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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
June 2013
202-10941-03
v1.0
N600 Wireless Dual Band
Gigabit VDSL2 Modem
Router DGND3800B
User M anua l

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  • Page 1 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B User M anua l 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 June 2013 202-10941-03 v1.0...
  • Page 2 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    NETGEAR genie Setup ........
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie Advanced Home NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen ......41 Setup Wizard ..........41 WPS Wizard .
  • Page 5 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications ..76 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering ....77 Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers .
  • Page 6 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Chapter 9 Virtual Private Networking Overview of VPN Configuration ....... . 123 Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels.
  • Page 7 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Configuration Summary (Telecommuter Example) ....158 Set Up Client-to-Gateway VPN (Telecommuter Example) ... . 159 Configure Gateway A (VPN Router at Main Office) .

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup The NETGEAR N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B offers dual-band technology and ensures top speeds and the greatest range for demanding applications, such as streaming HD video and multiplayer gaming. Complete with a built-in ADSL modem, it is compatible with all major ADSL Internet service providers. The gigabit port on the WAN side has an option to connect to a fiber/cable modem.

  • Page 9: Unpack Your Modem Router

    N600 Modem Router Ethernet cable Telephone cable Figure 1. Package contents If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton and original packing materials in case you need to return the product for repair. Hardware Setup...

  • Page 10: Hardware Features

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Hardware Features Before you cable your modem router, take a moment to become familiar with the front panel, back panel, and label. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel. Front Panel The modem router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the figure.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Leds

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Front Panel LEDs The following table describe the LEDs on the front panel from top to bottom. Table 1. LED descriptions Description • Solid green. You have an Internet connection. If this connection is dropped due to an idle time-out but the connection is still present, the light stays green.

  • Page 12: Back Panel

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Back Panel The back panel has the buttons and port connections as shown in the following figure. ADSL line Gigabit WAN Ethernet port for connecting to external cable/fber modem Gigabit LAN Ethernet ports USB port Power On/Off button AC power adapter input...

  • Page 13: Label

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Label The label on the bottom of the modem router shows the router’s Restore Factory Settings button, serial number, MAC address, Wi-Fi network name (SSID), and network key (password). Serial number Wi-Fi network name (SSID) MAC address Network key (password)

  • Page 14: Adsl Microfilters

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B ADSL Microfilters If this is the first time you have cabled a modem router between a DSL phone line and your computer or laptop, you might not be familiar with ADSL microfilters. If you are, you can skip this section and proceed to Cable Your Modem Router on page 15.

  • Page 15: Summary

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B microfilter into the wall outlet, plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone, and plug the modem router into the jack labeled ADSL. Plugs into the ADSL line Figure 6. Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter Summary •...

  • Page 16: Verify The Cabling

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B For help with installation, see the installation guide that came in the package with your product. For information about how to access the modem router to view or change the settings, see Chapter 2, Access the Modem Router.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Access The Modem Router

    Access the Modem Router This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your modem router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 18: Modem Router Setup Preparation

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Modem Router Setup Preparation You can set up your modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie menus and screens to set up your modem router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure the computers and devices in the network have the settings described here.

  • Page 19: Wireless Devices And Security Settings

    NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete. To use NETGEAR genie to set up your modem router: ...
  • Page 20 NETGEAR genie screen displays. • If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. See NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 21.

  • Page 21: Use Netgear Genie After Installation

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Use NETGEAR genie after Installation When you first set up your modem router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the modem router. If you want to view or change settings for the modem router, you can use genie again.

  • Page 22: Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)

    Settings. You need a solid understanding of networking to use this tab. • Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection. Access the Modem Router...

  • Page 23: Join Your Wireless Network

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect to a secure WiFi network without typing its password. Instead, press a button or enter a PIN. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect. Some older WiFi equipment is not compatible with WPS. WPS works only with WPA2 or WPA wireless security.

  • Page 24: Netgear Genie App And Mobile Genie App

    NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network. See the NETGEAR genie App User Manual for details about the genie apps. Retrieve wireless password About genie...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Netgear Genie Basic Settings

    NETGEAR genie Basic Settings This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Setup • Basic Wireless Setup • View Attached Devices • Parental Controls • Set Up a Guest Network For information about ReadySHARE USB storage, see Chapter 5, USB...

  • Page 26: Internet Setup

    If the WAN Ethernet port is plugged in, WAN1 is configured for Ethernet. • If both the DSL port and WAN Ethernet port have been plugged in, only the DSL port is active and the WAN Ethernet port is disabled because only one WAN port can be active. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings...

  • Page 27: Internet Setup Screen Fields

    The default settings usually work fine. If you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings. Click Apply to save your settings. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. Internet Setup Screen Fields The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Internet Setup screen.
  • Page 28 ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP’s modem router to which your modem router will connect. • Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings...
  • Page 29 Use IP Over ATM (IPoA). Your ISP uses classical IP addresses (RFC 1577). Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP addresses that your ISP assigned. • Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings...

  • Page 30: Basic Wireless Setup

    Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your wireless security. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you 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 Does your wireless device or computer show up on the Attached Devices screen? If it does, it is connected to the network. • If you are not sure what the network name (SSID) or password is, look on the label on the bottom of your modem router. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings...

  • Page 32: Wireless Setup Screen Fields

    (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this setting. Channel. This setting is the wireless channel the gateway uses. Enter a value from 1 through 13.

  • Page 33: Change The Wep Security Option

    Change the WEP Security Option WEP is a legacy security setting. NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2 or WPA security unless you have legacy wireless equipment that supports only WEP. WEP encryption is available only when the Mode setting is Up to 54 Mbps.

  • Page 34: Change The Wpa Security Option And Passphrase

    You can change the security settings for your modem router. If you do so, then write down the new settings and store them in a secure place for future reference. To change the WPA settings:  Select BASIC > Wireless. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings...

  • Page 35: View Attached Devices

    Device Name. If the device name is known, it is shown here. • MAC Address. The unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC address is typically shown on the product label. Click Refresh to update this screen. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings...

  • Page 36: Parental Controls

    To set up Live Parental Controls:  Select Parental Controls on the Dashboard screen. Click either the Windows Users or Mac Users button. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental Controls Management Utility. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings...
  • Page 37 If you already have an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected. • If you do not have an OpenDNS account, select the No radio button. If you are creating an account, the following screen displays: • Fill in the fields and click Next. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings...
  • Page 38 Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click Next. Click the Take me to the status screen button. Parental controls are now set up for the modem router. The dashboard shows Parental Controls as Enabled. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings...

  • Page 39: Set Up A Guest Network

    Internet but cannot access each other or access Ethernet devices on the network. Select a security option from the list. The security options are described in Security Options Settings on page 32. Click Apply. Your settings are saved. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings...

  • Page 40: Chapter 4 Netgear Genie Advanced Home

    NETGEAR genie Advanced Home This chapter contains the following sections: • NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen • Setup Wizard • WPS Wizard • ADSL Setup • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • Quality of Service (QoS) Setup Some selections on the Advanced screen are described in separate chapters: •...

  • Page 41: Netgear Genie Advanced Home Screen

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen The genie ADVANCED Home dashboard presents status information. The content is the same as what is on the Router Status screen available from the Administration menu. The...

  • Page 42: Wps Wizard

    Click Next. The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client (a wireless device or computer). You can use either the push button or PIN method. Select either Push Button or PIN Number. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home...

  • Page 43: Adsl Setup

    The default parameters should be correct to match the system used by your ISP. To enter a multiplexing method or VPI/VCI number (if provided by the ISP):  Select ADVANCED > Setup > ADSL Setup. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home...
  • Page 44 If the WAN Ethernet port is plugged in, WAN1 is configured for Ethernet. • If both the DSL port and WAN Ethernet port have been plugged in, only the DSL port is active and the WAN Ethernet port is disabled because only one WAN port can be active. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home...

  • Page 45: Wan Setup

    The WAN Setup screen also lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the modem router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home...

  • Page 46: Wan Setup Screen Fields

    Do not select this check box unless you have a specific reason. • Disable IGMP Proxying. The IGPM proxying feature lets a LAN computer receive the multicast traffic directed to it from the Internet. Selecting this check box prevents this from occurring. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home...

  • Page 47: Default Dmz Server

    Instead of discarding this traffic, you can have the modem router forward the traffic to one computer on your network. This computer is called the default DMZ server. To set up a default DMZ server:  Select ADVACNED > Setup > WAN Setup. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home...

  • Page 48: Change The Mtu Size

    “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...

  • Page 49: Lan Setup

    Table 2. Common MTU sizes Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN, and is the default value for NETGEAR modem routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments.
  • Page 50 To change the LAN settings:  Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup screen displays: Specify the settings that you want to customize (see LAN Setup Screen Settings). Click Apply. Your changes are saved. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home...

  • Page 51: Lan Setup Screen Settings

    To specify the pool of IP addresses that the modem router assigns:  Select ADVANCED > LAN Setup. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected. Specify the range of IP addresses. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home...

  • Page 52: Address Reservation

    DHCP server. Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew. To edit or delete a reserved address entry:  Select the radio button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home...

  • Page 53: Quality Of Service (Qos) Setup

    Set Up QoS for Internet Access You can give prioritized Internet access to the following types of traffic: • Specific applications • Specific online games • Individual Ethernet LAN ports of the modem router • A specific device by MAC address NETGEAR genie Advanced Home...
  • Page 54 To add a priority rule, scroll down to the bottom of the QoS Setup screen and click Add Priority Rule. In the QoS Policy for field, type the name of the application or game. In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home...
  • Page 55 From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this port’s traffic relative to other applications. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest. Click Apply The rule is saved in the QoS Policy list. The QoS Setup screen displays. In the QoS Setup screen, click Apply. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home...
  • Page 56 The QoS Setup screen displays. Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box. Click Apply. Edit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy To edit or delete a QoS policy:  Select ADVANCED > QoS Setup. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home...
  • Page 57 Click Delete to remove the QoS policy. • Click Edit to edit the QoS policy. Follow the instructions in the preceding sections to change the policy settings. Click Apply. Your changes are saved in the QoS Setup screen. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home...

  • Page 58: Chapter 5 Usb Storage

    • Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer • Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings • Enable File and Printer Sharing • Safely Remove a USB Drive For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit www.netgear.com/readyshare.

  • Page 59: Usb Drive Requirements

    The modem router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives that the modem router supports, visit: http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare. The modem router supports both read and write for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and Linux file systems (EXT2).

  • Page 60: Access The Usb Storage Device

    Open My Network Places and enter \\readyshare in the address bar. To map the USB device to a Windows network drive:  Visit www.netgear.com/readyshare. In the ReadySHARE USB Storage Access pane, click PC Utility. The readyshareconnect.exe file is downloaded to your computer. Launch readyshareconnect.exe.

  • Page 61: File-Sharing Scenarios

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B b. Click OK. Click Finish. The USB drive is mapped to the drive letter that you specified. To access the USB drive from a remote computer:  Launch a web browser. Connect using the modem router’s Internet port IP address.

  • Page 62: Share Photos

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Share Photos You can create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia. This method eliminates the need to log in to (and pay for) an external photo-sharing site. To share files with your friends and family: ...

  • Page 63: View A Usb Device Attached To The Modem Router

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B You can enable the HTTP (via Internet) option on the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen to share large files. This option supports downloading files only. View a USB Device Attached to the Modem Router To view basic information about the USB storage device: ...

  • Page 64: Available Network Folders

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B To view or change the USB storage advanced settings:  Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings. Specify access to the USB storage device. • Network Device Name. The default is readyshare. This is the name used to access the USB device connected to the modem router.
  • Page 65 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B To view network folders:  Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section of the screen. • Share Name. If only one device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage.

  • Page 66: Media Server Settings

    Media Server Settings By default, the modem router is set up to act as a Ready DLNA Media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV–compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR’s Digital Entertainer Live. USB Storage...

  • Page 67: Specify Approved Usb Devices

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B To view these settings, select Advanced > USB Storage > Media Server to display the following screen: By default the Enable Media Server check box and the Automatic (when new files are added) radio button are selected.

  • Page 68: Connect To The Usb Drive From A Remote Computer

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B In the Available USB Devices list, select the drive that you want to approve. Click Add. Select the Allow only approved devices check box. Click Apply. Your change takes effect. If you want to work with another USB device, first click the Safely Remove USB Device button for the currently connected USB device.

  • Page 69: Enable File And Printer Sharing

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Enable File and Printer Sharing Each computer’s network properties have to be set to enable network communication with the USB drive. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networking have to be enabled, as described in the following sections.

  • Page 70: Chapter 6 Security

    Security This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the modem router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and devices on your network. This chapter includes the following sections: • Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic •...

  • Page 71: Keyword Blocking Of Http Traffic

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. The blocking can be always or according to a schedule. To set up keyword blocking: ...

  • Page 72: Block Services (Port Filtering)

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Your changes are saved. Block Services (Port Filtering) Services are functions that server computers perform at the request of client computers. For example, web servers serve web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’...

  • Page 73: Set Up Firewall Rules To Control Network Access

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B The Block Services Setup screen displays: From the Service Type list, select the application or service to allow or block. The list displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. To add any additional services or applications that do not already appear, select User Defined.
  • Page 74 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B process information. Before forwarding your message to the remote computer, your router has to modify the source information and create and track the communication session so that replies can be routed back to your computer. Here is an example of normal outbound traffic and the resulting inbound responses: You open a browser and your operating system assigns port number 5678 to this browser session.

  • Page 75: Port Triggering To Open Incoming Ports

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Source address. The IP address of www.example.com. Source port number. 80, which is the standard port number for a web server process. Destination address. Your computer’s IP address. Destination port number. 5678, which is the browser session that made the initial request.

  • Page 76: Port Forwarding To Permit External Host Communications

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B To configure port triggering, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs. Also, you need to know the number of the outbound port that will trigger the opening of the inbound ports.

  • Page 77: How Port Forwarding Differs From Port Triggering

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B To configure port forwarding, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs. You usually can determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or the relevant user groups or news groups. How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering The following points summarize the differences between port forwarding and port triggering: •...
  • Page 78 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B To forward specific incoming protocols:  Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. Select the Port Forwarding radio button as the service type. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you will host on your network. If the service does not appear in the list, see Add a Custom Service on page 78.

  • Page 79: Set Up Port Triggering

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B In the Name field, enter a descriptive name. In the Service Type list, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. In the External Starting Port field, enter the beginning port number. •...
  • Page 80 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B • More than one local computer needs port forwarding for the same application (but not simultaneously). • An application needs to open incoming ports that are different from the outgoing port. When port triggering is enabled, the modem router monitors outbound traffic looking for a specified outbound “trigger”...
  • Page 81 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Note: If the Disable Port Triggering check box is selected after you configure port triggering, port triggering is disabled. However, any port triggering configuration information you added to the modem router is retained even though it is not used. In the Port Triggering Timeout field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes.

  • Page 82: Schedule When To Block The Internet

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Schedule When to Block the Internet You can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access. To schedule blocking:  Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule. Set up the schedule for blocking keywords and services. •...
  • Page 83 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B To set up email notifications:  Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail. Select the Turn Email Notification On check box. In the Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com).

  • Page 84: Chapter 7 Administration

    Administration This chapter describes the modem router settings for administering and maintaining your modem router and home network. For information about upgrading or checking the status of your modem router over the Internet, see Remote Management on page 109. For information about monitoring Internet traffic, See Traffic Meter on page 119.

  • Page 85: Update The Modem Router Firmware

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Update the Modem Router Firmware The modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product.

  • Page 86: View Router Status

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B View Router Status To view modem router status and usage information:  Select ADVANCED Home or select Administration > Router Status. Router Information Hardware Version. The modem router model. Firmware Version. The version of the modem router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the modem router firmware.

  • Page 87: Internet Port

    IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask used by the Internet (WAN) port of the modem router. Domain Name Server. The Domain Name Server addresses used by the modem router. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as www.netgear.com into IP addresses.
  • Page 88 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B • Port. The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, the screen displays: Status. The link status of the port. TxPkts. The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. RxPkts.

  • Page 89: Wireless Settings (2.4 Ghz)

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B • Default Gateway. The IP address for the default gateway that the wireless modem router communicates with. • DHCP Server. The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the wireless modem router.

  • Page 90: View Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Wireless Isolation. Wireless isolation prevents wireless clients from communicating with each other when they join the wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Indicates whether WPS is configured for this network. View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access.
  • Page 91 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button. To email the log immediately, click the Send Log button. Include in Log To include events in the log:  Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs. The Logs screen displays.

  • Page 92: Manage The Configuration File

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B • Send to this Syslog server IP address. If your syslog server has a fixed IP address, select this option, and enter the IP address of your syslog server. Click Apply to save your changes. Manage the Configuration File The configuration settings of the modem router are stored within the modem router in a configuration file.

  • Page 93: Erase The Current Configuration Settings

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Erase the Current Configuration Settings You can use the Erase button erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings. You might want to do this if you move the modem router to a different network or if you changed the password and have forgotten what it is.

  • Page 94: Chapter 8 Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings This chapter describes the advanced features of your modem router. Networking knowledge is needed to implement some of these features. This chapter includes the following sections: • Advanced Wireless Settings • Wireless Distribution System (WDS) • Dynamic DNS •...

  • Page 95: Advanced Wireless Settings

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Advanced Wireless Settings You can use this screen to turn the wireless radio on and off, to specify WPS settings, to use AP mode, and to set up a wireless access list. The Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options in this screen are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only.

  • Page 96: View Or Change Wps Settings

    WPS. (Optional) Select or clear the Enable Router’s Pin check box. By default, the Enable Router’s Pin check box is selected. NETGEAR recommends that you leave this check box selected. (Optional) Select or clear the To prevent PIN compromise check box.
  • Page 97 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Click Add. The Wireless Card Access Setup screen opens and displays a list of currently active wireless cards and their Ethernet MAC addresses. If the computer or device you want is in the Available Wireless Cards list, select that radio button;...

  • Page 98: Wireless Distribution System (Wds)

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Wireless Distribution System (WDS) You can set up the modem router to be used as a wireless access point (AP). Doing this enables the modem router to act as a wireless repeater. A wireless repeater connects to another wireless modem router as a client where the network to which it connects becomes the ISP service.

  • Page 99: Set Up The Base Station

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B The modem router is always in dual-band concurrent mode, unless you turn off one radio. If you enable the wireless repeater in either radio band, the wireless base station or wireless repeater cannot be enabled in the other radio band.

  • Page 100: Set Up A Repeater

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Select the Wireless Base Station radio button. (Optional) Select the Disable Wireless Client Association check box to prevent wireless clients from associating with the base station and allowing LAN client associations only. You can leave the check box cleared if you prefer wireless clients to be able to associate with the base stations.
  • Page 101 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B If you are using the modem router as the base station with a non-NETGEAR router as the repeater, you might need to change more configuration settings. In particular, you should disable the DHCP server function on the access point that is the repeater.

  • Page 102: Set Up A Point-To-Point Bridge

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Your changes are saved. Verify connectivity across the LANs. A computer on any wireless or wired LAN segment of the modem router can connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other computer or server connected to the other access point.

  • Page 103: Set Up A Multi-Point Bridge

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B If your modem router is the repeater, then set up AP 2 as the base station; otherwise, set up AP 2 as the repeater. Set up both access points and verify that they use the same SSID, channel, authentication mode, if any, and WEP security settings if security is in use.
  • Page 104 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B To set up the multi-point bridge configuration:  In this example, the modem router is AP 1 on LAN Segment 1 because it is in a central location. Set up your modem router to be the base station in the bridge. a.

  • Page 105: Repeater With Wireless Client Association

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Note: Wireless stations configured as in Figure 14 on page 102 cannot connect to the modem router or access points. If you want wireless stations to access any LAN segment, use additional access points in any LAN segment.

  • Page 106: Dynamic Dns

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B c. Clear the corresponding Disable Wireless Client Association check box (make sure it is not selected). d. Enter the MAC addresses for AP 2 and AP 3 in the Repeater MAC Address 1 and Repeater MAC Address 2 fields.

  • Page 107: Static Routes

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B provider, logs in to your account, and registers your new IP address. If your host name is hostname, for example, you can reach your modem router at http://hostname.dyndns.org. To set up Dynamic DNS: ...
  • Page 108 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B request to the ISP. The ISP forwards your request to the company where you are employed, and the request is likely to be denied by the company’s firewall. In this case you have to define a static route, telling your modem router that 134.177.0.0 should be accessed through the ISDN modem router at 192.168.0.100.

  • Page 109: Remote Management

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B To edit or delete a static route:  Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. The Static Routes screen displays. In the table, select the radio button next to the route that you want to edit or delete. Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 110 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B To set up remote management:  Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Remote Management. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. Under Allow Remote Access By, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access the modem router’s remote management.

  • Page 111: Universal Plug And Play

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B 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. If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you should enable UPnP.

  • Page 112: Ipv6

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B IPv6 You can use this feature to set up an IPv6 Internet connection type if genie does not detect it automatically. To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type:  Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > IPv6. In the Internet Connection Type list, select the IPv6 connection type.

  • Page 113: Auto Detect

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Auto Detect To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto detection:  Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 screen displays. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect. The screen adjusts: The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: •...

  • Page 114: Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B IPv6 6to4 Tunnel The remote relay router is the router to which your modem router creates the 6to4 tunnel. Make sure that the IPv4 Internet connection is working before you apply the 6to4 tunnel settings for the IPv6 connection.

  • Page 115: Ipv6 Pass Through

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B • Auto Config. This is the default setting. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box, and specify the interface ID that you want to be used for the IPv6 address of the modem router’s LAN interface. If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates one automatically from its MAC address.
  • Page 116 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B The screen adjusts: Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection: • IPv6 Address/Prefix Length. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the modem router WAN interface. • Default IPv6 Gateway. The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gateway, which should be on the modem router’s WAN interface.

  • Page 117: Ipv6 Dhcp

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B IPv6 DHCP To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server:  Select ADVNCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 screen displays. In the Internet Connection Type list, select DHCP. The screen adjusts: The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: •...

  • Page 118: Ipv6 Pppoe

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box, and specify the interface ID that you want to be used for the IPv6 address of the modem router’s LAN interface.

  • Page 119: Traffic Meter

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B This is usually the name that you use in your email address. For example, if your main mail account is JerAB@ISP.com, then you would type JerAB in this field. Some ISPs (like Mindspring, Earthlink, and T-DSL) require that you use your full email address when you log in.
  • Page 120 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B To monitor Internet traffic:  Click ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. Scroll to view more settings Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. (Optional) Control the volume of Internet traffic. You can use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feature to do this.
  • Page 121 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. Click the Refresh button to update the Traffic Statistics section. Click the Traffic Status button to display more information about the data traffic on your modem router and to change the poll interval.

  • Page 122: Chapter 9 Virtual Private Networking

    Virtual Private Networking This chapter describes how to use the virtual private networking (VPN) features of the modem router. VPN communications paths are called tunnels. VPN tunnels provide secure, encrypted communications between your local network and a remote network or computer. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 123: Overview Of Vpn Configuration

    Client-to-gateway VPN tunnels provide secure access from a remote computer, such as a telecommuter connecting to an office network. VPN tunnel Modem router PC running NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client Figure 17. Telecommuter VPN tunnel A VPN client access allows a remote computer to connect to your network from any location on the Internet.

  • Page 124: Set Up A Client-To-Gateway Vpn

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B A VPN tunnel between gateways is a good way to connect branch or home offices and business partners over the Internet. VPN tunnels also enable access to network resources across the Internet. In this case, use gateways on each end of the tunnel to form the VPN tunnel endpoints.

  • Page 125: Add A Gateway-To-Gateway Vpn Tunnel

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Select A remote VPN client (single PC) radio button and click Next. The Summary screen displays: Note: To view the VPNC-recommended authentication and encryption settings used by the VPN Wizard, click the here link. Click Done.
  • Page 126 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Select ADVANCED > Advanced - VPN > VPN Wizard. Click Next. The following screen displays: Fill in the Connection Name and pre-shared key fields. Select the A remote VPN Gateway radio button and click Next. The following screen displays: Fill in the IP address or FQDN for the target VPN endpoint WAN connection, and click Next.
  • Page 127 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B The following screen displays: Fill in the IP Address and Subnet Mask fields for the target endpoint that can use this tunnel, and click Next. The VPN Wizard Summary screen displays: To view the VPNC-recommended authentication and encryption settings used by the VPN Wizard, click the here link.

  • Page 128: Activate A Vpn Tunnel

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Repeat these steps for the gateway on LAN B, and pay special attention to the following network settings: • WAN IP of the remote VPN gateway (for example, 14.15.16.17) • LAN IP settings of the remote VPN gateway: IP address (for example, 192.168.0.1) Subnet mask (for example, 255.255.255.0) Pre-shared key (for example, 12345678)
  • Page 129 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B The VPN Status screen displays: This log shows the details of recent VPN activity, including the building of the VPN tunnel. If there is a problem with the VPN tunnel, refer to the log for information about what might be the cause of the problem.

  • Page 130: Deactivate A Vpn Tunnel

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Deactivate a VPN Tunnel Sometimes a VPN tunnel has to be deactivated for testing purposes. You can deactivate a VPN tunnel from two places: • Policy table on VPN Policies screen •...

  • Page 131: Delete A Vpn Tunnel

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Delete a VPN Tunnel To delete VPN tunnel:  Select ADVANCED > Advanced - VPN > VPN Policies. Select the radio button for the VPN tunnel. Click Delete. Auto Policy Example You need to configure matching VPN settings on both VPN endpoints.
  • Page 132 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B settings on this VPN gateway have to match the settings on the remote VPN endpoint. Where settings have to match, this requirement is indicated. To add an Auto policy:  Set the LAN IPs on each gateway to different subnets and configure each correctly for the Internet.
  • Page 133 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B This name is not supplied to the remote VPN endpoint. It is used only to help you manage the policies. • From the Address Type list, select Fully Qualified Domain Name, Dynamic IP Address or Fixed IP Address.
  • Page 134 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B • Select the Diffie-Hellman (DH) Group from the list. The Diffie-Hellman algorithm is used when keys are exchanged. The DH Group setting determines the bit size used in the exchange. This value needs to match the value used on the remote VPN gateway.

  • Page 135: Add Or Edit A Manual Vpn Policy

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B This value is the time interval before the SA (security association) expires. (It is automatically reestablished as required.) While using a short time period (or data amount) increases security, it also degrades performance. It is common to use periods over an hour (3600 seconds) for the SA life time.
  • Page 136 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B To add or edit a manual policy:  Select ADVANCED > Advanced - VPN > VPN Policies. The VPN Policies screen displays: Click the Add Manual Policy button. The VPN - Manual Policy screen displays: Scroll to view more setings...
  • Page 137 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Enter the domain name or Fixed IP address in the Address Data field. You can set up multiple remote dynamic IP policies, but only one such policy can be enabled at a time. Specify the Local LAN settings: •...
  • Page 138 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B • From the Authentication list, select MD5 or SHA-1, and fill in the Key field. Virtual Private Networking...

  • Page 139: Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your modem router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 140: Troubleshoot With The Leds

    • Check that you are using the 12 V DC power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you could have a hardware problem and should contact NETGEAR technical support.

  • Page 141: Wireless Leds Are Off

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B • You are using the correct cable. Wireless LEDs Are Off If the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wireless LEDs do not light, the radios might be turned off. Press the Wireless On/Off button on the front panel to turn the radios back on.

  • Page 142: Troubleshoot The Internet Connection

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Troubleshoot the Internet Connection If your modem router is unable to access the Internet, check the ADSL connection, then the WAN TCP/IP connection. ADSL Link First determine whether you have an ADSL link with the service provider. The state of this connection is indicated by the DSL LED.

  • Page 143: Internet 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 modem router’s configuration at http://192.168.0.1. Click the ADVANCED tab and check that an IP address is shown for the WAN port.

  • Page 144: Troubleshoot Pppoe Or Pppoa

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Troubleshoot PPPoE or PPPoA To troubleshoot a PPPoE or PPPoA connection:  Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Status. Click the Connection Status button. Check t o see if your PPPoE or PPPoA connection is up and working. If any of the fields on the Connection Status screen indicates Failed, you can attempt to reconnect by clicking Connect.

  • Page 145: Test The Lan Path To Your Modem Router

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router You can ping the modem router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your modem router is set up correctly. To ping the modem router from a computer running Windows 95 or later: ...

  • Page 146: Cannot Log In

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B information is not visible in your computer’s Network Control Panel. Verify that the IP address of the modem router is listed as the default router. • Check that the network address of your computer (the portion of the IP address specified by the netmask) is different from the network address of the remote device.

  • Page 147: Changes Not Saved

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Changes Not Saved If the modem router does not save the changes you make in the modem router interface, check the following: • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another screen or tab, or your changes are lost.

  • Page 148: Appendix A Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This appendix includes the factory default settings and technical specifications for the modem router. This appendix contains the following sections: • Factory Settings • Specifications...

  • Page 149: Factory Settings

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Factory Settings You can return the modem router to its factory settings. On the bottom of the modem router, use the end of a paper clip or some other similar object to press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button for at least 7 seconds.
  • Page 150 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Table 4. Factory default settings (continued) Feature Default Behavior Wireless Wireless communication Enabled SSID name Can be found on the label on the bottom of the unit. Security Can be found on the label on the bottom of the unit. Broadcast SSID Enabled Country/region...

  • Page 151: Specifications

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Specifications Table 5. DGND3800 modem router 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 North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input UK, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input...
  • Page 152 VPN Configuration Case study on how to set up a V P N The DGND3800B can terminate up to five VPNs. This appendix is a case study on how to configure a secure IPSec VPN tunnel from your modem router to an FVL328. This case study follows the VPN Consortium interoperability profile guidelines (found at http://www.vpnc.org/InteropProfiles/Interop-01.html).

  • Page 153: Configuration Profile

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Configuration Profile The configuration in this appendix follows the addressing and configuration mechanics defined by the VPN Consortium. Gather necessary information before you begin configuration. Verify that the firmware is up to date, and that you have all the addresses and parameters to be set on both sides.

  • Page 154: Modem Router With Fqdn To Gateway B

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B b. For the remote WAN’s IP address, enter 22.23.24.25. c. Enter the following: • IP Address. 172.23.9.1 • Subnet Mask. 255.255.255.0 d. In the Summary screen, click Done. Use the VPN Wizard to configure the Gateway B for a gateway-to-gateway tunnel (see a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on page 125), being certain to use appropriate network addresses for the environment.
  • Page 155 • DynDNS. www.dyndns.org • TZO.com. netgear.tzo.com • ngDDNS. ngddns.iego.net In this example, Gateway A is configured using a sample FQDN provided by a DDNS service provider. In this case the host name dgnd3800.dyndns.org for Gateway A was provided using the DynDNS service.

  • Page 156: Step-By-Step Configuration

    To configure a VPN tunnel:  Log in to Gateway A (your modem router) as described in Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 21. This example assumes that you have set the local LAN address as 10.5.6.1 for Gateway A and have set your own password.
  • Page 157 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B On Gateway B, configure the Dynamic DNS settings. Assume a correctly configured DynDNS account. a. Select ADVACNED > Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS. The Dynamic DNS screen displays: b. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. c.

  • Page 158: Configuration Summary (Telecommuter Example)

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B The LAN addresses used in this example are as follows: Table 8. Device LAN IP Address LAN Subnet Mask DGND3800B 10.5.6.1 255.255.255.0 FVL328 172.23.6.1 255.255.255.0 a. For the connection name, enter toFVL328. b.

  • Page 159: Set Up Client-To-Gateway Vpn (Telecommuter Example)

    ProSafe VPN client) Figure 22. Telecommuter example Set Up Client-to-Gateway VPN (Telecommuter Example) Setting up a VPN between a remote computer running the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN client and a network gateway involves two steps, described in the following sections: •...

  • Page 160: Configure Gateway B (Vpn Router At Regional Office)

    The computer has to have a VPN client program installed that supports IPSec (in this case study, the NETGEAR VPN ProSafe Client is used). Visit the NETGEAR website (www.netgear.com) for information about how to purchase the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client.
  • Page 161 To configure a VPN tunnel:  Install the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client on the remote computer, and then reboot. a. You might need to insert your Windows CD to complete the installation. If you do not have a modem or dial-up adapter installed in your computer, you might see the warning message stating, “The NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Component requires...
  • Page 162 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B d. In the Connection Security section, select Secure. toGW_A e. In the ID Type drop-down list, select IP Subnet. f. In the Subnet field, type 192.168.0.1 as the network address of the modem router. g.
  • Page 163 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B The Security Policy screen displays: c. In the Select Phase 1 Negotiation Mode group, select the Main Mode radio button. Configure the VPN client identity. In this step, you provide information about the remote VPN client computer. You have to provide the pre-shared key that you configured in the modem router and either a fixed IP address or a fixed virtual IP address of the VPN client computer.
  • Page 164 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B e. In the Internet Interface section, in the Name list, select Intel PRO/100VE Network Connection; your Ethernet adapter might be different), and then in the IP Addr field, enter 192.168.2.3. f. Click the Pre-Shared Key button. g.
  • Page 165 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Configure the VPN Client Key Exchange Proposal. In this step, you provide the type of encryption (DES or 3DES) to be used for this connection. This selection has to match your selection in the VPN router configuration. a.
  • Page 166 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B To check the VPN connection, you can initiate a request from the remote computer to the VPN router’s network by using the Connect option in the modem router screen: Right-click the system tray icon to open the pop-up menu.

  • Page 167: Monitor The Vpn Tunnel (Telecommuter Example)

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B Monitor the VPN Tunnel (Telecommuter Example) To view information about the progress and status of the VPN client connection, open the Log Viewer. In Windows, click Start, and select Programs > N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B >...

  • Page 168: Regulatory Compliance Information

    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 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules.

  • Page 169: Fcc Caution

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 170 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. Interference Reduction Table The following table shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters). Household Appliance...

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