N600 Wireless Dual Band
Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem
Router DGND3700v2
User Manual
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
March 2012
202-10642-03
v1.0
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Chapter 2 Get Started with NETGEAR Genie
Unpack Your New Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Position Your Wireless Router . . . . . . . . . .
ADSL Microfilters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
One-Line ADSL Microfilter (Not Included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Two-Line ADSL Microfilter (Included). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cable Your N600 Wireless Modem Router . . .
Verify the Cabling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Prepare to Set Up the Wireless Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Gather ISP Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Wireless Devices and Security Settings. . . . . .
Types of Logins and Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
NETGEAR Genie Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation . . . . . .
Upgrade Wireless Modem Router Firmware . . . .
Wireless Modem Router Dashboard (Basic Home
Add Wireless Devices or Computers
Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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Screen). . . . . . . . . . . .25
to Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Chapter 3 Genie Basic Settings
Internet Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Internet Basic Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Attached Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
USB Storage (Basic Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
ReadySHARE Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
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Guest Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Guest Network Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Chapter 4 Genie Advanced Home
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
WPS Wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
ADSL Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
WAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Change the MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
LAN Setup Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Use the Wireless Modem Router as a DHCP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Quality of Service (QoS) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Chapter 5 USB Storage
USB Drive Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
ReadySHARE Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
File-Sharing Scenarios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
USB Storage Basic Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Add or Edit a Network Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
USB Storage Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . .
Safely Remove a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Media Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Specify Approved USB Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer
Access the Wireless Modem Router’s
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
USB Drive Remotely Using FTP 67
Chapter 6 USB Printer Control
Control Center Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
USB Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Scan with a Multifunction Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
USB Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Chapter 7 Security
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Firewall Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Add Custom Services to Allow or Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Schedule for Firewall Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security Event Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Chapter 8 Administration
Upgrade the Wireless Modem Router Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
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View Wireless Modem Router Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Wireless Modem Router Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Internet Provider (WAN) Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Guest Network (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Manage the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Back Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Restore Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Set Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Password Recovery . . . . . . . .
Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Chapter 9 Advanced Settings
Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Wireless Repeating Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Set Up the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Set Up a Repeater Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Port Forwarding and Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Remote Computer Access Basics . . . . . . . .
Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Port Forwarding to Permit External Host
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering
Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers. . .
Add a Custom Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry. . .
Set Up Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Dynamic DNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
IPv6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Traffic Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Device Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Communications . . . . . . . . .103
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Quick Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Sequence to Restart Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Check Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Troubleshoot with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Power LED Is Off or Blinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Power LED Stays Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
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LEDs Never Turn Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Wireless LEDs Are Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Red
Cannot Log In to the Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Cannot Access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Troubleshoot PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing . . . . . . . . . .
Changes Not Saved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Incorrect Date or Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Wireless Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Wireless Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Restore the Factory Settings and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Troubleshoot Your Netw
Test the LAN Path to Your Router . . . . . .
Test the Path from Your C
ork Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
omputer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . .128
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Appendix B Notification of Compliance
Index
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1. Hardware Setup
Get to know your wireless router
1
The NETGEAR N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 is the
ultimate integrated ADSL networking gateway. It offers concurrent dual-band technology that
allows devices to avoid interference and also ensures top speeds and the greatest range for
demanding applications, such as streaming HD video and multiplayer gaming. Complete with a
built-in ADSL modem, it is compatible with all major ADSL Internet service providers. The
Gigabit port on the WAN side also has an option to connect to a fiber or cable modem.
• All-in-one. Built-in ADSL2+ modem and
combined with a wireless router create the ultimate integrated home gateway.
• Concurrent dua
interference.
• Faste
• Shared s
• Live
• Gu
r multimedia streaming. Provides Wireless-N speed for streaming HD videos,
simultaneous downloads, and online gaming in addition to basic Internet applications.
torage. Two (2) port s for ReadySHARE® USB storage access provide fast and
easy shared access to an external USB storage device.
Parental Controls. Keep your Internet experience safe.
est network access. Provides separate security and access restrictions for guests
using the network.
l band. Ensures top speeds and the greatest range while minimizing
WAN Gigabit-Ethernet port for cable or fiber
• Secured
• Broadba
keep costs under control.
• Easy i
• Comp
• Broadba
keep costs under control.
Product Specifications
Package Contents
• N600 W
• Ethern
• Phone
• Power ada
connection. Push 'N' Connect ensures a quick and secure netwo rk connection.
nd usage meter . Monitors Internet traffic and sends customized reports to help
nstallation. Connect to computer and open your browser to install.
atibility. Compatible with all major ADSL Internet service providers (ISPs).
nd usage meter . Monitors Internet traffic and sends customized reports to help
ireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2
et cable
cable and filter
pter, localized to country of sale
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Warranty
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2
• NETGEAR 1-year warra
System Requirements
• Broad
- ADSL
- Cable
band Internet service
broadband Internet service
or fiber: Connects to cable modem or fiber termination node through the
Gigabit-Ethernet WAN port
• 80
2.11 a/b/g/n 2.4 or 5.0 GHz specification wireless adapter or an Ethernet adapter and
cable for each computer
• Micr
• Micr
• Use
osoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Me, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux
osoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.4, or later
with an N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA3100 for maximum
performance)
Standards
• IEEE 802.1
• IEEE 802.1
• Five (5
• T
wo (2) USB 2.0 ports
• One (1)
1 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
1 a/n 5.0 GHz
) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports
ADSL2+ port
nty
Performance
• All-in-on
e. High-speed ADSL2+ modem (built-in) and WAN Gigabit-Ethernet port for cable
or fiber
• Powerfu
• Hig
• Memo
• Five (5
• Advanced Quality of
l dual-core (400 MHz each) processor
h-speed access to external USB storage using two USB 2.0 ports
ry: 128 MB flash and 128 MB RAM
) (1 WAN, 4 LAN) Gigabit-Ethernet ports
Service (QoS)
Security
• Wi-Fi Prote
• Doub
• Denial-of
cted Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK) and WEP
le firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall)
-service (DoS) attack prevention
Ease of Use
• Easy inst
allation. Connect to computer and open your browser to install
• Push 'N' Connect using
Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS)
Hardware Setup
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Power On/Off button
80% recycled packaging
CEC (California Efficiency)
RoHS
WEEE
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 223 x 153 x 31 mm (8.8 x 6.0 x 1.2 inches)
•
Weight: 0.5 kg (1.2 lb)
Ad
vanced Features
• Live Parent
al Controls with flexible and customizable filter settings.
• Simultaneous dual band. 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation.
•
Two (2) ports for ReadySHARE® USB storage access. Supports FAT16/32, NTFS
Rea
d/Write.
• DLNA®. S
• Multiple SSID guest networks (s
• Broadband usage meter measures Intern
• Power and Wi-Fi On/
tream media to DLNA media players.
eparate security and access restrictions).
et usage.
Off buttons.
NETGEAR Green Features
If you have not already set up your new router using the installation guide that comes in th e box,
this chapter walks you through the hardware setup. Chapter 3, Genie Basic Settings, explains
h
ow to set up your Internet connection.
we
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support
bsite at
http://support.netgear.com.
This chapter contains the fo
• Unpack Your New Router
• Hardware Features
• Position Your Wireless Router
• ADSL Microfilters
• Cable Your N600 Wireless Modem Router
• Verify the Cabling
llo
wing sections:
Hardware Setup
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ADSL
Phone
Line
The ADSL filter provided
depends on the region.
N600 Wireless Modem Router
Ethernet cable
Power adapter
Phone cable
ADSL filter
Th
de
er
Unpack Your New Router
Your box should contain the following items:
• N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2
• AC power adapter
(plug varies by region)
• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable
• Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector
• Microfilters and splitters (quantity and type vary by region)
• Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions
If any of t
he parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, cont
act your NETGEAR dealer. Keep
the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for
repair. See Position Your Wireless Router on page 16 for information
about where to place
and how to position your router.
N600 Wireless Modem Rout
Figure 1. Box contents
Hardware Setup
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MAC Address
Network Key (Password)
Restore Factory Settings
WiFi Network Name (SSID)
Hardware Features
Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front
and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.
Label
The label on the bottom of the wireless modem router shows the router’s Restore Factory
Settings button, WiFi network name (SSID), network key (password), and MAC address.
Figure 2. Label on router bottom
See Factory Settings on page 130 for information about the Restore Factory Settings button
and the factory setting values.
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4. Gigabit-Ethernet WAN port for connecting to external
6. Power On/Off button
2. USB port
5. AC power adapter input
1. ADSL line
3. Gigabit-Ethernet LAN ports
cable or fiber modem
Back Panel
The back panel has the Power On/Off button and port connections shown in the figure:
Figure 3. Back panel port connections
Viewed from top to bottom, the back panel contains the following elements:
1. RJ-11 asynchronous DSL (ADSL) port for connecting the wireless modem router to an
ADSL line
Note: An ADSL port is capable of sending data over an ADSL line at one
speed and receiving it at another speed.
2. USB port for connecting USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives
3. Four Gigabit-Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for cabling the wireless modem router to the local
comput
ers
4. One Gigabit-Ethernet WAN port for connecting the wirele ss mod em r ou ter to a fib er or
cab
le modem
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Power
LAN ports
DSL
Internet
5 GHZ wireless
USB port
Wireless On/Off button
WPS On/Off button
2.4 GHz wireless
USB
Note: You can use either the ADSL or Gigabit-Ethernet port for WAN
connectivity.
5. AC power adapter input
6. Power On/Off
button
Front Panel
The wireless modem router front panel has the 10 status LEDs, icons, and ports shown in the
figure. Note that the Wireless and WPS icons are buttons.
Figure 4. Front panel LEDs
The following tables describe the LEDs, icons, and buttons on the front panel from top to
bottom.
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Table 1. WPS button and LED
Icon LED Activity Description
Solid green Indicates that wireless security has been enabled.
Blinking green WPS-capable device is connecting to the device.
Off WPS is not enabled. For information about the use of
Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 26.
Table 2. Wireless button
Icon Description
For information about the use of this button, see Wireless Connectivity on page 126.
Table 3. USB port
Icon Description
USB port for connecting USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives.
Table 4. Internet LED
Icon LED Activity Description
this button, see Wi-Fi
Solid green You have an Internet connection. If this connection is dropped due to an
idle time-out but the connection is still present, the light stays green. If the
Internet connection is dropped for any other reason, the light turns off.
Solid red The Internet (IP) connection failed. See Cannot Access the Internet on
page 123 for troubleshooting information.
Blinking green Data is being transmitted over the Internet connection.
the
Off No Internet connection is detected or
external device handles the ISP connection).
device is in bridge mode (an
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Table 5. DSL LED
Icon LED Activity Description
Solid green You have an ADSL connectio n. In technica l terms, the ADSL port is
synchronized with an ISP’s network-access device.
Blinking green Indicates that the wireless modem router is n
speed on the ADSL line.
Off The unit is off or there is no IP connection.
Table 6. 5 GHz Wireless LED
Icon LED Activity Description
Solid blue There is wireless connectivity.
Blinking blue Data is being transmitted or received over the 5 GHz wireless link.
Off There is no wireless connectivity. You can still plug an Ethernet cable into
of the LAN ports to get wired connectivity.
one
Table 7. 2.4 GHz Wireless LED
Icon LED Activity Description
Solid green There is wireless connectivity.
Blinking green Data is being transmitted or received over the 2.4 GHz wireless link.
Off There is no wireless connectivity. You can still plug an Ethernet cable into
of the LAN ports to get wired connectivity.
one
egotiating the best possible
Table 8. USB LED
Icon LED Activity Description
Solid green A USB port has detected a USB device.
Blinking green Data is being transmitted or received.
Off No link is detected on these ports.
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Table 9. LAN LED
Icon LED Activity Description
Solid green A LAN port has detected an Ethernet link with a device.
Blinking green Data is being transmitted or received.
Off No link is detected on these ports.
Table 10. Power On/Off LED
Icon LED Activity Description
Solid green Power is supplied to the router.
Solid red POST (power-on self-test) failure or a device malfunction has occurred.
Off Power is not supplied to the router.
Restore Factory
Settings
Light blinks momentarily when the Restore Fa
bottom of the unit is pressed for six seconds. The Power LED then blinks
red three times when the Restore Factory Setti ngs bu tt on is released and
then turns green as the gateway resets to the factory defaults.
ctory Settings button on the
Position Your Wireless Router
The wireless 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
router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through
can limit the range. For best results, place your router:
• Near
• So it is accessible to an
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, ke
• Away from electrical devices that are potential so
• A
the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and
prefe
rably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
eping the number of walls and ceilings
between the wireless modem router and your other devices to a minimum.
urces of interference, such as ceiling
fans, home security systems, microwaves, computers, or the base of a cordless phone or
2.4 GHz cordless phone.
way from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid met al door or aluminum studs. Large
anses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and
exp
concrete can also affect your wireless signal.
Note: The DGND3700 should be put in a vertical position only.
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Plugs into ADSL line
Also be aware that when you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access p oint s
use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel
spacing between adjacent access points is five channels (for example, use Channels 1 and
6, or 6 and 11).
ADSL Microfilters
If this is the first time you have cabled a wireless router between an ADSL phone line and
your computer or laptop, you might not be familiar with ADSL microfilters. If you are, you can
skip this section and proceed to Cable Your N600 Wireless Modem Router on p
age 19.
An ADSL microfilter is a small in-line device that filte
phone equipment that shares the same line with your ADSL service. Every telephone device
that connects to a telephone line that provides ADSL service needs an ADSL microfilter to
filter out the ADSL interference. Example devices are telephones, fax machines, answering
machines, and caller ID displays. Note that not every phone line in your home necessarily
carries ADSL service. That depends on the ADSL service setup in your home.
Note: Often the ADSL microfilter is included in the box with the wireless
modem router. If you purchased the wireless modem router in a
country where a microfilter is not included, you have to acquire the
ADSL microfilter separately.
rs ADSL interference out of standard
One-Line ADSL Microfilter (Not Included)
Plug the ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet and plug your phone equipment into the jack
labeled Phone. The wireless modem router plugs directly into a separate ADSL line. Plugging
the wireless modem router into the phone jack blocks the Internet connection. If you do not
have a separate ADSL line for the router, the best thing to do is to use an ADSL microfilter
with a built-in splitter.
Figure 5. One-line ADSL microfilter
Second best when you do not have a separate ADSL line for the router is to get a separate
splitter. To use a one-line filter with a separate splitte r, insert the splitter into the phone outlet,
connect the one-line filter to the splitter, and connect the phone to the filter.
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Plugs into the ADSL line
Two-Line ADSL Microfilter (Included)
Use an ADSL microfilter with a built-in splitter when there is a single wall outlet that provides
connectivity for both the wireless 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 wireless modem router into the jack labeled ADSL.
Figure 6. Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter
Summary
• One-line ADSL microfilter (not included). Use with a phone or fax machine.
• Splitter (not included). Use with a one-line ADSL microfilter to share an outlet with a
e and the wireless modem router.
phon
• Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter (included).
Use to share an outlet with a
phone and the wireless modem router.
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WARNING!
ADSL
Phone
Line
Laptop or desktop
computer
Fiber/Cable modem
Step 1:
Connect to ADSL
if connecting directly
to a DSL line.
Connect to Ethernet WAN
if connecting to a
fiber/cable modem.
Step 2:
Cable your computer.
Step 3:
Power on your router.
Wait until the 2.4 GHz
Wireless LED turns solid
green.
Note: Add an ADSL filter for every
telephone on the same phone line
as your wireless modem router.
Internet
Internet
Power On/Off
N600 Wireless Modem Router
Note: Keep the DGND3700v2
N600 Wireless Modem Router
in a vertical position.
Connect to Internet with ADSL or Ethernet WAN.
Phone cable
Ethernet cable
Ethernet cable
(not included)
Power adapter
N600 Wireless Modem Router
2.4 GHz
Wireless LED
CAUTION:
Cable Your N600 Wireless Modem Router
DO not stack equipment, or place equipment in tight spaces, or in
drawers. Be sure your equipment is surrounded by at least
2
inches of air space. The unit should not be wall mounted.
The installation guide that came in the box has a cabling diagram on th
Figure 7. Cabling diagram
e first page.
Incorrectly connecting a filter to your wireless modem router blocks your
ADSL connection.
Verify the Cabling
Ve rify that your router is cabled co rrectly by checking the wireless modem router LEDs. Turn
on the wireless router by pressing the Power On/Off button on the back.
•
•
•
The Power LED is green when the modem router is turned on.
The LAN port LED is green when a computer is cabled to the router by an Ethernet
cable.
The Wireless LEDs are lit when the modem router is turned on.
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• The DSL LED is green when you have an ADSL connection.
•
The Internet LED is green when there is an Internet connection.
Turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in
that software. Cancel it if it starts automatically.
to your Internet connection, do not run
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2. Get Started with NETGEAR Genie
Connect to the wireless modem router
2
This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR Genie to set up your wireless modem router after
you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this
book.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Prepare to Set Up the Wireless Modem Router
• Types of Logins and Access
• NETGEAR Genie Setup
• Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation
• Upgrade Wireless Modem Router Firmware
• Wireless Modem Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
• Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network
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Prepare to Set Up the Wireless Modem Router
You can set up your wireless modem router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you
can use the Genie menus and screens to set up your wireless modem router manually.
However , before you start the setup process, you need to have you r ISP information on hand
and make sure the laptops, computers, and other 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
wireless 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 pro gram on your
computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your wireless
modem router automatically logs you in.
• Th
• ISP lo
• Fixed
e ISP configuration information for your DSL account
gin name and password
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 wireless modem router. See
Basic Wireless Settings on p
preconfigured security settings.
age 34 for information about the wireless modem router’s
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Types of Logins and Access
There are two 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.
ireless modem router login logs you in to the wireless modem router interface from
• W
NETGEAR Genie. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation o
about this login.
n page 24 for details
Wireless network key or password. Y
wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on
the label located on the bottom of your wireless modem router.
• ISP login log
this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login
information, contact your service provider.
s you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you with
our wireless modem router is preset with a unique
NETGEAR Genie Setup
NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the
wireless modem router because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps
have been successfully completed. It takes about 15 minutes to complete.
To use NETGEAR Genie to set up your wireless modem router:
1. T
urn the wireless modem router on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet.
2. Ma
3. Launch your Int
ke sure that your device is connected with an Ethernet cable to your wir el e ss m odem
router.
ernet browser.
• If this is the
modem router, the browser automatically goes to http://www.routerlogin.net, and the
NETGEAR Genie screen displays.
• If you already use
address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. See Use
NETGEAR Genie after Installation on p
first time you are setting up the Internet connection for your wireless
d the NETGEAR Genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the
age 24.
4. Follow
guides you through connecting the wir e le ss m odem router to the Internet.
If the browser cannot display the web page:
• Make
or wirelessly to the wireless modem router.
• Make sure tha
should turn on.
• Close and
page.
• Browse to http://route
the onscreen instructions to complete NETGEAR Genie setup. NETGEAR Genie
sure that the computer is connected to one of the four Gigabit-Ethernet LAN port s,
t the wireless modem router is fully up and running. Its Wireless LEDs
reopen the browser to make sure the browser does not cache the previous
rlogin.net.
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admin
********
• If your computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change the
setting to obtain an IP address automatically from the wireless modem router.
If the wireless modem router does not connect to the Internet:
1. Review your settin
everything correctly.
2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have
3. Read Chapter 10, T roubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and
contact NETGEAR technical support.
gs to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed
the correct configuration information.
Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation
When you first set up your wireless modem router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts
when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the wireless modem
router. You can use NETGEAR Genie again if you want to view or change settings for the
wireless modem router.
1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
wireless mode
2. Type http://www
The login window displays:
m router.
.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
3. Enter admin for the wireless modem router user name and p assword for the wirele s s
mode m r o ut er password, both in lowercase letters.
Note: The wireless modem router user name and p assword are different from
s
er name and password for logging in to your Internet connection. See
the u
Types of Logins and Access on page 23 for more in
Upgrade Wireless Modem Router Firmware
When you set up your wireless modem router and are connected to the Interne t, the wireless
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. See Upgrade the Wireless Modem Router
Firmware on pag
e 81 for more information about upgrading firmware.
formation.
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CAUTION:
Language
Help
Dashboard (Click to view details)
Menus (Click the Advanced tab to view more)
Click the message when it shows up, and click Yes to upgrade the wireless modem router
with the latest firmware. After the upgrade, the wireless modem router restarts.
Do not try to go online, turn off the wireless modem router, shut down the
computer, or do anything else to the wireless modem router until the
wireless modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED has stopped
blinking for several seconds.
Wireless Modem Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
The wireless 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 more detailed information. The left column has the menus, and at the
top there is an Advanced tab that is used to access additional menus and screens.
Figure 8. Wireless modem router Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online
help
• Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the wireless modem router.
• Internet. Se
• Wireless.
t, update, and check the ISP settings of your wireless modem router.
View or change the wireless settings for your wireless modem router.
• Attached Devices. V
iew the devices connected to your network.
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• Parental Controls. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable
content from reaching your computers.
• Read
• Guest Network. Set u
• Adva
ySHARE. If you connected a USB storage device to the wireless modem router,
then it is displayed here.
p a guest network to allow visitors to use your wireless modem
router’s Internet connection.
nced tab. Set the wireless modem router up for unique situations such as when
remote access by IP or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Chapter 9,
Advanced Settings. Using this tab requires a solid underst a ndin g of networking concepts.
• Help &
documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection.
Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product
Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network
Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices and other equipment
to your wireless network. See Guest Networks o
guest network.
Manual Method
To connect manually:
1. Op
2. Loo
3. Enter the wirele
4. Repeat
en the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device
(laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your wireless
modem router. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.
k for your network and select it. If you did not change the name of your network during
the setup process, look for the default WiFi network name (SSID) a nd select it. The default
SSID is located on the product label on the bottom of the wireless modem router.
ss modem router password and click Connect. The default wireless modem
router passphrase is located on the product label on the bottom of the wire le s s m od em
router.
steps 1–3 to add other wireless devices.
n page 38 for instructions on how to set up a
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to
a home network while maintaining security. To use WPS, make sure that all wireless devices
to be connected to the network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. During the connection
process, the client gets the security settings from the wireless modem router so that every
device in the network has the same security settings.
To use WPS to join the wireless network:
If your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Conne
ct), follow these steps:
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1. Press the WPS button on the wireless modem router top panel .
2. Within two minutes, pre
ss the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS
instructions that came with the device. The device is now connected to your wir el e ss
modem router.
3. Repeat steps 1–2 to add other WPS wireless devices.
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3. Genie Basic Settings
Your Internet connection and network
3
This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Basic Home screen, shown in the
following figure:
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Internet Basic Settings
• Attached Devices
• Parental Controls
• ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer
• Basic Wireless Settings
• Guest Networks
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Scroll to view more settings
Internet Basic Settings
The Internet Basic Settings screen is where you view or change ISP information.
1. From the Basic Home screen, select I
The fields that display in the Internet Basic Settings screen depend on whether or not
your Internet connection requires a login.
• Ye
• No. Enter the acco
s. Select
change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.
the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to
unt and domain names, only if needed.
nternet. The following screen displays:
2. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default settings usually work fine.
If you have problems wit
3. Click Appl
4. Click Test
1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting.
y to save your settings.
to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within
h your connection, check the ISP settings.
Internet Basic Settings Screen Fields
The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Internet Basic Settings
screen. Note that which fields display in this screen depends on whether or not an ISP login
is required.
Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no.
These fields display when no login is required:
e
• Account Nam
also be called the host name.
• Domain Name
(If required). Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might
(If required). Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.
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These fields display when your ISP requires a login:
• Internet Se
rvice Provider Encapsulation. ISP types. The choices are PPPoE, PPTP, or
L2TP.
• Log
• Pass
• Idle T
in. The login name provided by your ISP. This is often an email address.
word. The password that you use to log in to your ISP.
imeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in
minutes. This determines how long the wireless modem router keeps the Internet
connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. Entering a value of 0
(zero) means never log out.
Internet IP Address.
• Get Dynami
cally from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP
automatically assigns these addresses.
• U
se St atic IP Addres s. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP
address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP’s wireless modem router to
which your wireless modem router will connect.
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. The
DNS server is used to look up site addresses
based on their names.
• Get Autom
atically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP
automatically assigns this address.
• Use Th
ese DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS
addresses to the wireless modem router during login, select this option, and enter the IP
address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is
available, enter it also.
Wireless Modem Router MAC Address. T
he Ethernet MAC address used by the wireless
modem router 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 will then accept
traffic only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your wireless modem
router to use your computer’s MAC address (this is also called cloning).
• Use
• Us
Default Address. Use the default MAC address.
e Computer MAC Address. The wireless modem router will capture and use the MAC
address of the computer that you are now using. You have to use the one computer that
is allowed by the ISP.
• Use
This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
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Attached Devices
You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network here.
From the Basic Home screen, select Attached Devices to display the following screen:
Wired devices are connected to the wireless modem router with Ethernet cables. Wireless
devices have joined the wireless network.
• # (nu
•
IP Address. The
mber). The order in which the device joined the network.
IP address that the wireless modem router assigned to this device when
it joined the network. Note that this number can change if a device is disconnected and
rejoins the network.
• Device Na
me. If t
• MAC Address. The un
he device name is known, it is shown here.
ique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC
address is typically shown on the product label.
You can click Refre
sh to update this screen.
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Parental Controls
The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, you are
automatically directed to the Internet, where you can learn more about Live Parental Controls
or download the application. The following screen displays:
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ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer
You can view information about a USB storage device that is connected to the wireless
modem router’s USB port here.
USB Storage (Basic Settings)
From the Basic Home screen, select ReadySHARE to display the USB Storage (Basic
Settings) screen:
This screen displays the following when Basic is selected:
• Network/Device Name.
USB device connected to the wireless modem router.
• Available Network Folders. The
Share Name. If only one d
Y ou can click the name shown, 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 and Write Access. Show the permissions and
folder: All – no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The
user name (account name) for All – no password is guest. The password for admin is the
same one that you use to log in to the wireless modem router. By default, it is password.
Folder Name. Full p
Volume Name. Volume
Total and Free Space. Sh
• Edit. Click the Edit button to
The default is \\readyshare. This is the name used to access the
folders on the USB device.
evice is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage.
access controls on the network
ath used by the network folder.
name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).
ow the current utilization of the storage device.
edit the Available Network Folders settings.
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• Safely Remove a USB Device. Click to safely remove the USB device attached to your
wireless modem router.
You can click Refresh t
For more information about USB storage, see Chapter 5, USB Storage.
o upda
te this screen.
ReadySHARE Printer
From the Basic Home screen, select ReadySHARE, and from the USB Storage (Basic
Settings) screen, select ReadySHARE Printer to display the following screen:
For more information about USB printing, see Chapter 6, USB Printer Control.
Basic Wireless Settings
The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup.
The N600 Modem Router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network
name (SSID), ne
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
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you do
decide to change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in
a safe place where you can easily find it.
twork key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in
device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
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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 wireless modem router.
To view or change basic wireless settings:
1. On the Basic Home screen, select Wi
reless to display the Wireless Settings screen.
The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections.
2. Make any changes that are needed, and click Appl
3. 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
network in your area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open
network (without wireless security) that they discover.
y to save your settings.
to your network or another wireless
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• Does your wireless device or computer show up on the Attached Devices screen? If it
does, then 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 wireless modem router.
Wireless Settings Screen Fields
Region. The location where the wireless modem router is used. Select from the countries in
the list. Note that in the United States, the region is fixed to United States and is not
changeable.
Wireless Network
Note: These settings apply separately to the 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz a/n
bands.
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.
Channel.
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 chan nels to see
which is the best.
Mode. Up to
the network. g & b supports up to 54 Mbps. The 300 Mbps setting allows 802.11n devices to
connect at this speed.
Enable SSID Broadcast. This settin
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 the Enable SSID
Broadcast check box, and click Apply.
Enable Wireless Isolation.
wireless devices) that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or
access Ethernet devices on the network.
This setting is the wireless channel used by the gateway. Enter a value from 1
130 Mbps is the default and allows 802.11n and 802.1 1g wireless devices to join
g allows the wireless modem router to broadcast its
If this check box is selected, then wireless clients (computers or
Security Options Settings
Note: These settings apply separately to the 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz a/n
bands.
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The Security Options section of the Wireless Setup screen lets you change the security
option and passphrase. Please note that NETGEAR recommends that you not change the
security option or passphrase, but if you want to change these settings, this section
explains how. Do not disable security.
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase
Note: These settings apply separately to the 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz a/n
bands.
1. Under Security Options, select the WPA option you want.
2. In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the
network key (passphrase) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
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Guest Networks
Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without providing
them with your wireless security key. You can add a guest network to each wireless network:
2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n.
To set up a guest network:
1. From the Basic Home screen, select Guest Network to
display the following screen:
2. Select any of the following wireless settings:
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Note: These settings apply separately to the 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz a/n
bands.
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 select
ed, any user who
connects to this SSID has access to your local network, not just Internet access.
Enable Wireless Isolation. If this che
ck box is selected, then wireless clients (computers
or wireless 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
manua
lly configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name
in addition to the main nonguest SSID.
4. Select a securit
Wireless Security Options on p
5. Click App
y option from the list. The security options are described in Guest Network
age 39.
ly to save your selections.
Guest Network 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.
This section presents an overview of the security o
use which option. Note that it is also possible to set up a guest network without wireless
security. NETGEAR does not recommend this.
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) e ncryption is built into all hardware that ha s the Wi-Fi-certified
seal. This se
al means 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-PSK uses a passphrase to perform authentication and generate the initial data
encryption keys.
Then it dynamically varies the encryption key . WPA-PSK uses T emporal Key
Integrity Protocol (TKIP) data encryption, implement s most of the IEEE 802.11i standard, and
is designed to work with all wireless network interface cards, but not all wireless access
points. It is superseded by WPA2-PSK.
WPA2-PSK is stronger than WPA. It is advertised to be indecipherable due to the greater
egree of randomness in encryption keys that it generates. WPA2-PSK gets higher speed
d
ptions and provides guidance on when to
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because it is usually 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 client
s.
WPA2-PSK clients get higher speed and security, and WPA-PSK clients get decent speed
and security. The product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA client software
should have instructions about configuring their WPA settings.
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4. Genie Advanced Home
This screen is also displayed through the Administration menu.
Specify custom settings
4
This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Advanced Home screen, shown in
the following figure:
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Setup Wizard
• WPS Wizard
• Setup Menu
• ADSL Setup
• WAN Setup
• LAN Setup
• Quality of Service (QoS) Setup
Some selections on the Advanced Home screen
• USB Storage. See Cha
• Security. See Chapter 7, Security.
are described in se
pter 5, USB Storage.
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parate chapters:
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• Administration. See Chapter 8, Administration.
• Advanced Setup. See Chapt
er 9, Advanced Settings.
Setup Wizard
The NETGEAR Genie installation process is launched the first time you set up the wireless
modem router. After setting up the wireless modem router the first time, if you want to
perform this task again, you can run Setup Wizard from the Advanced tab of the Genie.
1. Select Setup Wi
zard to display the following screen:
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 Basic Settings on page 29).
If you selected Ye
3.
s, click Next. The following screen displays:
The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to
determine your ISP configuration. The following screen displays:
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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 you need to 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
wireless device or computer).
izard.
you select the method for adding the WPS client (a
You can use either the push button or PIN method.
3. Select either Pus
h Button or PIN Number.
• To use the push button method, either click the WPS b
the WPS button located on the top of the wireless modem router. Within two minutes,
go to the wireless client and press its WPS button to join the network without entering
a password.
• To use the PIN method, select the PIN Number ra
PIN, and click Next.
utton on this screen, or press
dio button, enter the client security
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Within two minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to join the
network without entering a password.
The wireless modem router attempts to a
dd the
WPS-capable device. The WPS LED
on the top of the wireless modem router blinks green. When the wireless modem
router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is solid green, an
d the wireless modem
router WPS screen displays a confirmation message.
4. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to add anot her WPS client to your network.
Setup Menu
Select Advanced > Setup to display the Setup menu. The following selections are available:
• Internet Setup. T
access from the dashboard on the Basic Home screen. See Internet Basic Settings on
page 29.
• ADSL Setup. Internet
• Wireless Setup. This is a shortcut to the same Wireless Settings screen that you can
access from the
age 34.
p
• Guest Network. This is a shortcut to
screen that you can access from the dashboard on the Basic Home screen. See Guest
Networks on page 38
his is a shortcut to the same Internet Basic Settings screen that you can
(ADSL) setup. See ADSL Setup on page 45.
dashboard on the Basic Home screen. See Basic Wireless Settings on
the same Wireless Settings (for guest networks)
.
• WAN Setup.
• LAN Setup. Loca
Internet (WAN) setup. See WAN Setup on page 46.
l area network (LAN) setup. See LAN Setup on page 50.
• QoS Setup. Quality of Service
page 53.
(QoS) setup. See Quality of Service (QoS) Setup on
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ADSL Setup
The ADSL Settings screen lets you configure the multiplexing method and virtual circuit of
your ADSL connection. The default parameters should be correct to match the system used
by your ISP. Select Advanced > Setup > ADSL Setup to view the following screen:
• Multiplexing Method. Your ISP will indicate whether your multiplexing method is
VC-BASED or LLC-BASED.
• VPI, VCI. Your ISP will ind
icate which VPI/VCI combination is used for your service.
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WAN Setup
The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the
maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the wireless modem router to respond to a
ping on the WAN (Internet) port. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup to view the
following screen:
• 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. T
his feature is sometimes helpful when you are playing online
games and/or videoconferencing. Be careful when using this feature because it makes
the firewall security less effective. See the following section, Default DMZ Server, for
more details.
• Respond to Ping on Internet Port. If you want the
wireless modem router to respond to
a ping from the Internet, select this check box. Use this only as a diagnostic tool because
it allows your wireless modem router to be discovered. Do not select this check box
unless you have a specific reason.
• 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, and should not be done unless you are
sure it is necessary for your ISP connection. See Change the MTU Size on pag
• NAT Filtering. Network Address T
ranslation (NAT) determines how the wireless modem
e 48.
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.
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WARNING!
- Disable SIP ALG. Some VoIP applications do not work well with the SIP ALG.
Enabling this option to turn off the SIP ALG might help your VoIP devices to
create/accept a call through the router.
- Dis
able IGMP Proxying. The Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) is an
Internet protocol that provides a way for an Internet computer to report its multicast
group membership to adjacent routers. The hosts interact with the system through the
exchange of IGMP messages. When you configure IGMP proxy, the router interacts
with other routers through the exchange of IGMP messages. However, when acting
as the proxy, the router performs the host portion of the IGMP task as follows:
• When
• When
queried, the router sends membership reports to the group.
one of the hosts joins a multicast address group that none of other hosts
belongs to, the router sends unsolicited membership reports to that group.
• When
the last host in a particular multicast group leaves the group, the router
sends a leave group membership report to that router's group.
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 wireless modem router is programmed to recognize some of these applications
and to work correctly with them, but there are other applications that might not function well.
In some cases, one local computer can run the application correctly if that computer’s IP
address is entered as the default DMZ server.
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.
Incoming traffic from the Internet is usually discarded by the wireless modem router unless
the traffic is a response to one of your local computers or a service that you have configured
in the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can have
it forwarded to one computer on your network. This computer is called the default DMZ
server.
To set up a default DMZ server:
1. On the
2. T
3. Click App
WAN Setup screen, select the Default DMZ Server check box.
ype the IP address.
ly .
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Change the MTU Size
The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmit s.
When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets
travel through many devices along the way. If any device in the data path has a lower MTU
setting than the other devices, the data packets have to be split or “fragmented” to
accommodate the device with the smallest MTU.
The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing
the valu
these situations occurs:
• Y
e might fix one problem but cause another. Leave MTU unchanged unless one of
ou 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 web
ahoo email
- Y
- MSN port
site that will not open, or displays only part of a web page
al
- 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 such as the inability 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. The following table describes common MTU sizes and
applications.
Table 11. Common MTU sizes
MTU Application
1500 The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value. This is the typical setting for
non-PPPoE, non-VPN
modem routers, adapters, and switches.
connections, and is the default value for NETGEAR wireless
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 emai
l attachments, for example.
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Table 11. Common MTU sizes (Continued)
MTU Application
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 > WAN Setup.
2. In the MTU Size
3. Click App
ly to save the settings.
field, enter a new size between 64 and 1500.
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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 wireless modem router is shipped preconfigured
side and to act as a DHCP server. The wireless modem router’s default LAN IP configuration
is:
to use private IP addresses on the LAN
• LAN IP address.
• Subnet mask. 255.2
192.168.1.1
55.255.0
These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks
and should be
suitable for most applications. If your network has a requirement to use a
different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in the LAN Setup screen.
To change the LAN settings:
Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the wireless modem router
while connected through the browser, you will be disconnected. You
will have to open a new connection to the new IP address and log in
again.
1. Select Advanced > Setup > LAN Setup to display the following screen:
2. Enter the settings that you want to customize. These settings are described in the following
section, LAN Setup Screen Settings.
3. Click Apply to save
your changes.
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LAN Setup Screen Settings
LAN TCP/IP Setup
• IP Address. The LAN IP address of the wireless modem router.
• IP Subnet Mask.
the IP address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are
local to it, and which have to be reached through a gateway or wireless modem router.
• RIP D
information with other routers. This setting controls how the router sends and receives
RIP packets. Both is the default setting. With the Both or Out Only setting, the router
broadcasts its routing table periodically. With the Both or In Only setting, the router
incorporates the RIP information that it receives.
• RIP V
that the wireless modem router sends. It recognizes both formats when receiving. By
default, the RIP function is disabled.
- RIP-1 is u
- RIP-2 carries more information
irection. Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing
ersion. This controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets
unusual network setup.
RIP-2 format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting.
The LAN subnet mask of the wireless modem router. Combined with
niversally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you have an
. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in
Use Router as a DHCP Server
This check box is usually selected so that the wireless modem router functions as a Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.
• S
tarting IP Address. Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the
same subnet as the wireless modem router.
• Ending IP Addres
same subnet as the wireless modem router.
s. Specify the end of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the
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 wireless modem router’s DHCP server.
Assign reserved IP addresses to servers that require permanent IP settings.
Use the Wireless Modem Router as a DHCP Server
By default, the wireless modem router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP,
DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the wireless
modem router’s LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the
wireless modem router. The wireless modem router assigns IP addresses to the attached
computers from a pool of addresses specified in this screen. Each pool address is tested
before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN. For most applications, the
default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the wireless modem router are satisfactory.
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You can specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address
and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as
the wireless modem router’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, you
should define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you might want to
save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses.
The wireless modem router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that
request
s DHCP:
• An IP a
• Subn
• Gateway IP addre
• Prima
ddress from the range you have defined
et mask
ss (the wireless modem router’s LAN IP address)
ry DNS server (if you entered a primary DNS address in the Internet Basic Settings
screen; otherwise, the wireless modem router’s LAN IP address)
• Secondary DNS
server (if you entered a secondary DNS address in the Internet Basic
Settings screen)
To use another device on your network as the DHCP server
, or to manually configure the
network settings of all of your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box
and click Apply. Otherwise, leave this check box selected. If this service is not enabled and
no other DHCP server is available on your network, you need to set your computers’ IP
addresses manually or they will not be able to access the wireless 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 wireless 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. In the Add
2. In
the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. (Choose an
ress Reservation section of the screen, click the Add button.
IP address from the wireless modem router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x.)
ype the MAC address of the computer or server.
3. T
Tip: If the
computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC
address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here.
4. Click Apply to
enter the reserved address into the table.
The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the
wireless modem router’
configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.
To edit or delete a reserved address entry, select the radio button next to the reserved
ss you want to edit or delete. Then click Edit or Delete.
addre
s DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its IP
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Quality of Service (QoS) Setup
QoS is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of
others. The N600 Modem Router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on
the Internet connection. To configure QoS, use the QoS Setup screen.
Select Ad
vanced > Setup > QoS Setup t
o display the following screen:
Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications
The N600 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. You can disable it in the QoS Setup screen by clearing the
b
le WMM check box and clicking Apply.
Ena
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 wireless modem router
•
•
A specific device by MAC address
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To specify prioritization of traffic, you have to 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. In the QoS Setup screen, select
2. Click the Setup QoS r
ule button to see the existing priority rules. On this screen you can
the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.
edit or delete a rule by selecting its radio button and clicking either the Edit or Delete button.
You can also delete all of the rules by simply clicking the Delete All button.
3. To add a priority rule, scroll down to the bottom of the QoS Setup screen and click Add
Priority Rule to display the following screen:
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4. In the QoS Policy for field, type the name of the application or game.
5. In the Priority Cat
egory list, select either Applications or Online Gaming. In either case, a
list of applications or games displays in the list.
6. You can select an existing item from the list, or you ca n scroll and select Add a New
App
lication or Add a New Game, as applicable.
a. If you add a new entry, the QoS - Priority Rules screen expands as shown:
b. In the QoS Policy for field, enter a descriptive name for the new application or game.
c. In the Connection Type list, select either TCP, UDP,
or both (TCP/UDP), and specify
the port number or range of port numbers used by the application or game.
7. From the Priority list, select the
priority that this traffic should receive relative to other
applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, and
Highest.
8. Click Appl
y to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.
QoS for a Wireless Modem Router LAN Port
To create a QoS policy for a device connected to one of the wireless modem router’s
LAN ports:
1. Select Adv
anced > Setup
Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.
2. Click the Setup QoS Rule butt
3. Click the Add P
riority Rule button.
> QoS Setup to display the QoS Setup screen. Select the
on.
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4. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port, as shown in the following figure:
5. From the LAN port list, select the LAN port that will have a QoS policy.
6. From the Priority list, select the priority that this port’
s traffic should receive relative to other
applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, and
Highest.
7. Click Apply to
save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.
8. 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 > Qo
QoS Setup screen displays.
2. Click Add Priority
Rule.
S Setup, and click the Setup QoS Rule button. The
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3. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address to display the following screen:
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, you have to complete these fields manually.
5. From the Priority list, select the
other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal,
High, and Highest. Click Add to add this rule to MAC Device List.
6. Click Appl
7. In the QoS Setup screen,
8. Click Appl
y to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.
select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.
y .
Edit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy
To edit or delete a QoS policy:
1. Select Advanced > QoS Setup to di
2. Select the
following:
• Click Delete to remove the QoS policy.
Click Edit to
•
change the policy settings.
3. Click Appl
radio button next to the QoS policy to be edited or deleted, and do one of the
edit the QoS policy. Follow the instructions in the preceding sections to
y in the QoS Setup screen to save your changes.
priority that this device’s traffic should receive relative to
splay the QoS Setup screen.
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5. USB Storage
Access and configure a USB storage drive
5
This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your
wireless modem router. Be aware that the USB port on the wireless modem router can be used
to connect only to USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives. Do not connect
computers, USB modems, printers, CD drives, or DVD drives to the wireless modem router USB
port.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• USB Drive Requirements
• ReadySHARE Access
• File-Sharing Scenarios
• USB Storage Basic Settings
• USB Storage Advanced Settings
• Safely Remove a USB Drive
• Media Server Settings
• Specify Approved USB Devices
• Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer
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USB Drive Requirements
The wireless modem router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High
Speed) st andards. The approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following t able. Actual
bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and
other variables.
Table 12. USB drive speeds
Bus Speed/Sec
USB 1.1 12 Mbits
USB 2.0 480 Mbits
The wireless modem router should work with most USB-compliant external flash and hard
drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives supported by the wireless modem router,
go to:
http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare
The wireless modem router supports both read and write access for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS,
and Linux
file systems (EXT2 and EXT3).
Note: Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require drivers to
be loaded into the computer before the computer can access the
USB device. Such USB devices will not work with the wireless
modem router.
ReadySHARE Access
Once you have set up your wireless modem router, you can connect any USB storage device
and share the contents with other users on your network.
You can access your USB device in any of the following ways:
• On Windows 7, Windo
Run, and enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. Click OK.
• On Windows 7, Windo
Explorer or Safari, and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.
ws XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 2000 systems, select Start >
ws XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 2000 systems, open Internet
• On Mac OS X (version 10.2 or later), enter sm
• In My Network Places, enter \\rea
b://readyshare in the address bar.
dyshare in the address bar.
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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 files, Word,
PowerPoint, Excel, MP3, pictures, and multimedia. USB drive applications include:
• Sharing multimed
remote users.
• Sharing re
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 W
remote users.
A few common uses are described in the fo
sources on your network. You might want to store files in a central location so
ia such as MP3 files, pictures, and other multimedia with local and
ord documents, PowerPoint presentations, and text files with
llowing sections.
Share Photos
You can create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia. This eliminates
the need to log in to (and pay for) an external photo-sharing site.
To share files with your friends and family:
1. Insert you
with a USB cable.
Computers on your local area network (LAN) can au
using a web browser or Microsoft Networking.
you want to specify read-only access or to allow access from the Internet, see USB
2. If
Storage Advanced Settings on
r USB drive into the USB port on the wireless modem router either directly or
tomatically access this USB drive
page 63.
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 fa
• Th
network.
• Th
To print photos from a Mac on the printer attached to a PC:
1. On
browser. Then copy the photos to the USB drive.
2. On
to the PC. Then print the files.
mily member has photos on a Macintosh computer that she wants to print.
e photo-capable color printer is directly attached to a computer, but not shared on the
e Mac and PC are not visible to each other on the network.
the Mac, access the USB drive by typing \\readyshare in the address field of a web
the PC, use a web browser or Microsoft Networking to copy the files from the USB drive
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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
wireless modem router allows you to share very large files such as PowerPoint presentations
or .zip files over the Internet. FTP can be used to easily download shared files from the
wireless modem router.
Sharing files with a remote colleague involves the following considerations:
• There are two user accounts: admin and guest. The p
that you use to access the wireless modem router. By default, it is password. The guest
user account has no password.
• On
• Be sure to select the FTP (via I
the FTP site, the person receiving the files should use the guest user account and
nter any password (FTP requires that you type something in the password field).
e
nternet) check box in the USB Storage (Advanced
Settings) screen. This option supports both downloading and uploading of files.
Note: 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.
assword for admin is the same one
USB Storage Basic Settings
You can view or edit basic settings for the USB storage device attached to your wireless
modem router.
You can access this feature through Basic > ReadySHARE,
Storage > ReadySHARE. The USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen displays:
or throu
gh Advanced > USB
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By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network
(LAN).
To access your USB device:
1. Click the network d
evice name or the share name in your computer’s network folders
list.
2. For SMB://readyshare, click Con
nect.
Note: If you logged in to the wireless modem router before you connected
your USB device, you might not see your USB device in th e wireless
modem router screens until you log out and then log back in again.
Add or Edit a Network Folder
1. You can access this feature by selecting Basic > ReadyShare > Edit, or Advanced >
USB Storage > Advanced Settings.
2. Specify the changes that you want to make:
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• To add a folder, click Create Network Folder.
• To edit a folder, select its radio button, and then click Edit.
3. You can use this screen to select a folder, to change the share name, or to change the read
acce
ss or write access from All - no password to admin.
The user name (account name) for All - no password is guest. The password for admin is
the sa
me one that is used to log in to the wireless modem router. By default, it is
password.
4. Click Appl
y for your changes to take effect.
USB Storage Advanced Settings
You can set up the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device. On
the Advanced tab, select USB Storage > Advanced Settings to display the following
screen:
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You can use this screen to specify access to the USB storage device.
• Network Device Na
me. The default is readyshare. This is the name used to access the
USB device connected to the wireless modem router.
• Workgroup. If you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain, the workgroup
name is displa
yed here. The name works only in an operating system that supports
NetBIOS, such as Microsoft Windows.
• Access Method. Th
- Network Connection.
e access methods are described here.
Enabled by default, this connection allows all users on the
LAN to have access to the USB drive.
- HTTP. Enabled by default. You can type 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. This setting supports
file uploading only.
- FTP. Disabl
- FTP (via internet). Disabled by defa
ed by default.
ult. If you enable this setting, remote users can
access the USB drive through FTP over the Internet. This setting supports both
downloading and uploading of files.
Available Network Folders
You might need to scroll down to view this section of the screen:
• Share Name. If only 1 device is connected, the default share name is USB_S torag e. You
can click the name shown, 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.
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• Read and Write Access. Show the permissions and access controls on the 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 wireless modem router.
• Folder Name. Full p
• Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).
ath used by the network folder.
•
Total and Free Space. Show the
current utilization of the storage device.
Safely Remove a USB Drive
To safely remove a USB disk drive so that no users can access it, select USB Storage >
Basic Settings, and click the Safely Remove USB Device button. This takes the drive
offline.
Media Server Settings
By default, the wireless modem router is set up to act as a Ready DLNA Media server, which
lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV–compliant media players, such as
Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR’s Digital Entertainer Live.
To view these settings, select Adva
following screen:
nced > USB S
torage > Media Server to display the
By default the Enable Media Server check box and the Automatic (when new files are added)
radio button are selected. When these options are selected, the wireless modem router
scans for media files whenever new files are added to the ReadySHARE USB hard drive.
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Specify Approved USB Devices
For more security , you can set up the wireless modem route r to share approved USB devices
only. You can access this feature from the Advanced Setup menu on the Advanced tab.
To set up approved USB devices:
1. Select Advanced > Ad
vanced Setup > USB Settings. The following screen displays:
2. Click the Approved Devices button. The USB Drive Approved Devices screen displays:
This screen shows the approved USB devices and the available USB devices. You can
remove or add approved USB devices.
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3. To add an approved USB device, select it from the Available USB Devices list, and then click
Add.
4. Select th
5. Click App
If you want to work with another USB device, you have to first click the Safely Re
Device button for the currently connected USB device. Connect the other USB device, and
repeat this process.
e Allow only approved devices check box.
ly so that your change takes effect.
move USB
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer
To connect to the USB drive from remote computers with a web browser, you have to use the
wireless modem router’s Internet port IP address. If you are using Dynamic DNS, you can
type the DNS name, rather than the IP address. You can view the wireless modem router’s
Internet IP address from the dashboard on the Basic Home screen or the Advanced Home
screen.
Access the Wireless Modem Router’s USB Drive Remotely
Using FTP
To connect to the wireless modem router’s USB drive using a web browser:
1. Con
nect to the wireless modem router by typing ftp:// and the Internet port IP address
in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, for example:
ftp://10.1.65.4
If you are using Dynamic DNS, you can type the
ype the account name and password for the account that has access rights to the USB
2. T
drive. The user name (account name) for All - no password is guest.
3. The direct
share/partition1/directory1. Yo u can now read and copy files from the USB directory.
ories of the USB drive that your account has access to are displayed, for example,
DNS name, rather than the IP address.
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6. USB Printer Control
Access and configure a USB printer
6
This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB printer attached to your wireless
modem router.
The USB Control Center utility allows you to control a shared USB device from your computer
that is connected to the USB port on your router. The utility allows you to control a printer.
The utility has to be installed on each computer on your network from which you want to control
h
e device. You c an download this utility at www.netgear.com/landing/en-us/readyshare.aspx.
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When you launch the USB Control Center utility, a screen similar to the following displays:
This is the main screen, which shows a device icon, the description for this USB device, and its
status.
vailable. The d
• A
• Waiting to Connect. Y
evice is available from the computer that you are using.
ou need to connect to this device from the computer that you are
using. If this is the first time you are connecting, you might be prompted to install the
device driver.
The following menu selections are available:
• System. Exit
the utilit
• Tools. Access the
y.
Control Center Configuration to set up your shared USB device. See
the following section, Control Center Configuration.
• About. Vi
ew details about the USB Control Center software.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Control Center Configuration
• USB Printer
• Scan with a Multifunction Printer
• USB Speaker
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Control Center Configuration
Select Tools > Configuration to display the following screen:
Automatically execute when logging on Windows. Select this check box to have the utility
start automatically when you are logged in to Windows.
Timeout. S
Language. Select the displa
pecify the time-o
ut value for holding the USB resource when it is not in use.
y language for this utility.
USB Printer
The first time you use a printer, you need to click Connect. You might be asked to install the
driver for this printer. After the driver is installed, the printer status changes to Available.
Note: Some USB printers (for example: HP and Lexmark printer) request
that you do not connect the USB cable until you are prompted by the
installation software.
If the USB printer is detected and connected automatically, you need to disconnect the
printer, and then wait for the prompt asking you to click Connect.
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Once the printer shows Available status, the grayed out Paused state no longer displays in
the Windows Printers and Faxes window.
This USB printer is ready . The utility does not need to always hold the connection of this USB
printer . Once there is any print job for this printer, the USB utility connects to this USB printer
automatically, then prints. After the print job is done, the printer status returns to the Paused
state.
Scan with a Multifunction Printer
You can use the scan feature of a multifunction printer.
1. Make sure that the printer
2. Click the Network Scanner butt
This activates the scanner window that is used to pe
’s status shows as Available.
on.
rform the scans.
USB Speaker
To control a USB speaker:
1. Select the USB speaker.
2. Click the
speaker.
If you click Connect, and someone else is already conne
sent to that person. The person who receives the request can click an Accept or Reject
button.
If someone is connected to the speaker and it is not being used (the router does not detect
any a
ctivity), the router holds the connection for the amount of time that is in the timeout
value, and then makes it available.
Connect
button to connect this speaker, or click Disconnect to disconnect the
cted to the speaker, a requ est is
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7. Security
Keep unwanted content out of your network
7
This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the wireless modem router to
prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and other devices connected to your
network.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic
• Firewall Rules
• Schedule for Firewall Rules
• 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.
1. Select Adv
anced > Sec
urity > Block Sites to display the following screen:
2. Select one of the keyword blocking options:
• Per Schedule. T
• Always. Turn o
urn on keyword blocking according to the Schedule screen settings.
n keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule screen.
3. In the Keyword
field, enter a keyword or domain, click Add Keyword, and click Apply .
The Keyword list supports up to 32 entries. Here are some sample entries:
• Specify XXX to block http://www
.badstuff.com/xxx.html.
• Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain su
• Enter a perio
To delete a keyword or domain:
d (.) to block all Internet browsing access.
1. Select the keyword you want to delete from the list.
2. Click Delete Key
To specify a trusted computer:
word, and then Apply to save your changes.
You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking and logging. Th
has to have a fixed IP address.
n the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address.
1. I
2. Click Apply to save
your changes.
Security
ffixes such as .edu or .gov.
e computer you exempt
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Firewall Rules
Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For
example, web servers serve web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and
game hosts serve data about other players’ moves. When a computer on the Internet sends a
request for service to a server computer, the requested service is identified by a service or
port number. This number appears as the destination port number in the transmitted IP
packets. For example, a packet that is sent with the destination port number 80 is an HTTP
(web server) request.
The service numbers for many common protocols are defined by the Internet Engineering
Task F
Service numbers for other applications are typically chosen from the range 1024 to 65535 by
the authors of the
many service port numbers, you are not limited to these choices. You can often determine
port number information by contacting the publisher of the application, by asking user grou ps
or newsgroups, or by searching.
orce (IETF at http://www.ietf.org/) and published in RFC1700, “Assigned Numbers.”
application. Although the wireless modem router already holds a list of
The Firewall Rules screen lets you to block or allow
specific Internet traffic services by
computers on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering.
Note: This feature is for Advanced Administrators only. Incorrect
configuration can cause serious problems.
To create firewall rules:
1. Select Advanced > Security > Firewall Rules to
display the following screen:
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The Firewall Rules screen lists all firewall rules that have been changed from their default
setting. The default rules allow all outgoing traffic and block all incoming traffic.
o change the firewall rules for outbound traffic, you need to add it from the Outbound
• T
Ser
vices screen as described in step 2.
• To change the firewall rules for inbound traffic, you need to add it from the Port
F
orwarding/Port Triggering screen as described in Port Forwarding and Triggering on
ge 100.
pa
nd Se
The Outbound Services and Port Forwarding/Inbou
rvices screens list the available
services you can allow or block. You can also define your own custom services to allow or
block with the Add Service screen as described in Add Custom Services to Allow or Block
on page 77. Once you add your own custom services, they are available on the
Outbo
You can also specify whether these services are always allowed or b
blocked per schedule as described in Schedule for Firewall Rules on page 78
und Services and Port Forwarding/Inbound Services screens.
l
ocked, or allowed or
.
2. Outbound Services. T
o allow or block an outbound service, click Add to display the
following screen:
Use the Outbound Services screen to define a new Outbound Firewall rule, or edit an
existing rule. The outbound firewall rules are used to block or allow access by compute rs
on your network to services or applications on the Internet.
a. Service. Select the se
application you want does not appear in the list, you have to define it as described in
Add Custom Services to Allow or Block on page 77
b. Action. Select the action you want
• BLOCK always. Always block t
rvice or application to be covered by this rule. If the service or
.
for traffic covered by this rule:
he traffic covered by this rule.
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• BLOCK by schedule, otherwise Allow. Allow the traffic covered by this rule,
unless it is blocked according to the schedule specified on the Schedule screen in
Schedule for Firewall Rules on p
age 78.
• ALLOW
always. Always allow the traffic covered by this rule (this selection is the
default setting).
• ALLOW by s
chedule, otherwise Block. Block the traffic covered by this rule,
unless it is blocked accourding to the schedule specified on the Schedule screen
in Schedule for Firewall Rules on p
ALLOW rules are useful only when the traffic is already covered b
age 78.
y a BLOCK rule.
You would use these rules when you want to allow a subset of traffic that is currently
blocked by another rule.
c. LAN Users. These settings determine which compu
ters on your network are
affected by this rule, based on their source (LAN) IP address. Select the option you
want:
• Any. All local IP a
• Address
range. You have to fill in the Start and Finish fields when this option is
ddresses are covered by this choice.
selected.
• Single
d. WAN Servers. T
address. Enter the required address in the Start field.
hese settings determine which Internet locations are covered by the
rule, based on their destination (WAN) IP address. Select the option you want:
• Any. All Interne
• Address
range. You have to fill in the Start and Finish fields when this option is
t IP address are covered by this choice.
selected.
• Single
address. Enter the required address in the Start field.
e. Log.
This setting determines whether traffic covered by this rule is logged. Select the
action you want:
• Always. Th
is choice always logs traffic that is covered by this rule, whether it
matches or not. (This feature is useful when you are debugging your rules.)
• Neve
r. This choice never logs traffic covered by this rule, whether it matches or
not.
f. Click Apply to
have your changes take effect, or click Cancel to return to the
previous screen.
3. In
bound Services. To allow or block an inbound service, click here to set up inbound
firewall rules for gaming or other applications. You are redirected to the Port Forwarding/Port
Triggering screen as described in Port Forwarding and Triggerin g o
4. Click Apply
to enable your Firewall Ru les selections.
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Add Custom Services to Allow or Block
You can define your own incoming and outgoing custom services to allow or block. Once you
add your own custom services, they will be available on the Outbound Services screen (as
described in Firewall Rules on pag
(as described in Port Forwarding and Triggering on page 100
To add a custom service:
e 74) and the Port Forwarding/Inbound Services screen
).
1. Click Add Custom Service
to add a service. The Add Service screen displays:
The Add Service screen allows you to specify or edit your own custom service definition.
You can then use the custom service when creating firewall rules.
o add a service for blocking, first determine which port number or range of numbers is used
2. T
by t
he application.
3. Name. In the Name field, enter a suitable name for this service.
4. Type. Select
the correct type for this service (if in doubt, select TCP/UDP):
• TCP
• UDP
•
TCP/UDP
5. St
art Port and End Port.
a single port number, enter that number in both fields.
6. Click Appl
y to save your information and return to the previous screen.
Enter the starting and ending port numbers. If the application uses
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Schedule for Firewall Rules
You can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access.
To specify the firewall rule schedule:
1. Select Advanced > Security > Schedu
le to display the following screen:
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
appro
priate check boxes, or select Every Day to select the check boxes for all days.
• Time of Day to Block.
Select a start and end time in 24-hour format, or select All
Day for 24-hour blocking.
3. Select your time zone fro
adjust for daylight savings time check box.
4. Click Apply to save your settings.
m the list. If you use daylight saving time, select the Automatically
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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 > Sec
urity > E-mail to display the following screen:
2. To receive email logs and alerts from the wireless modem router, select the Turn E-mai l
Notification On check box.
3. In the Yo ur Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail
se
rver (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 b lank, log and alert
messages are not sent by email.
4. In the Send to This Email Address field, enter the email address to which logs and alerts are
se
nt. This email address is also used for the From address. If you leave this field blank, log
and alert messages are not sent by email.
5. If your outgoing email se
authentication check box. Fill in the User Name and Password fields for the outgoing email
server.
6. You can have email alerts sent immediately when someone attempts to visit a blocked site,
and you ca
n specify that logs are sent automatically.
If you select the Weekly, Daily, or Hourly option and the log fills up before the specified
period
, the log is automatically emailed to the specified email address. After the log is
sent, the log is cleared from the wireless modem router’s memory. If the wireless modem
router cannot email the log file, the log buffer might fill up. In this case, the wireless
modem router overwrites the log and discards its contents.
7. Click Appl
y to save your settings.
rver requires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires
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8. Administration
Manage your network
8
This chapter describes the settings for administering and maintaining your wireless modem
router and home network. See also Remote Management o
upgrading or checking the status of your wireless modem router o
Meter on
your wireless modem router’s Internet port.
This chapter includes the following sections:
page 116 for information about monitoring the volume of Internet traffic passing through
• Upgrade the Wireless Modem Router Firmware
• View Wireless Modem Router Status
• View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
• Manage the Configuration File
• Set Password
• Diagnostics
n page 113 for information about
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Click Check.
WARNING!
Upgrade the Wireless Modem Router Firmware
The wireless 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.
You can use the Check button on the Router Update screen to check and update to the latest
i
rmware for your product if new firmware is available.
f
To check for new firmware and update your wireless modem router:
1. Select Advanced > Admin
screen:
2. Click Check.
istration > Firmware Update to display the following
The wireless modem router finds new firmware information
3. Click Yes to upda
te and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img).
When uploading firmware to the wireless 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.
When the upload is complete, your wireless modem router restarts. The upgrade process
typically takes about one minute. Read the new firmware release notes to determine
whether or not you need to reconfigure the wireless modem router after upgrading.
if any is available.
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View Wireless Modem Router Status
To view wireless modem router status and usage information, select Advanced Home, or
select Administration > Router Status to display the following screen:
Wireless Modem Router Information
Hardware Version. The wireless modem router model.
Firmware Version. The version of the wireless modem router firmware. It changes if you
de the wireless modem router firmware.
upgra
GUI Language Version. Th
LAN Port.
• MAC Address. The
being used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the wireless modem router.
• IP Address. The IP
modem router. The default is 192.168.1.1.
• DHCP Server. Ident
active for the LAN-attached devices.
e localized
Media Access Control address. This is the unique physical address
address being used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the wireless
ifies whether the wireless modem router’s built-in DHCP server is
language of the user interface.
Internet Provider (WAN) Setup
MAC Address. The Media Access Control address. This is the unique physical address
being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the wireless modem router.
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IP Address. The IP address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the wireless modem
router. If no address is shown or the address is 0.0.0, the wireless modem router cannot
connect to the Internet.
Connection. This shows if the wireless modem router is using a fixed IP address on the
A
N. If the value is DHCP Client, the wireless modem router obtains an IP address
W
dynamically from the ISP.
IP Subnet Mask. The IP su
bnet mask being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the wireless
modem router.
Domain Name Server. The Domain Na
me Server addresses being used by the wireless
modem router. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as
www.netgear.com into IP addresses.
Statistics Button
On the Router Status screen, in the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button to
display the following screen:
Figure 9. System up time and poll interval statistics
System Up Time. The time elapsed since the wireless modem router was last restarted.
Port. The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, the
scre
en displays:
• Status. The link status of the port.
•
TxPkts. The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.
•
RxPkts. T
• Collisions
• Tx B/s. The
• Rx B/s. The curre
• Up Time. The
• Poll Interva
he number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.
. The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear.
current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN port s.
nt reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.
time elapsed since this port acquired the link.
l. The interval at which the statistics are updated in this screen.
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To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field, and click
Set Interval.
o
To stop the polling entirely, click St
p.
Connection Status Button
On the Router St atus screen in the In ternet Port pane , click the Connection S t atus button to
view connection status information.
Figure 10. View connection status information
The Release button returns the status of all items to 0. The Renew button refreshes the
items. The Close Window button closes the Connection Status screen.
IP Address. T
he IP add
Subnet Mask. The subnet
Default Gateway. The IP address fo
ress that is assigned to the wireless modem router.
mask that is assigned to the wireless modem router.
r the default gateway that the wireless modem router
communicates with.
DHCP Server. T
he IP add
ress for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that
provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the wireless
modem router.
DNS Server. The IP a
ddress of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of
network names to IP addresses.
Lease Obtained. The dat
Lease Expires. The date
e and time when the lease was obtained.
and time that the lease expires.
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Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
The following settings are displayed:
Name (SSID). The wireless network na
me (SSID) used by the wireless modem router. The
default names for the 5 GHz ends in -5G to distinguish it from the 2.4 GHz network.
Region. The geogra
phic region where the wireless modem router is being used. It might be
illegal to use the wireless features of the wireless modem router in some parts of the world.
Channel. Identifies
the operating channel of the wireless port being used. The default
channel is Auto. When Auto is selected, the wireless modem router will find the best
operating channel available. If you notice interference from nearby devices, you can select a
different channel. Channels 1, 6, and 11 will not interfere with each other.
Mode. Indicates the wireless communication mode: Up to 54 Mbps, Up to 130 Mbps
efault), and Up to 300 Mbps.
(d
Wireless AP.
Indicates wheth
er the radio feature of the wireless modem router is enabled. If
this feature is not enabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel is off.
r the
Broadcast Name. Indicates whethe
Wireless Isolation. Indicates
whether wireless connections to the wireless modem router
wireless modem router is broadcasting its SSID.
are prevented.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setu
p is configured for this
network.
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Guest Network (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
Name (SSID). The 11N wireless network name (SSID) used by the wireless modem router.
The default names are NETGEAR-Guest and NETGEAR-5G-Guest.
s
Wireless AP. Indicate
this feature is not enabled, the Wireless LEDs on the front panel are off.
whether the radio feature of the wireless modem router is enabled. If
i
Broadcast Name. Ind
Wireless Isolation. Indicates whethe
are prevented.
Allow guest to access My Local Network. Indicates
SSID can access local networks associated with the wireless modem router.
cates whether the wireless modem router is broadcasting its SSID.
r wireless connections to the wireless modem router
whe
ther any user who connects to this
View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to acce ss. Up to
256 entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when keyword blocking is enabled
and no lo
g entries are made for the trusted user.
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Select Advanced > Administration > Logs. The Logs screen displays.
The Logs screen shows the following information:
• Date and time. The date
• Source IP. The IP address o
• T arget address. Th
and time the log entry was recorded.
f the initiating device for this log entry.
e name or IP address of the website or news g roup visited or to which
access was attempted.
• Action. Whether t
he access was blocked or allowed.
To refresh the log screen, click the Refresh button.
To clear the log entries, click the Clear Lo
g butto
To email the log immediately, click the Send Log butto
n.
n.
Manage the Configuration File
The configuration settings of the N600 Modem Router are stored within the wireless 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.
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WARNING!
Back Up Settings
To back up the wireless modem router’s configuration settings:
1. Select Advanced > Adm
2. Click Backup Settings to save a copy of the current settings.
3. Choose a location to store the .cfg file that
inistration > Backup Settings to display the following screen:
is on a computer on your network.
Restore Configuration Settings
To restore configuration settings that you backed up:
1. Enter the full p
2. When you have located the .cfg file, click the Restore
wireless modem router.
Upon completion, the wireless modem router reboots.
ath to the file on your network, or click the Browse button to find the file.
button to upload the file to the
Do not interrupt the reboot process.
Erase
Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the wireless modem router to a
different network or if you have forgotten the password), you might want to erase the
configuration and restore the factory default settings.
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Either you can use the Restore Factory Settings button on the back of the wireless modem
router (see Factory Settings on p
Erase sets the user name to admin, the password to password, and the LAN IP address to
192.168
.1.1, and enables the wireless modem router’s DHCP.
age 130), or you can click the Erase button in this screen.
Set Password
This feature allows you to change the default password that is used to log in to the wireless
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 you
password for wireless access (see Label on page 11).
To set the password for the user name admin:
r wireless modem router shows your unique wireless network name (SSID) and
1. Select Advanced > Admin
2. Type the old password, and type the new password twice in the fields on this screen.
3. If you want
check box.
to be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery
istration > Set Password to display the following screen:
4. Click Appl
y so that your changes take effect.
Password Recovery
NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for
the router’s user name of admin. Then you will have an easy way to recover the password if
it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome
browsers, but not in the Safari browser.
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To set up password recovery:
1. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box.
2. Select two security questions,
3. Click Apply to save
your changes.
When you use your browser to access the router,
and provide answers to them.
the login window displays. If password
recovery is enabled, when you click Cancel, the password recovery process starts. You can
then enter the saved answers to the security questions to recover the password.
Diagnostics
You can perform various diagnostics. For normal operation, these tests are not required.
To perform diagnostic tests:
1. Select Advanced > Ad
ministration > Diagnostics to display the following screen:
2. Perform the following diagnostics as needed:
• Ping an IP address or Host Name. Use this t
specified IP address or host name. This test is often used to test a connection. If the
request times out (in other words, no reply is received), this result usually means the
destination is unreachable. Note, however, that some network devices can be
configured not to respond to a ping.
• Perform a DNS Look
(for example, www.netgear.com) to an IP address. If you need the IP address of a
web, FTP, mail, or other server on the Internet, do a DNS lookup to find the IP
address.
• Display the Routing Table. Th
est to send a ping packet request to the
up. A DNS (Domain Name Server) converts the Internet name
is operation displays the internal routing table.
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• Reboot the Router. Click this button to perform a remote restart of the router. Use
this operation if the router seems to have become unstable or is not operating
normally.
Note: Rebooting will break any existing connections either to the router
(such as this one) or through the router (for example, LAN users
accessing the Internet). However, connections to the Internet are
automatically reestablished when possible.
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9. Advanced Settings
Fine tuning your network
9
This chapter describes the advanced features of your wireless modem router. Th e information is
for users with a solid understanding of networking concepts who want to set the wireless mod em
router up for unique situations such as when remote access from the Internet by IP or domain
name is needed.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Advanced Wireless Settings
• Wireless Repeating Function (WDS)
• Port Forwarding and Triggering
• Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers
• Set Up Port Triggering
• Dynamic DNS
• Static Routes
• Remote Management
• USB Settings
• Universal Plug and Play
• IPv6
• Traffic Meter
• Device Mode
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Advanced Wireless Settings
Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings to display the Advanced
Wireless Settings screen:
The following settings are available in this screen:
• Enable W
ireless Router Radio. You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the
wireless modem router by clearing this check box. Select this check box again to enable
the wireless portion of the wireless modem router. When the wireless radio is disabled,
other members of your household can use the wireless modem router by connecting their
computers to the wireless modem router with an Ethernet cable.
Note: The Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble
Mode options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced
configuration only. Do not change these settings.
• Turn off wireless signal by schedule. From the Advanced Wireless Settings screen
(with the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box selected for the radio band you want
to configure), click the Add a new period button to display the T u rn off wireless signa l by
schedule screen.
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You can use this feature to turn off the wireless signal from your wireless modem router at
times when you do not need a wireless connection. For instance, you could turn it off for
the weekend if you leave town.
• WPS Settings.You can add WPS devices to your network.
• AP Mode. You can make
• Wireless Card Access List. F
the DGND3700v2 function as an access point.
rom the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, click the Set
Up Access List button to display the Wireless Card Access List screen.
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From the Wireless Card Access List screen, click Add to display the Wireless Card
Access Setup screen. On this screen you can restrict access to your network to specific
devices based on their MAC address.
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Repeater
Base station
access point
access point
Wireless Repeating Function (WDS)
You can set the N600 Modem Router up to be used as a wireless access point (AP). Doing
this enables the wireless modem router to act as a wireless repeater. A wireless repeater
connects to another wireless 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 point s instead of using a wired backbone to
link them. The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario.
Figure 11. Wi reless repeating scenario
Note: If you use the wireless repeating function, you need to select either
WEP or None as a security option in the Wireless Settings screen.
The WEP option displays only if you select the wireless mode Up to
54 Mbps in the Wireless Settings screen.
Wireless Base St ation. The wireless modem router act s as the parent access point, bridging
traffic to and from the child repeater access point, as well as handling wireless and wired
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local computers. To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC addresses of the child
repeater access point.
Wireless Repeater. The wireless modem route
r send
s 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 DGND3700v2 wireless modem router is always in
dual-band
concurrent mode, unless
you turn off one radio. Be aware that 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 ra dio
band as a wireless wireless modem router or wireless base station, dual-band concurrent
mode is not affected.
For you to set up a wireless network with WDS,
the following conditions have to be met for
both access points:
• Both access
• Both access
points have to use the same SSID, wireless channel, and encryption mode.
points have to be on the same LAN IP subnet. That is, all the access point
LAN IP addresses are in the same network.
• All LAN devices (wired and wireless computers) have to be configured to operate in the
same LAN network addre
ss range as the access points.
Wireless Repeating Function
Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function to view or change
wireless repeater settings for the wireless modem router.
• Enable Wireless Repeating Function. Select the check box for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
network to use the wireless repeating function.
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Disable Wireless Client Association. If your wireless modem router is the repeater,
selecting this check box means that wireless clients cannot associate with it. Only LAN
client associations are allowed.
- If you are
- If you wan
setting up a point-to-point bridge, select this check box.
t all client traffic to go through the other access poin t (repeater with wireless
client association), leave this check box cleared.
• W
ireless MAC of this router. This field displays the MAC address for your wireless
modem router for your reference. You will need to enter this MAC address in the
corresponding Wireless Repeating Function screen of the other access point you are
using.
• W
ireless Repeater. If your wireless modem router is the repeater, select this radio
button.
Repeater IP Address.
If your wireless modem router is the repeater , enter the IP address
of the other access point.
Base Station MAC Address. If yo
ur wireless modem router is the repeater, enter the
MAC address for the access point that is the base station.
ireless Base Station. If your wireless modem router is the base station, select this
• W
radio button.
Disable Wireless Client Association.
If your wireless modem router is the base station,
selecting this check box means that wireless clients cannot associate with it. Only LAN
client associations are allowed.
Repeater MAC Address (1 through 4). If your wireless modem route
r is the base
station, it can act as the “parent” of up to four other access points. Enter the MAC
addresses of the other access points in these fields.
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 bo
security). Note that the wireless security option has to be set to None or WEP.
th units with exactly the same wireless settings (SSID, mode, channel, and
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Scroll to view
more settings
2. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function to display the
Wireless Repeating Function screen.
3. In the Wireless Repeating Function screen (depending on the frequency you want to use),
select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box and select the Wireless Base
Station radio button.
4. Enter the MAC address for one or more repeater units.
5. Click Appl
y to save your changes.
Set Up a Repeater Unit
Use a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit to avoid conflicts with the
wireless connection to the base station.
Note: If you are using the DGND3700v2 base station with a
non-NETGEAR wireless modem router as the repeater, you might
need to change additional configuration settings. In particular, you
should disable the DHCP server function on the wireless
repeater AP.
To configure the wireless modem router as a repeater unit:
1. Log in to the wireless modem router that will be the repeater. Select Basic > W
Settings and verify that the wireless settings match the base unit exactly. The wireless
security option has to be set to WEP or None.
2. Select Ad
vanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function, and select the
Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box and the Wireless Repeater radio button.
ireless
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3. Fill in the Repeater IP Address field. This IP address has to be in the same subnet as the
base station, but different from the LAN IP of the base station.
4. Click Apply to
erify connectivity across the LANs.
5. V
A computer on any wireless or wired LAN segment of the wireless modem router should
le to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other wireless or
be ab
wired computer or server connected to the other access point.
save your changes.
Port Forwarding and Triggering
By default, the wireless modem router blocks inbound traffic from the Internet to your
computers except replies to your outbound traffic. You might need to create exceptions to this
rule for these purposes:
o allow remote computers on the Internet to access a server on your local network.
• T
• T
o allow certain applications and games to work correctly when their replies are not
recognized by your wireless modem router.
Your wireless modem router provides two features for creating these exceptions: port
forwarding a
understand how port forwarding and port triggering work, and the differences between the
two.
nd port triggering. The next sections provide background information to help you
Remote Computer Access Basics
When a computer on your network needs to access a computer on the Internet, your
computer sends your wireless modem router a message containing the source and
destination address and process information. Before forwarding your message to the remote
computer, your wireless modem router has to modify the source information and create and
track the communication session so that replies can be routed back to your computer.
Here is an example of normal outbound traffic and the resulting inbound responses:
ou open a browser, and your operating system assigns port number 5678 to this
1. Y
browser session.
ou type http://www.example.com into the URL field, and your computer creates a web p age
2. Y
request message with the following address and port information. The request message is
sent to your wireless modem router.
Source address. Y
Source port number. 567
our computer’s IP address.
8, which is the browser session.
Destination address. The I
by asking a DNS server.
Destination port number. 80, which is th
process.
P address of www.example.com, which your computer finds
e standard port number for a web server
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