Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 208-10563-01 November 2009 v1.
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European Union Statement of Compliance Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this wireless-N modem router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Èesky [Czech] NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc.
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Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Contents Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... xi Revision History ............................................................................................................... xii Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Setup Manual .................................................................
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services ........................................................................3-3 Blocking Sites ...........................................................................................................3-3 Blocking Services .....................................................................................................3-5 Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services .....................................................
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer ..............................................5-11 Locating the Internet Port IP Address ....................................................................5-11 Accessing the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP ......................................5-11 Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings ....................................
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Power LED Is Red ....................................................................................................7-2 LAN or ADSL Port LED Is Off ..................................................................................7-3 Window Appears Asking You to Reload Firmware ..................................................7-3 Cannot Log in to the Wireless-N Modem Router ............................................................
About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • • Typographical Conventions.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual • Scope. This manual is written for the Modem Router according to these specifications: Product Version Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 Manual Publication Date November 2009 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.” Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/DGN2200.asp.
Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection This chapter describes how to configure your Modem Router Internet connection. When you install your wireless-N modem router using the Resource CD as described in the Setup Manual, these settings are configured automatically for you. This chapter provides instructions on how to log in to the wireless-N modem router for further configuration. Note: NETGEAR recommends that Windows OS users use the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD for initial configuration.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Logging In to Your Wireless-N Modem Router You can log in to the wireless-N modem router to view or change its settings. Links to Knowledge Base and documentation are also available on the wireless-N modem router main menu. Note: Your computer must be configured for DHCP. For help with configuring DHCP, see the documentation that came with your computer or see the link to the online document in “Preparing Your Network” in Appendix B.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual • Checking for Firmware Updates screen. After initial configuration, this screen displays unless you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 1-2 Note: If the wireless-N modem router is not configured (is in its factory default state) when you log in, the Setup Wizard displays. See “Using the Setup Wizard” on page 1-4.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Using the Setup Wizard You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen, or you can allow the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet connection. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. This feature is not the same as the Smart Wizard on the Resource CD that is used for installation. To use the Setup Wizard: 1.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table 1-1. Auto-Detected Internet Connection Types (continued) Connection Type ISP Information IP over ATM Classical IP assignment (RFC1577) • Enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask, and the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also. • DNS servers are required to perform the function of translating an Internet name such as www.netgear.com to a numeric IP address.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Select Basic Settings from the wireless-N modem router menu to display the Basic Settings screen. The fields that are displayed depend on whether or not your Internet connection requires a login. ISP does not require login ISP does require login Figure 1-5 2. Select Yes or No depending on whether your ISP requires a login. This selection changes the fields available on the Basic Settings screen. • Yes.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual • No. If your ISP does not require a login, enter the account name, if required, and the domain name, if required. 3. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. If you enter or change a DNS address, restart the computers on your network so that these settings take effect. 4. If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting. 5. Click Apply to save your settings. 6. Click Test to test your Internet connection.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table 1-2. Basic Settings screen fields (continued) Settings Description Internet IP Address • Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also enter the IP subnet mask and the gateway IP address. The gateway is the ISP’s wireless-N modem router to which your wireless-N modem router will connect.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Configuring ADSL Settings Note: For information about how to install ADSL filters, see the Setup Manual. NETGEAR recommends that you use the Setup Wizard to automatically detect and configure your ADSL settings. This usually works fine. However, if you have technical experience and are sure of the multiplexing method and virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI), you can specify those settings here.
Chapter 2 Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security Settings This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your wireless-N modem router.For a wireless connection, the SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the wireless security setting must be the same for the modem router and wireless computers or wireless adapters. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. Warning: Computers can connect wirelessly at a range of several hundred feet.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Security” on page 2-8. • Push 'N' Connect (WPS) automatically implements wireless security on the modem router while, at the same time, allowing you to automatically implement wireless security on any WPS-enabled devices (such as wireless computers and wireless adapter cards). You activate WPS by pressing a WPS button on the modem router, clicking an on-screen WPS button, or entering a PIN number.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Wireless Security Options Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to access your network. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network You can view or manually configure the wireless settings and wireless security for the modem router in the Wireless Settings screen. If you want to make changes, make sure to note the current settings first. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual 3. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID field, enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you specify in the wireless-N modem router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection. 4. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate. 5. Set the channel if necessary.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings Settings Description Name (SSID) The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter up to 32-characters in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is NETGEAR, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change your network name. Any device you that want to let join a wireless network must use the SSID. Region The location where the wireless-N modem router is used. Select your region.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued) Settings Description Security Options None Wireless security is not used. WEP In WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) mode you can select 64-bit or 128-bit data encryption. This mode has been superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK, which should be selected if possible. See “Configuring WEP.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Manually Configuring Your Wireless Security To set up wireless security, you can either manually configure it in the Wireless Settings screen, or you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security (see “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network and Security” on page 2-11).
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Click Save to save your settings or click Apply to allow your changes to take effect immediately. Note: The procedures to configure WPA-PSK (TKIP) and WPA2-PSK (AES) are very much the same. The only difference is that you select either the WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA2-PSK (AES) radio button. Configuring WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is the most basic and simplest form of wireless security.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual 4. Select the authentication type: • Automatic.This is the default setting. • Open System. • Shared Key. 5. Select the encryption strength setting: • 64-bit WEP. • 128-bit WEP. 6. Enter the encryption keys. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network. • Automatic.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network and Security If your wireless clients support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can use this feature to configure the wireless-N modem router’s SSID and security settings and, at the same time, connect the wireless client securely and easily to the wireless-N modem router. Look for the symbol on your client device1 (computers that will connect wirelessly to the modem router are clients).
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual To set up basic wireless connectivity: 1. Log in to the wireless-N modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. You can also enter either of these addresses to connect to the wireless-N modem router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 2.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual • Entering a PIN. If you want to use the PIN method, select the PIN radio box. A screen similar to the one shown below displays. – Go to your wireless client and, from the client’s WPS utility, get the wireless client’s security PIN, or follow the client’s WPS utility instructions to generate a security PIN. – Then, enter this PIN in the Enter Client’s PIN field provided on the wireless-N modem router and click Apply.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After WPS Setup You can add more WPS clients to your wireless network, or you can add a combination of WPS-enabled clients and clients without WPS. Note: Your wireless settings remain the same when you add another WPS-enabled client, as long as the Keep Existing Wireless Settings checkbox is selected in the Advanced WPS Settings screen (listed under the Advanced heading in the modem router main menu).
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual The settings that you configured in Step 2 are broadcast to the WPS devices so that they can connect to the modem router. Note: To make sure that your new wireless settings remain in effect, verify that the Keep Existing Wireless Settings checkbox is selected in the Advanced WPS Settings screen. To view a list of all devices connected to your modem router (including wireless- and Ethernetconnected), see “Viewing Attached Devices” in Chapter 4.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual • Wireless security is disabled by default. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you implement wireless security for the guest network. 4. To configure wireless security for the guest network, enter the security options. This process is very similar to configuring wireless security for the wireless-N modem router. For more information, see “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Security” on page 2-8. 5. When you have finished making changes, click Apply.
Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network This chapter describes how to use the basic firewall features of the wireless-N modem router to protect your network.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Changing the Built-In Password 1. Log in to the wireless-N modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless-N modem router. Figure 3-1 2. In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Set Password to display the following screen: Figure 3-2 3.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Changing the Administrator Login Time-out For security, the administrator’s login to the wireless-N modem router configuration times out after a period of inactivity. To change the login time-out period: 1. In the Set Password screen, type a number in the Administrator login times out field. The suggested default value is 5 minutes. 2. Click Apply to save your changes, or click Cancel to keep the current period.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual . Figure 3-3 3. To enable keyword blocking, select one of the following: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the settings in the Schedule screen. • Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule screen. 4. Enter a keyword or domain in the Keyword field, click Add Keyword, and then click Apply. Some examples of keyword application follow: • If the keyword XXX is specified, the URL http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual You can specify one trusted user, which is a computer that will be exempt from blocking and logging. Since the trusted user will be identified by an IP address, you should configure that computer with a fixed IP address. 7. Click Apply to save your settings. Blocking Services To block keywords and sites: 1. Log in to the wireless-N modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Figure 3-5 5. Either select a service from the Service Type drop-down list, or select User Defined to create a custom service. 6. Click Add to create the service, and the Service is listed in the Service Table: Figure 3-6 7. Click Apply to save your settings. Protecting Your Network 3-6 v1.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services The wireless-N 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. Setting Your Time Zone To localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your time zone: 1. Log in to the wireless-N modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual 3. Select your time zone. This setting is used for the blocking schedule according to your local time zone and for time-stamping log entries. Select the Adjust for Daylight Savings Time check box if your time zone is currently in daylight savings time. Note: If your region uses daylight savings time, you must manually select Adjust for Daylight Savings Time on the first day of daylight savings time, and clear it at the end.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information The wireless-N 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 e-mail notification, you will receive these logs in an e-mail message.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table 3-1. Security Log Entry Descriptions (continued) Field Description Source IP The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry. Source port and interface The service port number of the initiating device, and whether it originated from the LAN or WAN. Destination The name or IP address of the destination device or website. Destination port and interface The service port number of the destination device, and whether it is on the LAN or WAN.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual [These entries show an inbound FTP (port 21) packet, a User Datagram Protocol (UDP) packet (port 6970), and an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) packet (port 0) being dropped as a result of the default inbound rule, which states that all inbound packets are denied.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual • Outgoing Mail Server. Enter the name or IP address of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You might be able to find this information in the configuration settings of your e-mail program. Enter the e-mail address to which logs and alerts are sent. This e-mail address is also used as the From address. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent by e-mail. • Send To This E-mail Address.
Chapter 4 Managing Your Network This chapter describes how to perform network management tasks with your wireless-N modem router.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual If the wireless-N modem router discovers a newer version of firmware, the message on the left displays. If no new firmware is available, the message on the right displays. Figure 4-2 To upgrade, click Yes to allow the wireless-N modem router to download and install the new firmware. Warning: When uploading firmware to the wireless-N modem router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual 4. Under Maintenance on the wireless-N modem router main menu, select Router Upgrade to display the following screen: Figure 4-3 5. Click Browse, and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img or .chk). 6. Click Upload to send the firmware to the wireless-N modem router. Warning: When uploading firmware to the wireless-N modem router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Figure 4-4 To recover the firmware: 1. If you already have the firmware file on your PC, go directly to step 2. If you do not have the firmware file on your PC, obtain the firmware from the NETGEAR support site at http://www.netgear.com/support. 2. Click Browse. 3. Navigate to the firmware file. (If you used the Setup CD, recovery firmware is located in the C:\Netgear directory.) 4. Click Upgrade. 5. The recovery process takes about 5 minutes.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Figure 4-5 2. Click Save to save a copy of the current settings. 3. Store the .cfg file on a computer on your network. Restoring the Configuration from a File 1. In the main menu, below Maintenance, select Backup Settings as shown in Figure 4-5. 2. Enter the full path to the file on your network, or click the Browse button to locate the file. 3. When you have located the .cfg file, click the Restore button to upload the file to the wirelessN modem router.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Note: To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the login password or IP address, press the Wireless On/Off and WPS buttons on the side panel of the wireless-N modem router simultaneously for 6 seconds. Network Management Information The wireless-N modem router provides a variety of status and usage information, which is discussed in the following sections.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual The Router Status screen provides status and usage information, including the following settings. Table 4-1. Router Status Fields Component ADSL Port Field Description Account Name The host name that is assigned to the wireless-N modem router in the Basic Settings screen. Firmware Version This field displays the wireless-N modem router firmware version.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table 4-1. Router Status Fields (continued) Component Field Modem ADSL Firmware The version of the firmware. Version Wireless Port Description Modem Status The connection status of the modem. DownStream Connection Speed The speed at which the modem is receiving data from the ADSL line. UpStream Connection Speed The speed at which the modem is transmitting data to the ADSL line. VPI The Virtual Path Identifier setting.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 4-2. Router Statistics Fields Field Description WAN, LAN, or WLAN The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following: Status The link status of the port. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. RxPkts The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Figure 4-8 This screen shows the following statistics: Table 4-3. Connection Status Fields (PPPoE Network Type Example) Field Description Connection Time The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet through the ADSL port. Connecting to sender The connection status. Negotiation Success or Failed. Authentication Success or Failed. Obtaining IP Address The IP address assigned to the WAN port by the ADSL Internet Service Provider.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Viewing Attached Devices The Attached Devices screen contains a table of all IP devices that the wireless-N modem router has discovered on the local network. In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Attached Devices to view the table, shown in the following screen. Figure 4-9 For each device, the table shows the IP address, device name if available, and the Ethernet MAC address.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Diagnostics to display the following screen. Figure 4-10 Configuring Remote Management Using the Remote Management screen, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your wireless-N modem router. Note: Be sure to change the wireless-N modem router’s default password to a very secure password.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Figure 4-11 2. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. 3. Specify what external addresses will be allowed to access the wireless-N modem router’s remote management. For security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical: • To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone. • To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP address Range.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual and the custom port number. For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you use port number 8080, enter the following in your browser: http://134.177.0.123:8080 Note: In this case, the http:// must be included in the address. Managing Your Network 4-14 v1.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Chapter 5 USB Storage This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your wirelessN modem router. Figure 5-1 Note: The USB port on the wireless-N 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.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual USB Drive Requirements The wireless-N 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 below. Bus Speed/Second USB 1.1 12 Mbits USB 2.0 480 Mbits Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and other variables. The wireless-N modem router should work with USB 2.0 or 1.1-compliant external flash and hard drives.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Sharing Photos with Friends and Family 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-N modem router either directly or with a USB cable.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual 2. If you want to limit USB drive access to only Read Access, from the wireless-N modem router USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen, click Edit a Network folder. In the Write Access field, select admin, and then click Apply. Note: The password for admin is the same one that you use to access the wireless-N modem router. By default it is password. 3. Enable FTP via Internet in the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Network/Device Name: \\readyshare Share Name: \\readyshare\USB_Storage Figure 5-3 You can also type \\readyshare in the address field of your Web browser. Note: If you logged in to the wireless-N modem router before you connected your USB device, you might not see your USB device in the wireless-N modem router screens until you log out and then log back in again. The following table explains the fields and buttons in this screen. Table 5-1.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table 5-1. USB Storage Basic Settings (continued) Fields and Buttons Available Network folders (continued) Description Read/Write Access • Shows the network folder permissions/access controls. • All -no password allows all users to access the network folder. • admin uses the same password that you use to log in to the wireless-N modem router main menu. Edit button You can click the Edit button to edit the Available Network folder settings.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual You can use this screen to select a folder, to change the Share Name, or to change the Read Access or Write Access from All-no password to admin. The password for admin is the same one that is used to log in to the wireless-N modem router main menu. By default it is password. Note: You must click Apply in order for your changes to take effect.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table 5-2. USB Storage Advanced Settings Fields Description Network Device Name The default is readyshare. This is the name used to access the USB device connected to the wireless-N modem router from your computer. Workgroup If you are using a Windows Workgroup rather than a domain, the Workgroup name is displayed here. Access Method Network Connection Enabled by default, this allows all users on the LAN to have access to the USB drive.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Creating a Network Folder From the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen. Click the Create a Network Folder button to open the Create a Network Folder screen: Figure 5-6 You can use this screen to create a folder and to specify its Share Name, Read Access, and Write Access from All-no password to admin. The password for admin is the same one that is used to log in to the wireless-N modem router main menu. By default it is password.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Specifying Approved USB Devices You can specify which USB devices are approved for use when connected to the wireless-N modem router. 1. Under the Advanced Heading, select USB Settings from the main menu, and then click Approved Devices. The USB Drive Approved Settings screen displays: Figure 5-7 2. Select the USB device from the Available USB Devices list. 3. Click Add. 4. Select the Allow only approved devices check box. 5.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer To connect to the USB drive from remote computers using a Web browser, you must use the router’s Internet port IP address. Locating the Internet Port IP Address The Router Status screen shows the Internet port IP address: 1. Log in to the wireless-N modem router. 2. Under the Maintenance section in the left navigator, click Router Status. 3. Record the IP address that is listed for the Internet Port.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual • Network Neighborhood or My Network Place Enabling File and Printer Sharing Each computer’s network properties must be set to enable network communication with the USB drive. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks must be enabled, as described below. Note: In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, File and Printer Sharing is enabled by default.
Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your wireless-N modem router. For information about remote management, see “Configuring Remote Management” on page 4-12.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Figure 6-1 Table 6-1. WAN Settings Setting Description Disable SPI Firewall The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall protects your LAN against Denial of Service attacks. This should only be disabled in special circumstances Default DMZ Server See “Setting Up a Default DMZ Server” on page 6-3.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table 6-1. WAN Settings (continued) Setting Description Disabling the SIP ALG The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Application Level Gateway (ALG) is enabled by default to optimize VoIP phone calls that use the SIP. The Disable SIP ALG check box allows you to disable the SIP ALG. Disabling the SIP ALG might be useful when running certain applications.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Figure 6-2 2. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. 3. Type the IP address for that server. 4. Click Apply to save your changes. Configuring Dynamic DNS If your network has a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS).
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual To configure Dynamic DNS: 1. In the main menu, under Advanced, select Dynamic DNS to display the following screen. Figure 6-3 2. Access the website of one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the Service Provider drop-down list, and register for an account. For example, for dyndns.org, go to www.dyndns.org. 3. Select the Use a dynamic DNS Service check box. 4. Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider. 5.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Configuring LAN Settings The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP. Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the wireless-N modem router while connected through the browser, you will be disconnected. You must then open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again. The wireless-N modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side, and to act as a DHCP server.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table 6-2. LAN Setup Setting Description Device Name This is a friendly name of the router. You can see this name for the router in Network Explorer on Windows Vista systems and the Network Explorer on all Windows systems IP Address This is the LAN IP address of the wireless-N modem router. his is the LAN subnet mask of the wireless-N modem router.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual • Subnet mask • Gateway IP address is the router’s LAN IP address • Primary DNS server, if you entered a primary DNS address in the Basic Settings screen; otherwise, the router’s LAN IP address • Secondary DNS server, if you entered a secondary DNS address in the Basic Settings screen • WINS server, short for Windows Internet Naming Service Server, determines the IP address associated with a particular Windows computer.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Setting up Quality of Service (QoS) Quality of Service (QoS) is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The modem router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. The modem router supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual 2. Click Setup QoS rule. The QoS Priority Rule list displays: Figure 6-6 3. To change a rule, select its radio button. 4. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen: Figure 6-7 5. To edit a rule, click Edit. to add a custom rule, click Add Priority Rule. 6. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen. 7. In the QoS Setup screen, click Apply. 6-10 Advanced Configuration v1.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Advanced Wireless Settings From the main menu, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings to display the following screen: Figure 6-8 Restricting Wireless Access to Your Network By default, any wireless PC that is configured with the correct SSID can access your wireless network. For increased security, the wireless-N modem router provides several ways to restrict wireless access to your network.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Turning off wireless connectivity completely You can completely turn off the wireless connectivity of the wireless-N modem router by pressing the Wireless On/Off button on the side panel of the wireless-N modem router. For example, if you use your notebook computer to wirelessly connect to your wireless-N modem router and you take a business trip, you can turn off the wireless portion of the wireless-N modem router while you are traveling.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Note: If you configure the wireless-N modem router from a wireless computer, add your computer’s MAC address to the access list. Otherwise you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then access the wirelessN modem router from a wired computer, or from a wireless computer that is on the access control list, to make any further changes. 2.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Note: If you are configuring the wireless-N modem router from a wireless computer whose MAC address is not in the Trusted Wireless Stations list, and you select trusted wireless stations only, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then access the wireless-N modem router from a wired computer to make any further changes. 6. Make sure the Turn Access Control On check box is selected, and then click Apply.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual By default the Enable WPS check box is selected. If you clear this check box and click Apply then you will not be able to use the Add a WPS Client feature or configure Advanced WPS settings. 3. Under WPS Settings, you can configure the following settings: • Disable Router’s PIN.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual • Your company’s network address is 134.177.0.0. When you first configured your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as the wireless-N 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 router forwards your request to the ISP.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual To Add a Static Route 1. Click Add to open the following Static Routes screen. Figure 6-12 2. Enter a route name for this static route in the Route Name field. This name is for identification purpose only. 3. Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported in RIP. 4. Select Active to make this route effective. 5. Enter the destination IP address of the final destination. 6.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual 9. Click Apply. The Static Routes table is updated to show the new entry. Figure 6-13 Configuring Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network. 1.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual 2. Fill in the settings on the UPnP screen: • 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 wireless-N modem router does not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping), of the wireless-N modem router. • Advertisement Period.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Here are some examples of wireless bridged configurations: • Point-to-point bridge. The wireless-N modem router communicates with another bridgemode wireless station. See “Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration.” • Multi-point bridge. The wireless-N modem router is the “master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. Then all traffic is sent to this master, rather than to other access points. See “Multi-Point Bridge.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In point-to-point bridge mode, the DGN2200 wireless-N 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. You must enter the MAC address of the other bridge-mode wireless station in the field provided. Use wireless security to protect this communication.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual 5. Verify connectivity across LAN Segment 1 and LAN Segment 2. A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2. Multi-Point Bridge Multi-point bridge mode allows a wireless-N modem router to bridge to multiple peer access points simultaneously.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual To set up the multi-point bridge configuration shown in Figure 6-17: 1. Configure the operating mode of the wireless-N modem routers. • Because it is in a central location, configure the DGN2200 wireless-N modem router (AP 1) on LAN Segment 1 in point-to-multi-point bridge mode, and enter the MAC addresses of AP-2 and AP-3 in the Remote MAC Address 1 and Remote MAC Address 2 fields.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Repeater with Wireless Client Association In the repeater mode with wireless client association, the DGN2200 wireless-N modem router sends all traffic to a remote AP. For the repeater mode, you must enter the MAC address of the remote “parent” access point. Alternatively, you can configure the DGN2200 wireless-N modem router as the parent by entering the address of a “child” access point.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual 2. Verify the following for both access points: • The LAN network configuration of each AP is configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices. • The APs must be on the same LAN. That is, the LAN IP addresses for the APs must be in the same network. • If you are using DHCP, AP devices should be set to Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client) in the IP Address Source section of the Basic IP Settings screen.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Figure 6-19 2. You can select a service or create a custom service. • Select a service from the Service Name drop-down list and specify the computer’s IP address • If you want to add a service that is not in the list, click the Add Custom Service button. Fill in the fields in the Add Custom Service screen. The service appears in the list. Port Triggering To set up port triggering: 1.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Figure 6-20 3. Click Add Service and fill in the fields in the Add Service screen. The service appears in the list. For more detailed information, see the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering help. Advanced USB Settings For added security the router can be setup to only share approved USB devices. To enable this feature, select No and click Apply. To define the approved devices, click Approved Devices Figure 6-21 Advanced Configuration 6-27 v1.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Traffic Meter The advanced WPS settings cannot be displayed if you have selected WEP as the security option.. To display and specify advanced WPS settings: 1. Log in to the wireless-N modem router as described in “Logging In to Your Wireless-N Modem Router” on page 1-2. 2. In the main menu, under Advanced, select Traffic Meter to display the following screen: Figure 6-22 6-28 Advanced Configuration v1.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table 6-3. Traffic Meter Setting Internet Traffic Statistics Description Enable Traffic Meter Check this if you wish to record the volume of Internet traffic passing through the Router's Internet port. Traffic volume control by Select this if you wish to record and restrict the volume of Internet traffic passing through the router’s Internet port. No Limit If this is selected specified restriction will not be applied when traffic limit is reached.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. • Is the router on? Go to “Basic Functioning.” • Have I connected the router correctly? Go to “Basic Functioning.” • I cannot access the router’s configuration with my browser.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual If the ADSL link LED is lit, a link has been established to the connected device. If a LAN port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the port’s LED is green. If the port is 10 Mbps, the LED is amber. If any of these conditions does not occur, refer to the appropriate following section.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual If the power LED is still red 1 minute after power up: • Turn the power off and on to see if the wireless-N modem router recovers. • Clear the router’s configuration to factory defaults. This sets the router’s IP address to 192.168.0.1. This procedure is explained in “Using the Wireless On/Off and WPS Buttons to Reset the Router” on page 7-10. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual • If your computer’s IP address is shown as 169.254.x.x, recent versions of Windows and MacOS will generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server. These auto-generated addresses are in the range of 169.254.x.x. If your IP address is in this range, check the connection from the computer to the router, and reboot your computer.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual ADSL Link LED Is Green or Blinking Green If your ADSL link LED is green or blinking green, then you have a good ADSL connection. You can be confident that the service provider has connected your line correctly and that your wiring is correct. ADSL Link LED Is Blinking Amber If your ADSL link LED is blinking amber, then your wireless-N modem router is attempting to make an ADSL connection with the service provider.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual • Check if your ISP has a problem—it may not be the router that cannot connect to the Internet but your ISP that cannot provide an Internet connection. Obtaining an Internet IP Address If your wireless-N modem router is unable to access the Internet, and your Internet LED is green or blinking green, you should determine whether the wireless-N modem router is able to obtain an Internet IP address from the ISP.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual 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 wireless-N modem router will continue to attempt to connect indefinitely. If you cannot connect after several minutes, you might be using an incorrect service name, user name, or password.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual 1. If you already have the firmware file on your PC, go directly to step 2. If you do not have the firmware file on your PC, obtain the firmware from the NETGEAR support site at http://www.netgear.com/support. 2. Click Browse. 3. Navigate to the firmware file. (If you used the Setup CD, recovery firmware is located in the C:\Netgear directory.) 4. Click Upgrade. 5. The recovery process takes about 5 minutes. Wait for the progress bar to complete.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems: • • Wrong physical connections – Make sure that the LAN port LED is on. If the LED is off, follow the instructions in “LAN or ADSL Port LED Is Off” on page 7-3. – Check that the corresponding Link LEDs are on for your network interface card and for the hub ports (if any) that are connected to your workstation and router.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual • Your ISP could be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your PCs. Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing traffic only from the MAC address of your broadband modem, but some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single PC connected to that modem. If this is the case, you must configure your router to “clone” or “spoof” the MAC address from the authorized PC. Refer to your .
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual • Date shown is January 1, 2000. Cause. The router has not yet successfully reached a network time server. Check that your Internet access is configured correctly. If you have just completed configuring the router, wait at least 5 minutes, and check the date and time again. • Time is off by one hour. Cause. The router does not automatically sense daylight savings time. In the Schedule screen, select the Adjust for Daylight Savings Time check box.
Appendix A Wall Mounting and Technical Specifications This appendix provides instructions for wall mounting your router, and includes technical specifications for the Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200. Wall-Mounting Your Modem Router Your router’s location can affect wireless connections. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit its range.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual 2. Install wall anchors in the holes. Figure A-2 Use pan head Phillips woodscrews, 3.5 x 20 mm (diameter x length, European) or #6 type screw, 1 inch long (US). 3. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 in. (0.5 cm) of each screw exposed. Figure A-3 Wall Mounting and Technical Specifications v1.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual 4. For best wireless performance, position the wireless antennas as shown. Figure A-4 General Specifications Table A-1.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table A-1.
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table A-2. Factory Default Settings (continued) Feature Default Behavior Local network DHCP starting IP address (LAN) continued DHCP ending IP address 192.168.0.2 Firewall Wireless A-5 192.168.0.
Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents that you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link TCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.
Index Numerics primary DNS server 1-5 secondary 1-8 secondary DNS server 1-5 128-bit WEP 2-10 64-bit WEP 2-10 Dynamic DNS 6-4 A E access lists 6-12 ESSID 2-5 ADSL settings 1-9 AES 2-7 B F factory settings, restoring 4-5 Firmware Upgrade Assistant 1-3 backup configuration 4-4 Basic Settings screen 1-7 basic wireless connectivity 2-4 C configuration backing up the configuration 4-4 erasing the configuration 4-5 H host name 1-7 L LAN IP setup menu 6-6 logging in 1-2 customer support 1-v loggin
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual N time zone 3-8 timeout, administrator login 3-3 Network Time Protocol 3-7, 7-10 time-stamping 3-8 TKIP 2-7 P ping 6-2 troubleshooting general information 7-1 network troubleshooting 7-8 troubleshooting LEDs 7-3 placement of your router 2-2 trusted host 3-5 passphrase 2-10 password 1-4 plug and play 6-18 point-to-point bridge mode 6-21 U PPPoE 1-4 updating firmware 1-3 primary DNS server 1-5, 1-8 upgrading router software 4-1 Push 'N' Connect (
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual WLAN 4-9 World Wide Web 1-v Index-3 v1.
