RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10463-01
December 2008
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©2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledgebase or the Documentation link under Web Support in
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Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router has been suppressed in accordance with
the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for
example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please
refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg
243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte
(z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der
Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Regulatory Compliance Information
This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio
spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result
in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
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NOTE: This product’s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country.
Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the
European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
EN300 328, EN301 893, EN301 489-17, EN60950
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the
DGND3300 product package.
Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community
Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shode se základními
požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk
[Danish]
Deutsch
[German]
Eesti
[Estonian]
English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential
Español
[Spanish]
Ελληνική
[Greek]
Français
[French]
Italiano [Italian] Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti
Latviski
[Latvian]
Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder
de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit
den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ
ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ
ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. déclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. deklarē, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajā
prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
m
Lietuvių
[Lithuanian]
Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
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Nederlands
[Dutch]
Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet
Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
Português
[Portuguese]
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
Slovensky
[Slovak]
Suomi
[Finnish]
Svenska
[Swedish]
Íslenska
[Icelandic]
Norsk
[Norwegian]
Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais
e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, _e Radiolan spĺňa základné po_iadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar
kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de
grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
FCC Information to User
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antenn as only. Any
product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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FCC Declaration Of Conformity
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router
Note: Within the 5.15-5.25 GHz band, U-NII devices will be restricted to indoor
operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co-channel MSS
operations.
Note: This equipment marketed in the USA is restricted by firmware to only operate on
2.4 GHz channel 1-11.
We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that
the model DGND3300 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate
the equipment.
Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
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Product and Publication Details
Model Number: DGND3300
Publication Date: December 2008
Product Family: Modem Router
Product Name: RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10463-01
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ....................................................................................xi
How to Use This Manual ..................................................................................................xii
How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................xii
Revision History ............................................................................................................... xiii
Chapter 1
Configuring Your Internet Connection
Using the Setup Manual .................................................................................................1-1
Logging In to Your Modem Router ..................................................................................1-2
Using the Setup Wizard ..................................................................................................1-4
Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings .......................................................1-5
Configuring ADSL Settings .............................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2
Safeguarding Your Network
Planning Your Wireless Network ....................................................................................2-1
Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines .............................................................2-2
Wireless Security Options ........................................................................................2-3
Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings .................................................................2-4
Configuring WEP Wireless Security .........................................................................2-6
Configuring WPA, WPA2, or Mixed WPA2 + WPA Wireless Security ......................2-8
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network ..........................2-10
Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client .............................................................2-10
Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client ....................................................................2-12
Configuring Advanced WPS Settings .....................................................................2-13
Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After WPS Setup ................................2-14
Adding More WPS Clients ......................................................................................2-14
Adding Both WPS and Non-WPS Clients ..............................................................2-14
Restricting Access to Your Modem Router ...................................................................2-16
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Chapter 3
Protecting Your Network
Protecting Access to Your Modem Router ......................................................................3-1
Changing the Built-In Password ...............................................................................3-2
Restricting Access by MAC Address ..............................................................................3-2
Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................3-4
Firewall Rules .................................................................................................................3-6
Blocking Access to Internet Services .......................................................................3-8
Scheduling Blocking .....................................................................................................3-10
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ............................................. 3-11
Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ........................................3-12
Setting the Time ............................................................................................................3-13
Chapter 4
Using Network Monitoring Tools
Upgrading the Firmware .................................................................................................4-1
Upgrading Automatically to New Firmware ..............................................................4-3
Upgrading Manually to New Firmware .....................................................................4-3
Viewing Modem Router Status Information ....................................................................4-5
Connection Status ....................................................................................................4-7
Statistics ...................................................................................................................4-8
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................4-9
Managing the Configuration File ...................................................................................4-10
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration .........................................................4-10
Erasing the Configuration ....................................................................................... 4-11
Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................4-12
Chapter 5
Customizing Your Network Settings
Using the LAN Setup Options .........................................................................................5-1
Using the Modem Router as a DHCP Server ...........................................................5-4
Address Reservation ................................................................................................5-4
Using a Dynamic DNS Service .......................................................................................5-5
Configuring the WAN Setup Options ..............................................................................5-7
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server .............................................................................5-8
Configuring Static Routes ...............................................................................................5-9
Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS) ....................................................................... 5-11
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Wireless Repeating Function .................................................................................5-12
Setting Up the Base Station ...................................................................................5-13
Setting Up a Repeater Unit ....................................................................................5-14
Chapter 6
Fine-Tuning Your Network
Assessing Your Speed Requirements ............................................................................6-2
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth ..............................................................................6-3
Optimizing Wireless Performance ..................................................................................6-5
Changing the MTU Size .................................................................................................6-6
Universal Plug and Play .................................................................................................6-7
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
Quick Tips .......................................................................................................................7-1
Troubleshooting with the LEDs .......................................................................................7-2
Cannot Access the Router Menu ....................................................................................7-4
Cannot Access the Internet ............................................................................................7-5
Checking the Configuration ......................................................................................7-5
Checking the WAN IP Address ................................................................................7-5
Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility ...........................................................7-7
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................7-7
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................7-8
Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................7-9
Wireless Connectivity .....................................................................................................7-9
Viewing Available Networks ...................................................................................7-10
Appendix A
Default Configuration and Technical Specifications
Restoring the Factory Configuration Settings ................................................................ A-1
Using the Restore Factory Settings Button ............................................................. A-1
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. A-3
Appendix B
Related Documents
Index
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About This Manual
The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® RangeMax
Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration
instructions can be found in the . You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet
skills.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
• Typographical conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code
Italic URL links
• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment, a breach of security, or a loss of data.
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• Scope. This manual is written for the Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router according to
these specifications:
Product Version RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router
Manual Publication Date December 2008
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the
NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.”
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://www.netgear.com/support.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, and , for browsing forward or backward through the manual one page
at a time.
• A button that displays the table of contents and an button that displays an
index. Double-click a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the
topic is described in the manual.
• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
How to Print This Manual
To print this manual, you can choose one of the following options, according to your needs.
• Printing a page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to
a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.
– Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed
for you to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat Reader is available on the Adobe website
at http://www.adobe.com.
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– Printing a PDF chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
• Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want
to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser
window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
– Printing a PDF version of the complete manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link
at the top left of any page.
• Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The
PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
Revision History
NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The
following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the Dual Band Wireless-N
Modem Router was introduced.
Table 1-1. Publication Revision History
Version Date Description
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Chapter 1
Configuring Your Internet Connection
This chapter describes how to configure your Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router Internet
connection. When you install your modem router using the Resource CD as described in the
Modem Router Setup Manual, these settings are configured automatically for you. This chapter
provides instructions on how to log in to the modem router for further configuration.
Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD for initial
configuration, as described in the Setup Manual.
This chapter includes:
• “Using the Setup Manual”
• “Logging In to Your Modem Router” on page 1-2
• “Using the Setup Wizard ” on page 1-4
• “Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings” on page 1-5
• “Configuring ADSL Settings” on page 1-9
Using the Setup Manual
For first-time installation of your wireless modem router, refer to the Modem Router Setup
Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource
CD to step you through the procedure to connect your modem router and computers. The Smart
Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your
network. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you can use the information in this
Reference Manual to configure additional features of your wireless modem router.
For installation instructions in a language other than English, see the language options on the
Resource CD.
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Logging In to Your Modem Router
You can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings.
Note: Your computer must be configured for DHCP. For help with configuring DHCP, see
the documentation that came with your computer or see the link to the online
document in “Preparing Your Network” in Append ix B.
When you have logged in, if you do not click Logout, the modem router waits for 5 minutes after
no activity before it automatically logs you out.
To log in to the modem router:
1. Type http://www./routerlogin.net, or http://www.routerlogin.com, or the modem router’s
LAN IP address (default is 192.168.1.1) in the address field of your browser, and then press
Enter. A login window displays:
Figure 1-1
2. Enter admin for the modem router user name and your password (or the default, password
).
For information about how to change the password, see “Changing the Built-In Password” on
page 3-2.
Note: The modem router user name and password are not the same as any other user
name or password you might use to log in to your Internet connection.
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Validate. Should heading say
Firmware Upgrade Assistant?
The Checking for Firmware Updates screen displays unless you previously cleared the Check
for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box.
Figure 1-2
If the modem router discovers a newer version of the firmware, you are asked if you want to
upgrade to the new firmware (see “Upgrading the Firmware” on page 4-1 for details). If no
new firmware is available, the following message displays.
Figure 1-3
The Setup Wizard screen displays:
Figure 1-4
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You can use the Setup Wizard to automatically detect your Internet connection as described in
“Using the Setup Wizard” on page 1-4, or you can bypass the Setup Wizard and manually
configure your Internet connection as described in “Viewing or Manually Configuring Your
ISP Settings” on page 1-5.
Using the Setup Wizard
You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen, or you can
allow the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet connection. The Setup Wizard searches your
Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. This feature is
not the same as the Smart Wizard on the Resource CD that is used for installation.
To use the Setup Wizard:
1. To go to the Setup Wizard screen, from the top of the main menu, select Setup Wizard.
Figure 1-5
2. Select Yes for the Auto-Detect Connection Type, and then click Next to proceed.
3. Enter your ISP settings, as needed.
4. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click Test to verify your Internet connection. If you have
trouble connecting to the Internet, see Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting.”
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Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings
To view or configure the basic settings:
1. Log in to the modem router as described in “Logging In to Your Modem Router” on page 1-2.
2. Select Basic Settings from the modem router menu to display the Basic Settings screen:
Figure 1-6
3. Select Yes or No depending on whether your ISP requires a login. This selection changes the
fields available on the Basic Settings screen.
• Yes. If your ISP requires a login, select the encapsulation method. Enter the login name. If
you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.
• No. If your ISP does not require a login, enter the account name, if required, and the
domain name, if required.
4. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. If you enter or change a DNS address,
restart the computers on your network so that these settings take effect.
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ISP does not require login ISP does require login
5. If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting.
6. Click Apply to save your settings.
7. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within
one minute, refer to.
When your Internet connection is working you do not need to launch the ISP’s login program on
your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your modem router
automatically logs you in
The fields that are displayed depend on whether or not your Internet connection requires a login.
Figure 1-7
The following table explains the fields in the Basic Settings screen.
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Table 1-1. Basic Settings screen fields
Settings Description
Does Your ISP Require a Login? • Yes
•No
These fields
appear only if no
login is required.
These fields
appear only if
your ISP
requires a login.
Internet Service Provider • PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol). This is used
primarily in Austrian DSL services.
• Telstra Bigpond. This setting is only for older cable modem
service accounts that still require a Bigpond Login utility.
Telstra has discontinued this type of account. Those with
Telstra DSL accounts and newer cable modem accounts
should select No for Does Your Internet Connection
Require A Login?.
• Other. This is the default setting. It is for PPPoE (Point to
Point Protocol over Ethernet), the protocol used by most
DSL services worldwide.
Account Name
(If required)
Domain Name
(If required)
Login The login name provided by your ISP. This is often an e-mail
Password The password that you use to log ISP.
Service Name If your ISP provided a Service Name, enter it here.
Connection Mode Specify when the modem router will connect to and
Idle Timeout (In minutes) If you want to change the Internet login time-out, enter a new
Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might also
be called the host name.
Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.
address.
disconnect from the Internet.
• Always On. The modem router logs in to the Internet
immediately after booting and never disconnects.
• Dial on Demand. The modem router logs in only when
outgoing traffic is present and logs out after the idle time-out.
• Manually Connect. The modem router logs in or logs out
only when you click Connect or Disconnect in the Router
Status screen.
value in minutes. This determines how long the modem router
keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet
activity from the LAN. Entering an Idle Timeout value of 0
(zero) means never log out.
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Table 1-1. Basic Settings screen fields (continued)
Settings Description
Internet IP Address • Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign
your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these
addresses.
• Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP
assigned. Also enter the IP subnet mask and the gateway IP
address. The gateway is the ISP’s modem router to which
your modem router will connect.
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on
their names.
• Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to
assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns
this address.
• Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP does
not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the modem
router during login, select this option, and enter the IP
address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary
DNS server address is available, enter it also.
This field
appears only if
no login is
required.
Router MAC Address The Ethernet MAC address that will be used by the modem
router on the Internet port. Some ISPs register the Ethernet
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 modem router to masquerade as that computer by
“cloning” its MAC address.
• Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.
• Use Computer MAC Address. The modem router will
capture and use the MAC address of the computer that you
are now using. You must be using 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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Configuring ADSL Settings
Note: For information about how to install ADSL filters, see the Modem Router Setup
Manual.
The default ADSL settings of your modem router work fine for most ISPs. However, some ISPs
use a specific multiplexing method and virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI)
and virtual channel identifier (VCI).
Note: You must use the Setup Wizard to select the correct country for the default ADSL
settings to work.
If your ISP provided you with a multiplexing method or VPI/VCI number, then enter the setting:
1. From the main menu, select ADSL Settings.The ADSL Settings screen displays.
Figure 1-8
2. In the Multiplexing Method drop-down list, select LLC-based or VC-based.
3. For the VPI, type a number between 0 and 255. The default is 8.
4. For the VCI, type a number between 32 and 65535. The default is 35.
5. Click Apply.
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Chapter 2
Safeguarding Your Network
For a wireless connection, the SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the wireless
security setting must be the same for
adapters. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security.
Warning: Computers can connect wirelessly at a range of several hundred feet. This can
allow others outside of your immediate area to access your network.
This chapter includes:
• “Planning Your Wireless Network
• “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page 2-4
• “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 2-10
• “Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After WPS Setup” on page 2-14
• “Restricting Access to Your Modem Router” on page 2-16
the modem router and wireless computers or wireless
Planning Your Wireless Network
For compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area, the operating channel
and region must be set correctly.
To configure the wireless network, you can either specify the wireless settings, or you can use WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security.
• To manually configure the wireless settings, you must know the following:
– SSID. The default 11N SSID for the modem router is NETGEAR-DualBand-N. The
default 11G SSID is NETGEAR-2.4-G.
– The wireless mode (802.11g, or 802.11b) that each wireless adapter supports.
– Wireless security option. T o successfully implement wireless security , check each wireless
adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports.
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See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page 2-4.
• Push 'N' Connect (WPS) automatically implements wireless security on the modem router
while, at the same time, allowing you to automatically implement wireless security on any
WPS-enabled devices (such as wireless computers and wireless adapter cards). You activate
WPS by pressing a WPS button on the modem router, clicking an onscreen WPS button, or
entering a PIN number. This generates a new SSID and implements WPA/WPA2 security.
Note: NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS) standard (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). All other W i-
Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR
products that implement Push 'N' Connect.
To set up your wireless network using the WPS feature:
– Use the WPS button on the side of the modem router (there is also an onscreen WPS
button), or enter the PIN of the wireless device.
– Make sure that all wireless computers and wireless adapters on the network are
Wi-Fi
certified and WPA or WPA 2 capable, and that they support WPS configuration.
See “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 2-10.
Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines
The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of
the modem router. The latency , data th roughput performance, and n otebook power consumption of
wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
For best results, place your modem router according to the following guidelines:
• Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-ofsight access (even if through walls).
• Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwave ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless
phones.
• Away from large metal surfaces.
• Put the antenna in a vertical position to provide the best side-to-side coverage. Put the antenna
in a horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage.
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Wireless data
security options
Range: up to 300 foot radius
1) Open system: easy but no security.
2) WEP: security, but some performance impact.
3) WPA-PSK: strong security.
4) WPA2-PSK: very strong security.
• If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio
frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between
adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security
settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP
encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.
Wireless Security Options
Indoors, computers can connect over 802.1 1g wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 30 0
feet. Such distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to access your network.
Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and
can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of
your wireless equipment. The Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router provides highly effective
security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features
appropriate to your needs.
There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:
Figure 2-1
• WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared
Key authentication and WEP data encryption block all but the most determined eavesdropper.
This data encryption mode has been superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.
• WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES). Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) using a pre-shared
key to perform authentication and generate the initial data encryption keys. The very strong
authentication along with dynamic per frame re-keying of WPA makes it virtually impossible
to compromise.
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For more information about wireless technology, see the link to the online document in “Wireless
Networking Basics” in Appendix B.
Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings
You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the modem router in the Wireless
Settings screen. If you want to make changes, make sure to note the current settings first.
Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or
wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. To
avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the modem
router.
To view or manually configure the wireless settings:
1. Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default
user name of admin, and default password of password, or using whatever user name,
password, and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router.
2. Select Wireless Settings from the main menu to display the Wireless Settings screen:
Figure 2-2
The settings for this screen are explained in Table 2-1 on page 2-5.
3. Select the region in which the modem router will operate.
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4. For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged.
5. To save your changes, click Apply.
6. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and wireless security
settings as your modem router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an
IP address by DHCP from the modem router. If there is interference, adjust the channel.
Table 2-1. Wireless Settings
Settings Description
Name (11N SSID)
Name (11G SSID)
Region The location where the router is used.
Mode Specify which 802.11 data communications protocol is used. You can select one
11 N Channel
11 G Channel
This is the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in this
field. This field is case-sensitive.
In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless
network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Any device that you
want to participate in a wireless network must use the SSID.
of the following modes:
• Up to 270 Mbps at 2.4 GHz. Performance mode, using channel expansion to
achieve the 270 Mbps data rate. The Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router
uses the channel you selected as the primary channel and expands to the
secondary channel (primary channel +4 or –4) to achieve a 40 MHz frame-byframe bandwidth. The Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router detects channel
usage and disables frame-by-frame expansion if the expansion would result in
interference with the data transmission of other access points or clients.
• Up to 270 Mbps at 5 GHz and 54 Mbps at 2.4 GHz. This is the default mode.
• Up to 130 Mbps at 2.4 GHz. Neighbor friendly mode, for reduced interference
with neighboring wireless networks. Provides two transmission streams with
different data on the same channel at the same time, but also allows 802.11b
and 802.11g wireless devices.
• Up to 130 Mbps at 5 GHz and 54 Mbps at 2.4 GHz. Legacy mode, for
compatibility with the slower 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices.
The wireless channel fields determine the operating frequency used for the 11N
or 11G wireless networks. Do not change the wireless channel unless you
experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If
this happens, you might need to experiment with different channels to see which
is the best.
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Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued)
Settings Description
Security Options • Disable. You can use this setting to establish wireless connectivity before
implementing wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you
implement wireless security.
• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). Use encryption keys and data encryption
for data security. Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. See “Configuring WEP
Wireless Security.
• WPA-PSK (WiFi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key). Allow only computers
configured with WPA to connect to the modem router.
• WPA2-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access with 2 Pre-Shared Keys). Allow only
computers configured with WPA2 to connect to the modem router.
• Mixed WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK. Allow computers configured with either WPAPSK or WPA2-PSK security to connect to the modem router.
• WPA-802.1x.
• For WPA or WPA2 configuration, see “Configuring WPA, WPA2, or Mixed
WPA2 + WPA Wireless Security” on page 2-8.
WPA2-PSK Security
Encryption
Network Key (8-63 characters).
Configuring WEP Wireless Security
Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless security settings, you will be
disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless computer to match
the new settings, or access the modem router from a wired computer to make
further changes.
To configure WEP data encryption:
1. Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default
user name of admin, and default password of password, or using whatever user name,
password, and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router.
2. From the main menu, select Wireless Settings to display the Wireless Settings screen.
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