About This Manual; Who Should Use This Book; How To Use This Book - NETGEAR DGN2000 Reference Manual

The NETGEAR ® Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual describes how
to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot the DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router
using its included software. This book describes the software configuration procedures and
explains the options available within those procedures.

Who Should Use This Book

The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate to advanced system
management skills.
This document was created primarily for the system administrator who wishes to install and
configure the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router in a network. It assumes that the reader has a
general understanding of switch platforms and a basic knowledge of Ethernet and networking
concepts. To install this modem router, it is not necessary to understand and use all of its
capabilities. Once basic configuration is performed, it will function in a network using its
remaining factory default settings. However, a greater level of configuration—anywhere from the
basic up to the maximum possible—will allow your network the full benefit of the switch's
features. The Web interface simplifies this configuration at all levels.

How to Use This Book

This document describes configuration menu commands for the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem
Router software. The commands can all be accessed from the Web interface.
• Chapter 1, "Connecting Your Router to the
Discovery utility to set up your switch so that you can communicate with it.
• Chapter 2, "Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security
configure the wireless features
• Chapter 3, "Protecting Your
• Chapter 4, "Managing Your
management tasks.
• Chapter 5, "Advanced
Internet," describes how to use the Smart Wizard
Network," describes how to configure the basic firewall features.
Network," describes how describes how to perform network
Configuration," describes how to configure advanced features.
v1.0, July 2008

About This Manual

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