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Wireless-N 300 Modem
Router DGN2200 User
Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10563-02
March 2010
v1.0

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  • Page 1 Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10563-02 March 2010 v1.0...
  • Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 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 tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR, Inc. Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 [Czech] ve shodì...
  • Page 4 Nederlands Hierbij verklaart dat het toestel NETGEAR, Inc. Wireless-N 300 Modem Router [Dutch] in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante DGN2200 bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Malti Hawnhekk, , jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR, Inc. Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200...
  • Page 5 Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com . A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer are required.
  • Page 6 Product and Publication Details DGN2200 Model Number: March 2010 Publication Date: Wireless-N Modem Router Product Family: Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 Product Name: Home Home or Business Product: English Language: 202-10563-02 Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: v1.0, March 2010...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    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 ....................1-1 Logging In to Your Wireless-N Modem Router ...............1-2 Using the Setup Wizard ....................1-4 Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings ............1-5 Configuring ADSL Settings .....................1-9...
  • Page 8 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 ............3-7 Setting Your Time Zone ...................3-7 Scheduling Firewall Services ...................3-8 Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information ..........3-9 Examples of Log Messages ...................3-10 Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification ..............3-11 Live Parental Controls ....................3-12...
  • Page 9 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 ........5-11 Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Configuring WAN Settings ....................6-1...
  • Page 10 Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Cannot Log in to the Wireless-N Modem Router ............7-4 Troubleshooting the Internet Connection ...............7-5 ADSL Link ........................7-5 Internet LED is Red ....................7-6 Obtaining an Internet IP Address ................7-6 Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA ................7-7 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ................7-8 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility ..........7-8 Testing the LAN Path to Your Wireless-N Modem Router ........7-8...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NETGEAR ® Wireless-N 300 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.

  • Page 12: Revision History

    March 2010 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. Revision History Version Part Number...

  • Page 13: Configuring Your Internet Connection

    For first-time installation of your wireless wireless-N modem router, refer to the Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your wireless-N modem router and computers. The Smart Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your network.

  • Page 14: Logging In To Your Wireless-N Modem Router

    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.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Using The Setup Wizard

    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.

  • Page 17: Viewing Or Manually Configuring Your Isp Settings

    • DNS servers are required to perform the function of translating an Internet name such as to a numeric IP www.netgear.com address. For a fixed IP address configuration, you must obtain DNS server addresses from your ISP and enter them manually here.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 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. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to “Troubleshooting the Internet Connection”...
  • Page 20 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.

  • Page 21: 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.

  • Page 22: Configuring Your Wireless Network And Security Settings

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security. • To manually configure the wireless settings, you must know the following: – SSID. The default SSID for the modem router is NETGEAR. – The wireless mode (802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b) that each wireless adapter supports. –...

  • Page 23: Wireless Placement And Range Guidelines

    Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual “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).

  • Page 24: Wireless Security Options

    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.

  • Page 25: Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network

    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.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID for the primary network 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. For information about guest networks, see “Wireless Guest Networks”...
  • Page 28 WPA-PSK (TKIP) This setting uses both WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK encryption. A + WPA2-PSK high performance client such as the NETGEAR WN511B should (AES) connect using WPA2-PSK in order to achieve maximum performance. Wireless clients that connect to this router using WPA-PSK will run at reduced performance levels.

  • Page 29: Manually Configuring Your Wireless Security

    Configuring WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) Security A high-performance client such as the NETGEAR WN511B must connect to the wireless-N modem router using WPA2-PSK to achieve maximum performance. Wireless clients that connect to the wireless-N modem router using WPA-PSK run at no more than 802.11g speed. This option allows wireless clients to use either encryption method.

  • Page 30: Configuring Wep

    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.
  • Page 31 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.

  • Page 32: Using Push 'N' Connect (Wps) To Configure Your Wireless Network And Security

    WPS supports only WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK wireless security. WEP security is not supported by WPS. • NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard. All other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect.
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 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.

  • Page 35: Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After Wps Setup

    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).

  • Page 36: Wireless Guest Networks

    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.
  • Page 37 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 38: 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 upper case and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols.

  • Page 39: Changing The Built-In Password

    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.

  • Page 40: Changing The Administrator Login Time-Out

    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.
  • Page 41 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.

  • Page 42: Blocking Services

    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.
  • Page 43 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.

  • Page 44: Setting Times And Scheduling Firewall Services

    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.

  • Page 45: Scheduling Firewall Services

    Enabling daylight savings time causes one hour to be added to the standard time. 4. The wireless-N 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 46: Viewing, Selecting, And Saving Logged Information

    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.

  • Page 47: Examples Of Log Messages

    Following are examples of log messages. In all cases, the log entry shows the time stamp as day, year-month-date hour:minute:second. Activation and Administration Tue, 2006-05-21 18:48:39 - NETGEAR activated [This entry indicates a power-up or reboot with initial time entry.] Tue, 2006-05-21 18:55:00 - Administrator login successful - IP:192.168.0.2...

  • Page 48: Enabling Security Event E-Mail Notification

    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.] Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification To receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail information in the E-mail screen and specify which alerts you would like to receive and how often.

  • Page 49: Live Parental Controls

    Live Parental Controls NETGEAR Live Parental Controls, powered by OpenDNS, is a router-based Web filtering solution available on NETGEAR Wireless-N router and gateway products. Designed to protect you from identity theft and scams, Live Parental Control blocks up to 50 categories of Internet content.
  • Page 50 Live Parental Controls is an excellent solution for keeping your family safe online, but like all Web filtering tools, it isn't perfect. NETGEAR reminds you there's no substitute for keeping the family computer in a common area and in plain sight where you can monitor the Web sites your kids are visiting, and taking caution when visiting Web sites requesting personal or financial information.

  • Page 51: Managing Your Network

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

  • Page 52: Manually Checking For Firmware Upgrades

    2. Go to the DGN2200 support page on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. 3. If the firmware version on the NETGEAR website is newer than the firmware on your wireless-N modem router, download the file to your computer. Managing Your Network...

  • Page 53: Backing Up, Restoring, And Erasing Your Settings

    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.

  • Page 54: Restoring The Configuration From A File

    Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Figure 4-4 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 4-4.

  • Page 55: Network Management Information

    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 Restore Factory Settings button on the bottom of the wireless-N modem router 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.
  • Page 56 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 Field Description Account Name The host name that is assigned to the wireless-N modem router in the Basic Settings screen.
  • Page 57 Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table 4-1. Router Status Fields (continued) Component Field Description Modem ADSL Firmware The version of the firmware. Version Modem Status The connection status of the modem. DownStream The speed at which the modem is receiving data from the ADSL line. Connection Speed UpStream...
  • Page 58 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.
  • Page 59 Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Figure 4-7 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 The connection status.

  • Page 60: Viewing Attached Devices

    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.

  • Page 61: Configuring Remote Management

    Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Diagnostics to display the following screen. Figure 4-9 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.

  • Page 62: Figure

    Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Figure 4-10 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: •...
  • Page 63 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 4-13 v1.0, March 2010...

  • Page 64: Usb Storage

    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 wireless- N 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.

  • Page 65: Usb Drive Requirements

    The wireless-N modem router should work with USB 2.0 or 1.1-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives supported by the wireless-N modem router, go to http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/12345. When selecting a USB device, bear in mind the following: •...

  • Page 66: Sharing Photos With Friends And Family

    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.

  • Page 67: Usb Storage Basic Settings

    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.
  • Page 68 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.

  • Page 69: Editing A Network Folder

    Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table 5-1. USB Storage Basic Settings (continued) Fields and Buttons Description Available Network Read/Write Access • Shows the network folder permissions/access controls. folders • All -no password allows all users to access the network (continued) folder.

  • Page 70: Configuring Usb Storage Advanced 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.
  • Page 71 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.

  • Page 72: Creating A Network Folder

    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.

  • Page 73: Specifying Approved Usb Devices

    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.

  • Page 74: Connecting To The Usb Drive From A Remote Computer

    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.

  • Page 75: Enabling File And Printer Sharing

    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.

  • Page 76: Advanced Configuration

    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 4-11. The following features are discussed in this chapter: • “Configuring WAN Settings”...
  • Page 77 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 “Setting Up a Default DMZ Server”...

  • Page 78: Setting Up A Default Dmz Server

    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.

  • Page 79: Configuring Dynamic Dns

    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).
  • Page 80 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.

  • Page 81: Configuring Lan Settings

    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.

  • Page 82: Configuring Dhcp

    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.

  • Page 83: Configuring Reserved Ip Addresses

    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 •...

  • Page 84: Setting Up Quality Of Service (Qos)

    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.
  • Page 85 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.

  • Page 86: Advanced Wireless Settings

    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.
  • Page 87 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 front 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.
  • Page 88 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 wireless- N modem router from a wired computer, or from a wireless computer that is on the access control list, to make any further changes.

  • Page 89: Configuring Wps Settings

    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.

  • Page 90: Using Static Routes

    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.

  • Page 91: Configuring Static Routes

    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.
  • Page 92 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.

  • Page 93: Configuring Universal Plug And Play

    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.

  • Page 94: Building Wireless Bridging And Repeating Networks

    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.
  • Page 95 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 bridge- mode 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.

  • Page 96: Point-To-Point Bridge Configuration

    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.

  • Page 97: Multi-Point Bridge

    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.
  • Page 98 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 AP-2 and AP-3 in the Remote MAC Address 1 and Remote MAC Address 2 fields.

  • Page 99: Repeater With Wireless Client Association

    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”...

  • Page 100: Port Forwarding And Port Triggering

    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.

  • Page 101: Port Triggering

    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.

  • Page 102: Advanced Usb Settings

    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.

  • Page 103: Traffic Meter

    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”...
  • Page 104 Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table 6-3. Traffic Meter Setting Description Internet Traffic Enable Traffic Meter Check this if you wish to record the volume of Internet Statistics 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.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    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. •...

  • Page 106: Welcome Page Displays Instead Of Router Main Menu

    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.
  • Page 107 • Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.

  • Page 108: Cannot Log In To The Wireless-N Modem Router

    Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table 7-1. Troubleshooting with the LEDs Situation Recommended Action The Ethernet port LEDs are off. If the Ethernet port LEDs do not light when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the wireless-N modem router and computer.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting The Internet Connection

    Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual • Make sure you are using the correct login information. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is password. Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information.

  • Page 110: Internet Led Is Red

    To check the Internet IP address from the browser interface: 1. Launch your browser, and select an external site such as www.netgear.com. 2. Access the main menu of the wireless-N modem router’s configuration at http://192.168.0.1.

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting Pppoe Or Pppoa

    Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual 3. In the main menu, under Maintenance, click Router Status and check that an IP address is shown for the WAN port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your wireless-N modem router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP.

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting Internet Browsing

    Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless-N modem router can obtain an IP address, but your computer is unable to load any Web pages from the Internet: • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses.

  • Page 113: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Pinging <IP address> with 32 bytes of data If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems: •...

  • Page 114: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual • If your ISP assigned a host name to your PC, enter that host name as the account name in the Basic Settings screen. • Your ISP could be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your PCs. 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.
  • Page 115 Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual • 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. 7-11 Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2010...

  • Page 116: Wall Mounting And Technical Specifications

    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.
  • Page 117 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 v1.0, March 2010...

  • Page 118: General Specifications

    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. General Specifications Specification Description Network protocol and TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE or PPPoA, RFC 1483 Bridged or standards compatibility Routed Ethernet, and RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM Power adapter...

  • Page 119: Factory Default Configuration

    Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual Table A-1. General Specifications (continued) Specification Description Regulatory compliance FCC Part 15 Class B; VCCI Class B; EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B Network protocol and TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE or PPPoA, RFC 1483 Bridged or standards compatibility Routed Ethernet, and RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM Power adapter...
  • Page 120 Internet) Outbound (communications going Enabled (all) out to the Internet) Source MAC filtering Disabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled SSID name NETGEAR Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Enabled Country/region United States (in North America; otherwise, varies by region) RF channel Auto...

  • Page 121: Appendix B Related Documents

    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.htm...
  • Page 122 Index Numerics secondary secondary DNS server 128-bit WEP 2-10 Dynamic DNS 64-bit WEP 2-10 ESSID access lists 6-12 Ethernet light, troubleshooting and ADSL settings factory settings, restoring filtering 3-12 backup configuration Firmware Upgrade Assistant Basic Settings screen basic wireless connectivity host name configuration backing up the configuration...
  • Page 123 Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual restricting wireless access by MAC address sending logs by email 3-11 manual software upgrade SMTP 3-12 metric 6-17 software, upgrading multi-point bridge mode 6-22 SSID syslog Network Time Protocol 3-7, 7-10 TCP/IP network troubleshooting time of day 7-10 time zone...
  • Page 124 Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual WEP encryption Wireless light, troubleshooting and wireless mode (up to) 145 Mbps (up to) 300 Mbps wireless security disabled mixed WPA-PSK+ WPA2-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK WLAN World Wide Web Index-3 v1.0, March 2010...

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