NETGEAR DGN2200 User Guide
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10563-02
March 2010
v1.0
©2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid
the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less
than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
FCC Caution
• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
• For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not
possible.
• This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
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European Union Statement of Compliance
Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this wireless-N modem router is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Èesky
[Czech]
Dansk
[Danish]
Deutsch
[German]
Eesti
[Estonian]
English
Español
[Spanish]
Ελληνική
[Greek]
Français
[French]
NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 je
ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/
ES.
Undertegnede
NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Wireless-N 300
Modem Router DGN2200 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i
direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt
NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät Wireless-N 300 Modem Router
DGN2200 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen
einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Käesolevaga kinnitab
NETGEAR, Inc. seadme Wireless-N 300 Modem Router
DGN2200 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Hereby,
in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el Wireless-N 300 Modem Router
NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 is
DGN2200 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones
aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ
NETGEAR, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Wireless-N 300 Modem Router
DGN2200 ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ
ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Par la présente
NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil Wireless-N 300 Modem Router
DGN2200 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes
de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano
[Italian]
Latviski
[Latvian]
Lietuviø
[Lithuanian]
Con la presente
NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo Wireless-N 300 Modem Router
DGN2200 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite
dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 atbilst
Ar šo
Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200
Šiuo
atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
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Nederlands
[Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart
NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel Wireless-N 300 Modem Router
DGN2200 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante
bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti
[Maltese]
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Polski
[Polish]
Português
[Portuguese]
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
Slovensky
[Slovak]
Suomi
[Finnish]
Svenska
[Swedish]
Hawnhekk,
jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva
1999/5/EC.
Alulírott,
megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb
elõírásainak.
Niniejszym NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200
jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi postanowieniami
Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200
NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200
NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 está
conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 v skladu z
bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 spåòa
základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin
muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Härmed intygar
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the DGN2200 product
package.
IC Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not
possible.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991
und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B.
Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der
Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 has been suppressed in accordance with the
conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example,
test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the
notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.
Read instructions for correct handling.
Customer Support
Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200.
World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL)
http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer
are required.
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Product and Publication Details
Model Number: DGN2200
Publication Date: March 2010
Product Family: Wireless-N Modem Router
Product Name: Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10563-02
Publication Version Number: 1.0
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Contents
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... xi
Revision History ............................................................................................................... xii
Chapter 1
Configuring Your Internet Connection
Using the Setup Manual .................................................................................................1-1
Logging In to Your Wireless-N Modem Router ...............................................................1-2
Using the Setup Wizard ..................................................................................................1-4
Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings .......................................................1-5
Configuring ADSL Settings .............................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2
Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security Settings
Planning Your Wireless Network ....................................................................................2-1
Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines .............................................................2-2
Wireless Security Options ........................................................................................2-3
Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network ................................................................2-4
Manually Configuring Your Wireless Security ................................................................2-8
Configuring WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) Security ..................................2-8
Configuring WEP ......................................................................................................2-9
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network and Security .....2-11
Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After WPS Setup .........................2-14
Wireless Guest Networks .............................................................................................2-15
Chapter 3
Protecting Your Network
Protecting Access to Your Wireless-N Modem Router ...................................................3-1
Changing the Built-In Password ...............................................................................3-2
Changing the Administrator Login Time-out .............................................................3-3
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Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services ........................................................................3-3
Blocking Sites ...........................................................................................................3-3
Blocking Services .....................................................................................................3-5
Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services ............................................................3-7
Setting Your Time Zone ...........................................................................................3-7
Scheduling Firewall Services ...................................................................................3-8
Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information ................................................3-9
Examples of Log Messages ...................................................................................3-10
Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification .................................................................3-11
Live Parental Controls ..................................................................................................3-12
Chapter 4
Managing Your Network
Upgrading the Firmware .................................................................................................4-1
Manually Checking for Firmware Upgrades .............................................................4-2
Backing Up, Restoring, and Erasing Your Settings ........................................................4-3
Backing Up the Configuration to a File .....................................................................4-3
Restoring the Configuration from a File ...................................................................4-4
Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................4-4
Network Management Information .................................................................................4-5
Router Status and Usage Statistics .........................................................................4-5
Viewing Attached Devices ......................................................................................4-10
Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Wireless-N Modem Router ................4-10
Configuring Remote Management ................................................................................4-11
Chapter 5
USB Storage
USB Drive Requirements ...............................................................................................5-2
File Sharing Scenarios ...................................................................................................5-2
Sharing Photos with Friends and Family ..................................................................5-3
Sharing Large Files with Colleagues ........................................................................5-3
USB Storage Basic Settings ...........................................................................................5-4
Editing a Network Folder ................................................................................................5-6
Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings ................................................................5-7
Creating a Network Folder .......................................................................................5-9
Unmounting a USB Drive ...............................................................................................5-9
Specifying Approved USB Devices ..............................................................................5-10
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Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer ..............................................5-11
Locating the Internet Port IP Address ....................................................................5-11
Accessing the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP ......................................5-11
Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings ....................................5-11
Chapter 6
Advanced Configuration
Configuring WAN Settings ..............................................................................................6-1
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server .............................................................................6-3
Configuring Dynamic DNS ..............................................................................................6-4
Configuring LAN Settings ...............................................................................................6-6
Configuring DHCP ....................................................................................................6-7
Configuring Reserved IP Addresses ........................................................................6-8
Setting up Quality of Service (QoS) ................................................................................6-9
Configuring QoS for Internet Access ........................................................................6-9
Advanced Wireless Settings .........................................................................................6-11
Restricting Wireless Access to Your Network ........................................................6-11
Configuring WPS Settings ......................................................................................6-14
Using Static Routes ......................................................................................................6-15
Static Route Example .............................................................................................6-15
Configuring Static Routes ......................................................................................6-16
Configuring Universal Plug and Play ............................................................................6-18
Building Wireless Bridging and Repeating Networks ...................................................6-19
Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration ........................................................................6-21
Multi-Point Bridge ...................................................................................................6-22
Repeater with Wireless Client Association .............................................................6-24
Port Forwarding and Port Triggering ............................................................................6-25
Port Forwarding ......................................................................................................6-25
Port Triggering .......................................................................................................6-26
Advanced USB Settings ...............................................................................................6-27
Traffic Meter .................................................................................................................6-28
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................7-1
Welcome Page Displays instead of Router Main Menu ...........................................7-2
Troubleshooting with the LEDs .......................................................................................7-2
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Cannot Log in to the Wireless-N Modem Router ............................................................7-4
Troubleshooting the Internet Connection .......................................................................7-5
ADSL Link ................................................................................................................7-5
Internet LED is Red ..................................................................................................7-6
Obtaining an Internet IP Address .............................................................................7-6
Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA ..........................................................................7-7
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ..........................................................................7-8
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility ..............................................7-8
Testing the LAN Path to Your Wireless-N Modem Router .......................................7-8
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................7-9
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ......................................................7-10
Using the Restore Factory Settings Button to Reset the Router ............................7-10
Problems with Date and Time ......................................................................................7-10
Appendix A
Wall Mounting and Technical Specifications
Wall-Mounting Your Modem Router .............................................................................. A-1
General Specifications ................................................................................................... A-3
Factory Default Configuration ........................................................................................ A-4
Appendix B
Related Documents
Index
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual describes how to install,
configure and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200. The information in this
manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
• Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions::
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code
italic URL links
• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
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• Scope. This manual is written for the Modem Router according to these specifications:
Product Version Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200
Manual Publication Date March 2010
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the
NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.”
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/DGN2200.asp.
Revision History
Part Number
202-10563-02 1.0 March 2010 Revise WPS button and Restore Factory Settings button
202-10563-01 1.0 March 2010 Original publication
Version
Number
Date Description
instructions.
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Chapter 1
Configuring Your Internet Connection
This chapter describes how to configure your Modem Router Internet connection. When you
install your wireless-N modem router using the Resource CD as described in the Setup Manual,
these settings are configured automatically for you. This chapter provides instructions on how to
log in to the wireless-N modem router for further configuration.
Note: NETGEAR recommends that Windows OS users use the Smart Wizard™ on the
Resource CD for initial configuration
Setup Manual on the Resource CD.
This chapter includes:
• “Using the Setup Manual”
• “Logging In to Your Wireless-N Modem Router” on page 1-2
• “Using the Setup Wizard” on page 1-4
• “Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings” on page 1-5
• “Configuring ADSL Settings” on page 1-9
. Mac and Linux OS users should access the
Using the Setup Manual
For first-time installation of your wireless wireless-N modem router, refer to the Setup Manual.
The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD to
step you through the procedure to connect your wireless-N modem router and computers. The
Smart Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security
for your network. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you can use the information
in this Reference Manual to configure additional features of your wireless wireless-N modem
router.
For installation instructions in a language other than English, see the language options on the
Resource CD.
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Logging In to Your Wireless-N Modem Router
You can log in to the wireless-N modem router to view or change its settings. Links to
Knowledge Base and documentation are also available on the wireless-N modem router
main menu.
Note: Your computer must be configured for DHCP. For help with configuring DHCP, see
the documentation that came with your computer or see the link to the online
document in “Preparing Your Network” in Appendix B.
When you have logged in, if you do not click Logout, the wireless-N modem router waits for 5
minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you out.
To log in to the wireless-N modem router:
1. Type http://www.routerlogin.com, or the wireless-N modem router’s LAN IP address
(default is 192.168.0.1) in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter. A login
window displays:
Figure 1-1
2. Enter admingfor the wireless-N modem router user name and your password (or the default,
password
Password” on page 3-2.
If the wireless-N modem router has never been configured, the Smart Wizard screen displays.
After the wireless-N modem router has been configured, the Firmware Upgrade assistant will
appear.
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). For information about how to change the password, see “Changing the Built-In
Note: The wireless-N modem router user name and password are not the same as any
other user name or password you might use to log in to your Internet
connection.
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• Checking for Firmware Updates screen. After initial configuration, this screen displays
unless you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box.
Figure 1-2
Note: If the wireless-N modem router is not configured (is in its factory default state)
when you log in, the Setup Wizard displays. See “Using the Setup Wizard” on
page 1-4.
If the wireless-N modem router discovers a newer version of the firmware, you are asked if
you want to upgrade to the new firmware (see “Upgrading the Firmware” on page 4-1 for
details). If no new firmware is available, the following message displays.
Figure 1-3
• Router Status screen. The Router Status screen displays if the wireless-N modem router has
not been configured yet or has been reset to its factory default settings. See “Router Status and
Usage Statistics” on page 4-5.
You can use the Setup Wizard to automatically detect your Internet connection as described in
“Using the Setup Wizard” on page 1-4, or you can bypass the Setup Wizard and manually
configure your Internet connection as described in “Viewing or Manually Configuring Your
ISP Settings” on page 1-5.
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Using the Setup Wizard
You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen, or you can
allow the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet connection. The Setup Wizard searches your
Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. This feature is
not the same as the Smart Wizard on the Resource CD that is used for installation.
To use the Setup Wizard:
1. To go to the Setup Wizard screen, from the top of the main menu, select Setup Wizard.
Figure 1-4
2. Select Yes for the Auto-Detect Connection Type, and then click Next to proceed.
Enter your ISP settings, as needed.The Setup Wizard detects your ISP configuration.
Depending on the type of connection, you are prompted to enter your ISP settings, as shown in
the following table.
Table 1-1. Auto-Detected Internet Connection Types
Connection Type ISP Information
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
PPP over ATM (PPPoA)
Dynamic IP Account Setup No entries needed.
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Enter the login user name and password. These fields are casesensitive.
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Table 1-1. Auto-Detected Internet Connection Types (continued)
Connection Type ISP Information
IP over ATM Classical IP
assignment (RFC1577)
Fixed IP (Static) Account Setup
• Enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask, and the IP address
of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server
address is available, enter it also.
• DNS servers are required to perform the function of translating
an Internet name such as
address. For a fixed IP address configuration, you must obtain
DNS server addresses from your ISP and enter them manually
here.
1. If required, enter the account name and domain name from
your ISP.
2. Select Use Static IP Address or Use IP Over ATM (IPoA —
RFC1483 Routed) according to the information from your ISP.
If you select IPoA, the router will detect the gateway IP
address, but you still need to provide the router IP address.
3. Enter your assigned IP address, subnet mask, and the IP
address of your ISP’s gateway wireless-N modem router. This
information should have been provided to you by your ISP.
4. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a
secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
DNS servers are required to perform the function of translating
an Internet name such as
address. For a fixed IP address configuration, you must obtain
DNS server addresses from your ISP and enter them manually
here.
www.netgear.com to a numeric IP
www.netgear.com to a numeric IP
3. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click Test to verify your Internet connection. If you have
trouble connecting to the Internet, see Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting.”
Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings
To view or configure the basic settings:
1. Log in to the wireless-N modem router as described in “Logging In to Your Wireless-N
Modem Router” on page 1-2.
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Select Basic Settings from the wireless-N modem router menu to display the Basic Settings screen.
The fields that are displayed depend on whether or not your Internet connection requires a login.
ISP does not require login
ISP does require login
Figure 1-5
2. Select Yes or No depending on whether your ISP requires a login. This selection changes the
fields available on the Basic Settings screen.
• Yes. If your ISP requires a login, select the encapsulation method. Enter the login name. If
you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.
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• No. If your ISP does not require a login, enter the account name, if required, and the
domain name, if required.
3. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. If you enter or change a DNS address,
restart the computers on your network so that these settings take effect.
4. If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting.
5. Click Apply to save your settings.
6. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within
one minute, refer to “Troubleshooting the Internet Connection” on page 7-5.
When your Internet connection is working, you do not need to launch the ISP’s login program on
your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your wireless-N
modem router automatically logs you in
The following table explains the fields in the Basic Settings screen.
Table 1-2. Basic Settings screen fields
Settings Description
Does Your ISP Require a Login? • Yes
•No
These fields
appear only if no
login is required.
These fields
appear only if
your ISP
requires a login.
Account Name
(If required)
Domain Name
(If required)
Login The login name provided by your ISP. This is often an e-mail
Password The password that you use to log in to your ISP.
Service Name If your ISP provided a Service Name, enter it here.
Connection Mode Select the connection mode: Always on, Dial on Demand, or
Idle Timeout (In
minutes)
Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might also be
called the host name.
Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.
address.
Manually Connect.
If you want to change the Internet login time-out, enter a new value
in minutes. This determines how long the wireless-N modem router
keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet
activity from the LAN. Entering an Idle Timeout value of 0 (zero)
means never log out.
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Table 1-2. Basic Settings screen fields (continued)
Settings Description
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 that your ISP
assigned. Also enter the IP subnet mask and the gateway IP
address. The gateway is the ISP’s wireless-N modem router to
which your wireless-N modem router will connect.
• Use IP Over ATM (PoA). This option is only available if your ISP
does not require a log in.
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their
names.
• Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign
your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
• Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP does not
automatically transmit DNS addresses to the wireless-N 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 automatically assigns private IP addresses (10.1.1.x) to LAN-
connected devices.
• Enable. Usually NAT is enabled.
• Disable. This disables NAT, but leaves the firewall active.
Disable NAT only if you are sure that you do not require it. When
NAT is disabled, only standard routing is performed by this
router. Classical routing lets you directly manage the IP
addresses that the wireless-N modem router uses. Classical
routing should be selected only by experienced users
This field
appears only if
your ISP does
not require a
login.
Router MAC
Address
Your computer’s local address is its unique address on your
network. This is also referred to as the computer’s MAC (Media
Access Control) address.
• Use Default MAC Address. This is the usual setting.
• Use Computer MAC address. If your ISP requires MAC
authentication, you can use this setting to disguise the wirelessN modem router’s MAC address with the computer’s own MAC
address.
• Use This MAC Address. If your ISP requires MAC
authentication, you can manually type the MAC address for a
different computer. The format for the MAC address is
XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX.
*. Disabling NAT reboots the wireless-N modem router and resets its configuration settings to the factory defaults. Disable NAT
only if you plan to install the wireless-N modem router in a setting where you will be manually administering the IP address
space on the LAN side of the router.
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Configuring ADSL Settings
Note: For information about how to install ADSL filters, see the Setup Manual.
NETGEAR recommends that you use the Setup Wizard to automatically detect and configure your
ADSL settings. This usually works fine. However, if you have technical experience and are sure of
the multiplexing method and virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual
channel identifier (VCI), you can specify those settings here.
Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Setup Wizard to select the correct country to
optimize detection of the ADSL settings.
If your ISP provided you with a multiplexing method or VPI/VCI number, then enter the setting:
1. From the main menu, select ADSL Settings.The ADSL Settings screen displays.
Figure 1-6
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.
4. For the VCI, type a number between 32 and 65535. The default is 35.
5. Click Apply.
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Chapter 2
Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security
Settings
This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your wireless-N modem
router.For a wireless connection, the SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the wireless
security setting must be the same for the modem router and wireless computers or wireless
adapters. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security.
Warning: Computers can connect wirelessly at a range of several hundred feet. This can
allow others outside of your immediate area to access your network.
This chapter includes:
• “Planning Your Wireless Network”
• “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network” on page 2-4”
• “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Security” on page 2-8”
• “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network and Security” on
page 2-11
• “Wireless Guest Networks” on page 2-15
Planning Your Wireless Network
For compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area, the operating channel
and region must be set correctly.
To configure the wireless network, you can either specify the wireless settings, or you can use
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security.
• To manually configure the wireless settings, you must know the following:
– SSID. The default SSID for the modem router is NETGEAR.
– The wireless mode (802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b) that each wireless adapter supports.
– Wireless security option. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless
adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports.
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See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Security” on page 2-8.
• Push 'N' Connect (WPS) automatically implements wireless security on the modem router
while, at the same time, allowing you to automatically implement wireless security on any
WPS-enabled devices (such as wireless computers and wireless adapter cards). You activate
WPS by pressing a WPS button on the modem router, clicking an on-screen WPS button, or
entering a PIN number. This generates a new SSID and implements WPA/WPA2 security.
To set up your wireless network using the WPS feature:
– Use the WPS button on the front panel of the modem router (there is also an on-screen
WPS button), or enter the PIN of the wireless device.
– Make sure that all wireless computers and wireless adapters on the network are Wi-Fi
certified and WPA or WPA2 capable, and that they support WPS configuration.
See “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network and Security” on
page 2-11.
Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines
The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of
the modem router. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of
wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
For best results, place your modem router according to the following guidelines:
• Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have
line-of-sight access (even if through walls).
• Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwave ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless
phones.
• Away from large metal surfaces.
• Put the antenna in a vertical position to provide the best side-to-side coverage. Put the antenna
in a horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage.
• If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio
frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between
adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security
settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP
encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.
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Wireless Security Options
Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a maximum range of up to
300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to access your network.
Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and
can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of
your wireless equipment. The wireless-N modem router provides highly effective security
features, which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to
your needs.
There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:
• Restrict access based on MAC address. You can allow only trusted PCs to connect so that
unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the wireless-N modem router. Restricting access
by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data
broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed (see “Restricting Wireless Access to Your
Network” on page 6-11).
• Turn off the broadcast of the wireless network name SSID. If you disable broadcast of the
SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies wireless network
discovery feature of some products, such as Windows XP, but the data is still exposed (see
“Hiding your wireless network name (SSID)” on page 6-12).
• WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared
Key authentication and WEP data encryption block all but the most determined eavesdropper.
This data encryption mode has been superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK (see
“Configuring WEP” on page 2-9).
• WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES). Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) using a pre-shared
key to perform authentication and generate the initial data encryption keys. The very strong
authentication along with dynamic per frame re-keying of WPA makes it virtually impossible
to compromise (see “Configuring WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) Security” on
page 2-8).
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Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network
You can view or manually configure the wireless settings and wireless security for the modem
router in the Wireless Settings screen. If you want to make changes, make sure to note the current
settings first. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security
settings appropriate to your needs.
Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or
wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. To
avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the modem
router.
To manually configure the wireless settings:
1. Log in to the wireless-N modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with
its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN
address and password you have set up.
2. Select Wireless Settings in the main menu. The Wireless Settings screen displays.
Figure 2-1
Table 2-1 on page 2-6 describes the selections on the Wireless Settings screen.
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3. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID field,
enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR.
Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you specify in
the wireless-N modem router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless
connection.
4. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate.
5. Set the channel if necessary. The default channel is 11.
This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It should not be necessary to
change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby
wireless router or access point. Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless
networks within several hundred feet of your wireless-N modem router. For more information
about the wireless channel frequencies, see the online document that you can access from
“Preparing Your Network” in Appendix B.
Note: Up to 300 Mbps mode uses two channels, but in this mode only the first chan-
nel is listed in the channel pulldown menu. The associated channels in this
mode are: 1+5, 2+6, 3+7, 4+8, 5+9, 6+10, and 7+11. When you select another
wireless network mode, the channel pulldown displays all available channels:
1 through 13. However, available wireless channels depend on the selected
wireless region.
6. For initial configuration and test, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to allow everyone
access by making sure that Turn Access Control On is not selected in the Wireless Station
Access List. In addition, leave the encryption strength set to None.
7. Click Save to save your settings or click Apply to allow your changes to take effect
immediately.
8. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and channel that you
specified in the router. Check that they have a wireless link and can obtain an IP address by
DHCP from the wireless-N modem router.
Once your computers have basic wireless connectivity to the wireless-N modem router, you can
configure the advanced wireless security functions of the wireless-N modem router.
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Table 2-1. Wireless Settings
Settings Description
Name (SSID) The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter up to 32-characters in
this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID for the primary network is
NETGEAR, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change your network
name. Any device you that want to let join a wireless network must use the SSID. For
information about guest networks, see “Wireless Guest Networks” on page 2-15.
Region The location where the wireless-N modem router is used. Select your region. This
setting will apply to any guest networks you set up. It might not be legal to operate
the wireless-N modem router in a region other than the regions shown here.
Channel The wireless channel: 1 through 13. This setting applies to any guest networks you
set up. Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost
connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, you might need to experiment
with different channels to see which is best. For Up to 145 Mbps mode, the default
channel is 11; for Up to 300 Mbps mode, the default channel is 7. The number of
available channels varies by region and depends on the selected mode.
Mode
The mode can be set
only for the primary
wireless LAN
(NETGEAR).
• Up to 300Mbps This is the fastest mode, and is compatible with all 802.11g,
802.11b, and faster Draft-N wireless stations. The channel bandwidth expands from
20 MHz to 40 MHz to achieve the 300 Mbps rate. Channel expansion operates on a
frame-by-frame basis to avoid interference with transmissions from other wireless
networks. Two channels are used, but only the first is listed in the Channel field.
The associated channels are: 1+5, 2+6, 3+7, 4+8, 5+9, 6+10, and 7+11.
• Up to 145Mbps
134 Mbps. The router transmits two streams with different data concurrently on the
same channel. This mode restricts channel bandwidth to minimize interference with
the transmissions of other wireless networks.
• Up to 54 Mbps. Allows wireless stations that support speeds up to 54 Mbps.
(default setting) Allows wireless stations that support speeds up to
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Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued)
Settings Description
Security Options None Wireless security is not used.
WEP In WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) mode you can select
64-bit or 128-bit data encryption. This mode has been
superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, which should be
selected if possible. See “Configuring WEP.”
WPA-PSK (TKIP) WPA Pre-Shared-Key (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key)
uses a pre-shared key to perform the authentication and
generate the initial data encryption keys. Then, it dynamically
varies the encryption key.
WPA-PSK uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) data
encryption, implements most of the IEEE 802.11i standard, and
is designed to work with all wireless network interface cards, but
not all wireless access points. See “Configuring WPA-PSK
(TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) Security.”
WPA2-PSK (AES) WPA Pre-Shared-Key (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 with Pre-
Shared Key) uses a pre-shared key to perform the
authentication and generate the initial data encryption keys.
Then, it dynamically varies the encryption key. WPA2-PSK
provides the best throughput with 802.11N because the
encryption is supported in the hardware. WPA2-PSK uses AES
(Advanced Encryption Standard) data encryption, implements
the full IEEE 802.11i standard, but does not work with some
older network cards. See “Configuring WPA-PSK (TKIP) +
WPA2-PSK (AES) Security.”
WPA-PSK (TKIP)
+ WPA2-PSK
(AES)
This setting uses both WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK encryption. A
high performance client such as the NETGEAR WN511B should
connect using WPA2-PSK in order to achieve maximum
performance. Wireless clients that connect to this router using
WPA-PSK will run at reduced performance levels. See
“Configuring WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) Security.”
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Manually Configuring Your Wireless Security
To set up wireless security, you can either manually configure it in the Wireless Settings screen, or
you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement
WPA/WPA2 security (see “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network
and Security” on page 2-11).
Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless security settings, you will be
disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless computer to match
the new settings, or access the modem router from a wired computer to make further changes.
Configuring WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) Security
A high-performance client such as the NETGEAR WN511B must connect to the wireless-N
modem router using WPA2-PSK to achieve maximum performance. Wireless clients that connect
to the wireless-N modem router using WPA-PSK run at no more than 802.11g speed. This option
allows wireless clients to use either encryption method.
Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Furthermore, client software is
required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do
include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter
hardware and driver must also support WPA. Consult the product document for
your wireless adapter and WPA client software for instructions on configuring
WPA settings.
To configure WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES):
1. Log in at the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1, with the default user name of admin
and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have
set up.
2. Select Wireless Settings below Setup in the main menu of the wireless-N modem router.
3. Select the WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) radio button. The Wireless Settings
screen expands to include more settings.
4. Enter the pre-shared key in the Network Key field using between 8 and 63 characters.
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Click Save to save your settings or click Apply to allow your changes to take effect
immediately.
Note: The procedures to configure WPA-PSK (TKIP) and WPA2-PSK (AES) are very
much the same. The only difference is that you select either the WPA-PSK (TKIP)
or WPA2-PSK (AES) radio button.
Configuring WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is the most basic and simplest form of wireless security.
It is the most often used, but least secure of the available options. WEP Shared Key authentication
and WEP data encryption block all but the most determined eavesdropper. This data encryption
mode has been superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.
To configure WEP data encryption:
1. Log in to the wireless-N modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with
its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN
address and password you have set up.
2. Select Wireless Settings in the main menu.
3. In the Security Options section of the screen, select WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The
WEP Security Encryption section displays:
Figure 2-2
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