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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Turn Off Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Disable SSID Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Restrict Access by MAC Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Add Clients (Computers or Devices) to Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Chapter 6 USB Storage USB Drive Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 ReadySHARE Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 File-Sharing Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 USB Storage Basic Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Edit a Network Folder . . . . . . .
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Internet LED Is Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Obtaining an Internet IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 TCP/IP Network Not Responding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Hardware Setup G et t i n g to k now you r m o dem router 1 The N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 provides you with an easy and secure way to set up a wireless home network with fast access to the Internet over a high-speed digital subscriber line (DSL).
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Unpack Your Modem Router Your box should contain the following items: • N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector • Microfilters and splitters (quantity and type vary by region) • CD with documentation (German only) • Installation guide with cabling and modem router setup instructions If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Back Panel The back panel has the On/Off button and port connections as shown in the figure. ADSL Power USB On/Off Ethernet LAN Figure 2. Back panel port connections Front Panel The modem router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the figure. Note that the Wireless and WPS icons are buttons. Power LAN Ports (1-4) USB DSL Internet Wireless WPS Figure 3.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Table 1. Front Panel LEDs Icon LED Activity Description Power Solid green Power is supplied to the modem router. Solid red POST (power-on self-test) failure or a device malfunction has occurred. Off Power is not supplied to the modem router. Restore factory settings The LED blinks momentarily when the Restore Factory Settings button on the bottom of the unit is pressed for 6 seconds (pressing it briefly resets the unit).
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Table 1. Front Panel LEDs (continued) Icon LED Activity Description WPS Solid green Indicates that wireless security has been enabled. Blinking green WPS-capable device is connecting to the device. Icon is on the Off WPS button WPS is not enabled. See Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 32 for more information about the use of this button.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Position Your Modem Router The modem router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your modem router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 One-Line ADSL Microfilter Plug the ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet and plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone. The modem router plugs directly into a separate DSL line. Plugging the modem router into the phone jack blocks the Internet connection. If you do not have a separate DSL line for the modem router, the best thing to do is to use an ADSL microfilter with a built-in splitter (see Two-Line ADSL Microfilter ).
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Cable Your Modem Router Internet Phone ADSL Line Figure 6. Cable connections CAUTION: Incorrectly connecting a filter to your modem router blocks your DSL connection. This section includes the same information on the printed installation guide that came with the modem router. To cable the modem router: 1. Connect the ADSL. a. Install an ADSL microfilter between the phone line and the phone. Phone Line ADSL b.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 2. Add power to the modem router. Internet Phone ADSL Line 2 a. Connect the power adapter to the router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. b. Wait for the WiFi LED on the front panel to turn on. If none of the LEDs on the front panel are on, press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the modem router. 3. Connect a computer. You can use an Ethernet cable or connect wirelessly.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 If a web page does not open, close and reopen the browser and enter http://routerlogin.net in the address bar. 5. Connect any additional wired PCs to your modem router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into one of the three remaining LAN ports. Note: If you are an advanced user who wants to set up the modem to run in “pure bridge” or Modem mode, you need to log in to the modem and change the Device Mode setting to Modem mode.
2. Modem Router Setup 2 This chapter explains how to set up your Internet connection using one of three methods: NETGEAR Genie®, Setup Wizard, or manual setup. If you have already set up your modem router using one of these methods, the initial setup is complete. Refer to this chapter if you want to become familiar with the modem router menus, view or adjust the initial settings, or change the modem router password and login time-out.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Modem Router Setup Preparation You can set up your modem router with the NETGEAR Genie as described in NETGEAR Genie Setup on page 19, with the Setup Wizard as described in Setup Wizard on page 22, or manually as described in Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 23. However, before you start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information and to make sure the laptops, PCs, and other devices in the network have the settings described here.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie is the easiest way to set up the modem router because it automates many steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. 1. Locate the DSL settings information (user name and password) provided by your ISP. Contact your ISP if you do not have it. 2. Connect a computer to the modem router with an Ethernet cable. 3. Launch an Internet browser.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Log In to the Modem Router You can log in to the modem router to view or change settings or to set up the modem router. To log in: 1. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your browser and press Enter to display the login window. You can also enter either of these addresses to access the modem router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lowercase letters.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Upgrade Modem Router Firmware When you log in, if you are connected to the Internet, the Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen displays so you can upgrade to the latest firmware. See Chapter 5, Network Maintenance, for more information about upgrading firmware. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click Yes to check for new firmware (recommended). The modem router checks the NETGEAR database for new firmware. 2. If no new firmware is available, click No to exit.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Note: If you go to the Advanced Device Mode screen and change the device mode setting to Modem Mode, then menu items not supported in Modem Mode will be grayed out. • Setup Wizard. Specify the language and location, and automatically detect the Internet connection. See Setup Wizard on page 22. • Add WPS Client. Add WPS-compatible wireless devices and other equipment to your wireless network. See Add Clients (Computers or Devices) to Your Network on page 31.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 3. If you selected Yes, click Next. With automatic Internet detection, the Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. Note: The Setup Wizard cannot detect a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connection. If your ISP uses PPTP, you have to set your Internet connection through the screen described in Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 23.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 5. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within 1 minute, and see Troubleshooting on page 100. ISP does not require login ISP does require login The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Basic Settings screen. Note that which fields appear in this screen depends on whether or not an ISP login is required. Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Idle Timeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login timeout, enter a new value in minutes. This determines how long the modem router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. Entering a value of 0 (zero) means never log out. Note: The German version of this product includes an Automatic Internet connection reset setting.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 When no login is required, this field displays: Router MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address used by the 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 modem router to use your computer’s MAC address (this is also called cloning). • Use Default Address.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Unsuccessful Internet Connection 1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. 2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. 3. Read Chapter 8, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 4.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 The administrator’s login to the modem router configuration times out after a period of inactivity to prevent someone else from accessing the modem router interface when you step away. 5. Click Apply to save your changes. After changing the password, you are required to log in again to continue the configuration. If you have backed up the modem router settings previously, you should do a new backup so that the saved settings file includes the new password.
3. Wireless Settings 3 Protecting you r net work This chapter describes how to use the Wireless Settings screens to view and change (if needed) your wireless network settings. Security features to prevent objectionable content from reaching your PCs are covered in Chapter 4, Security Settings.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Preset Security The modem router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), passphrase, and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. You can find the preset SSID and passphrase on the bottom of the unit. • Wi-Fi network name (SSID) identifies your network so devices can find it. • Passphrase controls access to your network.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Disable SSID Broadcast By default, the modem router broadcasts its Wi-Fi network name (SSID) so devices can find it. If you change this setting to not allow the broadcast, wireless devices will not find your modem router unless they are configured with the same SSID.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Manual Method To join the wireless network: 1. Open the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device (laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your 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 the setup process, look for the default Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and select it.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 2. Click Next. The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client. WPS Push button method 3. Select either Push Button or PIN Number. With either method, the modem router tries to communicate with the computer or wireless device, set the wireless security for wireless device, and allow it to join the wireless network.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Consider Every Device on Your Network Before you begin, check the following: • Every wireless computer has to be able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the modem router as described in Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP on page 18. • Each computer or wireless adapter in your network must have the same SSID and wireless mode (bandwidth/data rate) as the modem router.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Note: The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections. 3. Set up and test your computers for wireless connectivity: a. Use your wireless computer or device to join your network. When prompted, enter the network password. b. From the wirelessly connected computer, make sure that you can access the Internet. Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Network The primary network is the one that you usually use.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 To change the WPA Security Option and passphrase: 1. In the Security Options section, select the WPA option that you want. 2. Enter the passphrase that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters. 3. Click Apply. To set up WEP security: Note that WEP is a legacy security setting that is less effective than WPA or WPA2.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 4. Enter the four data encryption keys either manually or automatically. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network. • Automatic. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase field and click Generate. The four key fields are automatically populated with key values. • Manual.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Allow guests to access My Local Network. If you want guests to have access to your home network instead of just Internet access, then select this check box. Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, then wireless clients (computers or wireless devices) that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or access Ethernet devices on the network. Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID).
4. Security Settings Ke epi ng u nwante d c onte nt out of you r n et work 4 This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the modem router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the PCs and other devices connected to your network.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Logs The modem router logs security-related events such as denied incoming service requests, hacker probes, and administrator logins. If you enable content filtering in the Block Sites screen, the Logs screen show you when someone on your network tries to access a blocked site. If you enable email notification, you will receive these logs in an email message. To view the log, select Security > Logs.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Examples of Log Messages Following are examples of log messages. In all cases, the log entry shows the time stamp as day, year-month-date hour:minute:second. Activation and Administration Tue, 2006-05-21 18:48:39 - NETGEAR activated [This entry indicates a power-up or reboot with initial time entry.] Tue, 2006-05-21 18:55:00 - Administrator login successful-IP:192.168.0.2 Thu, 2006-05-21 18:56:58 - Administrator logout - IP:192.168.0.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 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 scheduled. To block sites using keywords: 1. Select Security > Block Sites. 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 all the time, independent of the Schedule screen.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Firewall Rules to Control Network Access Your modem router has a firewall that blocks unauthorized access to your wireless network and permits authorized inbound and outbound communications. Authorized communications are established according to inbound and outbound rules. The firewall has the following two default rules. You can create custom rules to further restrict the outbound communications or more widely open the inbound communications: • Inbound.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 4. To open or close instant messaging, select one of the following radio buttons: • Close IM Ports. Disables instant messaging traffic. • Open IM Ports. Enables instant messaging traffic. IM ports are open by default. 5. Click Apply to save your settings. Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Some application servers (such as FTP and IRC servers) send replies back to multiple port numbers.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 To configure port triggering, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs. Also, you need to know the number of the outbound port that will trigger the opening of the inbound ports. You can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or the relevant user groups or news groups. Note: Only one computer at a time can use the triggered application.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 4. Your router performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source IP address, and sends this request message through the Internet to the remote computer, which displays the web page from www.example.com. To configure port forwarding, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs. You usually can determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or the relevant user groups or news groups.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 To forward specific incoming protocols: 1. Select Advanced > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering to display the following screen: 2. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected as the service type. 3. Click Add, and the following screen displays: 4. From the Service list, select the service or game that you will host on your network. If the service does not appear in the list, see Add a Custom Service on page 47. 5.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 3. Click the Add Custom Service button to display the following screen: 4. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 5. In the Protocol field, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. 6. In the Starting Port field, enter the beginning port number. • If the application uses a single port, enter the same port number in the Ending Port field.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Set Up Port Triggering Port triggering is a dynamic extension of port forwarding that is useful in these cases: • More than one local computer needs port forwarding for the same application (but not simultaneously). • An application needs to open incoming ports that are different from the outgoing port. When port triggering is enabled, the router monitors outbound traffic looking for a specified outbound “trigger” port.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 2. Select the Port Triggering radio button to display the port triggering information. 3. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box. Note: If the Disable Port Triggering check box is selected after you configure port triggering, port triggering is disabled. However, any port triggering configuration information you added to the router is retained even though it is not used. 4. In the Port Triggering Timeout field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 1. On the Port Triggering screen, click Add Service. The following screen displays: 2. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 3. In the Service User list, select Any (the default) to allow this service to be used by any computer on the Internet. Otherwise, select Single address, and enter the IP address of one computer to restrict the service to a particular computer. 4. Select the service type, either TCP or UDP or both (TCP/UDP).
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Set the Time Zone The modem router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several network time servers on the Internet. To set the time zone: 1. Select Security > Schedule. 2. Select your time zone. This setting determines the blocking schedule and time-stamping of log entries. 3. If your time zone is in daylight savings time, select the Adjust for daylight savings time check box to add one hour to standard time.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Schedule Services If you enabled service blocking in the Block Services screen or port forwarding in the Ports screen, you can set up a schedule for when blocking occurs or when access is not restricted. To schedule services: 1. Select Security > Schedule. 2. To block Internet services based on a schedule, select Every Day or select one or more days. 3. If you want to limit access completely for the selected days, select All Day.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Enable Security Event Email Notification 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. Select Security > Email to display the following screen: • Turn E-mail Notification On. Select this check box if you want to receive email logs and alerts from the modem router. • Send to This E-mail Address. Enter the email address where you want logs and alerts sent.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 - Time specifies the time of day to send the log. This is relevant when the log is sent daily or weekly. Note: If the Weekly, Daily, or Hourly option is selected and the log fills up before the specified period, the log is automatically emailed to the specified email address. After the log is sent, it is cleared from the modem router’s memory. If the modem router cannot email the log file, the log buffer might fill up.
5. Network Maintenance 5 Ad m in i steri ng you r net work This chapter describes the modem router settings for administering and maintaining the modem router and home network.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Upgrade the Modem Router Firmware The modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. By default, when you log in to your modem router, it checks the NETGEAR website for new firmware and alerts you if there is a newer version. Automatic Firmware Check When automatic firmware checking is on, the modem router performs the check and notifies you if an upgrade is available or not as shown here.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 To stop automatic firmware checking: You can turn the automatic firmware checking off and check for firmware updates manually if you prefer. See Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades on page 58. To turn off the automatic firmware check at login: 1. Select Maintenance > Router Upgrade. 2. Clear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 4. Select Maintenance > Router Upgrade to display the following screen: 5. Click Browse, and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img). 6. Click Upload to send the firmware to the modem router. When the upload is complete, your modem router restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether or not you need to reconfigure the modem router after upgrading.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 To restore the configuration file: 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 button to upload the file to the modem router. Upon completion, the modem router reboots. To erase the configuration: Click the Erase button to reset the modem router to its factory default settings. Erase sets the password to password, the LAN IP address to 192.168.0.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 GUI Language Version. The currently selected language. Internet Port Settings MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address of the DSL port. IP Address. The DSL port IP address. If no address is shown, the modem router cannot connect to the Internet. Network Type. The value depends on your ISP. IP Subnet Mask. The DSL port IP subnet mask. Gateway IP Address. The IP address used as a gateway to the Internet for computers configured to use DHCP. Domain Name Server.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Channel. The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. Mode. The current mbps setting. Wireless AP. Indicates if the access point feature is enabled. If disabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel is off. Broadcast Name. Indicates if the modem router is configured to broadcast its SSID.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 • Connection Speed. Typically, the downstream speed is faster than the upstream speed. • Line Attenuation. The line attenuation increases the farther you are physically located from your ISP’s facilities. • Noise Margin. The signal-to-noise ratio, which is a measure of the quality of the signal on the line. • Poll Interval. The interval at which the statistics are updated in this window. Click the Stop button to freeze the display.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Select Maintenance > Attached Devices. For each device, the table shows the IP address, the device name if available, and the Ethernet MAC address. Note that if the modem router is rebooted, the table data is lost until the modem router rediscovers the devices. To force the modem router to look for attached devices, click the Refresh button. Run Diagnostic Utilities The modem router has a diagnostics feature.
6. USB Storage 6 This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your modem router. Figure 8. USB port on rear panel. The USB port on the modem router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives. Do not connect computers, USB modems, printers, CD drives, or DVD drives to the this USB port.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 USB Drive Requirements The modem router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High Speed) standards. The approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table. Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and other variables. Table 2. USB Drive Speeds Bus Speed/Sec USB 1.1 12 Mbits USB 2.0 480 Mbits The modem router should work with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 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 PC, Mac, or Linux file type including text files, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MP3, pictures, and multimedia. USB drive applications include: • Sharing multimedia with friends and family such as MP3 files, pictures, and other multimedia with local and remote users. • Sharing resources on your network.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Sharing Large Files over the Internet Sending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many email systems. The modem router allows you to share very large files such as PowerPoint presentations or .zip files over the Internet. FTP can be used to easily download shared files from the modem router. Sharing files with a remote colleague involves the following considerations: • There are two user accounts: admin and guest.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 • Folder Name. Full path of the used by the Network folder. • Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD). • Total/Free Space. Shows the current utilization of the storage device. • Share Name. You can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address field of your Web browser. If Not Shared is shown, then the default share has been deleted and no other share for the root folder exists.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 2. To access your USB device, click the share name or type \\readyshare in the address field of your Web browser. Network/device name: \\readyshare Share name: \\readyshare\USB_Storage If you logged in to the modem router before you connected your USB device, you might not see your USB device in the modem router screens until you log out and then log in again.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 USB Storage Advanced Settings To view or change advanced USB settings, select USB > Advanced Settings. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen displays: You can use this screen to specify access to the USB storage device. The settings are as follows: • Network Device Name. The default is readyshare. This is the name used to access the USB device connected to the modem router from your computer. • Workgroup.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Available Network Folders • Folder Name. Full path of the Network folder. • Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD). • Total Free Space. The space currently available on the storage device. • Share Name. You can click the name shown or you can type it into the address field of your Web browser. If Not Shared is shown, then the default share has been deleted and no other share for the root folder exists.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Safely Remove USB Drive To unmount a USB disk drive so that no users can access it, from the USB Settings screen, click the Safely Remove USB button. This takes the drive offline. CAUTION: Unmount the USB drive before physically unplugging it from the modem router. If the USB disk is removed or a cable is pulled while data is being written to the disk, it could result in file or disk corruption.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Approved USB Devices (Advanced USB Settings) You can specify which USB devices are approved for use when connected to the modem router. To allow only approved USB devices to be accessed: 1. Select Advanced > USB Settings. 2. Click Approved Devices. 3. On the USB Drive Approved Devices screen, select the USB device from the Available USB Devices list. 4. Click Add. 5. Select the Allow only approved devices check box. 6.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer To connect to the USB drive from remote computers using a Web browser, you use the modem router’s Internet port IP address. To connect to the modem router’s USB drive using a Web browser: 1. First, locate the Internet port IP address. You can view this in the Router Status screen. a. Select Maintenance > Router Status. b. Record the IP address that is listed for the Internet port.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Configuring Windows 98SE and Windows ME The easiest way to get to your network properties is to go to your desktop, right-click Network Neighborhood and then select Properties. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Windows should be listed. If not, click Add and follow the installation prompts. Note: If you have any questions about File and Printer Sharing, contact Microsoft for assistance.
7. Advanced Settings Con figu ring for u n ique s i tuat ion s 7 This chapter describes the advanced features of your modem router. The information is for users with a solid understanding of networking concepts who want to set the modem router up for unique situations such as when remote access from the Internet by IP or domain name is needed.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 WAN Setup Select Advanced > WAN Setup to display the following screen: The following settings are available: • Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. The firewall protects your LAN against port scans and denial of service (DoS) attacks. This protection should be disabled only in special circumstances. • Default DMZ Server.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Default DMZ Server The default demilitarized zone (DMZ) server feature is helpful when you use online games and video conferencing applications that are incompatible with NAT. The 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.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Dynamic DNS If your network has a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name that is linked to your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS). More commonly, Internet accounts have dynamically assigned IP addresses in which the IP addresses change frequently. In this case, use a commercial Dynamic DNS service to register your domain to its IP address and forward traffic directed at your domain to your current IP address.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). The modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The modem router’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows: • LAN IP address. 192.168.0.1 • Subnet mask. 255.255.255.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 LAN Setup Screen Settings • Device Name. By default this shows the product model. You can change it if you want. • IP Address. The LAN IP address of the modem router. • IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the modem router. Combined with the IP address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which have to be reached through a gateway or modem router. • RIP Direction.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Note: The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the modem router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its IP configuration to force a DHCP release and renew. To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 1. Select the radio button next to the reserved address that you want to edit or delete. 2. Click Edit or Delete.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 2. Click Setup QoS rule. The QoS Priority Rule list displays: 3. To change a rule, select its radio button, scroll down and click Edit. 4. To add a custom rule, click Add Priority Rule. 5. Click Apply to save your changes and return to the QoS Setup screen. 6. In the QoS Setup screen, click Apply.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Advanced Wireless Settings To view or change advanced wireless settings: 1. Select Advanced > Wireless Settings to display the following screen: Note: The advanced WPS settings section is not displayed if you selected WEP as the security option. 2. If you make changes, click Apply. Note that the WLAN settings come from the settings you made in the Wireless Settings screen (see Wireless Settings Screen on page 33).
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 WPS Settings Router’s PIN. The PIN number that you use on a registrar (for example, from the Network Explorer on a Vista Windows PC) to configure the modem router’s wireless settings through WPS. You can also find the PIN on the modem router label. The PIN function might temporarily be disabled when the modem router detects suspicious attempts to break into the modem router’s wireless settings by using the modem router’s PIN through WPS.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 the wireless modem router from a wired computer or from a wireless computer that is on the access control list. The following screen displays: 4. If a wireless station that you want to add is connected to the network, select it from the Available Wireless Cards list and click Add. 5. You can enter MAC addresses manually. The MAC address is usually printed on the wireless computer or device, or it might be in the modem router’s DHCP table.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 To set up remote management: 1. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. 2. Specify the external addresses that can access remote management. For security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical. Select a radio button: • Only This Computer. Allow access from a single IP address on the Internet. • IP Address Range. Allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet. • IP Address List.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 When you first configured your modem router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as the modem router, and a second static route was created to your local network for all 192.168.0.x addresses. With this configuration, if you attempt to access a device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your modem router forwards your request to the ISP.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 2. Click Add to open the following screen. 3. Fill in the fields: • In the Route Name field, enter a route name for this static route. This name is for identification purpose only. • Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported in RIP. • Select Active to make this route effective. • Enter the destination IP address of the final destination. • Enter the IP subnet mask for this destination.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 To set up UPnP: 1. Select Advanced > UPnP to display the following screen: 2. Specify the settings as follows: • Turn UPnP On. UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration. The default setting for UPnP is enabled. If UPnP is disabled, the modem router does not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping), of the modem router. • Advertisement Period.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Traffic Meter Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic passing through your modem router’s Internet port. With the Traffic Meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume, set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic usage. To monitor traffic on your modem router: 1. Select Advanced > Traffic Meter. 2. To enable the Traffic Meter, select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 3.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 5. Set the Traffic Counter to begin at a specific time and date. 6. Set up Traffic Control to issue a warning message before the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours is reached. You can select one of the following to occur when the limit is attained: • The Internet LED flashes green or amber. • The Internet connection is disconnected and disabled. 7. Set up Internet Traffic Statistics to monitor the data traffic. 8.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Select Advanced > Wireless Repeating Function to display the following screen: • Enable Wireless Repeating Function. Select this check box if you want to use the wireless repeating function. • Disable Wireless Client Association. If your 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 a point-to-point bridge, select this check box.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Set Up a Point-to-Point Bridge In point-to-point bridge mode, the modem router communicates as an access point with another bridge-mode wireless station. As a bridge, wireless client associations are disabled. Only wired clients can be connected. Use wireless security to protect this communication. The following figure shows an example of point-to-point bridge mode. Both access points (APs) are in point-to-point bridge mode.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Set Up a Multi-Point Bridge Multi-point bridge mode allows a router to bridge to multiple peer access points simultaneously. Wireless client associations are disabled. Only wired clients can be connected. Point-to-point bridge mode AP 3 DGN2200 modem router AP 1 Point-to-point bridge mode Internet 192.168.0.1 PCs AP 2 Hub or switch LAN segment 1 PCs LAN segment 3 Hub or switch LAN segment 2 PCs Figure 10.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 e. Click Apply. 2. Set up AP 2 and AP 3 to be wireless repeaters. a. In the Wireless Repeating Function screen for AP 2 and AP 3, select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box. b. Select the Wireless Repeater radio button. c. Select the corresponding Disable Wireless Client Association check box. d. Enter the MAC addresses for your modem router in the Base Station MAC Address field. e. Click Apply. 3. Disable the DHCP server on AP 2 and AP 3.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 The following figure shows an example of a repeater mode configuration. Wireless PC associated with AP 1 Wireless PC associated with AP 2 DGN2200 AP 2 in repeater mode Internet Wireless PC associated with AP 3 192.168.0.1 PCs AP 1 (parent AP in repeater mode) AP 3 in repeater mode Figure 11.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 • The access points are on the same LAN. That is, the LAN IP addresses for the access points are in the same network. • If you are using DHCP, access point devices are set to Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client) in the Basic Settings screen. • Access point devices use the same SSID, channel, authentication mode, and encryption. Verify connectivity across the LANs.
8. Troubleshooting D ia g nos i n g a nd Solvi n g P roblem s 8 This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your modem router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Troubleshooting with the LEDs When you turn the power on, the power, LAN, and DSL LEDs should light as described here. If they do not, refer to the sections that follow for help. 1. When power is first applied, the Power LED lights. 2. After approximately 10 seconds, the LAN and DSL LEDs light as follows: a. The LAN port LEDs light for any local ports that are connected. b. The DSL link LED lights to indicate that there is a link to the connected device. c.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 If the Power LED turns red to indicate a modem router fault, turn the power off and on to see if the modem router recovers. If the power LED is still red 1 minute after power-up: • Turn the power off and on one more time to see if the modem router recovers. • Clear the modem router’s configuration to factory defaults as explained in Factory Settings on page 109. This sets the modem router’s IP address to 192.168.0.1.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Troubleshooting the Internet Connection If your modem router is unable to access the Internet, you should check the ADSL connection, then the WAN TCP/IP connection. ADSL Link If your modem router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether you have an ADSL link with the service provider. The state of this connection is indicated with the Internet LED.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Internet LED Is Red If the Internet LED is red, the device was unable to connect to the Internet. Verify the following: • Check that your login credentials are correct, or that the information you entered on the Basic Settings screen is correct. • Check with your ISP to verify that the multiplexing method, VPI, and VCI settings on the ADSL settings screen are correct.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 1. Access the main menu of the modem router at http://192.168.0.1. 2. Select Maintenance > Router Status. 3. Click the Connection Status button. 4. If all of the steps indicate OK, then your PPPoE or PPPoA connection is up and working. 5. If any of the steps indicates Failed, you can attempt to reconnect by clicking Connect. The modem router will continue to attempt to connect indefinitely.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 To ping the modem router from a PC running Windows 95 or later: 1. From the Windows task bar, click the Start button, and select Run. 2. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the modem router, as in this example: ping 192.168.0.1 3. Click OK.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 • Check that the network address of your PC (the portion of the IP address specified by the netmask) is different from the network address of the remote device. • Check that your cable or DSL modem is connected and functioning. • If your ISP assigned a host name to your PC, enter that host name as the account name in the Basic Settings screen. • Your ISP could be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your PCs.
A. Supplemental Information A This appendix includes the factory default settings and technical specifications for the N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3, and instructions for wall-mounting the unit.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Factory Settings You can return the modem router to its factory settings. On the bottom of the modem router, use the end of a paper clip or some other similar object to press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button for at least 7 seconds. The modem router resets, and returns to the factory settings. Your device will return to the factory configuration settings shown in the following table. Table 3.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Table 3. Factory Default Settings (continued) Feature Wireless Default Behavior Wireless communication Enabled SSID name Can be found on the label on the bottom of the unit. Security Can be found on the label on the bottom of the unit.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Specifications Specification Description Network protocol and standards compatibility TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE or PPPoA, RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed Ethernet, and RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM Power adapter North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input UK, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input All regions (output): 12V DC Physical Dimensions: 6.80 in. x 5.03 in. x 1.28 in. (173 mm x 128 mm x 33 mm) Weight: 0.65 lbs. without the stand (0.
B. Notification of Compliance NETG EAR Wireless Routers, G ateways, APs B Regulatory Compliance Information Note: This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR Inc.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk [Norwegian] NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. This device is a 2.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 • For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. • This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Interference Reduction Table The table below shows the Recommended Minimum Distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters).
Index connection, Internet 19 content filtering 39 country setting 22 custom service (port forwarding) 47 A access lists 86 adapter, wireless 29 adding custom service 47 addresses, DNS 25 ADSL see also DSL settings ADSL microfilter filter, described 12 ADSL settings 26 ADSL statistics, viewing 62 Advanced Wireless Settings screen 85 alerts, emailing 54 Application Level Gateway (ALG), disabling 78 approved USB devices 74 attached devices, viewing 63 automatic firmware checking 57 automatic Internet connect
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 IM ports 44 rules 43 firmware, upgrading 57, 88 at log in 21 automatic check 57 manually 58 front panel 9 LEDs described 9 H LAN ports 61 LAN setup 81 language setting 22 large files, sharing 68 LEDs troubleshooting 101 verifying cabling 16 logging in changing password 27 ISP 18 router 20 time-out 28 types 28 upgrade firmware 21 logs 40, 41 logs, emailing 54 host name 24 host, trusted 42 M G gateway IP address 25 genie, NETGEAR 19 guest networks 37 MAC addr
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 one-line ADSL microfilter 13 online help, router 21 security 31 security features 30 security options 31 security options, described 31 security PIN 8, 33 security settings 39 sending logs by email 54 serial number, product label 8 Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), disabling 78 setting time zone 52 settings (Genie), viewing 19 Setup Wizard 22, 23 sharing files 67 Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) 54 sites, blocking 42 SSID described 35 disable 31 SSID, produ
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 trusted host 42 Trusted IP Address field 42 trusted wireless stations 87 turn off wireless connectivity 30 two-line ADSL microfilter 13 wireless network name 8 wireless network name (SSID) broadcast 37 wireless network settings 35 wireless port settings 61 wireless region 35 wireless security 30 wireless security options 31 wireless settings SSID broadcast 37 Wireless Settings screen 33 wireless settings, SSID broadcast 35 Wireless Stations Access List 86 WPS bu
