787,WAN - Destination:134.177.0.11,21,LAN - [Inbound Default rule match]

Sun, 2006-05-22 12:50:33 - UDP packet dropped Source:64.12.47.28,10714,WAN - Destination:134.177.0.11,6970,LAN [Inbound Default rule match]

Sun, 2006-05-22 21:02:53 - ICMP packet dropped Source:64.12.47.28,0,WAN - Destin

match]

[These entries show an inbound FTP (port 21) packet, a User Datagram Protocol (UDP) packet (port 6970), and an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) packet (port 0) being dropped as a result of the default inbound rule, which states that all inbound packets are denied.]

ation:134.177.0.11,0,LAN - [Inbound Default rule

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Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic

Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. The blocking can be always or according to a scheduled.

1. Select Security > Block Sites.

2. Select one of the keyword blocking options:

• Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the Schedule screen settings.

• Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule screen.

3. In the Keyword field, enter a keyword or domain, click Add Keyword, and click Apply.

The Keyword list. supports up to 32 entries. Here are some sample entries:

• Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html.

• Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov.

• Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access.

Delete Keyword or Domain

1. Select the keyword or domain that you want to delete from the list.

2. Click Delete Keyword and click Apply to save your changes.

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Specify Trusted Computer

You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking and logging. The computer you exempt has to have a fixed IP address.

1. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address.

2. Click Apply to save your changes.

Firewall Rules to Control Network Access

Your modem router has a firewall that blocks unauthorized access to your wireless network and permits authorized inbound and outbound communications. Authorized communications are established according to inbound and outbound rules. The firewall has the following two default rules. You can create custom rules to further restrict the outbound communications or more widely open the inbound communications:

• Inbound. Block all access from outside except responses to requests from the LAN side.

• Outbound. Allow all access from the LAN side to the outside.

Configure Firewall Rules

The Firewall Rules screen lets you configure custom rules to make exceptions to the default rules. Exceptions can be based on the service or application, source or destination IP addresses, and time of day. You can log traffic that matches or does not match the rule and change the order of rule precedence. See services.

All traffic attempting to pass through the firewall is subjected to the rules in the order shown in the Rules table from the top (highest precedence) to the default rules at the bottom. In some cases, the order of precedence is important to determine which communications are allowed into or out of the network.

Set Up Services on page 48 for information about

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To set up firewall rules:

1. Select Security > Firewall Rules to display the following screen:

2. To add an inbound or outbound rule:

• For an outbound rule, click Add under Outbound Services.

• For an inbound rule, click Add under Inbound Services.

3. To edit or delete a rule, select its button on the left side and click Edit or Delete.

4. To change the order of precedence:

a. Select its button on the left side of the table and click Move. b. At the prompt, enter the number of the new position and click OK.

5. To open or close instant messaging, select one of the following radio buttons:

• Close IM Ports. Disables instant messaging traffic.

• Open IM Ports. Enables instant messaging traffic. IM ports are open by default.

6. Click Apply to save your settings.

Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)

Because the modem router uses Network Address Translation (NAT), your network presents only one IP address to the Internet, and outside users cannot directly address any of your local computers. However, by defining an inbound rule you can make a local server (for example, a Web server or game server) visible and available to the Internet.

The rule tells the modem router to direct inbound traffic for a particular service to one local server based on the destination port number. This is also known as port forwarding. Allowing inbound services opens holes in your firewall. Enable only those ports that are necessary for your network. The following are two examples of inbound rules.

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Note: Some residential broadband ISP accounts do not let you run server

processes (such as a Web or FTP server) from your location. Your ISP might periodically check for servers and suspend your account if it discovers any active services at your location. If you are unsure, refer to the acceptable use policy of your ISP.

Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server

If you host a public Web server on your local network, you can define a rule to allow inbound Web (HTTP) requests from any outside IP address to the IP address of your Web server at any time of day, as shown here and described following the figure:

The settings are:

• Service. From this list, select the application or service you want to allow or block. The

list already displays many common services, but you are not limited to these choices. Use the Services screen to add any additional services or applications that do not already appear. See Set Up Services on page 48.

• Action. Choose how you want to handle this type of traffic. You can block or allow

always, or you can block or allow according to the schedule you have defined in the Schedule screen, described in Schedule Services on page 50.

• Send to LAN Server. Enter the IP address of the computer or server on your LAN that

receives the inbound traffic covered by this rule.

• WAN Users. These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based on

their source (WAN) IP address:

- Any. All IP addresses are covered by this rule.

- Address range. If this option is selected, you must fill in the Start and Finish fields.

- Single address. Enter the required address in the Start field.

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• Log. You can select whether to log the traffic:

- Never. No log entries are made for this service.

- Always. Any traffic for this service type is logged.

- Match. Traffic of this type that matches the settings and action are logged.

- Not match. Traffic of this type that does not match the settings and action are logged.

Inbound Rule Example: Allowing Video Conferencing

Create an inbound rule to allow incoming video conferencing to be initiated from a restricted range of outside IP addresses, such as from a branch office. In the following figure, CU-SeeMe connections are allowed from a specified range of external IP addresses only. In this case, incoming CU-SeeMe requests that do not match the allowed settings are logged.

Figure 11. Inbound video conferencing

Considerations for Inbound Rules

• If your external IP address is assigned dynamically by your ISP, the IP address might

change periodically as the DHCP lease expires. Consider using the Dynamic DNS screen described in Dynamic DNS on page 75 so that external users can always find your network.

• If the IP address of the local server computer is assigned by DHCP, it might change when

the computer is rebooted. To avoid this, use the Reserved IP address feature in the LAN IP Setup screen to keep the computer’s IP address constant.

• Local computers must access the local server using the computer’s local LAN address

(192.168.0.11 in the example shown in Figure 11, Inbound video conferencing). Attempts by local computers to access the server using the external WAN IP address fail.

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Outbound Rules (Service Blocking)

You can block computers on your local network from using certain Internet services. This is called service blocking or port filtering. You can add an outbound rule to block Internet access from a local computer based on the computer, Internet site, time of day, and type of service.

1. Select Security > Firewall Rules to display the following screen:

2. Under Outbound Services, click Add.

3. Fill in the fields as follows and click Apply to save your settings:

• Service. Select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list has many

services, but you are not limited to these choices. You can use the Add Custom Service button (see Set Up Services on page 48) to add services or applications.

• Action. Choose how to handle this type of traffic. You can block or allow always, or

according to the schedule you define. (See Schedule Services on page 50.)

• LAN Users. These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based

on their source LAN IP address. Select the option that you want:

- Any. All IP addresses are covered by this rule.

- Address range. If this option is selected, fill in the Start and Finish fields.

- Single address. Enter the required address in the Start field.

• WAN Users. These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based

on their destination WAN IP address. Select the option that you want:

- Any. All IP addresses are covered by this rule.

- Address range. If this option is selected, fill in the Start and Finish fields.

- Single address. Enter the required address in the Start field.

• Log. You can select to log the traffic:

- Never. No log entries are made for this service.

- Always. Any traffic for this service type is logged.

- Match. Traffic of this type that matches the settings and action is logged.

- Not match. Traffic that does not match the settings and action is logged.

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Set Up Services

Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For example, Web servers serve Web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’ moves. When a computer on the Internet sends a request for service to a server computer, the requested service is identified by a service or port number. This number appears as the destination port number in the transmitted IP packets. For example, a packet that is sent with destination port number 80 is an HTTP (Web server) request.

The service numbers for many common protocols are defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF at http://www.ietf.org/) and published in RFC1700, “Assigned Numbers.” Service numbers for other applications are typically chosen from the range 1024 to 65535 by the authors of the application. Although the modem router already holds a list of many service port numbers, you are not limited to these choices.

To create your own service definitions:

1. Select Security > Services to display the following screen:

2. To create a new service, click the Add button. If you want to change a service, select it and

click Edit.

3. Use the following screen to define or edit a service.

• Name. Enter a meaningful name for the service.

• Type. Select the correct type for this service. If in doubt, select TCP/UDP. The options

are TCP, UDP, and TCP/UDP.

• Start Port and Finish Port. If a port range is required, enter the range here. If a single

port is required, enter the same value in both fields.

4. Click Apply to save your changes.

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Set the Time Zone

The modem router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several network time servers on the Internet.

1. Select Security > Schedule.

2. Select your time zone. This setting determines the blocking schedule and time-stamping of

log entries.

3. If your time zone is in daylight savings time, select the Adjust for daylight savings time

check box to add one hour to standard time.

Note: If your region uses daylight savings time, select Adjust for daylight

savings time on the first day and clear it after the last day.

4. Click Apply to save your settings.

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Schedule Services

If you enabled service blocking in the Block Services screen or port forwarding in the Ports screen, you can set up a schedule for when blocking occurs or when access is not restricted.

1. Select Security > Schedule.

2. To block Internet services based on a schedule, select Every Day or select one or more

days.

3. If you want to limit access completely for the selected days, select All Day. Otherwise, to

limit access during certain times for the selected days, enter times in the Start Blocking and End Blocking fields.

Note: Enter the values in 24-hour time format. For example, 10:30 a.m. would

be 10 hours and 30 minutes, and 10:30 p.m. would be 22 hours and 30 minutes. If you set the start time after the end time, the schedule is effective through midnight the next day.

4. Click Apply to save your settings.

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Enable Security Event Email Notification

To receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the E-mail screen and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often.

Select Security > E-mail to display the following screen:

Figure 12. E-Mail screen

• Turn E-mail Notification On. Select this check box if you want to receive email logs and

alerts from the modem router.

• Send to This E-mail Address. Enter the email address where you want logs and alerts

sent. This email address is also used as the From address. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent by email.

• Your Outgoing Mail Server. Enter the name or IP address of your ISP’s outgoing

(SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You might be able to find this information in the configuration settings of your email program. Enter the email address to which logs and alerts are sent. This email address is also used as the From address. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent by email.

• My mail derver requires authentication. If you use an outgoing mail server provided by

your current ISP, you do not need to select this field. If you use an email account that is not provided by your ISP, select this field, and enter the required user name and password information.

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• Send Alerts Immediately. Select the corresponding check box if you would like

immediate notification of a significant security event, such as a known attack, port scan, or attempted access to a blocked site.

• Send logs according to this schedule. Specifies how often to send the logs: Hourly,

Daily, Weekly, or When Full.

- Days specifies which day of the week to send the log. This is relevant when the log is

sent weekly.

- Time specifies the time of day to send the log. This is relevant when the log is sent

daily or weekly.

Note: If the Weekly, Daily, or Hourly option is selected and the log fills up

before the specified period, the log is automatically emailed to the specified email address. After the log is sent, it is cleared from the modem router’s memory. If the modem router cannot email the log file, the log buffer might fill up. In this case, the modem router overwrites the log and discards its contents.

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5. Network Maintenance

Administering your network

This chapter describes the modem router settings for administering and maintaining the modem router and home network.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Upgrade the Modem Router Firmware

• Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades

• Manage the Configuration File

• View Router Status

• View Attached Devices

• Run Diagnostic Utilities

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Upgrade the Modem Router Firmware

The modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. By default, when you log in to your modem router, it checks the NETGEAR website for new firmware and alerts you if there is a newer version.

WARNING!

When uploading firmware to the modem router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware.

Automatic Firmware Check

When automatic firmware checking is on, the modem router performs the check and notifies you if an upgrade is available or not as shown here.

1. Click Yes to allow the modem router to download and install the new firmware. The

upgrade process could take a few minutes. When the upload is complete, your modem router restarts.

2. Go to the DGN2200 support page at http://www.netgear.com/support.and read the new

firmware release notes to determine whether you need to reconfigure the modem router after upgrading.

Note: If you get a “Firmware needs to be reloaded” message, it means a

problem has been detected with the modem router’s firmware. Follow the prompts to correct the problem or see Incorrect Date or

Time on page 136 for a description of the steps.

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Stop the Automatic Firmware Check

You can turn the automatic firmware checking off and check for firmware updates manually if you prefer. See Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades on page 55. To turn off the automatic firmware check at login:

1. Select Maintenance > Router Upgrade.

2. Clear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box

Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades

You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer versions of firmware for your product.

WARNING!

1. Select Maintenance > Router Status and make a note of the modem router firmware

version number.

2. Go to the DGN2200 support page on the NETGEAR website at

http://www.netgear.com/support.

3. If the firmware version on the NETGEAR website is newer than the firmware on your

modem router, download the file to your computer.

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4. Select Maintenance > Router Upgrade to display the following screen:

5. Click Browse, and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img).

6. Click Upload to send the firmware to the modem router.

When the upload is complete, your modem router restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether or not you need to reconfigure the modem router after upgrading.

Manage the Configuration File

The modem router configuration settings are stored in a configuration file (*.cfg). This file can be backed up to your computer, restored, or used to revert to factory default settings.

Back Up

1. Select Maintenance > Backup Settings to display the following screen:

2. Click Save to save a copy of the current settings.

3. Choose a location to store the .cfg file that is on a computer on your network.

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Restore

1. Enter the full path to the file on your network, or click the Browse button to find the file.

2. When you have located the .cfg file, click the Restore button to upload the file to the modem

router.

Upon completion, the modem router reboots.

Erase

Click the Erase button to reset the modem router to its factory default settings. Erase sets the password to password, the LAN IP address to 192.168.0.1, and enables the modem router’s DHCP.

View Router Status

Select Maintenance > Router Status to display this screen. The Router Status screen provides status and usage information.

Hardware and Firmware Version. The model of the hardware and the currently running firmware version.

GUI Language Version. The currently selected language.

Internet Port Settings

MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address of the DSL port.

IP Address. The DSL port IP address. If no address is shown, the modem router cannot connect to the Internet.

Network Type. The value depends on your ISP. IP Subnet Mask. The DSL port IP subnet mask. Gateway IP Address. The IP address used as a

gateway to the Internet for computers configured to use DHCP.

Domain Name Server. The modem router DNS server IP addresses. These addresses are usually obtained dynamically from the ISP.

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LAN Port (Local Ports)

MAC Address. The modem router LAN port Ethernet MAC address. IP Address. The modem router LAN port IP address. The default is 192.168.0.1. DHCP. If Off, the modem router does not assign IP addresses to PCs on the LAN. If On, the

modem router does assign IP addresses to PCs on the LAN. IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask used by the modem router LAN. The default is

255.255.255.0.

Modem

ADSL Firmware Version. The version of the firmware. Modem Status. The connection status of the modem. DownStream Connection Speed. The modem receives data from the DSL line at this

speed.

UpStream Connection Speed. The modem transmits data to the DSL line at this speed. VPI. The Virtual Path Identifier setting. VCI. The Virtual Channel Identifier setting.

Wireless Port

See Wireless Settings Screen on page 33 for a more detailed description of these settings.

Name (SSID). The Wi-Fi network name (service set ID) for the wireless network. Region. The country where the unit is set up for use. Channel. The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. Mode. The current mbps setting. Wireless AP. Indicates if the access point feature is enabled. If disabled, the Wireless LED

on the front panel is off.

Broadcast Name. Indicates if the modem router is configured to broadcast its SSID.

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Show Statistics

Click the Show Statistics button on the Router Status screen to display a screen similar to this:

Port

The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following:

• Status. The link status of the port.

• TxPkts. The number of packets transmitted since reset or manual clear.

• RxPkts. The number of packets received since reset or manual clear.

• Collisions. The number of collisions since reset or manual clear.

• Tx B/s. The current line utilization—percentage of current bandwidth used.

• Rx B/s. The average line utilization.

• Up Time. The time elapsed since the last power cycle or reset.

ADSL Link Downstream or Upstream

The statistics for the upstream and downstream DSL link. These statistics are of interest to your technical support representative if you have problems obtaining or maintaining a connection.

• Connection Speed. Typically, the downstream speed is faster than the upstream speed.

• Line Attenuation. The line attenuation increases the farther you are physically located

from your ISP’s facilities.

• Noise Margin. The signal-to-noise ratio, which is a measure of the quality of the signal on

the line.

• Poll Interval. The interval at which the statistics are updated in this window. Click the

Stop button to freeze the display.

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Connection Status

In the Router Status screen, click the Connection Status button to display a screen similar to this:

• Connection Time. The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet through the

DSL port.

• Connecting to sender. The connection status.

• Negotiation. On or Off.

• Authentication. On or Off.

• Getting IP Address. The IP address assigned to the WAN port by the ISP.

• Getting Network Mask. The network mask assigned to the WAN port by the ISP.

View Attached Devices

The Attached Devices screen shows all IP devices that the modem router has discovered on the local network.

Select Maintenance > Attached Devices.

For each device, the table shows the IP address, the device name if available, and the Ethernet MAC address. Note that if the modem router is rebooted, the table data is lost until the modem router rediscovers the devices. To force the modem router to look for attached devices, click the Refresh button.

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Run Diagnostic Utilities

The modem router has a diagnostics feature. Select Maintenance > Diagnostics to display the following screen.

You can perform the following functions:

• Ping an IP address to test connectivity to see if you can reach a remote host.

• Perform a DNS lookup to test if an Internet name resolves to an IP address to verify that

the DNS server configuration is working.

• Display the Routing table to identify what other modem routers the modem router is

communicating with.

• Reboot the modem router to enable new network configurations to take effect or to clear

problems with the modem router’s network connection.

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6. USB Storage

This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your modem router.

Figure 13. USB port on rear panel.

The USB port on the modem router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives. Do not connect computers, USB modems, printers, CD drives, or DVD drives to the this USB port.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• USB Drive Requirements

• File-Sharing Scenarios

• USB Storage Basic Settings

• Edit a Network Folder

• USB Storage Advanced Settings

• Unmount a USB Drive

• Approved USB Devices

• Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer

• Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings

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USB Drive Requirements

The modem router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High Speed) standards. The approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table.

Bus Speed/Second

USB 1.1 12 Mbits

USB 2.0 480 Mbits

Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and other variables. The modem router should work with USB 2.0-compliant or 1.1-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives supported by the modem router, go to http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/12345.

When selecting a USB device, bear in mind the following:

• The USB port on the modem router can be used with one USB hard drive at a time. Do

not attempt to use a USB hub attached to the USB port.

• According to the USB 2.0 specification, the maximum available power is 5V @ 0.5A. If a

USB device exceeds this requirement, it might not function or might function erratically. Check the documentation for your USB device to be sure.

• The modem router supports FAT, FAT32, NTFS (read only), and NTFS with compression

format enabled (read only).

File-Sharing Scenarios

You can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational purposes.

Share Photos within Your Home Network

You can create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia. This eliminates the need to log in to (and pay for) an external photo-sharing site.

1. Insert your USB drive into the USB port on the modem router either directly or with a

USB cable. Computers on your local area network (LAN) can access this USB drive using a Web

browser or Microsoft networking.

2. If you want to specify read-only access, or to allow access from the Internet, see USB Storage Advanced Settings on page 67.

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Share Large Files with FTP via Internet

1. To protect your network, set up security if someone else will be downloading the files.

Create a user name and password with appropriate access.

2. If you want to limit USB drive access to only read access, from the modem router USB

Storage (Basic Settings) screen, click Edit a Network folder. In the Write Access field, select admin, and then click Apply.

The password for admin is the same one that you use to access the modem router. By default it is password.

3. Enable FTP via Internet in the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen. See USB Storage Advanced Settings on page 67.

USB Storage Basic Settings

You can view or edit basic settings for the USB storage device attached to your modem router.

1. Select USB > Basic Settings. The following screen displays:

By default, the USB device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).

2. To access your USB device, do one of the following:

• Click the network or device name.

• Click the share name.

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• Type \\readyshare in the address field of your Web browser.

Network/device name:

\\readyshare

Share name:

\\readyshare\USB_Storage

If you logged in to the modem router before you connected your USB device, you might not see your USB device in the modem router screens until you log out and then log in again.

Basic Settings Screen Fields and Buttons

• Network Device Name. The default is \\readyshare. This is the name used to access the

USB device connected to the modem router.

• Folder Name. Full path of the used by the Network folder.

• Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).

• Total/Free Space. Shows the current utilization of the storage device.

• Share Name. You can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address field of

your Web browser.

If Not Shared is shown, then the default share has been deleted and no other share for the root folder exists. Click the link to change this setting.

• Read/Write Access. Shows the network folder permissions and access controls.

- All no password allows all users to access the network folder.

- admin uses the same password that you use to log in to the modem router main

menu.

• Edit. You can click the Edit button to edit the Available Network folder settings. See Edit a Network Folder on page 65.

• Safely Remove USB Device. Click this button to safely remove the USB device attached

to your modem router. See Unmount a USB Drive on page 69.

Edit a Network Folder

This process is the same from both the USB Storage (Basic Settings) and (Advanced Settings) screens.

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1. Click the Edit button to open the Edit Network Folder screen:

2. You can use this screen to select a folder, to change the share name, or to change read

access or write access from All-no password to admin. The password for admin is the same one that is used to log in to the modem router main

menu. By default it is password.

3. Click Apply for your changes to take effect.

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USB Storage Advanced Settings

To configure advanced USB settings, select USB > Advanced Settings. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen displays:

You can use this screen to specify access to the USB storage device. The settings are as follows:

• Network Device Name. The default is readyshare. This is the name used to access the

USB device connected to the modem router from your computer.

• Workgroup. If you are using a Windows Workgroup rather than a domain, the workgroup

name is displayed here.

Access Method

• Network Connection. Enabled by default, this allows all users on the LAN to have

access to the USB drive.

• HTTP. Disabled by default. If you enable this setting, you can type http://readyshare to

access the USB drive.

• HTTP (via Internet). Disabled by default. If you enable this settings, remote users can

type http://readyshare to access the USB drive over the Internet.

• FTP. Disabled by default.

• FTP (via Internet). Disabled by default. If you enable this settings, remote users can

access the USB drive via FTP over the Internet.

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Available Network Folders

• Folder Name. Full path of the Network folder.

• Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).

• Total Free Space. The space currently available on the storage device.

• Share Name. You can click the name shown or you can type it into the address field of

your Web browser. If Not Shared is shown, then the default share has been deleted and no other share for the root folder exists. Click the link to change this setting.

• Read/Write Access. Shows the permissions and access controls on the Network folder.

Selecting All no password allows all users to access the Network folder. You are prompted to enter the same password that you use to log in to the modem router.

Create a Network Folder

1. From the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen, click the Create Network Folder

button to open the Create a Network Folder screen:

2. Create a folder.

• You can specify the folder’s share name, read access, and write access from All-no

password to admin.

• The password for admin is the same one that is used to log in to the modem router

main menu. By default it is password.

3. Click Apply so that your changes take effect.

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Unmount a USB Drive

To unmount a USB disk drive so that no users can access it, from the USB Settings screen, click the Safely Remove USB button. This takes the drive offline.

CAUTION:

Unmount the USB drive before physically unplugging it from the modem router. If the USB disk is removed or a cable is pulled while data is being written to the disk, it could result in file or disk corruption.

Approved USB Devices

You can specify which USB devices are approved for use when connected to the modem router.

1. Select Advanced > USB Settings.

2. Click Approved Devices.

3. On the USB Drive Approved

Devices screen, select the USB device from the Available USB Devices list.

4. Click Add.

5. Select the Allow only approved

devices check box.

6. Click Apply so that your change

takes effect.

If you want to approve another USB device, you must first use the Safely Remove USB Device button to unmount the currently connected USB device. Connect the other USB device, and then repeat this process.

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Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer

To connect to the USB drive from remote computers using a Web browser, you use the modem router’s Internet port IP address.

Locate the Internet Port IP Address

The Router Status screen shows the Internet port IP address:

1. Log in to the modem router.

2. Select Maintenance > Router Status.

3. Record the IP address that is listed for the Internet port. This is the IP address you can use

to connect to the modem router remotely.

Access the Modem Router’s USB Drive Remotely with FTP

You can connect to the modem router’s USB drive using a Web browser:

1. Connect to the modem router by typing ftp:// and the Internet port IP address in the

address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, for example, ftp://10.1.65.4. If you are using Dynamic DNS, you can type the DNS name rather than the IP address.

2. Type the name and password of the account that has access rights to the USB drive.

The directories of the USB drive that your account has access to display, for example, share/partition1/directory1. You can now read and copy files from the USB directory.

Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings

You can access the USB drive from local computers on your home or office network using Microsoft network settings. You must be running Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, or older versions of Windows with Microsoft networking enabled. You can use normal Explorer operations such as dragging and dropping, opening files, or cutting and pasting files from:

• Microsoft Windows Start menu, Run option

• Windows Explorer

• Network Neighborhood or My Network Place

Enabling File and Printer Sharing

Each computer’s network properties have to be set to enable network communication with the USB drive. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft networking have to be enabled, as described in the following sections.

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Note: In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, File and Printer Sharing is

enabled by default.

Configuring Windows 98SE and Windows ME

The easiest way to get to your network properties is to go to your desktop, right-click Network Neighborhood and then select Properties. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Windows should be listed. If not, click Add and follow the installation prompts.

Note: If you have any questions about File and Printer Sharing, contact

Microsoft for assistance.

Configuring Windows 2000 and Windows XP

Right-click the network connection for your local area network. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Windows should be listed. If not, click Install and follow the installation prompts.

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Configuring for unique situations

This chapter describes the advanced features of your modem router. The information is for users with a solid understanding of networking concepts who want to set the modem router up for unique situations such as when remote access from the Internet by IP or domain name is needed.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• WAN Setup

• Dynamic DNS

• LAN Setup

• Quality of Service (QoS)

• Advanced Wireless Settings

• Remote Management

• Static Routes

• Universal Plug and Play

• Traffic Meter

• Advanced USB Settings

• Wireless Bridging and Repeating Networks

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WAN Setup

Select Advanced > WAN Setup to display the following screen:

The following settings are available:

• Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. The firewall protects your LAN against port

scans and denial of service (DoS) attacks. This protection should be disabled only in special circumstances.

• Default DMZ Server. The default demilitarized zone (DMZ) server feature is helpful when

you use online games and video conferencing applications that are incompatible with NAT. See Default DMZ Server on page 74.

• Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port. If you want the modem router to respond to a

ping from the Internet, select this check box. This should be used only as a diagnostic tool, because it allows your modem router to be discovered. Do not select this check box unless you have a specific reason to do so.

• MTU Size (in bytes). The normal Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) value for most Ethernet

networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. For some ISPs you might need to reduce the MTU. But this is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.

• NAT Filtering. By default NAT filtering is used.

• Disabling the SIP ALG. The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Application Level Gateway

(ALG) is enabled by default to optimize VoIP phone calls that use the SIP. The Disable SIP ALG check box allows you to disable the SIP ALG. Disabling the SIP ALG might be useful when running certain applications.

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Default DMZ Server

The default demilitarized zone (DMZ) server feature is helpful when you use online games and video conferencing applications that are incompatible with NAT. The modem router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but there are other applications that might not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application correctly if that computer’s IP address is entered as the default DMZ server.

Note: For security reasons, you should avoid using the default DMZ server

feature. When a computer is designated as the default DMZ server, it loses much of the protection of the firewall. If compromised via the Internet, the computer can be used to attack your network.

Incoming traffic from the Internet is usually discarded by the modem router unless the traffic is a response to one of your local computers or a service that you have configured in the Ports screen. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can have it forwarded to one computer on your network. This computer is called the default DMZ server.

To assign a computer or server to be a default DMZ server:

1. In the WAN Setup screen, select the Default DMZ Server check box.

2. Type the IP address for that server and click Apply.

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Dynamic DNS

If your network has a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name that is linked to your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS). More commonly, Internet accounts have dynamically assigned IP addresses in which the IP addresses change frequently. In this case, use a commercial Dynamic DNS service to register your domain to its IP address and forward traffic directed at your domain to your current IP address.

The modem router has a client that can connect to a Dynamic DNS service provider. Once you set up Dynamic DNS in the modem router, when your IP address changes, your modem router contacts your Dynamic DNS service provider, logs in to your account, and registers your new IP address.

To set up Dynamic DNS:

1. Select Advanced > Dynamic DNS to display the following screen.

2. Access the website of one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in

the Service Provider drop-down list, and register for an account. For example, for dyndns.org, go to www.dyndns.org.

3. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box.

4. Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider.

5. Type the host name that your Dynamic DNS service provider gave you. This is sometimes

called the domain name. If your URL is myName.dyndns.org, your host name is myName.

6. Type the user name for your Dynamic DNS account.

7. Type the password (or key) for your Dynamic DNS account.

8. If your Dynamic DNS provider allows the use of wildcards in resolving your URL, you can

select the Use Wildcards check box to activate this feature. For example, the wildcard feature causes *.yourhost.dyndns.org to be aliased to the same IP address as yourhost.dyndns.org.

9. Click Apply to save your settings.

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If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x, the Dynamic DNS service does not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet.

LAN Setup

The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). The modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The modem router’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows:

• LAN IP address. 192.168.0.1

• Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0

These addresses are part of the private address range designated by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF http://www.ietf.org/) for use in private networks, and should be suitable in most applications. If your network has a requirement to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in the LAN Setup screen.

Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the modem router while

connected through the browser, you are disconnected. To reconnect, open a new connection to the new IP address and log in.

To change the LAN settings:

1. Select Advanced > LAN Setup.

2. Enter the LAN Setup configuration and click Apply to save your changes.

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LAN Setup Screen Settings

• IP Address. The LAN IP address of the modem router.

• IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the modem router. Combined with the IP

address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which have to be reached through a gateway or modem router.

• Use Router as DHCP Server. By default, the modem router is a Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the modem router’s LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the modem router. IP addresses are assigned to the attached PCs from a pool of addresses specified in this screen. Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN.

For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the modem router are satisfactory.

• Reserved IP Addresses Setup. When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer

on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the modem router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings.

IP Address Reservation

To reserve an IP address:

1. Select Advanced > LAN Setup and click the Add button.

2. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. Choose an

address from the modem router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.0.x.

3. Type the MAC address of the computer or server.

Tip: If the computer is already on your network, copy its MAC address from

the Attached Devices screen and paste it here.

4. Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table.

Note: The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer

contacts the modem router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its IP configuration to force a DHCP release and renew.

To edit or delete a reserved address entry:

1. Select the radio button next to the reserved address that you want to edit or delete.

2. Click Edit or Delete.

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Quality of Service (QoS)

Quality of Service (QoS) is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The modem router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection.

The modem router supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link. WMM QoS provides prioritization of wireless data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background. For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS, both it and the client running that application have to have WMM enabled. Legacy applications that do not support WMM, and applications that do not require QoS, are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video.

QoS for Internet Access

To specify prioritization of traffic, you need to add or create a policy for the type of traffic.

1. Select Advanced > QoS Setup.

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2. Click Setup QoS rule. The QoS Priority Rule list displays:

3. To change a rule, select its radio button, scroll down and click Edit.

4. To add a custom rule, click Add Priority Rule.

5. Click Apply to save your changes and return to the QoS Setup screen.

6. In the QoS Setup screen, click Apply.

Advanced Wireless Settings

To view or change advanced wireless settings:

1. Select Advanced > Wireless Settings to display the following screen:

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Note: The advanced WPS settings section is not displayed if you selected

WEP as the security option.

2. If you make changes, click Apply. Note that the WLAN settings come from the settings you

made in the Wireless Settings screen (see

Wireless Settings Screen on page 33).

Advanced Wireless Settings

• Enable Wireless Router Radio. When this check box is selected, the modem router

works as an access point broadcasting a wireless signal.

• Fragmentation Length.

• CTS/RTS Threshold.

• Preamble Mode.

WPS Settings

Router’s PIN. The PIN number that you use on a registrar (for example, from the Network Explorer on a Vista Windows PC) to configure the modem router’s wireless settings through WPS. You can also find the PIN on the modem router label.

The PIN function might temporarily be disabled when the modem router detects suspicious attempts to break into the modem router’s wireless settings by using the modem router’s PIN through WPS. You can manually enable the PIN function by clearing the Disable Router’s PIN check box.

Keep Existing Wireless Settings. By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected. This allows the modem router to keep the same SSID and wireless security settings when WPS-enabled devices are added to the network.

If the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is not selected, the next time you use WPS to connect WPS-capable devices to your wireless network, the modem router generates a new random SSID and WPA/WPA2 passphrase. NETGEAR does not recommend this.

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Wireless Card Access List

The Wireless Card Access List lets you restrict access to your network to a specific list of devices based on their MAC addresses. This section explains how to set up the list.

1. Select Advanced > Wireless Settings, and click the Setup Access List button to

display the Wireless Card Access List screen:

The Turn Access Control On check box is not selected so that any computer configured with the correct wireless network name (SSID) and passphrase to access the network.

2. Select the Turn Access Control On check box to enable access restriction by MAC

address.

3. Click Add to add your computer’s MAC address so that you do not lose your wireless

connection when you click Apply. If you lose your wireless connection, you have to access the wireless modem router from a wired computer or from a wireless computer that is on the access control list. The following screen displays:

4. If a wireless station that you want to add is connected to the network, select it from the

Available Wireless Cards list and click Add.

5. You can enter MAC addresses manually. The MAC address is usually printed on the

wireless computer or device, or it might be in the modem router’s DHCP table. The MAC address is 12 hexadecimal digits.

You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the modem router’s Attached Devices screen (see View Attached Devices on page 60) into the MAC Address field. This screen shows computers connected to the network.

6. Click Apply to save your settings.

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Remote Management

The Remote Management screen lets you allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your modem router.

1. Select Advanced > Remote

Management to display this screen:

2. Select the Turn Remote Management

On check box.

3. Specify the external addresses that can

access remote management. For security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical. Select a radio button:

• Only This Computer. Allow

access from a single IP address on the Internet.

• IP Address Range. Allow access

from a range of IP addresses on the Internet.

• IP Address List. Enter each IP

address that should have access.

• Everyone. Allow access from any

IP address on the Internet.

4. Specify the port number to be used for

accessing the modem router interface. Web browser access usually uses the

standard HTTP service port 80. For greater security, you can change it so the remote modem router interface uses a custom port by entering that number in the field provided. Choose a number between 1024 and 65535, but do not use the number of any common service port. The default is 8080, which is a common alternate for HTTP.

5. Click Apply to save your changes.

To access your modem router from the Internet, type your modem router’s WAN IP address in your browser’s Address field, followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number. For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 at port number 8080, enter the following in your browser: http://134.177.0.123:8080.

Note: The http:// has to be included in the address.

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Static Routes

Static routes provide additional routing information to your modem router. Under normal circumstances, the modem router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and you do not need to configure additional static routes. You configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets located on your network.

Static Route Example

As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:

• Your primary Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP.

• You have an ISDN router on your home network for connecting to the company where

you are employed. This router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.0.100.

• Your company’s network address is 134.177.0.0.

When you first configured your modem router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as the modem router, and a second static route was created to your local network for all 192.168.0.x addresses. With this configuration, if you attempt to access a device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your modem router forwards your request to the ISP. The ISP forwards your request to the company where you are employed, and the request is likely to be denied by the company’s firewall.

In this case you need to define a static route, telling your modem router that 134.177.0.0 should be accessed through the ISDN router at 192.168.0.100

In this example:

• The Destination IP Address and IP

Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses.

• The Gateway IP Address field specifies

that all traffic for these addresses is to be forwarded to the ISDN router at

192.168.0.100.

• The value in the Metric field represents

the number of routers between your network and the destination. This is a direct connection, so it can be set to the minimum value of 2.

• The Private check box is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP

is activated.

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Add a Static Route

1. Select Advanced > Static Routes to display the following screen:

2. Click Add to open the following screen.

3. Fill in the fields:

• In the Route Name field, enter a route name for this static route. This name is for

identification purpose only.

• Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be

reported in RIP.

• Select Active to make this route effective.

• Enter the destination IP address of the final destination.

• Enter the IP subnet mask for this destination. If the destination is a single host, type

255.255.255.255.

• Enter the gateway IP address, which has to be a router on the same LAN segment as

the modem router.

• In the Metric field, enter a number between 2 and 15 as the metric value. This

represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works.

4. Click Apply to save your changes. The Static Routes table is updated to show the new

entry.

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Universal Plug and Play

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.

1. Select Advanced > UPnP to display the following screen:

2. Specify the settings as follows:

• Turn UPnP On. UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration.

The default setting for UPnP is enabled. If UPnP is disabled, the modem router does not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping), of the modem router.

• Advertisement Period. The advertisement period is how often the modem router

advertises (broadcasts) its UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes. The default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points have current device status at the expense of additional network traffic. Longer durations might compromise the freshness of the device status but can significantly reduce network traffic.

• Advertisement Time to Live. This is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP packet

sent. A hop is the number of steps allowed to propagate for each UPnP advertisement before it disappears. The number of hops can range from 1 to 255. The default value is 4 hops, which works for most home networks. If you notice that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, you might need to increase this value a little.

• UPnP Portmap Table. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each

UPnP device that is currently accessing the modem router and which ports (internal and external) that device has opened. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of port is opened and if that port is still active for each IP address.

3. To save, cancel your changes, or refresh the table:

• Click Apply to save the new settings to the modem router.

• Click Cancel to disregard any unsaved changes.

• Click Refresh to update the portmap table and to show the active ports that are

currently opened by UPnP devices.

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Traffic Meter

Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic passing through your modem router’s Internet port. With the Traffic Meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume, set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic usage.

To monitor traffic on your modem router:

1. Select Advanced > Traffic Meter.

2. To enable the Traffic Meter, select the Enable

Traffic Meter check box.

3. If you would like to record and restrict the

volume of Internet traffic, select the Traffic volume control by radio button. You can

select one of the following options for controlling the traffic volume:

• No limit. No restriction is applied when

the traffic limit is reached.

• Download only. The restriction is

applied to incoming traffic only.

• Both directions. The restriction is

applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic.

4. You can limit the amount of data traffic

allowed per month:

• By specifying how many Mbytes per

month are allowed.

• By specifying how many hours of traffic

are allowed.

5. Set the Traffic Counter to begin at a specific

time and date.

6. Set up Traffic Control to issue a warning

message before the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours is reached. You can select one of the following to occur when the limit is attained:

• The Internet LED flashes green or amber.

• The Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.

7. Set up Internet Traffic Statistics to monitor the data traffic.

8. Click the Traffic Status button if you want a live update on Internet traffic status on your

modem router.

9. Click Apply to save your settings.

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Advanced USB Settings

For added security, you can specify that only approved USB devices are shared.

1. Select Advanced > USB. The following screen displays:

2. Select No and click Apply.

3. To define the approved devices, click USB Approved Devices.

Wireless Bridging and Repeating Networks

With the modem router, you can build large bridged wireless networks that form an IEEE 802.11n Wireless Distribution System (WDS). Using the modem router with other access points (APs) and wireless devices, you can connect clients using their MAC addresses rather than IP addresses. Here are some examples of wireless bridged configurations:

• Point-to-point bridge. The modem router communicates with another bridge-mode

wireless station. See Set Up a Point-to-Point Bridge on page 89.

• Multi-point bridge. The modem router is the “master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless

stations. Then all traffic is sent to this master, rather than to other access points. See Set

Up a Multi-Point Bridge on page 90.

• Repeater with wireless client association. Sends all traffic to the remote access point.

See Repeater with Wireless Client Association on page 91.

The wireless bridging and repeating feature uses the default security profile to send and receive traffic.

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Select Advanced > Wireless Repeating Function to display the following screen:

• Enable Wireless Repeating Function. Select this check box if you want to use the

wireless repeating function.

• Wireless MAC of this router. This field displays the MAC address for your modem router

for your reference. You will need to enter this MAC address in the corresponding Wireless Repeating Function screen of the other access point you are using.

• Wireless Repeater. If your modem router is the repeater, select this check box.

• Repeater IP Address. If your modem router is the repeater, enter the IP address of the

other access point.

• Disable Wireless Client Association. If your modem router is the repeater, selecting

this check box means that wireless clients cannot associate with it. Only LAN client associations are allowed.

- If you are setting up a point-to-point bridge, select this check box.

- If you want all client traffic to go through the other access point (repeater with wireless

client association), leave this check box cleared.

• Base Station MAC Address. If your modem router is the repeater, enter the MAC

address for the access point that is the base station.

• Wireless Base Station. If your modem router is the base station, select this check box.

• Disable Wireless Client Association. If your modem router is the base station, selecting

this check box means that wireless clients cannot associate with it. Only LAN client associations are allowed.

• Repeater MAC Address (1 through 4). If your modem router is the base station, it can

act as the “parent” of up to 4 other access points. Enter the MAC addresses of the other access points in these fields.

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Set Up a Point-to-Point Bridge

In point-to-point bridge mode, the modem router communicates as an access point with another bridge-mode wireless station. As a bridge, wireless client associations are disabled. Only wired clients can be connected. Use wireless security to protect this communication. The following figure shows an example of point-to-point bridge mode.

Both access points (APs) are in

point-to-point bridge mode.

AP 1 (DGN2200 modem router)

Internet

192.168.0.1

PCs

AP 2

Switch or hub

LAN segment 1

Figure 14. Point-to-point bridge example

LAN segment 2

PCs

To set up a point-to-point bridge configuration:

1. Set up your modem router (AP 1) on LAN Segment 1 in point-to-point bridge mode.

a. In the Wireless Repeating Function screen, select the Enable Wireless Repeating

Function check box. b. Select either the Wireless Repeater or Wireless Base Station radio button. c. Select the corresponding Disable Wireless Client Association check box. d. Enter the MAC address for the other access point in the bridge. Depending on your

selection in step a, use either the Base Station MAC Address field or the Repeater

MAC Address 1 field.

e. Click Apply.

2. Set up the other access point (AP 2) on LAN Segment 2 in point-to-point bridge mode.

If your modem router is the repeater, then set up AP 2 as the base station; otherwise set up AP 2 as the repeater.

3. Set up both access points and verify that they use the same SSID, channel, authentication

mode, if any, and WEP security settings if security is in use.

4. Disable the DHCP server on AP 2. AP 1 will then be the DHCP server.

5. Verify connectivity across LAN Segment 1 and LAN Segment 2. A computer on either LAN

segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2.

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Set Up a Multi-Point Bridge

Multi-point bridge mode allows a router to bridge to multiple peer access points simultaneously. Wireless client associations are disabled. Only wired clients can be connected. Multi-point bridge mode configuration includes the following steps:

• Set up the modem router for wireless repeating as the base station, and specify the MAC

addresses of the access points that are repeaters.

• Set up the other access points for wireless repeating as repeaters, and specify the MAC

address of the modem router as the base station.

• Use wireless security to protect this traffic.

Point-to-point

bridge mode

DGN2200 modem router

AP 1

Internet

192.168.0.1

PCs

LAN segment 1

Figure 15. Multi-point bridge example

Hub or switch

LAN segment 2

Point-to-point

bridge mode

AP 2

PCs

Hub or switch

AP 3

PCs

LAN segment 3

To set up the multi-point bridge configuration:

In this example, the modem router is AP 1 on LAN Segment 1 because it is in a central location.

1. Set up your modem router to be the base station in the bridge.

a. In the Wireless Repeating Function screen for your modem router, select the Enable

Wireless Repeating Function check box. b. Select the Wireless Base Station radio button. c. Select the corresponding Disable Wireless Client Association check box. d. Enter the MAC address for the other access points in the bridge in the Repeater

MAC Address 1 and Repeater MAC Address 2 fields.

e. Click Apply.

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2. Set up AP 2 and AP 3 to be wireless repeaters.

a. In the Wireless Repeating Function screen for AP 2 and AP 3, select the Enable

Wireless Repeating Function check box. b. Select the Wireless Repeater radio button. c. Select the corresponding Disable Wireless Client Association check box. d. Enter the MAC addresses for your modem router in the Base Station MAC Address

field.

e. Click Apply.

3. Disable the DHCP server on AP 2 and AP 3. AP 1 will then be the DHCP server.

4. Verify the following for all access points:

• The modem router and other access points operate in the same LAN network address

range as the LAN devices.

• Only one access point, your modem router in Figure 15, is set up as the base station.

The others are set up as repeaters.

• All access points, including your modem router, are on the same LAN. That is, all the

access point LAN IP addresses are in the same network.

• If you are using DHCP, all access points should be set as DHCP clients. This setting

is Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client) in the Basic Settings screen.

• All access points, including your modem router, use the same SSID, channel,

authentication mode, if any, and WEP security settings if security is in use.

5. Verify connectivity across the LANs. A computer on any LAN segment should be able to

connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three LAN segments.

Note: Wireless stations configured as in Figure 14 on page 89 cannot

connect to the modem router or access points. If you want wireless stations to access any LAN segment, use additional access points in in any LAN segment.

Repeater with Wireless Client Association

In the repeater mode with wireless client association, your modem router sends all traffic to a base station access point. You can set up the modem router as either the base station (parent) or as the repeater (child) access point.

Note that the following restrictions apply:

• You do not have the option of disabling client associations with this modem router.

• You cannot configure a sequence of parent-child APs. You are limited to only one parent

access point, although if your modem router is the parent access point, it can connect with up to four child access points.

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The following figure shows an example of a repeater mode configuration.

Wireless PC

associated

with AP 1

DGN2200

AP 2 in repeater mode

Internet

192.168.0.1

PCs

AP 1 (parent AP in repeater mode)

AP 3 in repeater mode

Figure 16. Repeater example

Wireless PC

associated with AP 2

Wireless PC associated with AP 3

To set up a repeater with wireless client association:

In this example, the modem router is the base station, but you can set it up to be the repeater with another AP as the base station if you want.

1. Set up your modem router to be the base station.

a. In the Wireless Repeating Function screen for your modem router, select the Enable

Wireless Repeating Function check box. b. Select the Wireless Base Station radio button. c. Clear the corresponding Disable Wireless Client Association check box (make

sure it is not selected). d. Enter the MAC addresses for AP 2 and AP 3 in the Repeater MAC Address 1 and

Repeater MAC Address 2 field.

e. Click Apply.

2. Set up AP 2 and AP 3 to be wireless repeaters.

a. In the Wireless Repeating Function screen for AP 2 and AP 3, select the Enable

Wireless Repeating Function check box. b. Select the Wireless Repeater radio button. c. Clear the corresponding Disable Wireless Client Association check box (make

sure it is not selected). d. Enter the MAC addresses for your modem router in the Base Station MAC Address

field.

e. Click Apply.

3. Verify the following for all access points:

• Each access point operates in the same LAN network address range as the LAN

devices.

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• The access points are on the same LAN. That is, the LAN IP addresses for the

access points are in the same network.

• If you are using DHCP, access point devices are set to Obtain an IP address

automatically (DHCP Client) in the Basic Settings screen.

• Access point devices use the same SSID, channel, authentication mode, and

encryption.

Verify connectivity across the LANs. A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three WLAN segments.

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8. Virtual Private Networking

This chapter describes how to use the 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

B, NETGEAR VPN Configuration, and click the link to Virtual Private Networking (VPN) on

page 159 to learn more about VPNs.

This chapter is organized as follows:

• Overview of VPN Configuration on page 95

• Plan a VPN on page 96

• VPN Tunnel Configuration on page 97

• Set Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration on page 98

• Set Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration on page 108

• VPN Tunnel Control on page 112

• Set Up VPN Tunnels in Special Circumstances on page 118

Appendix

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Overview of VPN Configuration

Two common scenarios for VPN tunnels are between a remote PC and a network gateway; and between two or more network gateways. The DGN2200 supports both types. The DGN2200 supports up to five concurrent tunnels.

Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels

Client-to-gateway VPN tunnels provide secure access from a remote PC, such as a telecommuter connecting to an office network.

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Figure 17. Telecommuter VPN tunnel

VPN tunnel

Internet

PC running NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client

A VPN client access allows a remote PC to connect to your network from any location on the Internet. The remote PC is one tunnel endpoint, running the VPN client software. The modem router on your network is the other tunnel endpoint. (See Set Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN

Configuration on page 98.)

Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels

Gateway-to-gateway VPN tunnels provide secure access between networks, such as a branch or home office and a main office.

N300 Wireless Modem Router

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Gateway A (Home)

VPN tunnel

Gateway B

(Office)

Figure 18. VPN tunnel between networks

Internet

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A VPN between two or more NETGEAR VPN-enabled routers is a good way to connect branch or home offices and business partners over the Internet. VPN tunnels also enable access to network resources across the Internet. In this case, use gateways on each end of the tunnel to form the VPN tunnel end points. See Set Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN

Configuration on page 108 for information about how to set up this configuration.

Plan a VPN

When you set up a VPN, it is helpful to plan the network configuration and record the configuration parameters on a worksheet:

Table 3. VPN Tunnel Configuration Worksheet

Parameter Value to Be Entered Field Selection

Connection Name N/A

Pre-Shared Key N/A

Secure Association N/A Main Mode Manual Keys

Perfect Forward secrecy N/A Enabled Disabled

Encryption Protocol N/A DES 3DES

Authentication Protocol N/A MD5 SHA-1

Diffie-Hellman (DH) Group N/A Group 1 Group 2

Key Life in seconds N/A

IKE Life Time in seconds N/A

VPN Endpoint Local IPSecID LAN IP Address Subnet Mask FQDN or Gateway

IP (WAN IP Address

To set up a VPN connection, you need to configure each endpoint with specific identification and connection information describing the other endpoint. You configure the outbound VPN settings on one end to match the inbound VPN settings on other end, and vice versa.

This set of configuration information defines a security association (SA) between the two VPN endpoints. When planning your VPN, you have to make a few choices first:

• Will the local end be any device on the LAN, a portion of the local network (as defined by

a subnet or by a range of IP addresses), or a single PC?

• Will the remote end be any device on the remote LAN, a portion of the remote network (as

defined by a subnet or by a range of IP addresses), or a single PC?

• Will either endpoint use fully qualified domain names (FQDNs)? FQDNs supplied by

Dynamic DNS providers (see Using a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) on

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page 146) can allow a VPN endpoint with a dynamic IP address to initiate or respond to a tunnel request. Otherwise, the side using a dynamic IP address has to always be the initiator.

• Which method will you use to configure your VPN tunnels?

- The VPN Wizard using VPNC defaults (see Table 4, Parameters Recommended by

the BPNC and Used in the VPN Wizard on page 97).

- The typical automated Internet Key Exchange (IKE) setup (see Use Auto Policy to

Configure VPN Tunnels on page 118).

- A manual keying setup in which you need to specify each phase of the connection

(see Use Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels on page 125)?

Table 4. Parameters Recommended by the BPNC and Used in the VPN Wizard

Parameter Factory Default Setting

Secure Association Main Mode

Authentication Method Pre-Shared Key

Encryption Method 3DES

Authentication Protocol SHA-1

Diffie-Hellman (DH) Group Group 2 (1024 bit)

Key Life 8 hours

IKE Life Time 1 hour

• What level of IPSec VPN encryption will you use?

- DES. The Data Encryption Standard (DES) processes input data that is 64 bits wide,

encrypting these values using a 56-bit key. Faster but less secure than 3DES.

- 3DES. Triple DES achieves a higher level of security by encrypting the data three

times using DES with three different, unrelated keys.

• What level of authentication will you use?

- MDS. 128 bits, faster but less secure.

- SHA-1. 160 bits, slower but more secure.

VPN Tunnel Configuration

There are two tunnel configurations and three ways to configure them:

• Use the VPN Wizard to configure a VPN tunnel (recommended for most situations):

- See Set Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration on page 98.

- See Set Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration on page 108.

• See Use Auto Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels on page 118 when the VPN Wizard and

its VPNC defaults are not appropriate for your special circumstances, but you want to automate the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) setup.

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• See Use Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels on page 125 when the VPN Wizard

and its VPNC defaults are not appropriate for your special circumstances and you have to specify each phase of the connection. You manually enter all the authentication and key parameters. You have more control over the process; however, the process is more complex, and there are more opportunities for errors or configuration mismatches between your DGN2200 and the corresponding VPN endpoint gateway or client workstation.

Note: NETGEAR publishes additional interoperability scenarios with

various gateway and client software products. Look on the NETGEAR website at www.netgear.com for these interoperability scenarios.

Set Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration

Setting up a VPN between a remote PC running the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client and a network gateway involves these two steps:

• Step 1: Configure the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on page 98 describes how to use

the VPN Wizard to configure the VPN tunnel between the remote PC and network gateway.

• Step 2: Configure the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client on page 101 shows how to

configure the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client endpoint.

IP: 192.168.3.1

22.23.24.25

Figure 19. Client-to-gateway VPN tunnel

VPN tunnel

Internet

0.0.0.0

PC running NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client

Step 1: Configure the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel

This section describes using the VPN Wizard to set up the VPN tunnel using the VPNC default parameters listed in Table 4 on page 97. If you have special requirements not covered by these VPNC-recommended parameters, see Set Up VPN Tunnels in Special

Circumstances on page 118 for information about how to set up the VPN tunnel.

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The following worksheet identifies the parameters used in this procedure, which are highlighted in blue. For a blank worksheet, see Plan a VPN on page 96.

Table 5. VPN Tunnel Configuration Worksheet

Parameter Value to Be Entered Field Selection

Connection Name RoadWarrior N/A

Pre-Shared Key 12345678 N/A

Secure Association

Perfect Forward secrecy N/A

Encryption Protocol N/A

Authentication Protocol N/A

Diffie-Hellman (DH) Group N/A

Key Life in seconds 28800 (8 hours) N/A

IKE Life Time in seconds 3600 (1 hour) N/A

VPN Endpoint Local IPSecID LAN IP Address Subnet Mask

Client toGateway N/A N/A Dynamic

Gateway toClient 192.168.3.1 255.255.255.0 22.23.24.25

N/A Main Mode Manual Keys

Enabled Disabled

DES 3DES

MD5 SHA-1

Group 1 Group 2

FQDN or Gateway IP (WAN IP Address)

To configure a client-to-gateway VPN tunnel using the VPN Wizard:

1. Select Advanced - VPN > VPN Wizard. The following screen displays. Click Next.

2. Fill in the Connection Name and pre-shared key fields.

The connection name is for convenience and does not affect how the VPN tunnel functions.

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3. Select the radio button for the type of target end point, and click Next.

4. Enter the remote IP address and subnet mask, and click Next.

The Summary screen displays:

Note: To view the VPNC-recommended authentication and encryption

settings used by the VPN Wizard, click the here link.

5. Click Done. The VPN Policies screen displays, showing that the new tunnel is enabled:

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Netgear DGN2200 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200

Contents

1. Hardware Setup

Unpack Your Modem Router

Hardware Features

Label

Back Panel

Front Panel

Modem Router Stand

Position Your Modem Router

ADSL Microfilters

One-Line ADSL Microfilter

Two-Line ADSL Microfilter

Summary

Cable Your Modem Router

Verify the Cabling

2. Modem Router Setup

Modem Router Setup Preparation

Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP

Replace an Existing Modem and Router

Gather ISP Information

NETGEAR Genie Setup

View or Change Settings

Settings Description

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

3. Wireless Settings

Wireless Adapter Compatibility

Preset Security

Security Basics

Turn Off Wireless Connectivity

Disable SSID Broadcast

Restrict Access by MAC Address

Wireless Security Options

Add Clients (Computers or Devices) to Your Network

Manual Method

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method

Wireless Settings Screen

Consider Every Device on Your Network

View or Change Wireless Settings

Wireless Settings Screen Fields

Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase

Set WEP Encryption and Passphrase

Wireless Guest Networks

4. Content Filtering Settings

Logs

Examples of Log Messages

Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic

Delete Keyword or Domain

Specify Trusted Computer

Firewall Rules to Control Network Access

Configure Firewall Rules

Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)

Outbound Rules (Service Blocking)

Set Up Services

Set the Time Zone

Schedule Services

Enable Security Event Email Notification

5. Network Maintenance

Upgrade the Modem Router Firmware

Automatic Firmware Check

Stop the Automatic Firmware Check

Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades

Manage the Configuration File

Back Up

Restore

Erase

View Router Status