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User Manual
March 2013
202-11157-01
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Chapter 2 Access the Modem Router
Unpack Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Position Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
ADSL Microfilters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
One-Line ADSL Microfilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Two-Line ADSL Microfilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cable Your Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Modem Router Setup Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Gather ISP Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Wireless Devices and Security Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Types of Logins and Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
NETGEAR genie Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Use NETGEAR genie after Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Dashboard (Basic Home Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Join Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie Basic Settings
Internet Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Internet Setup Screen Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Set Up a Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
View Attached Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie Advanced Home
NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
WPS Wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
WAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
WAN Setup Screen Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Change the MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
LAN Setup Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Specify DHCP Server Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Quality of Service (QoS) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Set Up QoS for Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Chapter 5 USB Storage
USB Drive Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Safely Remove a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Access the USB Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
File-Sharing Scenarios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
View a USB Device Attached to the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Available Network Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Specify Approved USB Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Chapter 6 Security
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Set Up Firewall Rules to Control Network Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications . . . . . . . . . . . .62
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Add a Custom Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Set Up Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Schedule When to Block the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Security Event Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Chapter 7 Administration
Update the Modem Router Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
View Router Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Router Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Internet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
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Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Manage the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Back Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Restore Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Erase the Current Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Change the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Password Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Chapter 8 Advanced Settings
Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Control the Wireless Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Set Up a Wireless Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
View or Change WPS Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Set Up a Wireless Access List by MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Wireless AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Set Up the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Set Up a Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Dynamic DNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
IPv6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Auto Detect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
IPv6 Auto Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
IPv6 6to4 Tunnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
IPv6 Pass Through. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
IPv6 Fixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
IPv6 DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
IPv6 PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Traffic Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Chapter 9 Virtual Private Networking
Overview of VPN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Set Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Add a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Activate a VPN Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
View or Change the Status of a VPN Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Deactivate a VPN Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Delete a VPN Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Auto Policy Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Add or Edit a VPN Auto Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Add or Edit a Manual VPN Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
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Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot with the LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Power LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Power LED Is Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
LAN LED Is Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Cannot Log In to the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Troubleshoot the Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
ADSL Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Internet LED Is Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Obtaining an Internet IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Troubleshoot PPPoE or PPPoA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
TCP/IP Network Not Responding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . .125
Changes Not Saved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Incorrect Date or Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Appendix B Notification of Compliance
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1. Hardware Setup
The N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 provides an easy and secure way to
set up a wireless home network with fast access to the Internet. You can connect the modem
router to a high-speed digital subscriber line (DSL) or behind a fiber cable modem using an
Ethernet WAN interface.
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.
Router, 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
Chapter 2, Access the Modem
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For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at
http://support.netgear.com.
If you want instructions about how to wall-mount your modem router, see Wall-Mount Your
Router at
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18725.
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Unpack Your Modem Router
Your box should contain the following items:
Y our package might contain more items.
The filter or splitter provided depends on
the region, and in some locations, a CD
is included.
Power adapter
Figure 1. Package contents
N300 Modem Router
Line
ADSL
Phone
Filter/splitter
Ethernet cablePhone cable
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 front panel,
back panel, and label. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.
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W
Front Panel
The modem router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the figure. The WiFi
and WPS icons are buttons.
WPS button
iFi On/Off button
Internet
DSL
Ethernet WAN
USB
LAN ports (1-4)
Power
Figure 2. Front panel LEDs and icons
The following table describes the LEDs, icons, and buttons on the front panel.
Table 1. Front panel icons for buttons and LEDs
Icon Description
WPS button • Pressing this button lets you use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to join the
network. (see Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 20).
• Solid green. Wireless security has been enabled.
• Blinking green. A
• Off. WPS is not enabled.
WPS-capable device is connecting to the device.
WiFi On/Off button Pressing this button turns on and off the wireless radio in the modem router. By
default, WiFi is on.
• Solid green. There
• Blinking green. Data is being transmitted or received over the WiFi link.
• Off.
There is no WiFi connectivity . You can still plug an Ethernet cable into one of
the LAN ports to get wired connectivity. For more information about the use of
this button, see Advanced Wireless Settings on page 80.
is WiFi connectivity.
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Table 1. Front panel icons for buttons and LEDs (continued)
Icon Description
Internet • Solid green. You have an Internet connection. If the connection timed out based
on the setting you entered in the Internet Setup screen, but the DSL connection
is still present, the LED stays green. If the Internet connection is dropped for any
other reason, the LED turns off.
• Solid red. The
see Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 122.
• 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).
Internet (IP) connection failed. For troubleshooting information,
DSL
WAN Network
USB
LAN (1-4)
Power
• Solid green. You have a DSL connection. In technical terms, the DSL port is
synchronized with an ISP’s network-access device.
• Blinking green.
DSL line.
• Solid red.
• Off.
• Solid green. The modem router obtained a WAN IP address over Ethernet WAN
• Off. Ethernet W
• Solid green. A USB device is connected and ready to use.
• Blinking green.
• Off. No USB device connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove
• Solid green. The LAN port has detected an Ethernet link with a device.
• Off. No link is detected on this port.
• Solid green. Power is supplied to the modem router.
• Solid red. POST (power-on self-test) failed or a device malfunction has
• Off. Power is not supplied to the modem router.
• Blinking. When the Restore Factory Settings button is pressed for 6 seconds
The unit is off or there is no DSL link established.
port 4 and the Internet connection is established.
yet assigned an IP address over this port.
Hardware button, or an error has occurred with the device.
occurred.
(pressing it briefly resets the unit, the Power LED blinks red three times and then
turns green as the modem router resets to the factory defaults.
The modem router is negotiating the best possible speed on the
The DSL connection could not be established.
AN port 4 is not being used as a WAN port, or the ISP has not
A USB device is in use.
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Back Panel
The back panel has the buttons and port connections as shown in the following figure.
ADSL port
LAN port or WAN cable/fiber Internet port
Ethernet LAN ports
USB port
Reset button
On/Off button
Power adapter input
Figure 3. Back panel connections and buttons
For information about resetting the modem router to its factory settings, see Factory Settings
on page 128.
Label
The label on the bottom of the modem router shows the preset login information, MAC
address, and serial number.
MAC address
Figure 4. Label on modem router bottom
Serial
Hardware Setup
Wi-Fi network name
and passwordnumber
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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, computers, or a 2.4 GHz cordless phone and
its base.
• A way 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.
ADSL Microfilters
If this is the first time you have cabled a modem 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
An ADSL microfilter is a small inline 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. Examples of devices are telephones, fax machines, answering
machines, and caller ID displays. 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
Cable Your Modem Router on page 14.
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separate DSL line for the modem router, the best thing to do is to use an ADSL microfilter
with a built-in splitter (see T wo-Line ADSL Microfilter on page 13)
Plugs into DSL line
Figure 5. 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.
T wo-Line ADSL Microfilter
Use an ADSL microfilter with a built-in splitter if you have a single wall outlet that provides
connectivity for both the modem router and your telephone equipment. Plug the ADSL
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 6. 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
modem router.
• T
wo-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter. Use to share an outlet with a phone
and the modem router.
ADSL microfilter to share an outlet with a phone and the
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Cable Your Modem Router
You can use either a DSL or a cable/fiber Internet connection.
DSL Internet
or
Line
Phone
Cable/fiber
ADSL
Figure 7. Cable connections
CAUTION:
Incorrectly connecting a filter to your modem router blocks your DSL
connection.
For help with installation, see the installation guide that came in the package with your
product.
For information about how to access the modem router to view or change the settings, see
Chapter 2, Access the Modem Router.
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2. Access the Modem Router
This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your modem router after you
complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Modem Router Setup Preparation
• Types of Logins and Access
• NETGEAR genie Setup
• Use NETGEAR genie after Installation
• Upgrade the Firmware
• Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
• Join Your Wireless Network
• NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App
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Modem Router Setup Preparation
You can set up your modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use
the genie menus and screens to set up your modem router manually. Before you start the
setup process, get your ISP information and make sure the computers and devices in the
network have the settings described here.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings so
that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Gather ISP Information
If you have DSL broadband service, you might 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 of the information needed to connect to the
Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet
connection is working, 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. Make sure that you have the following information:
• The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
• ISP login name and password
• Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this is rare)
Wireless Devices and Security Settings
Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2
wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the modem router.
Types of Logins and Access
There are 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. For more information
about this login, see
• 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.
• Wireless network key or password. Y our modem router is preset with a unique wireless
network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label
on the bottom of your modem router.
Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 18.
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NETGEAR genie Setup
NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes
about 15 minutes to complete.
To use NETGEAR genie to set up your modem router:
1. T
urn on the modem router by pressing the On/Off button.
2. Make sure that your computer or wireless device is connected to the modem router with an
Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed on the bottom
label.
3. Launch your Internet browser
• The first time you set up the Internet connection for your modem router, the browser
goes to http://www
.
.routerlogin.net, and the NETGEAR genie screen displays.
• If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the
address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. See Use
NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 18.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete NETGEAR genie setup.
NETGEAR genie guides you through connecting the modem router to the Internet.
If the browser cannot display the web page:
• Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or
wirelessly to the modem router.
• Make sure that the modem router has full power
• T
o make sure that the browser does not cache the previous page, close and reopen the
browser.
• Browse to http://www
• If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to
obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router.
.routerlogin.net.
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If the modem router does not connect to the Internet:
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 10, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and
contact NETGEAR technical support.
Use NETGEAR genie after Installation
When you first set up your modem router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you
launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the modem router. If you want
to view or change settings for the modem router, you can use genie again.
1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
modem router.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
The login window displays.
3. Enter admin for the modem router user name and password for the modem router
password, both in lowercase letters.
Note: The modem router user name and password are different from the user
name and password for logging in to your Internet connection. For more
information, see
Types of Logins and Access on page 16.
Upgrade the Firmware
When you set up your modem router and are connected to the Internet, the modem router
automatically checks for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is
displayed on the top of the screen. For more information, see
Firmware on page 71.
Click the message when it shows up, and 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 Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds.
Update the Modem Router
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Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
The modem router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your
Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the
dashboard to view and change the settings. The left column has menus. You can use the
Advanced tab to access more menus and screens.
Language
Menus
(Click the
Advanced
tab to view
more)
Figure 8. Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help
Dashboard
(Click to
view details)
Help
• Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the modem router.
• Internet. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your modem router.
• W
ireless. View or change the wireless settings for your modem router.
• Attached Devices. V
iew the devices connected to your network.
• Parental Controls. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable
content from reaching your computers.
• ReadySHARE. If you connected a USB storage device to the modem router, then it is
displayed here.
• Guest Network. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your modem router’
s
Internet connection.
• Advanced tab. 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 8, Advanced
Settings. You need a solid understanding of networking to use this tab.
• Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product
documentation.
These links work once you have an Internet connection.
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Join Your Wireless Network
You can use the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless network. For instructions
about how to set up a guest network, see Set Up a Guest Network on page 31.
Manual Method
With the manual method, choose the network that you want and type its password to
connect.
To connect manually:
1. On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless
connections.
2. Look for your network and select it.
The unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password are on the modem router label. If
you changed these settings, look for the network name that you used.
This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.
3. Enter the modem router password and click Connect.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect to a secure WiFi network without typing its
password. Instead, press a button or enter a PIN. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect.
Some older WiFi equipment is not compatible with WPS. WPS works only with WP A2 or WPA
wireless security.
To use WPS to join the wireless network:
1. Press the WPS button on the modem router front panel
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS
instructions that came with the device.
The WPS process automatically sets up your wireless computer with the network
password and connects you to the wireless network.
.
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NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App
The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home
network. See the NETGEAR genie App User Manual for details about the genie apps.
Retrieve wireless password
Menu
About genie
Language
Dashboard
(Click to
view
details)
Support
Figure 9. genie app dashboard
The genie app can help you with the following:
• Automatically repair common wireless network problems.
• Have easy access to features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traf
meter, speed test, and more.
The genie mobile app works on your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone:
Phone status
Log in to the router
Search NETGEAR
support
Information about
genie mobile app
and the connected
router
fic
Figure 10. genie mobile app home screen
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3. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Internet Setup
• Parental Controls
• Basic Wireless Settings
• Set Up a Guest Network
• View Attached Devices
For information about ReadySHARE USB storage, see Chapter 5, USB Storage.
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Internet Setup
The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change basic ISP information.
Note: You can use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection and
automatically set up the modem router. See Setup Wizard on
page 34.
To view or change the basic Internet setup:
1. From the Home screen, select Internet.
Scroll to
view more
settings
The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether your Internet
connection requires a login.
s. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to
• Ye
change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.
• No. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed.
2. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server
.
The default settings usually work fine. If you have problems with your connection, check
the ISP settings.
3. Click Apply to save your settings.
4. Click T
est to test your Internet connection.
If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 10,
Troubleshooting.
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Internet Setup Screen Fields
The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Internet Setup screen. The
fields that display in this screen depend on whether tan ISP login is required.
Does Your Internet connection require a login? Answer either yes or no.
These fields display when no login is required:
• Account Name (If required). Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might
also be called the host name.
• Domain Name (If required). Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.
These fields display when your ISP requires a login:
• Internet Service Provider. The choices are PPPoE or PPPoA.
• Login. The login name provided by your ISP. This login name is often an email address.
• Password. The password that you use to log in to your ISP.
• Service Name (if Required). If your ISP provided a service name, enter it here.
• Connection Mode. Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually Connect.
• Idle Timeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in
minutes. This setting determines how long the modem router keeps the Internet
connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. A value of 0 (zero)
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 modem router to which your
modem router will connect.
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 requires specific servers, select this
option. 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 allows computers on your home network to
share the modem router Internet connection. NAT is enabled by default because it is needed
in most situations. The following settings are available:
• Enable
• Disable
• Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection
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Router MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address that the modem router uses on the
Internet port. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your
computer when your account is first opened. They accept traffic only from the MAC address
of that computer. This feature allows your modem router to use your computer’s MAC
address (also called cloning).
• Use Default
• Use Computer MAC
the computer that you are now using. You have to use the one computer that the ISP
allows.
• Use This MAC
Address. Use the default MAC address.
Address. The modem router captures and uses the MAC address of
Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
Parental Controls
The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, your browser goes
to the Live Parental Controls website. You can learn more about Live Parental Controls or
download the application.
Figure 11. Live Parental Controls website
To set up Live Parental Controls:
1. Select Parental Controls on the Dashboard screen.
2. Click either the W
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental
Controls Management Utility
indows Users or Mac Users button.
.
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After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts.
4. Click Next, read the note, and click Next again to proceed.
Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in
or create a free account.
5. Select the radio button that applies to you and click Next.
• If you already have an OpenDNS account, leave the Ye
s radio button selected.
• If you do not have an OpenDNS account, select the No radio button.
If you are creating an account, the following screen displays:
• Fill in the fields and click Next.
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After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays:
6. Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click Next.
7. Click the Take me to the status screen button.
Parental controls are now set up for the modem router. The dashboard shows Parental
Controls as Enabled.
Basic Wireless Settings
The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup.
The modem router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name
(SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the
factory
. You can find the preset SSID and password on the bottom of the unit.
Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every
device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
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NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you 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.
If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless
security settings, you are disconnected when you click
Apply. To avoid this problem, use a
computer with a wired connection to access the modem router.
To view or change basic wireless settings:
1. Select Basic > W
ireless.
The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections.
2. Make any changes that are needed.
3. Click Appl.
Your settings are saved.
If you were connected wirelessly to the modem router and you changed the SSID or
wireless security
, you are disconnected from the network.
4. Set up and test your wireless devices and computers to make sure that they can connect
wirelessly. If they do not, check the following:
• Is your wireless device or computer connected to your network or another wireless
network in your area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open
network (without wireless security) that they discover
• Does your wireless device or computer show up on the
.
Attached Devices screen? If it
does, it is connected to the network.
• If you are not sure what the network name (SSID) or password is, look on the label on
the bottom of your modem router.
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Wireless Settings Screen Fields
You can use this screen to view or change the wireless network settings and the security
option.
Wireless Network
Enable SSID Broadcast. This setting allows the modem router to broadcast its SSID so
wireless stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. This
check box is selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear this check box, and
click Apply.
Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, computers or wireless devices that
join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or access Ethernet
devices on the 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 is randomly
generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this setting.
Region. The location where the modem router is used. Select from the countries in the list. In
the United States, the region is fixed to United States and is not changeable.
Channel. This setting is the wireless channel the gateway uses. Enter a value from 1 through
13. (For products in the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can be operated.)
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.
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).
Mode. Up to 145 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11n and 802.11g wireless
devices to join the network. The other settings are Up to 54 Mbps, and Up to 300 Mbps.
Security Options Settings
The Security Options section of the Wireless Settings screen lets you change the security
option and passphrase. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change these settings,
but this section explains how. Do not disable security.
Wireless Security Options
A 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. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) has several
options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption.
This section presents an overview of the security options and provides guidance on when to
use which option. It is also possible to set up a guest network without wireless security.
NETGEAR does not recommend this.
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WPA encryption is built into all hardware that has the Wi-Fi-certified seal. This seal means
that the product is authorized by the Wi-Fi Alliance (http://www.wi-fi.org/) because it complies
with the worldwide single standard for high-speed wireless local area networking.
WPA uses a passphrase for authentication and to generate the initial data encryption keys.
Then it dynamically varies the encryption key
. WPA-PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity
Protocol (TKIP) data encryption, implements most of the IEEE 802.11i standard, and works
with all wireless network interface cards, but not all wireless access points.
WP A2-PSK is stronger than WPA-PSK. It is advertised to be theoretically indecipherable due
to the greater degree of randomness in encryption keys that it generates. WP
A2-PSK gets
higher speed because it is implemented through hardware, while WPA-PSK is usually
implemented through software. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase to authenticate and generate
the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key.
WPS-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode can provide broader support for all wireless clients.
A2-PSK clients get higher speed and security, and WPA-PSK clients get decent speed
WP
and security. For help with WPA settings on your wireless computer or device, see the
instructions that came with your product.
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase
Y ou can change the security settings for your modem router. If you do so, then write down the
new settings and store them in a secure place for future reference.
To change the WPA settings:
1. Select Basic > Wireless Settings.
2. Under Security Options, select the WP
3. In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the
network key (password) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
A option you want.
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Set Up a Guest Network
Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without giving them
your wireless security key.
To set up a guest network:
1. Select Basic > Guest Network.
2. Select any of the following wireless settings:
Enable Guest Network. When this check box is selected, the guest network is enabled,
and guests can connect to your network using the SSID of this profile.
Enable SSID Broadcast. If this check box is selected, the wireless access point
broadcasts its name (SSID) to all wireless stations. Stations with no SSID can adopt the
correct SSID for connections to this access point.
Allow guest to access My Local Network. If this check box is selected, anyone who
connects to this SSID has access to your local network, not just Internet access.
Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, wireless computers or devices
that join the network can use the Internet but cannot access each other or access
Ethernet devices on the network.
3. Give the guest network a name.
The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You then
manually configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name
in addition to the main SSID.
4. Select a security option from the list.
The security options are described in Wireless Security Options on page 29.
5. Click Apply.
Your settings are saved.
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View Attached Devices
Use the Attached Device screen to view all computers or devices that are currently
connected to your network.
To go to the Attached Devices screen:
From the Basic Home screen, select Attached Devices.
Wired devices are connected to the modem router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices
have joined the wireless network.
• # (number). The order in which the device joined the network.
• IP Address.
the network. This number can change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the network.
• Device Name. If the device name is known, it is shown here.
• MAC Address.
address is typically shown on the product label.
Click Refresh to update this screen.
The IP address that the modem router assigned to this device when it joined
The unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC
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4. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home
This chapter contains the following sections:
• NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen
• Setup Wizard
• WPS Wizard
• WAN Setup
• LAN Setup
• Quality of Service (QoS) Setup
Some selections on the Advanced Home screen are described in separate chapters:
• USB Storage. See Chapter 5, USB Storage.
• Security. See Chapter 6, Security.
• Administration. See Chapter 7, Administration.
• Advanced Setup. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings.
• Advanced VPN. See Chapter 9, Virtual Private Networking.
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NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen
The genie Advanced Home dashboard presents status information. The content is the same
as what is on the Router Status screen available from the Administration menu. The genie
Advanced Home screen is shown in the following figure:
This screen is
also displayed
through the
Administration
menu.
Setup Wizard
You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your
modem router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the genie screens that display the first
time you connect to your modem router to set it up.
To use the Setup Wizard:
1. Select Advanced > Setup W
2. Select either Yes or No, I want to configure the router myself.
If you select No, you are taken to the Internet Setup screen (see Internet Setup on
page 23).
3. Select Ye
4. Click Next.
s and select your location.
izard.
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The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to
determine your ISP configuration. The following screen displays:
WPS Wizard
The WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-capable client device (a wireless device or
computer) to your network. On the client device, either press its WPS button or locate its
WPS PIN.
To use the WPS Wizard:
1. Select Advanced > WPS W
2. Click Next.
The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client (a wireless
device or computer).
You can use either the push button or PIN method.
3. Select either Push Button or PIN Number.
• T
o use the push button method, either click the WPS button on this screen, or press
the WPS button on the side of the modem router. Within 2 minutes, go to the wireless
client and press its WPS button to join the network without entering a password.
izard.
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• To use the PIN method, select the PIN Number radio button, enter the client security
PIN, and click Next.
Within 2 minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to join the network
without entering a password.
The modem router attempts to add the WPS-capable device. 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.
WAN Setup
You can use the WAN Setup screen to specify the ADSL or Ethernet port setting for your
Internet connection, though by default the modem router automatically detects the Internet
port. The WAN Setup screen also lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server,
change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the modem router to respond to a
ping on the WAN (Internet) port.
To view or change the WAN settings:
1. Select Advanced > Setup > W
AN Setup.
2. Specify the settings for your Internet connection.
The fields in this screen are described in the following section.
3. Click Apply.
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WAN Setup Screen Fields
The following fields are available:
• WAN Preference. By default this field is set to Auto-Detect so that the modem router
automatically detects if the Internet connection is through the ADSL port or the
WAN/Ethernet port 4. You can use this field to select Must use DSL WAN or Must use
Ethernet WAN.
• Use port 4 as. By default, Auto-Detect is selected so that the modem router detects if
Ethernet port 4 is used as a LAN or WAN port. For example, if you connect a computer to
Ethernet port 4, then it works as a LAN port. You can select LAN or WAN if you do not
want to use the auto-detect setting.
• Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. DoS protection protects your LAN against
denial of service attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, Teardrop Attack,
UDP Flood, ARP Attack, Spoofing ICMP, Null Scan, and many others. This should be
disabled only in special circumstances.
• Default DMZ Server. This feature is sometimes helpful when you are playing online
games or videoconferencing. Be careful when using this feature because it makes the
firewall security less effective. See the following section,
• Respond to Ping on Internet Port. If you want the modem router to respond to a ping
from the Internet, select this check box. Use this feature 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.
Default DMZ Server.
• Disable IGMP Proxying. The IGPM proxying feature lets a LAN computer receive the
multicast traffic directed to it from the Internet. Selecting this check box prevents this from
occurring.
• MTU Size (in bytes). The normal MTU (maximum transmit unit) value for most Ethernet
networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. For some ISPs, you might
need to reduce the MTU. This is rarely required. You should change the setting in this
field only if you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection. See
MTU Size on page 38.
• NAT Filtering. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the modem router
processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT provides a secured firewall to protect the
computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet, but might prevent some Internet
games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from functioning. Open
NAT provides a much less secured firewall, but allows almost all Internet applications to
function.
• Disable SIP ALG. The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Application Level Gateway (ALG)
is enabled by default to optimize VoIP phone calls that use the SIP. Select the Disable
SIP ALG check box to disable the SIP ALG. Disabling the SIP ALG might be useful when
you are running certain applications.
Change the
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Default DMZ Server
The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and
videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation
(NAT). The modem router recognizes some of these applications and works correctly with
them, but other applications 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.
WARNING!
DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designated as the
default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall and
is exposed to exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the DMZ
server computer can be used to attack other computers on your
network.
The modem router discards traffic from the Internet that is not a response to one of your
computers or a service that you have set up in the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen.
Instead of discarding this traffic, you can have the modem router forward the traffic to one
computer on your network. This computer is called the default DMZ server.
To set up a default DMZ server:
1. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup. screen.
2. Select the Default DMZ Server check box.
3. Type the IP address.
4. Click Apply.
Your changes are saved.
Change the MTU Size
The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits.
When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets
travel through many devices along the way. If a device in the data path has a lower MTU
setting than the other devices, the data packets are split or “fragmented” to accommodate the
device with the smallest MTU.
The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value. In some
situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU
unchanged unless one of these situations occurs:
• You have problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and the technical
support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. These
web-based applications might require an MTU change:
- A secure website that does not open, or displays only part of a web page
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- Yahoo email
- MSN portal
- America Online’
• Y
ou use VPN and have severe performance problems.
• Y
ou used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons, and now you have
s DSL service
connectivity or performance problems.
Note: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication
problems. For example, you might not be able to access certain
websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or
POP servers.
If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400. If you are
willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of 1500
until the problem goes away
applications.
. The following table describes common MTU sizes and
Table 2. Common MTU sizes
MTU Application
1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use
PPPoE or VPN, and is the default value for NETGEAR modem routers, adapters, and
switches.
1492 Used in PPPoE environments.
1472 Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.)
1468 Used in some DHCP environments.
1460 Usable by AOL if you do not have large email attachments, for example.
1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.
1400 Maximum size for AOL DSL.
576 Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs.
To change the MTU size:
1. Select Advanced > Setup > W
AN Setup.
2. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 64 to 1500.
3. Click Apply.
Your change is saved.
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LAN Setup
The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (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:
• LAN IP address. 192.168.0.1
• Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0
These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks
and are suitable for most applications.
By default, the modem router acts as a DHCP server. The modem router assigns IP, DNS
server
, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned
default gateway address is the LAN address of the modem router. The modem router tests
each address 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.
The modem router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP:
• IP address
• Subnet mask
• Gateway IP address (the modem router’
• Primary DNS server (if specified in the Internet Setup screen), otherwise, the modem
router’
• Secondary DNS server if you entered this in the Internet Setup screen
If you change the LAN IP address of the modem router while connected through the browser,
you are disconnected from the network.
To change the LAN settings:
1. Select Advanced > Setup > LAN Setup.
s LAN IP address)
s LAN IP address)
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2. Specify the settings that you want to customize (see LAN Setup Screen Settings).
3. Click Apply.
Your changes are saved.
LAN Setup Screen Settings
The following settings are available.
Device Name. By default, this is DGN2200v4 (the modem router model). You can change
it to another name if you prefer.
LAN TCP/IP Setup
• 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 addresses have to be reached through a gateway or modem router.
• RIP Direction. Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows the modem router to exchange
routing information with other routers. This setting controls how the modem router sends
and receives RIP packets. Both is the default setting. With the Both or Out Only setting,
the modem router broadcasts its routing table periodically. With the Both or In Only
setting, the modem router incorporates the RIP information that it receives.
• RIP Version. This setting controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP
packets that the modem router sends. It recognizes both formats when receiving. By
default, the RIP function is disabled.
- RIP-1 is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you have an
unusual network setup.
- RIP-2 carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in
RIP-2 format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting.
Use Router as a DHCP Server
Usually, this check box is selected so that the modem router functions as a Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.
• Starting IP Address. Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the
same subnet as the modem router.
• Ending IP Address. Specify the end of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the
same subnet as the modem router.
Address Reservation
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer receives
the same IP address each time it accesses the modem router’s DHCP server. Assign
reserved IP addresses to servers that require permanent IP settings. See
Reservation on page 42.
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Specify DHCP Server Settings
By default, the modem router is set up as a DHCP server. You can specify the range of
addresses that the modem router assigns. You can also use another device on your network
as the DHCP server, or specify the network settings of all of your computers.
To specify the pool of IP addresses that the modem router assigns:
1. Select Advanced > LAN Setup.
2. Make sure that the Use Router as a DHCP Server check box is selected.
3. Specify the range of IP addresses.
For example, using the default addressing scheme, define a range between 192.168.0.2
and 192.168.0.254, although you might want to save part of the range for devices with
fixed addresses.
• In the Starting IP Address field, specify the start of the range for the pool of IP
addresses in the same subnet as the modem router.
• In the Ending IP Address field, specify the end of the range for the pool of IP
addresses in the same subnet as the modem router.
4. Click Apply.
Your changes are saved.
To disable the DHCP Server feature in the modem router:
1. Select Advanced > LAN Setup.
2. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box
3. Click Apply.
4. If no DHCP server is on your network, set your computers’ IP addresses manually so that
they can access the modem router.
Address Reservation
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 computers or servers that require permanent
IP settings.
To reserve an IP address:
1. Select Advanced > Setup > LAN Setup.
2. In the Address Reservation section of the screen, click the Add button.
3. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server.
Choose an IP address from the modem router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.0.x.
4. Type the MAC address of the computer or server.
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Tip: If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC
address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here.
5. Click Apply
The reserved address is entered into the table.
The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the
modem router’
force a DHCP release and renew.
To edit or delete a reserved address entry, select the radio button next to the reserved
address you want to edit or delete.
.
s DHCP server. Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and
Then click Edit or Delete.
Quality of Service (QoS) Setup
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.
WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications
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. WMM QoS is
enabled by default.
To disable WMM QoS:
1. Select Advanced > Setup > QoS Setup.
2. Clear the Enable WMM check box
3. Click Apply.
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Set Up QoS for Internet Access
You can give prioritized Internet access to the following types of traffic:
• Specific applications
• Specific online games
• Individual Ethernet LAN ports of the modem router
• A specific device by MAC address
To specify prioritization of traffic, create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the
QoS Policy table in the QoS Setup screen. For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many
common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling.
QoS for Applications and Online Gaming
To create a QoS policy for applications and online games:
1. Select Advanced > Setup > QoS Setup.
2. Select the T
3. Click the Setup QoS Rule button.
urn Internet Access QoS On check box.
The QoS Priority Rule list displays.
You can edit or delete a rule by selecting its radio button and clicking either the Edit or
Delete button. You can also delete all the rules by clicking the Delete All button.
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4. To add a priority rule, scroll down to the bottom of the QoS Setup screen and click Add
Priority Rule.
5. In the QoS Policy for field, type the name of the application or game.
6. In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming.
A list of applications or games displays.
7. Select an existing item from the list, scroll and select Add a New
New Game, as applicable.
8. If prompted, in the Connection
Type list, select either TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP). Specify
the port number or range of port numbers that the application or game uses.
9. From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this traf
applications and traffic. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest.
10. Click Apply
The rule is saved in the QoS Policy list.
The QoS Setup screen displays.
QoS for a Modem Router LAN Port
To create a QoS policy for a device connected to a LAN port:
1. Select Advanced > Setup > QoS Setup.
2. Select the T
3. Click the Setup QoS Rule button.
4. Click the Add Priority Rule button.
5. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port.
urn Internet Access QoS On check box.
Application, or Add a
fic relative to other
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6. From the QoS Policy for list, select the LAN port.
7. From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this port’
s traffic relative to
other applications. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest.
8. Click Apply
The rule is saved in the QoS Policy list.
The QoS Setup screen displays.
9. In the QoS Setup screen, click Apply.
QoS for a MAC Address
To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address:
1. Select Advanced > Setup > QoS Setup, and click the Setup QoS Rule button.
The QoS Setup screen displays.
2. Click Add Priority Rule.
3. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address.
4. If the device to be prioritized appears in the MAC Device List, select its radio button.
The information from the MAC Device List populates the policy name, MAC Address, and
Device Name fields. If the device does not appear in the MAC Device List, click Refresh.
If it still does not appear
5. From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this device’
, fill in these fields manually.
s traffic reelative to
other applications and traffic. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest.
6. Click Apply.
This rule is saved in the QoS Policy list.
The QoS Setup screen displays.
7. Select the T
urn Internet Access QoS On check box.
8. Click Apply.
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Edit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy
To edit or delete a QoS policy:
1. Select Advanced > QoS Setup.
2. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy that you want to edit or delete, and do one of
the following:
• Click Delete to remove the QoS policy.
• Click Edit to edit the QoS policy. Follow the instructions in the preceding sections to
change the policy settings.
3. Click Apply.
Your changes are saved in the QoS Setup screen.
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5. USB Storage
This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your
modem router. 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, CD drives, or
DVD drives to the modem router USB port.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• USB Drive Requirements
• Connect a USB Storage Device to the Modem Router
• Safely Remove a USB Drive
• Access the USB Storage Device
• File-Sharing Scenarios
• Available Network Folders
• USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings
• Specify Approved USB Devices
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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. Actual bus
speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and other
variables.
Table 3. USB drive speeds
Bus Speed/Sec
USB 1.1 12 Mbits
USB 2.0 480 Mbits
The modem router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the
most up-to-date list of USB drives that the modem router supports, visit:
http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare
The modem router supports both read and write for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and Linux file
systems (EXT2).
Note: Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load
the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the
USB device. Such USB devices do not work with the modem router.
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Modem Router
ReadySHARE lets you access and share or a USB drive connected the modem router USB
port. If your USB device has special drivers, it is not compatible.
To connect a USB storage device:
1. Insert your USB storage device into the USB port on the rear panel of the modem
router.
2. If your USB device has a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB device
to the modem router.
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It might take up to 2 minutes before the USB device is ready for sharing.
Safely Remove a USB Drive
If you want to physically disconnect a USB drive from the modem router USB port, first, log in
to the modem router and safely remove it.
To remove a USB disk drive safely:
1. Select USB Storage > Basic Settings.
2. Click the Safely Remove USB Device button.
This takes the drive offline.
3. Physically disconnect the USB drive.
Access the USB Storage Device
When you connect the USB device to the modem router USB port, it might take up to 2
minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is available to all
computers on your local area network (LAN).
To access the USB device from a Mac:
1. Select Go > Connect to Server.
2. Enter smb://readyshare as the server address.
3. Click Connect.
To access the USB device from Windows:
Use any of these methods to access the USB device:
• Select Start > Run. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box and click OK.
• Open a browser and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.
• Open My Network Places and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.
To map the USB device to a Windows network drive:
1. Visit www.netgear.com/readyshare.
2. In the ReadySHARE USB Storage Access pane, click PC Utility.
The readyshareconnect.exe file is downloaded to your computer.
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3. Launch readyshareconnect.exe.
4. Select the drive letter to map to the network folder.
5. (Optional) If you want to connect to the USB drive as a dif
using different credentials check box.
a. T
ype the user name and password that you want to use.
b. Click OK.
6. Click Finish.
ferent user, select the Connect
The USB drive is mapped to the drive letter that you specified.
To access the USB drive from a remote computer:
1. Launch a web browser
2. Connect using the modem router’
.
s Internet port IP address.
If you are using Dynamic DNS, you can type the DNS name, rather than the IP address.
Y
ou can view the modem router’s Internet IP address on the Basic Home screen (see
Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) on page 16).
To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computer:
1. Make sure that the FTP check box is selected in the
Access Method section of the USB
Storage Advanced Settings screen (see USB Storage Device Network and Access
Settings on page 54).
2. Launch a web browser
3. T
ype ftp:// and the Internet port IP address in the address field of the browser.
.
For example, type ftp://10.1.65.4.
If you are using Dynamic DNS, you can type the DNS name rather than the IP address.
4. T
ype the account name and password for the account that has access rights to the USB
drive.
The user name (account name) for All – no password is guest.
The folders on the USB drive that your account has access to display. For example, you
could see: share/partition1/directory1.
You can read and copy files from the USB folder.
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File-Sharing Scenarios
You can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational
purposes. The files can be any Windows, Mac, or Linux file type including text, Word,
PowerPoint, Excel, MP3, pictures, and multimedia files. USB drive applications include:
• Sharing multimedia with friends and family such as MP3 files, pictures, and other
multimedia with local and remote users.
• Sharing resources on your network. You can store files in a central location so that you do
not have to power up a computer to perform local sharing. In addition, you can share files
between Macintosh, Linux, and Windows computers by using the USB drive as a
go-between across the systems.
• Sharing files such as Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and text files with
remote users.
A few common uses are described in the following sections.
Share Photos
You can create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia. This method
eliminates the need to log in to (and pay for) an external photo-sharing site.
To share files with your friends and family:
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 automatically 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 Device Network and Access Settings on page 54.
Store Files in a Central Location for Printing
This scenario is for a family that has one high-quality color printer directly attached to a
computer, but not shared on the local area network (LAN). This family does not have a print
server.
• One family member has photos on a Macintosh computer that she wants to print.
• The photo-capable color printer is directly attached to a PC, but not shared on the
network.
• The Mac and PC are not visible to each other on the network.
To print photos from a Mac on the printer attached to a PC:
1. On the Mac, access the USB drive by typing \\readyshare in the address field of a web
browser. Then copy the photos to the USB drive.
2. On the PC, use a web browser or Microsoft Networking to copy the files from the USB drive
to the PC. Then print the files.
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Share Large Files over the Internet
Sending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many email systems. The
modem router allows you to share large files such as PowerPoint presentations or .zip files
over the Internet. FTP can be used to download shared files from the modem router.
Sharing files with a remote colleague involves the following considerations:
• There are two user accounts: admin and guest. The password for admin is the same one
that you use to access the modem router. By default, it is password. The guest user
account has no password.
• On the FTP site, the person receiving the files uses the guest user account and enters
the password. (FTP requires that you type something in the password field.)
• Be sure to select the FTP (via Internet) check box in the USB Storage (Advanced
Settings) screen.
You can enable the HTTP (via Internet) option on the USB Storage (Advanced Settings)
screen to share large files. This option supports downloading files only.
This option supports both downloading and uploading of files.
View a USB Device Attached to the Modem Router
To view basic information about the USB storage device:
1. Select Basic > ReadySHARE.
By default, the Basic radio button is selected and the screen displays a USB storage
device if it is attached to the modem router USB port.
If you logged in to the modem router before you connected your USB device, you might
not see your USB device in this screen. If this happens, log out and then log back in.
2. (Optional) To view the files and folders on the USB device, click the network device name or
the share name.
3. (Optional)
To view more detail or to change the USB device settings, click Edit.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen displays. See USB Storage Device
Network and Access Settings on page 54.
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USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings
You can set up the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device.
To view or change the USB storage advanced settings:
1. Select Advanced > USB Storage > Advanced Settings.
2. Specify access to the USB storage device.
• Network Device Name.
the USB device connected to the modem router.
• W
orkgroup. If you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain, the
workgroup name is displayed here. The name works only in an operating system that
supports NetBIOS, such as Microsoft Windows.
• Access Method. Select the check boxes for the access methods that you want.
- Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default.
- HTTP. Enabled by default.
http://readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares to access the USB drive.
- HTTP (via Internet. Disabled by default. If you enable this setting, remote users
can type http://<public IP address/shares> (for example, http://1.1.10.102/shares)
or a URL domain name to access the USB drive over the Internet.
supports file uploading only.
- FTP. Disabled by default.
- FTP (via Internet). Disabled by default. If you select this feature, remote users
can access the USB drive through FTP over the Internet.
both downloading and uploading of files.
3. If you changed the settings, click Apply.
Your changes are saved.
The default is readyshare. This is the name used to access
You can type
This feature
This setting supports
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Available Network Folders
You can view or change the network folders on the USB storage device.
To view network folders:
1. Select Advanced > USB Storage > Advanced Settings.
2. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section of the screen.
• Share Name. If only one device is connected, the default share name is
USB_Storage. (Some router models have more than one USB port.)
You can click the name, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser. If
Not Shared is shown, the default share has been deleted, and no other share for the
root folder exists. Click the link to change this setting.
• Read Access
network folder: All - no password (the default) allows all users to access the network
folder. The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the modem
router.
• Folder Name. Full path of the network folder
• V
olume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).
• T
otal Space and Free Space. Shows the current utilization of the storage device.
To add a network folder:
1. Select Advanced > ReadySHARE.
2. Click Edit.
and Write Access. Shows the permissions and access controls on the
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3. To add a folder, click Create Network Folder.
If the Add a Network Folder screen does not display, your web browser might be blocking
pop-ups. If it is, then change the browser settings to allow pop-ups.
4. In the Folder field, browse and select the folder.
5. Fill in the Share Name field.
6. In the Read
Access list and the Write Access list, select the setting that you want.
The user name (account name) for All – no password is guest. The password for admin is
the same one that is used to log in to the modem router. By default, it is password.
7. Click Apply.
The folder is added on the USB device.
To edit a network folder:
1. Select Advanced > ReadySHARE.
2. Click the Edit button.
The Edit Network Folder screen displays the same settings shown in the Add a Network
Folder screen.
3. Change the settings in the fields as needed.
4. Click Apply.
Your changes are saved.
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Specify Approved USB Devices
For more security, you can set up the modem router to share only approved USB devices.
To set up approved USB devices:
1. Select Advanced >
2. Click the Approved Devices button.
This screen shows the approved USB devices and the available USB devices. You can
remove or add approved USB devices.
Advanced Setup > USB Settings.
3. In the Available USB Devices list, select the drive that you want to approve.
4. Click Add.
5. Select the Allow only approved devices check box.
6. Click Apply
Your change takes effect.
If you want to work with another USB device, first click the Safely Remove USB Device
button for the currently connected USB device. Connect the other USB device, and repeat
this process.
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6. Security
This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the modem router to prevent
objectionable content from reaching the computers and devices on your network.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic
• Set Up Firewall Rules to Control Network Access
• Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports
• Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications
• How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering
• Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers
• Set Up Port Triggering
• Schedule When to Block the Internet
• Security Event Email Notifications
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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 schedule.
To set up keyword blocking:
1. Select Advanced > Security > Block Sites.
2. Select one of the keyword blocking options:
• Per Schedule.
• Always.
Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule screen.
Turn on keyword blocking according to the Schedule screen settings.
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
• Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suf
.badstuff.com/xxx.html.
fixes such as .edu or .gov.
• Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access.
To delete a keyword or domain:
1. Select the keyword you want to delete from the list.
2. Click Delete Keyword.
3. Click Apply
.
Your changes are saved.
To specify a 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.
Your changes are saved.
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Set Up 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
• Inbound. Block all access from outside except responses to requests from the LAN side.
• Outbound.
You can add rules to further restrict the outbound communications or more widely open the
inbound communications. Exceptions can be based on the service or application, source or
destination IP addresses, and time of day
the rule and change the order of rule precedence.
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 bottom. In some cases, the order of
precedence determines which communications are allowed into or out of the network.
Allow all access from the LAN side to the outside.
. You can log traffic that matches or does not match
To set up firewall rules:
1. Select Advanced > Security > Firewall Rules.
2. You can add, edit, or delete a rule.
o add an outbound rule, click Add under Outbound Services.
• T
• T
o edit or delete a rule, select its button on the left side and click Edit or Delete.
3. (Optional) Change the order of precedence:
a. Select the button on the left side of the rule and click Move.
b. At the prompt, enter the number of the new position and click OK.
4. (Optional)
• Close IM Ports. Disables instant messaging traf
• Open IM Ports. Enables instant messaging traf
To open or close instant messaging, select one of the following radio buttons:
fic.
fic. IM ports are open by default.
5. Click Apply
Your changes are saved.
.
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Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports
Some application servers (such as FTP and IRC servers) send replies to multiple port
numbers. Using the port triggering function of your modem router, you can tell the modem
router to open more incoming ports when a particular outgoing port originates a session.
An example is Internet Relay Chat (IRC). Your computer connects to an IRC server at
destination port 6667. The IRC server not only responds to your originating source port, but
also sends an “identify” message to your computer on port 1 13. Using port triggering, you can
tell the modem router, “When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you have to
also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer.” Using steps similar
to the preceding example, the following sequence shows the effects of the port triggering rule
you have defined:
1. You open an IRC client program to start a chat session on your computer.
2. Your IRC client composes a request message to an IRC server using a destination port
number of 6667, the standard port number for an IRC server process. Your computer then
sends this request message to your modem router.
3. Your modem router creates an entry in its internal session table describing this
communication session between your computer and the IRC server. Your modem router
stores the original information, performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source
address and port, and sends this request message through the Internet to the IRC server.
4. Noting your port triggering rule and having observed the destination port number of 6667,
your modem router creates an additional session entry to send any incoming port 113 traffic
to your computer.
5. The IRC server sends a return message to your modem router using the NAT-assigned
source port (for example, port 33333) as the destination port. The IRC server also sends an
“identify” message to your modem router with destination port 113.
6. Upon receiving the incoming message to destination port 33333, your modem router
checks its session table to determine whether there is an active session for port number
33333. Finding an active session, the modem router restores the original address
information replaced by NAT and sends this reply message to your computer.
7. Upon receiving the incoming message to destination port 113, your modem router checks
its session table and learns that there is an active session for port 113, associated with your
computer. The modem router replaces the message’s destination IP address with your
computer’s IP address and forwards the message to your computer.
8. When you finish your chat session, your modem router eventually senses a period of
inactivity in the communications. The modem router then removes the session information
from its session table, and incoming traffic is no longer accepted on port numbers 33333 or
1 13.
To configure port triggering, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs.
Also, you need to know the number of the outbound port that will trigger the opening of the
inbound ports. You can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the
application or the relevant user groups or news groups.
Only one computer at a time can use the triggered application.
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Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications
In both of the preceding examples, your computer initiates an application session with a
server computer on the Internet. However, you might need to allow a client computer on the
Internet to initiate a connection to a server computer on your network. Normally , your modem
router ignores any inbound traffic that is not a response to your own outbound traffic. You can
configure exceptions to this default rule by using the port forwarding feature.
A typical application of port forwarding can be shown by reversing the client-server
relationship from the previous web server example. In this case, a remote computer’s
browser needs to access a web server running on a computer in your local network. Using
port forwarding, you can tell the modem router, “When you receive incoming traffic on port 80
(the standard port number for a web server process), forward it to the local computer at
192.168.0.123.” The following sequence shows the effects of the port forwarding rule you
have defined:
1. The user of a remote computer opens a browser and requests a web page from
www.example.com, which resolves to the public IP address of your modem router. The
remote computer composes a web page request message with the following destination
information:
Destination address. The IP address of www .example.com, which is the address of your
modem router.
Destination port number. 80, which is the standard port number for a web server
process.
The remote computer then sends this request message through the Internet to your
modem router.
2. Your modem router receives the request message and looks in its rules table for any rules
covering the disposition of incoming port 80 traffic. Your port forwarding rule specifies that
incoming port 80 traffic should be forwarded to local IP address 192.168.0.123. Therefore,
your modem router modifies the destination information in the request message:
The destination address is replaced with 192.168.0.123.
Your modem router then sends this request message to your local network.
3. Your web server at 192.168.0.123 receives the request and composes a return message
with the requested web page data. Your web server then sends this reply message to your
modem router.
4. Your modem router performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source IP address,
and sends this request message through the Internet to the remote computer, which
displays the web page from www.example.com.
To configure port forwarding, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs.
You usually can determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or
the relevant user groups or news groups.
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How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering
The following points summarize the differences between port forwarding and port triggering:
• Port triggering can be used by any computer on your network, although only one
computer can use it at a time.
• Port forwarding is configured for a single computer on your network.
• With port triggering, the modem router does not need to know the computer
in advance. The IP address is captured automatically.
• Port forwarding requires that you specify the computer
and the IP address can never change.
• Port triggering requires specific outbound traf
triggered ports are closed after a period of no activity.
• Port forwarding is always active and does not need to be triggered.
fic to open the inbound ports, and the
’s IP address during configuration,
’s IP address
Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers
The port forwarding feature lets you allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach servers on
your local network. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or
game server visible and available to the Internet.
Use the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen to configure the modem router to forward
specific incoming protocols to computers on your local network. In addition to servers for
specific applications, you can also specify a default DMZ server to which all other incoming
protocols are forwarded.
Before you start, determine which type of service, application, or game you want to provide,
and the local IP address of the computer that will provide the service.
has to always have the same IP address.
To ensure that your server computer always has the same IP address, use the reserved IP
address feature of your product. See Address Reservation on page 42.
To forward specific incoming protocols:
1. Select Advanced >
Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering.
The server computer
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2. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you will host on your network.
If the service does not appear in the list, see Add a Custom Service on page 64.
3. In the
4. In the Server IP
Action list, select when you want to allow or block this port forwarding rule.
Address field, enter IP address of your local computer that will receive the
inbound traffic covered by this rule.
5. In the W
AN Servers field, fill in the IP addresses covered by this rule.
6. In the Log list, select Never or Always to specify when to log packets covered by this rule.
7. Click Add.
The service appears in the list on the Port Forwarding screen.
Add a Custom Service
To define a service, game, or application that does not appear in the Service Name list, first
determine which port number or range of numbers the application uses. You can usually
determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or
news groups. When you have the port number information, follow these steps.
To add a custom service:
1. Select Advanced >
2. Select the Port Forwarding radio button as the service type.
3. Click the Add Custom Service button.
Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering.
4. In the Name field, enter a descriptive name.
5. In the Service
6. In the External and Internal Starting Port fields, enter the beginning port number
Type list, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP.
.
• If the service uses only one port, enter the port number in the Ending Port field.
• If the service uses a range of ports, enter the end port number in the Ending Port field.
7. In the Internal IP
Address field, enter the IP address of your local computer that will provide
this service.
8. Click Apply.
The service appears in the list in the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen.
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Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
To edit or delete a port forwarding entry:
1. In the table, select the radio button next to the service name.
2. Click Edit Service or Delete Service.
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
If you host a web server on your local network, you can use port forwarding to allow web
requests from anyone on the Internet to reach your web server.
To make a local web server public:
1. Assign your web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP
address reservation.
In this example, your modem router always gives your web server an IP address of
192.168.0.33.
2. In the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen, configure the modem router to forward the
HTTP service to the local address of your web server at 192.168.0.33.
HTTP (port 80) is the standard protocol for web servers.
3. (Optional) Register a host name with a Dynamic DNS service, and configure your modem
router to use the name.
To access your web server from the Internet, a remote user has to know the IP address
that your ISP assigned. However, if you use a Dynamic DNS service, the remote user can
reach your server by a user-friendly Internet name, such as mynetgear.dyndns.org.
Set Up Port Triggering
Port triggering is a dynamic extension of port forwarding that is useful in these cases:
• More than one local computer needs port forwarding for the same application (but not
simultaneously).
• An application needs to open incoming ports that are different from the outgoing port.
When port triggering is enabled, the modem router monitors outbound traffic looking for a
specified outbound “trigger” port. When the modem router detects outbound traffic on that
port, it remembers the IP address of the local computer that sent the data. The modem router
then temporarily opens the specified incoming port or ports and forwards incoming traffic on
the triggered ports to the triggering computer.
Port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range to a single local computer.
Port triggering can dynamically open ports to any computer that needs them and can close
the ports when they are no longer needed.
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Note: If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer
connections, real-time communications such as instant messaging,
or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you should also
enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).
To configure port triggering, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs,
and the number of the outbound port that will trigger the opening of the inbound ports.
can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user
groups or news groups.
To enable port triggering:
You
1. Select Advanced > Port Forwarding/Port T
2. Select the Port T
riggering radio button.
riggering.
3. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box.
Note: If the Disable Port Triggering check box is selected after you
configure port triggering, port triggering is disabled. However, any
port triggering configuration information you added to the modem
router is retained even though it is not used.
4. In the Port
Triggering Timeout field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes.
This value controls the inactivity timer for the designated inbound ports. The inbound
ports close when the inactivity time expires.
This is required because the modem router
cannot detect when the application has terminated.
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To add a port triggering service:
1. On the Port Triggering screen, click Add Service.
2. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name.
3. In the Service User list, select Any or Single address and enter the IP address of one
computer
.
• Any (the default), allows any computer on the Internet to use this service.
• Single address restricts the service to a particular computer
.
4. Select the service type, either TCP or UDP or both (TCP/UDP). If you are not sure, select
TCP/UDP
5. In the
.
Triggering Port field, enter the number of the outbound traffic port that will cause the
inbound ports to be opened.
6. Enter the inbound connection port information in the Connection
Type, Starting Port, and
Ending Port fields.
7. Click Apply.
The service appears in the Port Triggering Portmap Table.
8. Make sure that you enable port triggering so that the service that you added will be used.
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Schedule When to Block the Internet
You can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access.
To schedule blocking:
1. Select Advanced > Security > Schedule.
2. Set up the schedule for blocking keywords and services.
• Days to Block. Select days on which you want to apply blocking by selecting the
appropriate check boxes, or select Every Day to select the check boxes for all days.
ime of Day to Block. Select a start and end time in 24-hour format, or select All
• T
Day for 24-hour blocking.
3. Select your time zone from the list. If you use daylight savings time, select the
Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box.
4. Click Apply.
Your settings are saved.
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Security Event Email Notifications
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.
To set up email notifications:
1. Select Advanced > Security > E-mail.
2. Select the Turn Email Notification On check box.
3. In the
server (such as mail.myISP.com).
You might be able to find this information in the configuration screen of your email
program. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent.
4. Enter the email address to which logs and alerts are sent in the Send to
field.
This email address is also used for the From address. If you leave this field blank, log and
alert messages are not sent.
5. If your outgoing email server requires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires
authentication check box. Fill in the User Name and Password fields for the outgoing email
server
6. (Optional) Select the Send Alerts
Email alerts are sent immediately when someone attempts to visit a blocked site.
7. (Optional) Fill in the fields in the Send logs according to this schedule section of the screen.
Logs are sent automatically . If the log fills up before the specified time, the log is emailed.
After the log is sent, the log is cleared from the modem router memory
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.
Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail
This Email Address
.
Immediately check box.
. If the modem
8. Click Apply.
Your settings are saved.
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7. Administration
Manage your network
7
This chapter describes the modem router settings for administering and maintaining your
modem router and home network. See
upgrading or checking the status of your modem router over the Internet. See Traffic Meter on
page 102 for information about monitoring Internet traffic.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Update the Modem Router Firmware
• View Router Status
• View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
• Manage the Configuration File
• Change the Password
• Password Recovery
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Update the Modem Router Firmware
The modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory . You can update the
firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at
the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product.
Y ou can use the Check button on the Router Update screen to check and update to the latest
firmware for your product if new firmware is available.
To check for new firmware and update your modem router:
1. Select Advanced >
Administration > Router Update.
2. Click Check.
The modem router finds new firmware information if any is available.
3. Click Ye
s.
The modem router locates the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img) and
begins the update.
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.
Click
Check
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 you
need to reconfigure the modem router after upgrading.
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View Router Status
To view modem router status and usage information:
Select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status.
Router Information
Hardware Version. The modem router model.
Firmware Version.
modem router firmware.
GUI Language Version. The localized language of the user interface.
LAN Port.
• MAC Address.
used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the modem router.
• IP Address.
default is 192.168.0.1.
• DHCP. Identifies whether the modem router’
on the LAN.
The version of the modem router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the
The Media Access Control address. This is the unique physical address
The IP address used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the modem router. The
s built-in DHCP server is active for devices
Internet Port
MAC Address. The Media Access Control address, which is the unique physical address
used by the Internet (WAN) port of the modem router.
IP Address. The IP address used by the Internet (WAN) port of the modem router. If no
address is shown or the address is 0.0.0, the modem router cannot connect to the Internet.
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Connection. This shows if the modem router is using a fixed IP address on the WAN. If the
value is DHCP Client, the modem router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP.
IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask used by the Internet (W AN) port of the modem router.
Domain Name Server.
The Domain Name Server addresses used by the modem router. A
Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as www.netgear.com into IP
addresses.
Show Statistics Button
To view statistics:
1. Select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status.
2. In the Internet Provider (W
AN) Setup pane, click the Show Statistics button.
The following information is displayed:
System Up Time.
Port.
The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, the
The time elapsed since the modem router was last restarted.
screen displays:
• Status. The link status of the port.
• TxPkts.
• RxPkts.
• Collisions.
• Tx B/s.
• Rx B/s.
• Up T
• Poll Interval.
The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.
The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.
The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear.
The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.
The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.
ime. The time elapsed since this port acquired the link.
The interval at which the statistics are updated in this screen.
To change the polling frequency , enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field and click Set
Interval.
To stop the polling entirely, click Stop.
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Connection Status Button
To view the Internet connection status:
1. Select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status.
2. In the Internet Connection pane, click the Connection Status button.
The following information displays:
• Connection T
through the DSL port.
• Connection Status. On or Of
• Negotiation. On or Of
• Authentication. On or Of
• IP Address.
• Subnet Mask.
3. (Optional) Connect or disconnect the modem router to the Internet.
• Click Connect.
• Click Disconnect
The Close Window button closes the Connection Status screen.
ime. The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet
f.
f.
f.
The IP address that is assigned to the modem router.
The subnet mask that is assigned to the modem router.
Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz)
The following settings are displayed:
Name (SSID).
Region.
use the wireless features of the modem router in some parts of the world.
The wireless network name (SSID) that the modem router uses.
The geographic region where the modem router is being used. It might be illegal to
Channel. The operating channel of the wireless port being used. The default channel is Auto.
When Auto is selected, the modem router finds the best operating channel available. If you
notice interference from nearby devices, you can select a different channel. Channels 1, 6,
and 11 do not interfere with each other.
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Mode. The wireless communication mode: Up to 54 Mbps, Up to 217 Mbps (default), and Up
to 1300 Mbps.
Wireless AP. Indicates whether the radio feature of the modem router is enabled. If this
feature is not enabled, the WiFi LED on the front panel is off.
Broadcast Name. Indicates whether the modem router is broadcasting its SSID.
Wireless Isolation. Wireless isolation prevents wireless clients from communicating with
each other when they join the wireless network.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Indicates whether WPS is configured for this network.
View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to
256 entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when keyword blocking is enabled
and no log entries are made for the trusted user
To view logs:
.
Select Advanced >
The log screen shows the following information:
• Date and time.
• Source IP.
• T
arget address. The name or IP address of the website or news group visited or to which
access was attempted.
• Action. Whether the access was blocked or allowed.
The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry.
Administration > Logs.
The date and time the log entry was recorded.
To refresh the log screen, click the Refresh button.
To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button.
To email the log immediately, click the Send Log button.
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Manage the Configuration File
The configuration settings of the modem router are stored within the modem router in a
configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the
factory default settings.
Back Up Settings
To back up the modem router’s configuration settings:
1. Select Advanced >
2. Click Backup Settings.
A copy of the current settings is saved.
3. Choose a location to store the .cfg file that is on a computer on your network.
Administration > Backup Settings.
Restore Configuration Settings
To restore configuration settings that you backed up:
1. Click the Browse button to find the cfg file.
2. Click the Restore button.
The files is uploaded to the modem router.
The modem router reboots.
WARNING!
Do not interrupt the reboot process.
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
Y ou can use the Erase button erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings.
You might want to do this if you move the modem router to a different network or if you
changed the password and have forgotten what it is. (The default passwords are on the
product label).
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You can also use the Restore Factory Settings button on the back of the modem router to
erase the configuration and restore the factory settings. (See Factory Settings on page 128),.
To erase the configuration settings:
Click the Erase button.
The factory default settings are restored. The user name is admin, the password to
password, and the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1. DHCP is enabled.
Change the Password
This feature let you change the default password that is used to log in to the modem router
with the user name admin. This is not the same as changing the password for wireless
access. The label on the bottom of your modem router shows your unique wireless network
name (SSID) and password for wireless access (see Label on page 11).
To set the password for the user name admin:
1. Select Advanced >
2. On the Set Password screen, type the old password, and type the new password twice.
3. If you want to be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery
check box.
4. Click Apply.
Your changes take effect.
Administration > Set Password.
Password Recovery
NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for
the user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery is
supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser.
To set up password recovery:
1. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box.
2. Select two security questions, and provide answers to them.
3. Click Apply.
Your changes are saved.
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To recover your password:
1. In the address field of your browser, type www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
2. Click Cancel.
If password recovery is enabled, you are prompted to answer two security questions.
3. Enter the saved answers to the security questions.
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8. Advanced Settings
This chapter describes the advanced features of your modem router. Networking knowledge is
needed to implement some of these features.
Note: The Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen can be accessed both
through the Advanced Setup menu and through the Firewall Rules
screen. For information about port forwarding and port triggering,
see Chapter 6, Security.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Advanced Wireless Settings
• Wireless AP
• Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
• Dynamic DNS
• Static Routes
• Remote Management
• Universal Plug and Play
• IPv6
• Traffic Meter
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For information about the Approve USB feature, see Specify Approved USB Devices on
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Advanced Wireless Settings
You can use this screen to turn on and off the wireless radio, to specify WPS settings, to use
AP mode, and to set up a wireless access list.
The Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options in this screen
are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these
settings unless you have a specific reason to do so.
Control the Wireless Radio
By default, the wireless radio is enabled so that you can connect wirelessly to the modem
router. You can turn the wireless radio on or off in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen or
by using the WiFi On/Off button on the modem router front panel.When the wireless radio is
off, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the modem router
To turn the wireless radio on or off:
1. Select Advanced >
By default, the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box is selected.
2. Select or clear the Enable W
If you clear this check box, this turns off the WiFi feature of the wireless modem router.
3. (Optional) Select the T
to specify the times when you do not need a wireless connection.
Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
ireless Router Radio check box.
urn off wireless signal by schedule check box and fill in the fields
For instance, you could turn off the wireless signal for the weekend if you leave town.
4. Click Apply.
Your changes take effect.
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Set Up a Wireless Schedule
You can use this feature to turn off the wireless signal from your modem router at times when
you do not need a wireless connection. For example, you could turn it off for the weekend if
you leave town.
To configure and enable the wireless schedule:
1. Select Advanced >
The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays.
2. Click the Add a new period button.
The screen adjusts:
3. Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want
the wireless signal to be turned off.
4. Click the Apply button.
Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays.
5. Select the T
6. Click the Apply button.
urn off wireless signal by schedule check box to activate the schedule.
View or Change WPS Settings
To specify WPS Settings:
1. Select Advanced >
The Router’s PIN field displays the PIN that you use on a registrar (for example, from the
Network Explorer on a V
wireless settings through WPS.
2. (Optional) Select or clear the Disable Router
The PIN function might temporarily be disabled when the modem router detects
suspicious attempts to break into the modem router’
Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
ista Windows computer) to configure the modem router’s
Advanced Settings
’s PIN check box.
s wireless settings by using the
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modem router’s PIN through WPS. You can manually enable the PIN function by clearing
the Disable Router’s PIN check box.
3. (Optional) Select or clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box.
By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected. NETGEAR
recommends that you leave this check box selected.
If you clear this check box, the next time a new wireless client uses WPS to connect to
the modem router, the modem router wireless settings change to an automatically
generated random SSID and security key
.
4. Click Apply.
Your changes are saved.
Set Up a Wireless Access List by MAC Address
You can set up a list of computers and wireless devices that are allowed to join the wireless
network. This list is based on the unique MAC address of each computer and device.
Each network device has a MAC address, which is a unique 12-character physical address,
containing the hexadecimal characters 0–9, a–f, or A–F only, and separated by colons (for
example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01). Typically, the MAC address is on the label of the wireless
card or network interface device. If you do not have access to the label, you can display the
MAC address using the network configuration utilities of the computer. You might also find the
MAC addresses in the Attached Devices screen.
To restrict access based on MAC addresses:
1. Select Advanced >
2. Click the Setup Access
Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
List button.
3. Click Add.
The Wireless Card Access Setup screen opens and displays a list of currently active
wireless cards and their Ethernet MAC addresses.
4. If the computer or device you want is in the
Available Wireless Cards list, select that radio
button; otherwise, type a name and the MAC address.
You can usually find the MAC address on the bottom of the wireless device.
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You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the Attached Devices screen into the
MAC Address field of this screen. To do this, use each wireless computer to join the
wireless network. The computer should then appear in the Attached Devices screen.
5. Click Add.
The screen changes back to the list screen.
6. Add each computer or device you want to allow to connect wirelessly.
7. Select the Turn Access Control On check box.
8. Click Apply.
To edit a wireless device or delete it from the access list:
1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays.
2. In the table, select the radio button next to the wireless device that you want to edit or
delete.
3. Do one of the following:
• Click the Edit button.
The Edit Wireless Card screen displays.
a. Edit the address information.
b. Click the Accept button.
• Click the Delete button.
The address is removed from the table.
Wireless AP
You can set up the modem router to run as an access point (AP) on the same local network
as another router.
To set up the modem router as an AP:
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet WAN port (Ethernet port 4) of this
modem router to a LAN port in the other router.
2. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP.
3. Select the Enable Access Point Mode check box.
4. Select the check box for the IP address setting that you want to use:
• Get an IP address dynamically from the other router. The other router on the
network assigns an IP address to the modem router while the modem routerr is in AP
mode.
• Fixed IP address (not recommended). Use this setting if you want to manually
assign a specific IP address to the modem router while it is in AP mode. Using this
option effectively requires advanced network experience.
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5. If the other router or gateway in your network also has wireless capability, NETGEAR
recommends that you use a different wireless channel.
6. Click Apply.
The IP address of the modem router changes and you are disconnected. To reconnect,
close and restart your web browser
, and type http://www.routerlogin.net.
Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
You can set up the modem router to be used as a wireless access point (AP). Doing this
enables the modem router to act as a wireless repeater. A wireless repeater connects to
another wireless modem router as a client where the network to which it connects becomes
the ISP service.
Wireless repeating is a type of Wireless Distribution System (WDS). A WDS allows a wireless
network to be expanded through multiple access points instead of using a wired backbone to
link them.
The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario.
Base station
access point
Figure 12. Wireless repeating scenario
Repeater
access point
Note: To use the wireless repeating function, you need to select None as
the security option in the Wireless Setup screen and you cannot
select Auto Channel.
Wireless Base Station.
The modem router acts as the parent access point, that bridges
traffic to and from the child repeater access point. The base station also handles wireless and
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wired local computers. To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC addresses of the
child repeater access point. Often, the MAC address is on the product label.
Wireless Repeater. The modem router sends all traffic from its local wireless or wired
computers to a remote access point. To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC
address of the remote parent access point.
The modem router is always in dual-band concurrent mode, unless you turn off one radio. If
you enable the wireless repeater in either radio band, the wireless base station or wireless
repeater cannot be enabled in the other radio band. However
, if you enable the wireless base
station in either radio band and use the other radio band as a wireless modem router or
wireless base station, dual band concurrent mode is not affected.
For you to set up a wireless network with WDS, both access points have to meet the
following conditions:
• Both access points have to use the same SSID, wireless channel, and encryption mode.
• Both access points have to be on the same LAN IP subnet.
That is, all of the access point
LAN IP addresses are in the same network.
• All LAN devices (wired and wireless computers) are configured to operate in the same
LAN network address range as the access points.
Set Up the Base Station
The wireless repeating function works only in hub and spoke mode. The units cannot be
daisy-chained. You have to know the wireless settings for both units. You have to know the
MAC address of the remote unit. First, set up the base station, and then set up the repeater.
To set up the base station:
1. Set up both units with the same wireless settings (SSID, mode, channel, and security).
The wireless security option has to be set to None or WEP
2. Select Advanced >
Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function.
.
3. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box.
4. Select the W
ireless Base Station radio button.
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5. (Optional) Select the Disable Wireless Client Association check box to prevent wireless
clients from associating with the base station and allowing LAN client associations only.
You can leave the check box cleared if you prefer wireless clients to be able to associate
with the base stations.
6. In the Repeater MAC
Address 1 through 4 fields, enter the MAC addresses for the access
points that should function as repeaters.
If your modem router is the base station, it can function as the “parent” for up to four other
access points.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
Set Up a Repeater
Use a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit to avoid conflicts with the wireless
connection to the base station.
If you are using the modem router as the base station with a non-NETGEAR router as the
repeater, you might need to change more configuration settings. In particular, you should
disable the DHCP server function on the access point that is the repeater.
To configure the modem router as a repeater:
1. Log in to the modem router that will be the repeater
2. Select Basic > W
ireless Settings and verify that the wireless settings match the base unit
exactly .
The wireless security option has to be set to WEP or None.
.
3. Select Advanced > W
4. Select the Enable W
5. Select the W
ireless Repeater radio button.
ireless Repeating Function.
ireless Repeating Function check box.
6. Fill in the Repeater IP Address field.
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This IP address has to be in the same subnet as the base station, but different from the
LAN IP address of the base station.
7. (Optional) Select the Disable
8. In the Base Station MAC
9. Click Apply.
Your changes are saved.
10. V
erify connectivity across the LANs.
A computer on any wireless or wired LAN segment of the modem router can connect to
the Internet or share files and printers with any other computer or server connected to the
other access point.
Address field,
Dynamic DNS
If your ISP assigned you a fixed IP address, you can register a domain name and link it to
your IP address by public DNS. However, most Internet accounts use dynamically assigned
IP addresses that can change frequently. In this case, you can use a commercial Dynamic
DNS service. This type of service lets you register your domain to their IP address and
forwards traffic directed at your domain to your frequently changing IP address.
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.
Your modem router contains a client that can connect to the Dynamic DNS service provided
by DynDNS.org. First visit their website at http://www
host name that you configure in the modem router. Then, whenever your ISP-assigned IP
address changes, your modem router automatically contacts the Dynamic DNS service
provider, logs in to your account, and registers your new IP address. If your host name is
hostname, for example, you can reach your modem router at http://hostname.dyndns.org.
To set up Dynamic DNS:
1. Select Advanced >
2. Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose URLs are in
the Service Provider list.
Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS.
.dyndns.org and obtain an account and
For example, for DynDNS.org, select www
3. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box.
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4. Select the URL of your Dynamic DNS service provider.
5. Type the host name (or domain name) that your Dynamic DNS service provider gave you.
6. Type the user name for your Dynamic DNS account.
This is the name that you use to log in to your account, not your host name.
7. Type the password (or key) for your Dynamic DNS account.
8. Click Apply.
Your changes are saved.
Static Routes
Static routes provide more routing information to your modem router. Typically, you do not
need to add static routes. You have to configure static routes only for unusual cases such as
multiple modem routers or multiple IP subnets on your network.
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 modem router on your home network for connecting to the company
where you are employed. This modem 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 gateway, 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 have to define a static route, telling your modem router that 134.177.0.0
should be accessed through the ISDN modem 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 should be
forwarded to the ISDN modem router at 192.168.0.100.
• A metric value of 1 works because the ISDN modem router is on the LAN.
• Private is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated.
To set up a static route:
1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Static Routes.
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2. Click Add.
3. In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only.)
4. Select the Private check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only
.
If Private is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP.
5. Select the Active check box to make this route ef
6. T
ype the destination IP address of the final destination.
7. T
ype the IP subnet mask for this destination. If the destination is a single host, type
fective.
255.255.255.255.
8. T
ype the gateway IP address, which has to be on the same LAN segment as the modem
router.
9. T
ype a number from 1 through 15 as the metric value.
This value represents the number of modem routers between your network and the
destination. Usually
, a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it to 1.
10. Click Apply
The static route is added.
To edit or delete a static route:
1. Select Advanced >
Advanced Setup > Static Routes.
The Static Routes screen displays.
2. In the table, select the radio button next to the route that you want to edit or delete.
3. Do one of the following:
• Click the Edit button.
The Static Routes screen adjusts.
a. Edit the route information.
b. Click the Apply button.
• Click the Delete button.
The route is removed from the table.
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Remote Management
The remote management feature lets you upgrade or check the status of your modem router
over the Internet.
Note: Be sure to change the modem router default login password to a
secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words
from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters,
numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters.
To set up remote management:
1. Select Advanced >
2. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box.
3. Under
the modem router’s remote management.
For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical.
Allow Remote Access By, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access
Advanced Setup > Remote Management.
• T
o allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select Only This Computer.
Enter the IP address that will be allowed access.
• T
o allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP Address
Range. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range.
• T
o specify IP addresses, select IP Address List and type in the allowed IP
addresses.
• T
o allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone.
4. Specify the port number for accessing the web management interface.
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Normal web browser access uses the standard HTTP service port 80. For greater
security, enter a custom port number for the remote web management interface. Choose
a number from 1024 to 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.
Your changes take effect.
6. When you access your modem router from the Internet, type your modem router’
address into your browser’s address or location field followed by a colon (:) and the custom
port number.
For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you use port number 8080,
enter http://134.177.0.123:8080 in your browser
.
s WAN IP
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.
If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time
communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP),
you should enable UPnP
To turn on Universal Plug and Play:
1. Select Advanced >
.
Advanced Setup > UPnP.
2. Select the Turn UPnP On check box.
By default, this check box is selected. UPnP for automatic device configuration
can be enabled or disabled. If the T
router does not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as
port forwarding (mapping), of the modem router.
ype the advertisement period in minutes.
3. T
The advertisement period specifies how often the modem router 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 can
urn UPnP On check box is cleared, the modem
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compromise the freshness of the device status, but can significantly reduce
network traffic.
4. Type the advertisement time to live in hops.
The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP
packet sent. The time to live hop count is the number of steps a broadcast packet is
allowed to propagate for each UPnP advertisement before it disappears. The
number of hops can range from 1 to 255. The default value for the advertisement
time to live is 4 hops, which should be fine for most home networks. If you notice
that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly
necessary to increase this value.
, it might be
5. Click the
The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is
accessing the modem router. The UPnP Portmap T
open, what type of ports are open, and whether each open port is still active for
each IP address.
T o refresh the information in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button.
Apply button.
able also shows which ports are
IPv6
You can use this feature to set up an IPv6 Internet connection type if genie does not detect it
automatically.
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type:
1. Select Advanced >
Advanced Setup > IPv6.
2. In the Internet Connection Type list, select the IPv6 connection type.
Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this information.
• If your ISP did not provide details, you can select IPv6 T
• If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the modem router detects the IPv6
type that is in use.
• If your Internet connection does not use PPPoE, DHCP
Auto Config.
For more detailed information about Internet connection types, see the following sections.
3. Click the Apply button.
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Your changes take effect.
Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses
IPv6 addresses are denoted by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that are separated by
colons. Any four-digit group of zeroes within an IPv6 address can be reduced to a single zero
or altogether omitted.
The following errors invalidate an IPv6 address:
• More than eight groups of hexadecimal quartets
• More than four hexadecimal characters in a quartet
• More than two colons in a row
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Auto Detect
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto detection:
1. Select Advanced >
Advanced Setup > IPv6.
The IPv6 screen displays.
2. In the Internet Connection
Type list, select Auto Detect.
The screen adjusts:
The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
• Connection T
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
ype. This field indicates the connection type that is detected.
for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is
the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6
address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
for the modem router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of
the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no
address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
3. Specify how the modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home
network (the LAN) by selecting one of the following radio buttons:
• Use DHCP Server.
This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some
IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.
• Auto Config.
This is the default setting.
4. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box, and specify the interface ID that you
want to be used for the IPv6 address of the modem router’
s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates one automatically from its
MAC address.
5. Click the Apply button.
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IPv6 Auto Config
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration:
1. Select Advanced >
Advanced Setup > IPv6.
The IPv6 screen displays.
2. In the Internet Connection
Type list, select Auto Config.
The screen adjusts:
The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is
the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6
address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
for the modem router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of
the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no
address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
3. (Optional) In the DHCP User Class (If Required) field, enter a host name.
Most people do not need to fill in this field, but if your ISP has given you a specific host
name, enter it here.
4. (Optional) In the Domain Name (If Required) field, enter a domain name.
You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP. (Do not enter the domain name for the
IPv4 ISP here.) For example, if your ISP’
s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy .zzz, you would type
xxx.yyy .zzz as the domain name. If your ISP provided a domain name, type it in this field.
(For example, Earthlink Cable might require a host name of home, and Comcast
sometimes supplies a domain name.)
5. Specify how the modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home
network (the LAN) by selecting one of the following radio buttons:
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• Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some
IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.
• Auto Config.
This is the default setting.
6. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box, and specify the interface ID that you
want to be used for the IPv6 address of the modem router’
s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates one automatically from its
MAC address.
7. Click the Apply button.
IPv6 6to4 Tunnel
The remote relay router is the router to which your modem router creates the 6to4 tunnel.
Make sure that the IPv4 Internet connection is working before you apply the 6to4 tunnel
settings for the IPv6 connection.
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by using a 6to4 tunnel:
1. Select Advanced >
Advanced Setup > IPv6.
The IPv6 screen displays.
2. In the Internet Connection
Type list, select 6to4 Tunnel.
The screen adjusts:
The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is
the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6
address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
for the modem router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of
the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no
address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
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3. Configure the remote 6to4 relay modem router settings by selecting one of the following
buttons:
• Auto. Your modem router uses any remote relay router that is available on the
Internet. This is the default setting.
• Static IP Address. Enter the static IPv4 address of the remote relay router. This
address is usually provided by your IPv6 ISP.
4. Specify how the modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home
network (the LAN) by selecting one of the following radio buttons:
• Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some
IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.
• Auto Config. This is the default setting.
5. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box, and specify the interface ID that you
want to be used for the IPv6 address of the modem router’s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates one automatically from its
MAC address.
6. Click the Apply button.
IPv6 Pass Through
In pass-through mode, the modem router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports
(LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets. The modem router does not process any
IPv6 header packets.
To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection:
1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > IPv6.
The IPv6 screen displays.
2. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Pass Through.
The screen adjusts, but no additional fields display.
3. Click the Apply button.
IPv6 Fixed
To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection:
1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > IPv6.
The IPv6 screen displays.
2. Select Fixed from the menu.
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The screen adjusts:
3. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection.
The following fields are included in this screen:
• IPv6 Address/Prefix
Length. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the modem
router WAN interface.
• Default IPv6 Gateway.
The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gateway, which is
supposed to be on the modem router’s WAN interface.
• Primary DNS Server.
The primary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name
records for the modem router.
• Secondary DNS Server.
The secondary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain
name records for the modem router.
Note: If you do not specify the DNS servers, the modem router uses the DNS
servers that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet
Setup screen. (See Internet Setup on page 23.)
4. Specify how the modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home
network (the LAN) by selecting one of the following radio buttons:
• Use DHCP Server.
This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some
IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.
• Auto Config.
5. In the IPv6
Address/Prefix Length fields, specify the static IPv6 address and prefix length of
This is the default setting.
the modem router’s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates one automatically from its
MAC address.
6. Click the Apply button.
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IPv6 DHCP
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server:
1. Select Advanced >
Advanced Setup > IPv6.
The IPv6 screen displays.
2. In the Internet Connection
Type list, select DHCP.
The screen adjusts:
The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is
the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6
address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
for the modem router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of
the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no
address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
3. (Optional) In the DHCP User Class (If Required) field, enter a host name.
Most people do not need to fill in this field, but if your ISP has given you a specific host
name, enter it here.
4. (Optional) In the Domain Name (If Required) field, enter a domain name.
You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP. (Do not enter the domain name for the
IPv4 ISP here.) For example, if your ISP’
s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy .zzz, you would type
xxx.yyy .zzz as the domain name. If your ISP provided a domain name, type it in this field.
(For example, Earthlink Cable might require a host name of home, and Comcast
sometimes supplies a domain name.)
5. Specify how the modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home
network (the LAN) by selecting one of the following radio buttons:
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• Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some
IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.
• Auto Config.
This is the default setting.
6. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box, and specify the interface ID that you
want to be used for the IPv6 address of the modem router’
s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates one automatically from its
MAC address.
7. Click the Apply button.
IPv6 PPPoE
To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection:
1. Select Advanced >
Advanced Setup > IPv6.
The IPv6 screen displays.
2. In the Internet Connection
Type list, select PPPoE.
The screen adjusts:
The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is
the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6
address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
for the modem router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of
the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no
address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
3. In the Login fields, enter the login information for the ISP connection.
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