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March 2012

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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 Screen) Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Netw

Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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ork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 USB D

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rive 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

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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

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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 Communic

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

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ations . . . . . . . . .103

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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 Co

ork U

sing the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

mputer 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

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 dual band.

interference.

• Faster multimedia streaming. Provides Wire

simultaneous downloads, and online gaming in addition to basic Internet applications.

• Shared st

easy shared access to an external USB storage device.

• Live Parental Controls. Keep your Int

• Guest network access. Provides separate security and access restrictions for guests

using the network.

• Secured co

• Broadband usage

keep costs under control.

• Easy installation. Conn

• Compatibility. Comp

• Broadband usage meter. Monitors Internet traffic and sends customized reports to help

keep costs under control.

orage. Two (2) ports for ReadySHARE® USB storage access provide fast and

nnection. Push 'N' Connect ensures a quick and secure network connection.

Ensures top speeds and the greatest range while minimizing

meter. Monitors Internet traffic and sends customized reports to help

ect to computer and open your browser to install.

atible with all major ADSL Internet service providers (ISPs).

AN Gigabit-Ethernet port for cable or fiber

less-N speed for streaming HD videos,

ernet experience safe.

Product Specifications

Package Contents

• N600 W

• Ethernet cable

• Phone cable and filter

•

Power adapter

reless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2

, localized to country of sale

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Warranty

• NETGEAR 1-year warranty

System Req

uirements

• Broadband Internet service

- ADSL broadband Internet service

- Cable or fiber: Connects to cable modem or fiber termination node through the

Gigabit-Ethernet WAN port

• 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4 or 5.0 GHz specification wireless adapter or an Ethernet adapter and

cab

le for each computer

• Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Me, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.4, or later

• Use with an N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA3100 for maximum

perfo

rmance)

Standards

• IEEE 802.11 b/g/n

2.4 GHz

• IEEE 802.11 a/n 5.0 GHz

• Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports

• Two (2) USB 2.0 ports

• One (1) ADSL2+

port

Performance

• All-in-one

. High-speed ADSL2+ modem (built-in) and WAN Gigabit-Ethernet port for cable

or fiber

• Powerful

dual-core (400 MHz each) processor

• High-speed access to external USB storage using two USB 2.0 ports

• Memory: 128 MB flash and 128 MB RAM

• Five (5) (1 WAN, 4 LAN) Gigabit-Ethernet ports

• Advanced Quality of Service (QoS)

Security

• Wi-Fi Protec

ted Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK) and WEP

• Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall)

• Denial-of-service (DoS

) attack prevention

Ease of Use

allatio

• Easy inst

n. 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)

Advanced Fe

• Live Parental Controls with

atures

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

Read

/Write.

• DLNA®. Stre

am media to DLNA media players.

• Multiple SSID guest networks (separate security and access restrictions).

• Broadband usage meter measures Internet usage.

•

Power and Wi-Fi On/O

ff buttons.

NETGEAR Green Features

If you have not already set up your new router using the installation guide that comes in the box, this chapter walks you through the hardware setup. Chapter 3, Genie Basic Settings, explains how to set up your In

ternet connection.

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support

ttp://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

website at

llowing sections:

Hardware Setup

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Unpack Your New Router

Your box should contain the following items:

• N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2

• AC power adapter (plug

• 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

varies by region)

If any of t 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 abou and how to position your router.

he p

arts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact you

ADSL

Phone

Line

r NETGEAR dealer. Keep

t where to place

ADSL filter

The ADSL filter provided

T depends on the region.

N600 Wireless Modem Router

N600 Wireless Modem Rout

Ethernet cable

Phone cable

Figure 1. Box contents

Hardware Setup

Power adapter

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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.

Hardware Setup

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Back Panel

The back panel has the Power On/Off button and port connections shown in the figure:

1. ADSL line

2. USB port

3. Gigabit-Ethernet LAN ports

4. Gigabit-Ethernet WAN port for connecting to external cable or fiber modem

5. AC power adapter input

6. Power On/Off button

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

computers

4. One Gigabit-Ethernet WAN port for connecting the wireless modem router to a fiber or

cabl

e modem

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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.

WPS On/Off button

Wireless On/Off button

USB port

Internet

DSL

5 GHZ wireless

2.4 GHz wireless

USB

LAN ports Power

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 thi

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

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.

s button, see Wi-Fi

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.

Off No Internet connection is detected or

external device handles the ISP connection).

the device

is in bridge mode (an

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Table 5. DSL LED

Icon LED Activity Description

Solid green You have an ADSL connection. In technical terms, the ADSL port is

synchronized with an ISP’s network-access device.

Blinking green Indicates that the wireless modem router is nego

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

one of th

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

one of th

tiating the best possible

e LAN ports to get wired connectivity.

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 Facto bottom of the unit is pressed for six seconds. The Power LED then blinks red three times when the Restore Factory Settings button is released and then turns green as the gateway resets to the factory defaults.

ry 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 AC power ou

• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings

• Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interfere

• A

the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and

preferably within line of sigh

t to your wireless devices.

tlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.

between the wireless modem router and your other devices to a minimum.

nce, 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 metal door or aluminum studs. Large

nses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and

expa concrete can also affect your wireless signal.

Note: The DGND3700 should be put in a vertical position only.

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Also be aware that when you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 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 page 19.

ADSL microfilter is a small in-line device that filters ADSL interference out of standard 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.

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.

Plugs into ADSL line

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 splitter, 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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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.

Plugs into the ADSL line

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

phone and the wireless modem router.

• Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter (included). Use to share

phone and the wireless modem router.

an outlet with a

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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

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

Cable Your N600 Wireless Modem Router

WARNING!

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 the first page.

Line

Phone

ADSL

Laptop or desktop

computer

Figure 7. Cabling diagram

CAUTION:

Incorrectly connecting a filter to your wireless modem router blocks your ADSL connection.

Verify the Cabling

Verify that your router is cabled correctly 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.

Fiber/Cable modem

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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 to your Internet connection, do not run that software. Cancel it if it starts automatically.

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Connect to the wireless modem router

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 your 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 program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your wireless modem router automatically logs you in.

• The ISP configuration information for your DSL account

• ISP login name and password

• Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this is rare)

Wireless Devices and Security Settings

Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the wireless modem router. See

Basic Wireless Settings on page

preconfigured security settings.

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 lo

• W

NETGEAR Genie. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on p about this login.

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 logs

this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your service provider.

you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you with

gs you in to the wireless modem router interface from

age 24 for details

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. Turn the wireless modem router on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet.

2. Make sure that your device is connected with an Ethernet cable to your wireless modem

uter.

3. Launch your Internet

• If this is the first time yo

modem router, the browser automatically goes to http://www.routerlogin.net, and the NETGEAR Genie screen displays.

• If you already used the NETGEAR Genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the

address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. See Use

NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 24.

browser.

u are setting up the Internet connection for your wireless

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete NETGEAR Genie setup. NETGEAR Genie

guides you throu

If the browser cannot display the web page:

• Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four Gigabit-Ethernet LAN ports,

r wirelessly to the wireless modem router.

• Make sure that the wireless modem route

should turn on.

• Close and reopen

page.

• Browse to http://router

gh connecting the wireless modem router to the Internet.

r is fully up and running. Its Wireless LEDs

the browser to make sure the browser does not cache the previous

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• 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 settings to b

everything correctly.

2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have

3. Read Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and

contact NETGEAR technical support.

e 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 modem router.

2. Type http://www.ro

The login window displays:

uterlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

admin

********

3. Enter admin for the wireless modem router user name and password for the wireless

modem router password, both in lowercase letters.

Note: The wireless modem router user name and password are different from

ser n

the u

Types of Logins and Access on page 23 for more informa

ame and password for logging in to your Internet connection. See

tion.

Upgrade Wireless Modem Router Firmware

When you set up your wireless modem router and are connected to the Internet, 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 page 81 for more information about upgrading firmware.

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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.

CAUTION:

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. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your wireless modem router.

• Wireless.V

• Attached Devices. Vi

iew or change the wireless settings for your wireless modem router.

ew 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.

• ReadySHARE. If you connected a

then it is displayed here.

• Guest Network. Set up a gu

router’s Internet connection.

• Advanced tab. Set the wireless modem router up for unique situations such as when

remote access b

Advanced Settings. Using this tab requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.

• Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product

documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection.

y IP or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Chapter 9,

USB storage device to the wireless modem router,

est network to allow visitors to use your wireless modem

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 on p guest network.

age 38 for instructions on how to set up a

Manual Method

To connect manually:

1. Open the software that manages your wireless

(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.

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

e setup process, look for the default WiFi network name (SSID) and select it. The default

th SSID is located on the product label on the bottom of the wireless modem router.

3. Enter the wireless mo

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

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

dem router password and click Connect. The default wireless modem

connections on the wireless device

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' Connect), fo

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1. Press the WPS button on the wireless modem router top panel .

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

instructions that came with the device. The device is now connected to your wireless 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

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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Internet Basic Settings

The Internet Basic Settings screen is where you view or change ISP information.

1. From the Basic Home screen, select Internet. The following screen displays:

Scroll to view more settings

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 account and

2. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default settings usually work fine.

If you have problems with yo

3. Click Apply

4. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within

1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting.

s. Select the encap

change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.

to save your settings.

sulation method and enter the login name. If you want to

domain names, only if needed.

ur 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:

• Account Nam

also be called the host name.

• Domain Name (If required

e (If required). Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might

). Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.

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These fields display when your ISP requires a login:

• Internet Serv

ice Provider Encapsulation. ISP types. The choices are PPPoE, PPTP, or

L2TP.

• Login. The

• Password. The password that you use to log in to your ISP.

• Idle Timeout (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 Dynamically

from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP

automatically assigns these addresses.

• Use Static IP Address. Enter th

e 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 serve

r is used to look up site addresses

based on their names.

• Get Automatica

lly from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP

automatically assigns this address.

• Use These DNS Servers.

If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the wireless 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. The Ethern

et 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

•

Default Address. Use the default MAC address.

Use Computer MAC Address. The wireless modem route

r 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 Addre

• Device Na

• MAC Address. The unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC

You can click Refres

mber). The order in which the device joined the network.

ss. The 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.

me. If the device name is kn

address is typically shown on the product label.

h to update this screen.

own, it is shown here.

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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.Th

USB device connected to the wireless modem router.

• Available Network Folders. The fold

Share Name. If only one device is connected,

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.

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 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 pa

Volume Name. Volume name from the storage

Total and Free Space. Show the current

• Edit. Click the Edit button to edit the A

e default is \\readyshare. This is the name used to access the

ers on the USB device.

the default share name is USB_Storage.

th used by the network folder.

device (either USB drive or HDD).

utilization of the storage device.

vailable 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 update 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), network the factory. You can find the preset SSID and password on the bottom of the unit.

Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every

device to protect and maximize your wireless security.

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.

key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in

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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 Wir

eless 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 Apply

3. Set up and te

st your wireless devices and computers to make sure that they can connect

to save your settings.

wirelessly. If they do not, check the following:

• Is your wireless device or computer connected to your network or another wireless

network in your area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open network (without wireless security) that they discover.

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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 p

the bottom of your wireless modem router.

assword is, look on the label on

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. This setting is the wireless channel used by the gateway. Enter a value from 1

gh 13. (For products in the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can be

throu operated.) Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.

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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. If t

wireless devices) that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or access Ethernet devices on the network.

Mbps is the default and allows 802.11n and 802.11g wireless devices to join

allows the wireless modem router to broadcast its

his 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 d

isplay 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. 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 conne

cts to this SSID has access to your local network, not just Internet access.

Enable Wireless Isolation. If this che 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

The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You then manually co in addition to the main nonguest SSID.

4. Select a securit

Wireless Security Options on page 39.

5. Click Appl

guest network a name.

nfigure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name

option from the list. The security options are described in Guest Network

y to save your selections.

If this ch

eck box is selected, the wireless access point

ed, any user who

k box is selected, then wireless clients (computers

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.

ption

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 (WPA) encryption is built into all hardware that has the Wi-Fi-certified seal. This seal means the p 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 Integrity Protocol (TKIP) data encryption, implements most of the IEEE 802.11i standard, and is designed to work with all wireless network interface cards, but not all wireless access points. 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

roduct is authorized by the Wi-Fi Alliance (http://www.wi-fi.org/)

it dynamically varies the encryption key. WPA-PSK uses Temporal Key

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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 clients. WP

A2-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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This screen is also displayed through the Administration menu.

Specify custom settings

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 Chapter 5,

• Security. See Chapter 7, Security.

USB Storage.

are described in sep

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• Administration. See Chapter 8, Administration.

• Advanced Setup. See Chapter 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 Wiza

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).

3. If you selected Yes,

rd to display the following screen:

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 Wiza

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

wireless device or computer).

You can use either the push button or PIN method.

3. Select either Push

• To use the push button method, either click the WPS button on this screen, or press

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 radio butto

PIN, and click Next.

Button or PIN Number.

rd.

n, 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

on the top of the wireless modem router blinks green. When the wireless modem router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is solid green, and the router WPS screen displays a confirmation message.

4. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to add another WPS client to your network.

dd the WPS-cap

able device. The WPS LED

wireless modem

Setup Menu

Select Advanced > Setup to display the Setup menu. The following selections are available:

• Internet Setup. This is

access from the dashboard on the Basic Home screen. See Internet Basic Settings on page 29.

• ADSL Setup. Internet (ADSL) setup. See ADSL Setup on page 45.

• Wireless Setup. This is a shortcut to the same Wireless Settings screen that you can

access from the dash

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page

• Guest Network. This is a shortcut to the same

screen that you can access from the dashboard on the Basic Home screen. See Guest

Networks on page 38.

• WAN Setup. Internet (WAN) setup. See WAN Setup on page 46.

• LAN Setup. Local

• QoS Setup. Quality of Service (QoS) setup.

page 53.

a shortcut to the same Internet Basic Settings screen that you can

board on the Basic Home screen. See Basic Wireless Settings on

Wireless Settings (for guest networks)

area network (LAN) setup. See LAN Setup on page 50.

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 indi

cate 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. This feature

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

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).

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 page 48.

• NAT Filtering. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the wireless modem

router processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet, but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from functioning. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall, but allows almost all Internet applications to function.

The normal MTU (maximum transmit unit) value for most Ethernet

is sometimes helpful when you are playing online

wireless modem router to respond to

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- 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.

- Disable 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 queried, the router sends membership reports to the group.

• When one of the hosts joins a multicast address group that none of other hosts

elongs 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.

WARNING!

DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designated as the default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall and is exposed to exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the DMZ server computer can be used to attack other computers on your network.

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 WAN Setup screen, select the Default DMZ

2. Type the IP address.

3. Click Appl

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Change the MTU Size

The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits. When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets travel through many devices along the way. If 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

e might fix on

these situations occurs:

e problem but cause another. Leave MTU unchanged unless one of

• You have problems connecting to your ISP or other

Internet service, and the technical support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. These web-based applications might require an MTU change:

- A secure web

ite that will not open, or displays only part of a web page

- Yahoo email

- MSN porta

- America Online’s DSL service

• You use VPN and have severe performance problems.

• You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons, and

now you have

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 connections, and is the default value for NETGEAR wireless modem routers, adapters, and switches.

1492 Used in PPPoE environments.

1472 Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.)

1468 Used in some DHCP environments.

l att

1460 Usable by AOL if you do not have large emai

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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 field, enter a new size between 64 and 1500.

3. Click Appl

y to save the settings.

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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:

• LAN IP address. 192

• Subnet mask. 255.255.255

These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and should be suit 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:

.168.1.1

able for most applications. If your network has a requirement to use a

to use

private IP addresses on the LAN

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 chan

ges.

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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 LAN subnet mask of the wireless modem router. Combined with

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

• RIP D

• RIP Version. Th

irection. Rout

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.

that the wireless modem router sends. It recognizes both formats when receiving. By default, the RIP function is disabled.

- RIP-1 is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you have an

unusual network setup.

- RIP-2 carries more information. Both RIP-2B and

RIP-2 format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting.

er Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing

is controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets

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.

• Starting IP Address. S

same subnet as the wireless modem router.

• Ending IP Address. S

same subnet as the wireless modem router.

pecify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the

pecify 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

ddress from the

range you have defined

• Subnet mask

• Gateway IP address

(the wireless modem router’s LAN IP address)

• Primary DNS server (if you entered a primary DNS address in the Internet Basic Settings

screen; o

• Secondary DNS server (if

therwise, the wireless modem router’s LAN IP address)

you entered a secondary DNS address in the Internet Basic

Settings screen)

To use another device on your network as the DHCP server network set

tings of all of your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box

, or to manually configure the

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 Addr

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

IP address fro

ess Reservation section of the screen, click the Add button.

m the wireless modem router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x.)

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

p: 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’s

DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its IP

configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.

To edit or delete a reserved address entry, select the radio button next to the reserved addres

s you want to edit or delete. Then click Edit or Delete.

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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 to displa

y 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

ble WMM check box and

Ena

clicking Apply.

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 the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.

2. Click the Setup QoS ru

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.

le button to see the existing priority rules. On this screen you can

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 Category 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 can scroll and select Add a New

Application

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 tha

t this traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest.

8. Click Apply

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

Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.

anced > Setup >

2. Click the Setup QoS Rule button.

3. Click the

Add Pr

iority Rule button.

QoS Setup to display the QoS Setup screen. Select the

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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 traf

fic 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 > QoS Setup, and click the

QoS Setup screen displays.

2. Click Add Priority Rule.

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 priority tha

t this device’s traffic should receive relative to 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 Apply

7. In the QoS Setup screen,

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.

8. Click Apply.

Edit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy

To edit or delete a QoS policy:

1. Select Advanced > QoS Setup to displ

2. Select the radio butt

following:

• Click Delete to remove the QoS policy.

• Click Edit to edit the QoS policy

change the policy settings.

3. Click Apply

in the QoS Setup screen to save your changes.

on next to the QoS policy to be edited or deleted, and do one of the

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. Follow the instructions in the preceding sections to

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Access and configure a USB storage drive

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) standards. The approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table. Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and other variables.

Table 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, Windows XP

Run, and enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. Click OK.

• On Windows 7, Windows

Explorer or Safari, and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.

• On Mac OS X (version 10.2 or later), enter smb://readys

• In My Network Places, enter \\readyshare in the

, Windows Vista, and Windows 2000 systems, select Start >

XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 2000 systems, open Internet

hare in the address bar.

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 multimedia such

remote users.

• Sharing resources

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 Wo

remote users.

A few common uses are described in the fo

as MP3 files, pictures, and other multimedia with local and

on your network. You might want to store files in a central location so

rd documents, PowerPoint presentations, and text files with

llo

wing 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 your USB drive into the USB port on the wireless modem router either directly or

with a USB cable. Computers on your local area network (LAN) can automat

using a web browser or Microsoft Networking.

you want to specify read-only access or to allow access from the Internet, see US

2. If

Storage Advanced Settings on page 63.

ically access this USB drive

Store Files in a Central Location for Printing

This scenario is for a family that has one high-quality color printer directly attached to a computer, but not shared on the local area network (LAN). This family does not have a print server.

• One family member has photos on a Macintosh computer that she wants to print.

• The photo-capable color printer is directly attached to a computer, but not shared on the

network.

• The Mac and PC are not visible to each other on the network.

To print photos from a Mac on the printer attached to a PC:

1. On the Mac, access the USB drive by typing \\readysh

browser. Then copy the photos to the USB drive.

2. On the PC, use a web browser or Microsoft Networking to copy the files from the USB drive

the PC. Then print the files.

USB Storage

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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 password for a

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 Internet) check box in t

the FTP site, the person receiving the files should use the guest user account and

enter an

Settings) screen. This option supports both downloading and uploading of files.

y password (FTP requires that you type something in the password field).

he USB Storage (Advanced

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.

dmin 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 through Advan

ced > 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 device name or the

list.

share name in your computer’s network folders

2. For SMB://readyshare, click Connect.

Note: If you logged in to the wireless modem router before you connected

your USB device, you might not see your USB device in the 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

access or The user name (account name) for All - no password is guest. The password for admin is

the same one that is used to log in to the wireless modem router. By default, it is password.

write access from All - no password to admin.

4. Click Apply

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 Name. Th

e 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 displayed h

ere. The name works only in an operating system that supports

NetBIOS, such as Microsoft Windows.

• Access Method. The access methods are described here.

- Network Connection. En

abled 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://r

eadyshare.routerlogin.net/shares

to access the USB drive.

- HTTP (via internet). Disa

bled 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. Disabled

- FTP (via internet). Disabled by defau

by default.

lt. 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_Storage. 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 path used by the network folder.

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

•

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:

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.

nced > USB Storage >

Media Server to display the

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Specify Approved USB Devices

For more security, you can set up the wireless modem router 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 > Advanced

2. Click the Approved Devices button. The USB Drive Approved Devices screen displays:

Setup > USB Settings. The following 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 the Allo

5. Click Appl

If you want to work with another USB device, you have to first click the Safely Remove USB Device bu

repeat this process.

tton for the currently connected USB device. Connect the other USB device, and

w only approved devices check box.

y so that your change takes effect.

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. Connect 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 DNS na

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

drive. The user

3. The directories of th

share/partition1/directory1. You can now read and copy files from the USB directory.

name (account name) for All - no password is guest.

e USB drive that your account has access to are displayed, for example,

me, rather than the IP address.

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6. USB Printer Control

Access and configure a USB printer

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

device. You can 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 device is available

• A

• Waiting to Connect. You

need to connect to this device from the computer that you are

from the computer that you are using.

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 utility.

• Tools. Access the Control Center Configuration to set up your shared USB device. See

the following section, Control Center Configuration.

• About. View det

ails 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 display langua

pecify the time-out va

lue for holding the USB resource when it is not in use.

ge 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 button.

his activates the scanner window that is used to perform th

s status shows as Available.

e scans.

USB Speaker

To control a USB speaker:

1. Select the USB speaker.

2. Click the Connect button to connect this speaker, or click Disconnect to disconnect the

speaker. If you click Connect, and someone else is already connected

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 ac value, and then makes it available.

tivity), the router holds the connection for the amount of time that is in the timeout

to the speaker, a request is

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7. Security

Keep unwanted content out of your network

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

2. Select one of the keyword blocking options:

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

• Always. Turn on keyword blocking

anced > Securi

ty > Block Sites to display the following screen:

all the time, independent of the Schedule screen.

3. In the Keyword fie

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

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

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

• Enter a period (.) to block all Intern

To delete a keyword or domain:

1. Select the keyword you want to delete from the list.

2. Click Delete Key

To specify a trusted computer:

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

n the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address.

1. I

2. Click Apply to save you

ld, enter a keyword or domain, click Add Keyword, and click Apply.

et browsing access.

ord, and then Apply to save your changes.

r changes.

Security

mputer 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 Force Service numbers for other applications are typically chosen from the range 1024 to 65535 by the authors of the applica 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 groups or newsgroups, or by searching.

(IETF at http://www.ietf.org/) and published in RFC1700, “Assigned Numbers.”

tion. Although the wireless modem router already holds a list of

The Firewall Rules screen lets you to block or allow specific Inte 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:

rnet traffic services by

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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

Serv

ices screen as described in step 2.

• To change the firewall rules for inbound traffic, you need to add it from the Port

rwarding/Port Triggering screen as described in Port Forwarding and Triggering on

e 100.

pag

The Outbound Services and Port Forwarding/Inbou

nd Services

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 Outbound Services and Port Forwarding/Inbound Services screens.

You can also specify whether these services are always allowed or b

locked,

or allowed or

blocked per schedule as described in Schedule for Firewall Rules on page 78.

2. Outbou

nd Services. To

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 computers on your network to services or applications on the Internet.

a. Service. Select the service or a

pplication to be covered by this rule. If the service or

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.

Action. Select the action you want

for traffic covered by this rule:

• BLOCK always. Always block the 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 page 78.

• ALLOW always. Always allow the traffic covered by this rule (this selection is the

default setting).

• ALLOW by schedule

, 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 page 78.

ALLOW rules are useful only when the traffic is already covered by

a BLOCK rule. You would use these rules when you want to allow a subset of traffic that is currently blocked by another rule.

ters o

c. LAN Users. These settings determine which compu

n your network are affected by this rule, based on their source (LAN) IP address. Select the option you want:

• Any. All local IP addresses are cove

• Address ra

nge. You have to fill in the Start and Finish fields when this option is

red by this choice.

selected.

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

d. W

AN Servers. These

settings determine which Internet locations are covered by the

rule, based on their destination (WAN) IP address. Select the option you want:

• Any. All Internet IP address are covered by this choice.

• Address ra

nge. You have to fill in the Start and Finish fields when this option is

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

act

ion you want:

• Always. This 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.)

• Never.

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. Inbound 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 Triggering on p

4. Click Apply to

enable your Firewall Rules 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 page (as described in Port Forwarding and Triggering on page 100).

To add a custom service:

74) and the Port Forwarding/Inbound Services screen

1. Click Add Custom Service t

o 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 the

application.

3. Name. In the Name field, enter a suitable name for this service.

4. Ty pe. Select

the correct type for this service (if in doubt, select TCP/UDP):

• TCP

• UDP

•

TCP/UDP

5. St

art Port and End Port. Ente

r the starting and ending port numbers. If the application uses

a single port number, enter that number in both fields.

6. Click Apply

to save your information and return to the previous screen.

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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 > Schedule

2. Set up the schedule for blocking keywords and services.

• Days to Block. Select days on which you want to apply blocking by selecting the

appropriate check boxes, or select Every Day to select the check boxes for all days.

• Time of Day to Block.Se

Day for 24-hour blocking.

lect a start and end time in 24-hour format, or select All

to display the following screen:

3. Select your time zone from the list. If you use daylight saving time, select the Automatically

adjust for daylight savings time check box.

4. Click Apply to save your settings.

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Security Event Email Notifications

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

To set up email notifications:

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

2. To receive email logs and alerts from the wireless modem router, select the Turn E-mail

Notification On check box.

3. In the Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail

server (such as mail.myISP configuration screen of your email program. If you leave this field blank, 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

sent. 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 server req

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 can 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 Apply

specify that logs are sent automatically.

to save your settings.

.com). You might be able to find this information in the

uires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires

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8. Administration

Manage your network

This chapter describes the settings for administering and maintaining your wireless modem router and home network. See also Remote Management on p upgrading or checking the status of your wireless modem router ov

Meter on page 11

your wireless modem router’s Internet port.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• 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

6 for information about monitoring the volume of Internet traffic passing through

age 113 for information about

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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

irmware

To check for new firmware and update your wireless modem router:

for your product if new firmware is available.

1. Select Advanced > Administration > Firmware Up

screen:

2. Click Check.

date to display the following

Click Check.

The wireless modem router finds new firmware information if any is availa

3. Click Yes to update and locate the

WARNING!

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.

firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img).

Administration

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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

upgrade the

GUI Language Version. Th

LAN Port.

• MAC Address. The Media Access Control addre

being used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the wireless modem router.

• IP Address. The IP a

modem router. The default is 192.168.1.1.

• DHCP Server. Identifie

active for the LAN-attached devices.

wireless modem router firmware.

e localized lang

ddress being used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the wireless

s whether the wireless modem router’s built-in DHCP server is

uage of the user interface.

ss. This is the unique physical address

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

AN. If

the value is DHCP Client, the wireless modem router obtains an IP address

dynamically from the ISP.

IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask being used by the

Internet (WAN) port of the wireless

modem router.

Domain Name Server. The Domain Name Server ad

dresses 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

screen displays:

•

Status. The link status of the port.

•

TxPkts. The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.

•

RxPkts. The number o

f packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.

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

• Tx B/s. The

• Rx B/s. The current receptio

current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.

n (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.

• Up Time. The time elapsed since this port acquired the link.

• Poll Interval

. 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.

To stop the polling entirely, click St

op.

Connection Status Button

On the Router Status screen in the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status 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 address that

Subnet Mask. The subnet mask tha

Default Gateway. The IP address for the d

is assigned to the wireless modem router.

t is assigned to the wireless modem router.

efault gateway that the wireless modem router

communicates with.

DHCP Server. T

he IP address 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 address of the

Domain Name Service server that provides translation of

network names to IP addresses.

Lease Obtained. The date and

Lease Expires. The date and t

time when the lease was obtained.

ime 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 name (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 geographic region where illegal to use the wireless features of the wireless modem router in some parts of the world.

Channel. Identifies the ope 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 (default), and

Wireless AP. this feature is not enabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel is off.

Broadcast Name. Indicates whethe

Wireless Isolation. Indicates wh

are prevented.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setup is con network.

Up to 300 Mbps.

Indicates whether the

rating channel of the wireless port being used. The default

the wireless modem router is being used. It might be

radio feature of the wireless modem router is enabled. If

r the wire

ether wireless connections to the wireless modem router

less modem router is broadcasting its SSID.

figured for this

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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 whe

Wireless AP. Indicate this feature is not enabled, the Wireless LEDs on the front panel are off.

ther the radio feature of the wireless modem router is enabled. If

ica

Broadcast Name. Ind

Wireless Isolation. Indicates whether wireless connections to the wireless modem router

are prevented.

Allow guest to access My Local Network. Indicates SSID can access local networks associated with the wireless modem router.

tes whether the wireless modem router is broadcasting its SSID.

whether 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 access. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when keyword blocking is enabled and no log entries a

re 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 and time

• Source IP. The IP address of the initiating

• Target address. The name or IP address of the website or news group visited or to which

access was attempted.

• Action. Whether the access was blo

To refresh the log screen, click the Refresh button.

To clear the log entries, click the Clear Lo

o email the log immediately, click the Send Log button.

the log entry was recorded.

device for this log entry.

cked or allowed.

g button.

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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Back Up Settings

To back up the wireless modem router’s configuration settings:

1. Select Advanced > Administration

2. Click Backup Settings to save a copy of the current settings.

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

> Backup Settings to display the following screen:

Restore Configuration Settings

To restore configuration settings that you backed up:

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

2. When you have located the .cfg file, click the Restore butt

wireless modem router.

Upon completion, the wireless modem router reboots.

WARNING!

Do not interrupt the reboot process.

on to upload the file to the

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 page

Erase sets the user name to admin, the password to password, and the LAN IP address to

192.168.1.1, a

nd enables the wireless modem router’s DHCP.

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 your password for wireless access (see Label on page 11).

To set the password for the user name admin:

1. Select Advanced > Administration > Set Password to display the following screen:

wireless modem router shows your unique wireless network name (SSID) and

2. Type the old password, and type the new password twice in the fields on this screen.

3. If you want t

check box.

4. Click Apply

o be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery

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, and provide answers to them.

3. Click Apply to save your chan

ges.

When you use your browser to access the router, the lo 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.

gin window displays. If password

Diagnostics

You can perform various diagnostics. For normal operation, these tests are not required.

To perform diagnostic tests:

1. Select Advanced > Administration

> Diagnostics to display the following screen:

2. Perform the following diagnostics as needed:

• Ping an IP address or Host Name. Use this test to send a ping packet request to the

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 Lookup. A DNS

(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. This

(Domain Name Server) converts the Internet name

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

This chapter describes the advanced features of your wireless modem router. The information is for users with a solid understanding of networking concepts who want to set the wireless modem 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 Wirele

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

• 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 Turn off wireless signal by schedule screen.

ss Router Radio. You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the

Mode options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings.

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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 the DGND370

0v2 function as an access point.

• Wireless Card Access List. From 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

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 a

llows a wireless network to be expanded through multiple access points instead of using a wired backbone to link them. The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario.

Figure 11. Wireless 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 Station. The wireless modem router acts 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 sends all traf

fic 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 radio 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 point

s have to use the same SSID, wireless channel, and encryption mode. s 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 address

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 setting up

- If you want all clien

a point-to-point bridge, select this check box.

t traffic to go through the other access point (repeater with wireless

client association), leave this check box cleared.

• Wireless MAC of this router. This field d

isplays 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.

• Wireless 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 mod

em router is the repeater, enter the

MAC address for the access point that is the base station.

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

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 router 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 both unit

security). Note that the wireless security option has to be set to None or WEP.

s with exactly the same wireless settings (SSID, mode, channel, and

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2. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function to display the

Wireless Repeating Function screen.

Scroll to view more settings

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 Apply

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 > Wireless

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 Adv

anced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function, and select the

Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box and the Wireless Repeater radio button.

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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 save

5. Verify connectivity across the LANs.

A computer on any wireless or wired LAN segment of the wireless modem router should be able to wired computer or server connected to the other access point.

connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other wireless or

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

• To allow certain applications and games to work correctly when their replies are not

reco

gnized by your wireless modem router.

Your wireless modem router provides two features for creating these exceptions: port forwarding and port triggering. The next sections provide background information to help you understand how port forwarding and port triggering work, and the differences between the two.

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.

2. You type http://www.example.com into the URL field, and your computer

request message with the following address and port information. The request message is sent to your wireless modem router.

Source address. Your comp

Source port number. 5678, which is the

uter’s IP address.

browser session.

creates a web page

Destination address. The IP by asking a DNS server.

Destination port number. 80, which is th process.

address of www.example.com, which your computer finds

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e st

andard port number for a web server