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NETGEAR DGN2200M User Manual

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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
November 2011
202-10604-02
v1.0
N300 Wireless ADSL2+
Modem Router DGN2200M
Mobile Edition

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 November 2011 202-10604-02 v1.0 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition User Manual...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    System Setup ..........13 Position Your Wireless Router ....... . 13 Typical Systems .
  • Page 4 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Change the Built-In Password ....... . 42 Change the Administrator Login Time-Out .
  • Page 5 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Configure WAN Settings........76 Set Up a Default DMZ Server .
  • Page 6 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Appendix B Wall-Mounting Appendix C Notification of Compliance Index...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Internet Configuration

    Internet Configuration This chapter describes how to configure your N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Internet connection. For help with installation, see the N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Installation Guide. This chapter covers the following topics: •...

  • Page 8: Hardware Features

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Hardware Features This section acquaints you with the physical aspects of your N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router. Router Stand Since the router is a vertical-only device, use the stand to position your wireless modem router upright.

  • Page 9: Router Front Panel

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Router Front Panel The wireless modem router front panel contains control buttons and status LEDs. You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. The following table lists and describes each LED and button on the front panel of the wireless modem router.
  • Page 10 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 1. Front panel button and LED descriptions (continued) Button/LED Activity Turn the wireless radio in the wireless modem router on and off. The wireless radio is on by default. The LED located below this button indicates if the wireless radio is on or off.

  • Page 11: Router Back Panel

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Router Back Panel The back panel of the wireless modem router contains port connections. USB mobile broadband Ethernet LAN ports Power On/Off button Power adapter input Internet Configuration...

  • Page 12: Router Label

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Router Label The label on the left side of the wireless modem router shows the router’s MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. Restore Factory Settings: Press for 6 seconds.

  • Page 13: System Setup

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition System Setup The N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition requires the considerations described in the following sections for successful operation. • Position Your Wireless Router • Typical Systems on page 14...

  • Page 14: Typical Systems

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Typical Systems The wireless modem router allows you to have the types of systems described in the following sections. Your choice of system will determine how you configure the settings described in Broadband Settings •...
  • Page 15 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Mobile Broadband Only Note: Because the USB port on the wireless modem router is used for connecting the broadband mobile modem cable, you are not able to use the USB port for both a ReadyShare storage and a broadband mobile Internet connection at the same time even when using a USB hub to fan out the USB port.
  • Page 16 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition ADSL with Failover to Mobile Broadband Note: Incorrectly connecting a filter to your wireless modem router will block your ADSL connection. Note: Because the USB port on the wireless modem router is used for...

  • Page 17: Log In To Your Wireless-N Modem Router

    When you first connect to your wireless modem router during installation, a Setup Wizard displays. For help using the Setup Wizard to configure your Internet and wireless network, see the N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Installation Guide.
  • Page 18 You can disable this automatic checking and updating feature during future logins by clearing the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box, but NETGEAR recommends that you keep this feature enabled to ensure that your router is using the latest updated firmware.

  • Page 19: Use The Setup Wizard After Installation

    From the top of the modem router main menu, select Setup Wizard. Click Next. The Setup Wizard prompts you to set up your Internet connection and wireless network as described in the N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Installation Guide. a. Select your Internet connection mode: •...

  • Page 20: Fixed Ip (Static) Account Setup

    This information should have been provided to you by your ISP. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also. DNS servers translate an Internet name such as www.netgear.com to a numeric IP address.

  • Page 21: Manually Configure Your Internet Settings

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Manually Configure Your Internet Settings For you to connect to the network, an active broadband service account is required. Contact your ISP for your user name, password, and the network name. You also need to configure...

  • Page 22: Basic Isp Settings

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 2. Broadband Settings fields Fields and check boxes Internet Connection Mode Failover Detection Method Retry Interval is Failover after Resume after Enable Hardware link detection 1. This field is available only when the internet connection Mode is Use ADSL first and if fail use Mobile Broadband connection.
  • Page 23 If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting. Click Apply to save your settings. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Troubleshoot the Internet Connection ISP does require login on page 104.
  • Page 24 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition When your Internet connection is working, you do not need to launch the ISP’s login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your wireless modem router automatically logs you in.

  • Page 25: Adsl Settings

    IP address space on the LAN side of the router. ADSL Settings 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.

  • Page 26: Mobile Broadband Settings

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition  To manually specify ADSL settings: From the main menu, select ADSL Settings, and the ADSL Settings screen displays. In the Multiplexing Method drop-down list, select LLC-based or VC-based. For the VPI, type a number between 0 and 255. The default is 8.
  • Page 27 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • Cancel. Discard changes. • Refresh. Update the connection status. Table 4. Mobile Broadband Settings fields Fields and check boxes User Name Password Country Internet Service Provider Access Number PIN code PDP type...

  • Page 28: Chapter 2 Wireless Settings

    Wireless Settings This chapter describes how to use the Wireless Settings screen to view and change (if needed) your wireless network settings. Security features to prevent objectionable content from reaching your computers are covered in Configuration. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 29: Preset Security

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Preset Security If label on your router looks like this, then it has preset security. Restore Factory Settings: Press for 6 seconds. Note: If label on your router looks like the one in the following figure, then your router has no preset wireless security.

  • Page 30: Security Basics

    The Wireless Settings screen lets you view and change the preset security settings. However, NETGEAR recommends that you not change your preset security you do decide to change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe place where you can easily find it.

  • Page 31: Disable Ssid Broadcast

    (PSK) encryption and 802.1x encryption for enterprises. Note that it is also possible to disable wireless security. NETGEAR does not recommend this. You can view or change the wireless security options in the Wireless Settings screen. See Wireless Settings Screen on page 33.

  • Page 32: Manual Method

    WPA or WPA2 wireless security. The wireless modem router automatically sets security for each computer or device that uses WPS to join the wireless network. To use WPS, make sure that your wireless devices are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. NETGEAR products that use WPS call it Push 'N' Connect.

  • Page 33: Wireless Settings Screen

    NETGEAR recommends that you use these settings. If you decide to change them, note the new settings and save them in a secure location.

  • Page 34: Consider Every Device On Your Network

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or security options, you are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the wireless modem router.
  • Page 35 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition  To view or change wireless settings: Select Setup > Wireless Settings to display the following screen. Wireless Settings...
  • Page 36 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Note: If your wireless security is not preset, the Wireless Settings screen looks like this: Select the wireless network that you want to configure. Make any changes that are needed, and click Apply when done to save your settings.

  • Page 37: Wireless Settings Screen Fields

    32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID for your primary network is randomly generated, and there is typically no need to change it. If you want to set up guest networks, NETGEAR does recommend that you customize the default guest network names (SSIDs).

  • Page 38: Change Wpa Security Option And Passphrase

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase  To change the WPA security option and passphrase: In the Security Options section, select the WPA option that you want. Enter the passphrase that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.

  • Page 39: Wireless Guest Networks

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Enter the four data encryption keys either manually or automatically. These values need to 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.
  • Page 40 You can also change the SSID. • NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change the SSID to a different name. Note that the SSID is case-sensitive. For example, GuestNetwork is not the same as Guestnetwork.

  • Page 41: Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network

    Internet connection. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language and should be a mixture of both uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

  • Page 42: Change The Built-In Password

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Change the Built-In Password  To change the build-in password: In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Set Password. To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice.

  • Page 43: Block Sites

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • Outbound service blocking. Limits access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits. • Denial of service (DoS) protection. Automatically detects and thwarts denial of service (DoS) attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN flood, LAND Attack, and IP spoofing.

  • Page 44: Block Services

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 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.

  • Page 45: Set Times And Schedule Firewall Services

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Click Add to create the service, and the service is listed in the Service Table: Click Apply to save your settings. Set Times and Schedule Firewall Services The wireless 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.

  • Page 46: Set Your Time Zone

    1 hour to be added to the standard time. The wireless modem router has a list of NETGEAR NTP servers. If you would prefer to use a particular NTP server as the primary server, select the Use this NTP Server check box, and enter its IP address.

  • Page 47: View, Select, And Save Logged Information

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition View, Select, and Save Logged Information The wireless 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.

  • Page 48: Examples Of Log Messages

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 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, 2011-05-21 18:48:39 - NETGEAR activated This entry indicates a power-up or reboot with initial time entry.

  • Page 49: Enable Security Event Email Notification

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Enable Security Event Email Notification To receive logs and alerts by email, you need to provide your email information in the E-mail screen and specify which alerts you would like to receive and how often.

  • Page 50: Live Parental Controls

    Live Parental Controls helps keep your family safe online, but like all web filtering tools, it is not perfect. NETGEAR reminds you there is no substitute for keeping the family computer in a common area and in plain sight where you can monitor the websites your kids are visiting, and taking caution when visiting websites requesting personal or financial information.
  • Page 51 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Minimal Software Installation Installation requires a one-time installation of a management utility program. Once Live Parental Controls is set up, the software runs in the background and does not interfere with normal Internet usage.

  • Page 52: Chapter 4 Managing Your Network

    The wireless modem router’s firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. By default, when you log in to your wireless modem router, it automatically checks the NETGEAR website for new firmware and alerts you if there is a newer version. Note:...

  • Page 53: Manually Check For Firmware Upgrades

    Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you need to reconfigure the wireless modem router after upgrading. Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer versions of firmware for your product. ...

  • Page 54: Back Up, Restore, And Erase Your Settings

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition On the main menu, under Maintenance, select Router Upgrade. Click Browse, and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img or .chk). Click Upload to send the firmware to the wireless modem router.

  • Page 55: Back Up The Configuration To A File

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Back Up the Configuration to a File  To back up the configuration to a file: From the main menu, under Maintenance, select Backup Settings to display this screen: Click Save to save a copy of the current settings.

  • Page 56: Router Status And Usage Statistics

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Note: To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the login password or IP address, press the Restore Factory Settings button on the bottom of the wireless modem router for 6 seconds.
  • Page 57 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 6. Router Status fields (continued) Field Description ADSL Port MAC Address The Ethernet MAC address being used by the Internet (ADSL) port. IP Address The IP address used by the Internet (ADSL) port. If no address is shown, the wireless modem router cannot connect to the Internet.

  • Page 58: View Statistics

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 6. Router Status fields (continued) Field Description Wireless Port Name (SSID) The service set ID, also known as the wireless network name for WLAN. Region The country where the unit is set up for use.

  • Page 59: View The Connection Status

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 7. Router Statistics fields (continued) Field Description Rx B/s The average line utilization for this port. Up Time The time elapsed since the last power cycle or reset. ADSL Link Downstream The statistics for the upstream and downstream ADSL link.

  • Page 60: View Attached Devices

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 8. Connection Status fields (PPPoE network type example) (continued) Field Description Authentication Success or Failed. Obtaining IP Address The IP address assigned to the WAN port by the ADSL Internet service provider.

  • Page 61: Run Diagnostics And Reboot

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Run Diagnostics and Reboot In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Diagnostics. The wireless modem router has a diagnostics feature. You can use the Diagnostics screen to perform the following functions from the wireless modem router: •...

  • Page 62: Configure Remote Management

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Configure 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 modem router. Note: Be sure to change the wireless modem router’s default password to a very secure password.
  • Page 63 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Choose a number between 1024 and 65535, but do not use the number of any common service port. The default is 8080, which is a common alternate for HTTP. Click Apply to have your changes take effect.

  • Page 64: Chapter 5 Usb Storage

    USB Storage This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your wireless modem router.

  • Page 65: Usb Drive Requirements

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Note: The USB port on the wireless 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 USB port.

  • Page 66: File-Sharing Scenarios

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • The USB port on the wireless modem router can be used with one USB hard drive at a time. Do not attempt to use a USB hub attached to the USB port.

  • Page 67: Share Large Files With Colleagues

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • The family’s color printer is directly attached to the mother’s computer. • The daughter has some photos on her Macintosh computer that she wants to print. • Their computers are not visible to each other on the network.

  • Page 68: Usb Storage Basic Settings

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition USB Storage Basic Settings You can view or edit basic settings for the USB storage device attached to your wireless modem router. On the wireless modem router main menu under USB, select Basic Settings.

  • Page 69: Edit A Network Folder

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 9. USB Storage (Basic Settings) (continued) Fields and buttons Available Folder Name Network Folders Volume name Total/Free Space Share Name Read and Write Access Edit button Safely Remove USB Device button...

  • Page 70: Configure Usb Storage Advanced Settings

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Note: You need to click Apply for your changes to take effect. Configure USB Storage Advanced Settings To configure advanced USB settings, from the router menu, under USB, select Advanced Settings. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen displays: You can use this screen to specify access to the USB storage device.

  • Page 71: Create A Network Folder

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 10. USB Storage (Advanced Settings) (continued) Fields Access Method Network Connection HTTP HTTP (via Internet) FTP (via Internet) Available Folder Name Network Folders Volume name Total/Free Space Share Name Read and Write...

  • Page 72: Unmount A Usb Drive

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Create a folder. • You can specify the folder’s 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 modem router main menu.

  • Page 73: Connect To The Usb Drive From A Remote Computer

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Click Approved Devices. On the USB Drive Approved Devices screen, select the USB device from the Available USB Devices list. Click Add. Select the Allow only approved devices check box. Click Apply so that your change takes effect.

  • Page 74: Connect To The Usb Drive With Microsoft Network Settings

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition The directories of the USB drive that your account has access to display, for example, share/partition1/directory1. You can now read and copy files from the USB directory. Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings You can access the USB drive from local computers on your home or office network using Microsoft network settings.

  • Page 75: Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your wireless modem router. For information about remote management, see The following features are discussed in this chapter: • Configure WAN Settings • Configure Dynamic DNS • Configure LAN Settings •...

  • Page 76: Configure Wan Settings

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Configure WAN Settings In the main menu, under Advanced, select WAN Setup to display the following screen. Table 11. WAN settings Setting Disable SPI Firewall Default DMZ Server Respond to a Ping on an Internet...

  • Page 77: Set Up A Default Dmz Server

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Set Up a Default DMZ Server The default demilitarized zone (DMZ) server feature is helpful when you use some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with NAT. The wireless modem router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but there are other applications that might not function well.

  • Page 78: Configure Dynamic Dns

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Configure 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).

  • Page 79: Configure Lan Settings

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Click Apply to save your configuration. Note: If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x, the Dynamic DNS service will not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet.

  • Page 80: Configure Dhcp

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Under Advanced in the main menu, select LAN Setup. Table 12. LAN Setup Setting Device Name IP Address IP Subnet Mask Use Router as DHCP Server Address Reservation Configure DHCP By default, the wireless modem router functions as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the wireless modem router’s LAN.

  • Page 81: Configure Reserved Ip Addresses

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Use Router as DHCP Server If another device on your network will be the DHCP server, or if you will manually configure the network settings of all of your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box.

  • Page 82: Set Up Quality Of Service (Qos)

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Note: The reserved address will not be assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.
  • Page 83 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Click Setup QoS rule. The QoS Priority Rule list displays: To change a rule, select its radio button, and scroll down to the bottom of the screen: To edit a rule, click Edit. To add a custom rule, click Add Priority Rule, and enter the requested information on the screen that displays.

  • Page 84: Advanced Wireless Settings

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Advanced Wireless Settings From the main menu, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings: Restrict Wireless Access to Your Network By default, any wireless computer that is configured with the correct SSID can access your wireless network.
  • Page 85 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Hide Your Wireless Network Name (SSID) By default, the wireless modem router is set to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). You can restrict wireless access to your network by not broadcasting the wireless network name (SSID).

  • Page 86: Configure Wps Settings

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • You can type in the MAC address for the wireless computer or device. The MAC address is usually printed on the wireless card, or on the label of a wireless device. It might appear in the wireless modem router’s DHCP table.

  • Page 87: Use Static Routes

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • Disable Router’s PIN. Only when the wireless modem router’s PIN is enabled can you configure the wireless modem router’s wireless settings or add a wireless client through WPS with the wireless modem router’s PIN number. If the wireless modem router detects suspicious attempts to access the network with a PIN, the PIN function might be disabled temporarily.

  • Page 88: Configure Static Routes

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses. • The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.0.100.

  • Page 89: Configure Universal Plug And Play

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Enter the IP subnet mask for this destination. If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. Enter the gateway IP address, which needs to be a router on the same LAN segment as the router.

  • Page 90: Build Wireless Bridging And Repeating Networks

    UPnP devices. Build Wireless Bridging and Repeating Networks With the DGN2200M Mobile Edition wireless modem router, you can build large bridged wireless networks that form an IEEE 802.11n Wireless Distribution System (WDS). Using the modem router with other access points (APs) and wireless devices, you can connect clients by using their MAC addresses rather than by specifying IP addresses.
  • Page 91 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition To view or change these configurations, from the main menu, select Wireless Repeating Function: Advanced Configuration...

  • Page 92: Point-To-Point Bridge Configuration

    Configure the other access point (AP 2) on LAN Segment 2 in point-to-point bridge mode. The DGN2200M Mobile Edition wireless modem router needs to have AP 2’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field, and AP 2 needs to have the DGN2200M Mobile Edition’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field.

  • Page 93: Multi-Point Bridge

    Configure the operating mode of the wireless modem routers. • Because it is in a central location, configure the DGN2200M Mobile Edition wireless 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.

  • Page 94: Repeater With Wireless Client Association

    SSID, channel, authentication mode, if any, and WEP security settings if security is in use. • All point-to-point APs need to have the MAC address of AP 1 (the DGN2200M Mobile Edition wireless modem router in the previous figure) in the Remote AP MAC address field.

  • Page 95: Port Forwarding And Port Triggering

    To set up a repeater with wireless client association: Configure the operating mode of the devices. • Configure AP 1 (the DGN2200M Mobile Edition wireless modem router in Repeater mode) with the MAC address of AP 2 and AP 3 in the first two Remote MAC Address fields.

  • Page 96: Port Forwarding

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition example, FTP or HTTP), to play Internet games (like Quake III), or to use Internet applications (like CU-SeeMe). • Port triggering monitors outbound traffic. When the router detects traffic on the specified outbound port, it remembers the IP address of the computer that sent the data and triggers the incoming port.

  • Page 97: Advanced Usb Settings

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Select the Port Triggering radio button to display the following screen: Click Add Service, and fill in the fields in the Add Service screen. The service displays in the list. For more detailed information, see the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering help.

  • Page 98: Traffic Meter

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Traffic Meter Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic passing through your wireless 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.
  • Page 99 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date. 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: •...

  • Page 100: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition. 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.

  • Page 101: Basic Functioning

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Basic Functioning After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur: When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED is on. After approximately 10 seconds, verify the following: •...
  • Page 102 If the Power and other LEDs are off when your router is turned on: • Make sure the power cord is securely connected to your router and that • Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support at http://support.netgear.com.

  • Page 103: Cannot Log In To The Wireless-N Modem Router

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 13. Troubleshooting with the LEDs (continued) Situation The LAN Ports LEDs are off. WiFi LED is off. Cannot Log In to the Wireless-N Modem Router If you are unable to log in to the wireless modem router from a computer on your local network, check the following: •...

  • Page 104: Troubleshoot The Internet Connection

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Troubleshoot the Internet Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should check the ADSL or mobile broadband connection, then the WAN TCP/IP connection. DSL Link If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether you have an ADSL link with the service provider.

  • Page 105: Internet Port Led Is Red

     To check the Internet IP address from the browser interface: Launch your browser, and select an external site such as www.netgear.com. Access the main menu of the wireless modem router’s configuration at http://192.168.0.1. In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Router Status, and check that an IP address is shown for the WAN port.

  • Page 106: Troubleshoot Pppoe Or Pppoa

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • Your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and might check for your computer’s MAC address. In this case, do one of the following: Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the router’s MAC address.

  • Page 107: Troubleshoot A Tcp/Ip Network Using The Ping Utility

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a TCP/IP network by using the ping utility in your computer.

  • Page 108: Restore The Default Configuration And Password

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition where IP address is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP’s DNS server. If the path is functioning correctly, replies as in the previous section are displayed. If you do not receive replies: •...
  • Page 109 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition time from one of several network time servers on the Internet. Each entry in the log is stamped with the date and time of day. Problems with the date and time function can include: •...

  • Page 110: Appendix A Technical Specifications And Factory Default Settings

    Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings This appendix includes technical specifications for the N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition. Specifications Table 14. Specifications Specification Network protocol and standards compatibility Power adapter Physical Environmental Regulatory compliance Network protocol and...
  • Page 111 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 14. Specifications (continued) Specification Description Regulatory compliance FCC Part 15 Class B; VCCI Class B; EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B Interface specifications LAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 WAN: ADSL, Dual RJ-11, pins 2 and 3 T1.413, G.DMT, G.Lite...

  • Page 112: Factory Default Configuration

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Factory Default Configuration You can use the Restore Factory Settings button on the bottom panel of your router to restore factory default settings. Press this button for 6 seconds. Your router will return to the factory configuration settings shown in the following table.
  • Page 113 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 15. Factory default settings (continued) Feature Wireless Wireless communication SSID name Security Broadcast SSID Country/region RF channel Operating mode Data rate Output power Access point Authentication type Wireless card access list...
  • Page 114 Wall-Mounting This appendix provides instructions for wall-mounting your wireless modem router. Your router’s location can affect wireless connections. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal needs to pass through might limit its range. For best results, place your router: •...
  • Page 115 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Install wall anchors in the holes. Use pan head Phillips wood screws, 3.5 x 20 mm (diameter x length, European) or #6 type screw, 1 inch long (U.S.). Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 in. (0.5 cm) of each screw exposed.
  • Page 116 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition For best wireless performance, position the wireless antennas as shown. Wall-Mounting...

  • Page 117: Regulatory Compliance Information

    EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statement Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shode se základními požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
  • Page 118 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 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. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ...
  • Page 119 This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules.

  • Page 120: Industry Canada

    N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (TBD) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
  • Page 121 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Interference Reduction Table The table below shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters). Household Appliance Microwave ovens Baby Monitor - Analog...
  • Page 122 Index access hiding the SSID restricting router password access lists adapter, wireless address reservation admin user name ADSL settings advanced wireless settings approved USB devices attached devices, viewing backing up configuration file basic settings blocking keywords services sites bridged networks broadband settings clients, adding to network compliance...
  • Page 123 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition attached device basic settings connecting to USB drive DMZ server dynamic factory default LAN settings PPPoE remote management Router Status screen static IP address reservation IP subnet mask ISP settings keywords, blocking...
  • Page 124 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition security features security options security PIN sending logs by email services, blocking Setup Wizard sharing files SIP ALG SMTP SPI firewall spoofing SSID described disabling static IP address static routes statistics, router...

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