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NETGEAR Wireless-N User Manual

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RangeMax Dual Band
Wireless-N Modem
Router DGND3300
User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10463-03
v1.0
January 2010

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  • Page 1 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10463-03 v1.0 January 2010...
  • 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: Regulatory Compliance Information

    Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los [Spanish] requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 4 [Swedish] väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Íslenska Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar [Icelandic] kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de [Norwegian] grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
  • Page 5 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. v1.0, January 2010...
  • Page 6 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Contents About This Manual Conventions and Formats ....................i Revision History ........................ii Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1 Using the Setup Manual ....................1-1...
  • Page 8 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1 Protecting Access to Your Modem Router ..............3-2...
  • Page 9 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Storing Files in a Central Location for Printing ............5-3 Sharing Large Files with Colleagues ................5-4 USB Storage Basic Settings ...................5-5 Editing a Network Folder ....................5-7 Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings ..............5-8 Creating a Network Folder ....................5-10...
  • Page 10 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Universal Plug and Play ....................7-10 Appendix A Troubleshooting- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-1 Quick Tips ........................

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR ® RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the Setup Manual. You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 12: Revision History

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Scope. This manual is written for the Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix C, “Related Documents.”...

  • Page 13: Configuring Your Internet Connection

    For first-time installation of your wireless 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 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 Modem Router

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Logging In to Your Modem Router You can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings. Links to the Knowledge Base and documentation are also available on the modem router main menu.
  • Page 15 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • Checking for Firmware Updates screen. After the initial configuration, the Firmware Update screen displays unless you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 1-2 Note: If the 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

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 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

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings To view or configure the basic settings: 1. Log in to the modem router as described in “Logging In to Your Modem Router” on page 1-2.
  • Page 18 5. If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting. 6. Click Apply to save your settings. 7. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to.
  • Page 19 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 1-1. Basic Settings Screen Settings Description Does Your ISP Require a Login? • Yes • No These fields Account Name Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might also be...
  • Page 20 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 1-1. Basic Settings Screen Settings Description NAT (Net Address Translation) NAT automatically assigns private IP addresses (10.1.1.x) to LAN- connected devices. • Enable. Usually NAT is enabled. • Disable. This disables NAT, but leaves the firewall active. Disable NAT only if you are sure that you do not require it.

  • 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: Safeguarding Your Network

    , also called the wireless network name, and the wireless security setting must be the same for the modem router and wireless computers or wireless adapters. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. Warning: Computers can connect wirelessly at a range of several hundred feet. This can allow others outside of your immediate area to access your network.

  • Page 23: Planning Your Wireless Network

    WPS by pressing a WPS button on the modem router, clicking an onscreen WPS button, or entering a PIN number. This generates a new SSID and implements WPA/WPA2 security. Note: NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). All other Wi- Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect.

  • Page 24: Wireless Placement And Range Guidelines

    For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
  • Page 25 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network: Wireless data 1) Open system: easy but no security. 2) WEP: security, but some performance impact. 3) WPA-PSK: strong security.

  • Page 26: Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the modem router in the Wireless Settings screen. If you want to make changes, make sure to note the current settings first.
  • Page 27 • Up to 270 Mbps at 2.4 GHz. Performance mode, using channel expansion to achieve the 270 Mbps data rate. The Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router uses the channel you selected as the primary channel and expands to the secondary channel (primary channel +4 or –4) to achieve a 40 MHz frame-by-...

  • Page 28: Configuring Wep Wireless Security

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued) Settings Description Security Options • Disable. You can use this setting to establish wireless connectivity before implementing wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you implement wireless security.
  • Page 29 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 3. In the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button: Figure 2-3 4. Select the Authentication Type: Automatic, Open System, or Shared Key. The default is Open System. Note: The authentication scheme is separate from the data encryption. You can select an authentication scheme that requires a shared key but still leaves the data transmissions unencrypted.
  • Page 30 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • Passphrase. To use a passphrase to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. This automatically creates the keys. Wireless stations must use the passphrase or keys to access the modem router.

  • Page 31: Configuring Wpa, Wpa2, Or Mixed Wpa2 + Wpa Wireless Security

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Configuring WPA, WPA2, or Mixed WPA2 + WPA Wireless Security To set up wireless security, you can either manually configure it in the Wireless Settings screen, or you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/ WPA2 security (see “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network”...
  • Page 32 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 3. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the WPA or WPA2 option of your choice. Figure 2-4 4. The settings displayed on the screen depend on which security option you select.

  • Page 33: Using Push 'N' Connect (Wps) To Configure Your Wireless Network

    (SSID) and wireless security settings for the modem router (if the modem router is in its default state) and broadcasts these settings to the wireless client. Note: NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). All other Wi-Fi- certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect.
  • Page 34 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 1. Log in to the 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 35 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To access the Internet from any computer connected to your modem router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. You should see the modem router’s Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the ISP.

  • Page 36: Using Pin Entry To Add A Wps Client

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the modem router wirelessly is a client. The client must support a WPS PIN, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart.
  • Page 37 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 6. Note the new SSID and WPA/WPA2 password for the wireless network. You can view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen. See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page 2-5 To access the Internet from any computer connected to your modem router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.

  • Page 38: Configuring Advanced Wps Settings

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Configuring Advanced WPS Settings From the main menu, select Advanced Wireless Settings to display the following screen: Figure 2-7 The WPS settings show the modem router PIN, Disable Router’s PIN, and the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box.

  • Page 39: Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After Wps Setup

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 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.

  • Page 40: Adding Both Wps And Non-Wps Clients

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Adding Both WPS and Non-WPS Clients For non-WPS clients, you cannot use the WPS setup procedures to add them to the wireless network. You must record, and then manually enter your security settings (see “Manually...

  • Page 41: Restricting Access To Your Modem Router

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Restricting Access to Your Modem Router You can use the Advanced Wireless Settings screen to enable or disable the wireless router radio and the SSID broadcast. From the main menu, select Advanced Wireless Settings to display the...
  • Page 42 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual The Fragmentation Threshold, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings. • WPS Settings. These are Push 'N' connect settings used by the modem router when WPS clients are added.

  • Page 43: Wireless Guest Networks

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Wireless Guest Networks A wireless guest network allows you to provide guests access to your wireless network without prior authorization of each individual guest. You can configure wireless guest networks and specify the security options for each wireless guest network.
  • Page 44 You can also change the Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID), enter a name in the field. Note: NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change the default guest network name (SSID) from the default name to a different name. Note that the name is case-sensitive.

  • Page 45: Live Parental Controls

    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 46 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Minimal software installation Installation requires a one-time installation of the Management Utility. Once Live Parental Controls is set up, the software runs in the background and does not interfere with normal Internet usage.

  • Page 47: Protecting Your Network

    Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network This chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of the Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router to protect your network. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Protecting Access to Your Modem Router •...

  • Page 48: Protecting Access To Your Modem Router

    Note: The user name and password are not the same as a user name or password you might use to log in to your 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 and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols.

  • Page 49: Restricting Access By Mac Address

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Restricting Access by MAC Address By default, any wireless PC that is configured with the correct SSID will be allowed access to your wireless network. For increased security, you can restrict access to the wireless network to only allow specific PCs based on their MAC addresses.
  • Page 50 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 3. Select the Turn Access Control On checkbox. Figure 3-2 Note: If the Turn Access Control On checkbox is selected and the Trusted Wireless Stations list is blank; then no wireless PCs will be able to connect to your wireless network.

  • Page 51: Blocking Access To Internet Sites

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Blocking Access to Internet Sites The modem router allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list.
  • Page 52 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 4. You can specify one trusted user, which is a computer that is exempt from blocking and logging. Specify a trusted user by entering that computer’s IP address in the Trusted IP Address fields.

  • Page 53: Firewall Rules

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Firewall Rules You can use this screen to create firewall rules to block or allow specific traffic. This feature is for advanced administrators only! Incorrect configuration will cause serious problems. The Firewall Rules screen lists all existing rules for outbound traffic and inbound traffic. If you have not defined any rules, only the default rules are listed.
  • Page 54 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To add or edit a rule from the Firewall Rules screen: 1. To edit a rule, select its radio button. To add a rule, click Add (it does not matter which radio button is selected).
  • Page 55 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 3-1. Adding or Editing Firewall Service Rules Field Outbound Rules Inbound Rules Action • For Outbound rules, ALLOW rules are • For Inbound rules, BLOCK rules are only only useful if the traffic is already covered useful if the traffic is already covered by by a BLOCK rule.

  • Page 56: Port Forwarding

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Port Forwarding Using the port forwarding feature, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach servers on your local network. For example, you might make a local Web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet.

  • Page 57: Adding A Pre-Set Port Forwarding Rule

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Adding a Pre-set Port Forwarding Rule 1. From the Port Forwarding screen, click Add to display the following screen: Figure 3-7 2. Select the rule from the drop-down Service Name list.

  • Page 58: Adding A Custom Port Forwarding Rule

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Adding a Custom Port Forwarding Rule 1. From the Port Forwarding screen, click Add. 2. Select the Custom Rule radio button and the screen changes: Figure 3-8 3. Enter a name in the Service Name field.

  • Page 59: Port Triggering

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Port Triggering Port triggering is an advanced feature that can be used to easily enable gaming and other Internet applications that would otherwise be blocked by the firewall. Using this feature requires that you know the port numbers that are used by the application.
  • Page 60 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Figure 3-9 2. Specify the information for port triggering: • Service Name. Enter a name for the rule, up to 30 characters. • Service User. The PC on the LAN that can use the Port Triggering rule to create a dynamic inbound mapping to it.

  • Page 61: Blocking Access To Internet Services

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Blocking Access to Internet Services The modem router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers.
  • Page 62 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 5. You can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of computers with consecutive IP addresses, or all computers on your network. Enter the starting port and ending port numbers.

  • Page 63: Scheduling Blocking

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Scheduling Blocking To schedule blocking: 1. Select Schedule under Security in the main menu. The Schedule screen displays. Figure 3-12 2. Configure the schedule for blocking keywords and services. a. Days. Select days on which you want to apply blocking by selecting the appropriate check boxes.

  • Page 64: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when keyword blocking is enabled and no log entries are made for the trusted user.

  • Page 65: Configuring E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 3-2. Log Entry Descriptions Field Description Target address The name or IP address of the website or newsgroup visited, or to which access was attempted. Action Whether the access was blocked or allowed.
  • Page 66 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual b. Enter the e-mail address to which logs and alerts are sent in the Send To This E-mail Address field. This e-mail address will also be used as the From address. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages will not be sent by e-mail.

  • Page 67: Setting The Time

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Setting the Time The 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. To localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your time zone: •...

  • Page 68: Managing Your Network

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Chapter 4 Managing Your Network This chapter describes features to help you manage your Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Upgrading the Firmware” • “Enabling Remote Management Access”...

  • Page 69: Upgrading The Firmware

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Upgrading the Firmware The modem router’s firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. By default, when you log in to your modem router, it automatically checks the NETGEAR website for new firmware and alerts you if there is a newer version.

  • Page 70: Manually Check For Firmware Upgrades

    2. Go to the DGND3300 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 modem router, download the file to your computer. 4. Under Maintenance on the modem router main menu, select Router Upgrade to display the...

  • Page 71: Viewing Modem Router Status Information

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Viewing Modem Router Status Information To view modem router status and usage information, from the main menu, under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status. The Router Status screen displays. Figure 4-4...
  • Page 72 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 4-1. Modem Router Status Fields Field Description Account Name The host name assigned to the modem router. Firmware Version The version of the modem router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the modem router.
  • Page 73 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 4-1. Modem Router Status Fields (continued) Field Description Wireless 11G Channel Identifies the 11G channel of the wireless port being used. Click the link to Port the online document “Wireless Networking Basics” in Appendix C...

  • Page 74: Connection Status

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Connection Status To view the connection status, on the Router Status screen, click Connection Status. Figure 4-5 • Click the Connect button, and the modem router attempts to connect to the Internet.

  • Page 75: Statistics

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Statistics To view statistics, on the Router Status screen, click Show Statistics. Figure 4-6 The following table describes the modem router statistics. Table 4-3. Modem Router Statistics Item Description System Up Time The time elapsed since the modem router was last restarted.

  • Page 76: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices table lists all IP devices that the modem router has discovered on the local network. From the main menu, under Maintenance, select Attached Devices to view the table.

  • Page 77: Managing The Configuration File

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Managing the Configuration File The configuration settings of the Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router are stored within the modem router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings.

  • Page 78: Erasing The Configuration

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on your computer, or click Browse to browse to the file. When you have located it, click Restore to send the file to the modem router.

  • Page 79: Running Diagnostic Utilities And Rebooting The Modem Router

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Modem Router The modem router has a diagnostics feature. In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Diagnostics to display the following screen. Figure 4-9 You can use the Diagnostics screen to perform the following functions from the modem router: •...

  • Page 80: Enabling Remote Management Access

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Enabling Remote Management Access The remote management feature allows you to upgrade or check the status of your Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router via the Internet. From the main menu, under Advanced, select Remote Management. Figure 4-10 Note: Be sure to change the modem router’s default configuration password to a very...
  • Page 81 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 2. Under Allow Remote Access By, specify what external IP addresses will be allowed to access the modem router’s remote management. Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical.

  • Page 82: Traffic Meter

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Traffic Meter Traffic Metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic passing through your router’s Internet port. With the Traffic Meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume, set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic usage.
  • Page 83 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 2. If you would like to record and restrict the volume of Internet traffic, click the Traffic volume control by radio button. You can select one of the following options for controlling the traffic volume: •...

  • Page 84: Usb Storage

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Chapter 5 USB Storage This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your modem router. USB Port Figure 5-1 Note: The USB port on the modem router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives.

  • Page 85: Usb Drive Requirements

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual USB Drive Requirements The modem router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High Speed) standards. The approximate USB bus speeds are shown below. Speed/Second USB 1.1 12 Mbits USB 2.0...

  • Page 86: File Sharing Scenarios

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual File Sharing Scenarios You can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational purposes. The files can be any PC, Mac, or Linux file type including text files, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MP3, pictures, and multimedia.

  • Page 87: Sharing Large Files With Colleagues

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 1. The daughter accesses the USB drive by typing \\readyshare in the address field of her Web browser. Then she copies the photos to the USB drive. 2. The mother uses a her Web browser or Microsoft Networking to transfer the files from the USB drive to the PC.

  • Page 88: Usb Storage Basic Settings

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual USB Storage Basic Settings You can view or edit basic settings for the USB storage device attached to your modem router. On the modem router main menu below the USB heading, select Basic Settings. The following screen...
  • Page 89 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual You can also type \\readyshare in the address field of your Web browser. Note: If you logged in to the modem router before you connected your USB device, you might not see your USB device in the modem router screens until you log out and then log back in again.

  • Page 90: Editing A Network Folder

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Editing a Network Folder This process is the same from either the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen or the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen. Click the Edit button to open the Edit Network Folder screen:...

  • Page 91: Configuring Usb Storage Advanced Settings

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings To configure advanced USB settings, under the USB heading on the modem router main menu, select Advanced Settings. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen displays: Figure 5-5 You can use this screen to specify access to the USB storage device.
  • Page 92 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 5-2. USB Storage Advanced Settings (continued) Fields Description Access Method Network Connection Enabled by default, this allows all users on the LAN to have access to the USB drive. HTTP Disabled by default.

  • Page 93: Creating A Network Folder

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 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 94: Unmounting A Usb Drive

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Unmounting a USB Drive Warning: Unmount the USB drive first before physically unplugging it from the modem router. If the USB disk is removed or a cable is pulled while data is being written to the disk, it could result in file or disk corruption.

  • Page 95: Specifying Approved Usb Devices

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Specifying Approved USB Devices You can specify which USB devices are approved for use when connected to the modem router. 1. Under the Advanced Heading, select USB Settings from the main menu, and then click Approved Devices.

  • Page 96: Connecting To The Usb Drive From A Remote Computer

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 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.

  • Page 97: Connecting To The Usb Drive With Microsoft Network Settings

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings You can access the USB drive from local computers on your home or office network using Microsoft network settings. You must be running Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, or older versions of Windows with Microsoft networking enabled.

  • Page 98: Customizing Your Network Settings

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Chapter 6 Customizing Your Network Settings This chapter describes advanced features of the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Using the LAN Setup Options •...

  • Page 99: Using The Lan Setup Options

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Using the LAN Setup Options The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). The modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server.
  • Page 100 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual The LAN Setup fields are explained in the following table. Table 6-1. LAN Setup Settings Description Device Name A descriptive name for the modem router, which will be shown in the Network on Windows Vista and the Network Explorer on all Windows systems.
  • Page 101 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 6-1. LAN Setup Settings Description Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on For more information, see “Address the LAN, that computer receives the same IP address each Reservation”...

  • Page 102: Using The Modem Router As A Dhcp Server

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Using the Modem Router as a DHCP Server By default, the modem router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the modem router’s LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the modem router.
  • Page 103 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 2. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. (Choose an IP address from the modem router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.0.x.) 3. Type the MAC address of the computer or server.

  • Page 104: Using A Dynamic Dns Service

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Using a Dynamic DNS Service If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you 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 105 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 3. Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider. 4. Type the host name (or domain name) that your Dynamic DNS service provider gave you. 5. Type the user name for your Dynamic DNS account. This is the name that you use to log in to your account, not your host name.

  • Page 106: Configuring The Wan Setup Options

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Configuring the WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup screen 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.
  • Page 107 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 6-2. WAN Setup Settings Setting Description Default DMZ Server This feature is sometimes helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing. Be careful when using this feature because it makes the firewall security less effective.

  • Page 108: Setting Up A Default Dmz Server

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Setting Up a Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The modem router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but there are other applications that might not function well.

  • Page 109: Setting Up Quality Of Service (Qos)

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 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 110 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual QoS for Applications and Online Gaming To create a QoS policy for traffic for specific applications or online games: 1. From the main menu, under Advanced, select QoS Setup. The QoS Setup screen displays.
  • Page 111 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 5. You can select an existing item, or you can scroll to the bottom of the list and select Add a New Application or Add a New Game. a. If you chose to add a new entry, the screen expands as shown: Figure 6-7 b.
  • Page 112 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 3. In the Priority Category field, select Ethernet LAN Port. The screen changes: Figure 6-8 4. In the LAN port field, select the LAN port that will have a QoS policy.

  • Page 113: Editing Or Deleting An Existing Qos Policy

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 3. In the Priority Category field, select MAC Address. The screen changes: Figure 6-9 4. If the device to be prioritized appears in the MAC Device List, select it. The information from the MAC Device List is used to populate the policy name, MAC Address, and Device Name fields.

  • Page 114: Configuring Static Routes

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Configuring Static Routes Static routes provide additional routing information to your modem router. Under usual circumstances, the modem router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and you do not need to configure additional static routes. You must configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets located on your network.
  • Page 115 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Select Static Routes under Advanced in the main menu. The Static Routes screen displays. Figure 6-10 To add or edit a static route: 1. Click Add to open the Static Routes screen.

  • Page 116: Wireless Repeating (Also Called Wds)

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS) The Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router can be used with a wireless access point (AP) to build large bridged wireless networks. Wireless repeating is a type of Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
  • Page 117 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • When the modem router is in dual band mode (the Mode field on the Wireless Settings screen is set to Up to 270 Mbps at 5 GHz and 54 Mbps at 2.4 GHz), the WDS function works only in 5GHz 11N mode.

  • Page 118: Wireless Repeating Function

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Wireless Repeating Function You can view or change wireless repeater settings for the modem router. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click Wireless Repeating Function to display the Wireless Repeating Function screen.

  • Page 119: Setting Up A Repeater Unit

    Use a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit to avoid conflicts with the wireless connection to the base station. Note: If you are using the DGND3300 base station with a non-NETGEAR modem router as the repeater, you might need to change additional configuration settings. In particular, you should disable the DHCP server function on the wireless repeater AP.
  • Page 120 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To configure a Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router as a repeater unit: 1. If you are using the same model of modem router for both the base station and repeaters, you...

  • Page 121: Fine-Tuning Your Network

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Chapter 7 Fine-Tuning Your Network This chapter describes features to help you manage your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Common Connection Types” on page 7-2 •...

  • Page 122: Common Connection Types

    Powerline. For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are distant vertically, consider networking over your building’s AC wiring. NETGEAR’s Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 200 Mbps to any outlet, while the older-generation XE family of products delivers 14 Mbps or 85 Mbps.
  • Page 123 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • Wired Ethernet. As gigabit-speed Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) become common on newer computers, wired Ethernet remains a good choice for speed, economy, and security. Gigabit Ethernet can extend up to 100 meters with twisted-pair wiring of CAT-5e or better. A wired connection is not susceptible to interference, and eavesdropping would require a physical connection to your network.

  • Page 124: Assessing Your Speed Requirements

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Assessing Your Speed Requirements Because your Internet connection is likely to operate at a much lower speed than your local network, faster local networking technologies might not improve your Internet experience.

  • Page 125: Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth As your network grows, it might consist of several segments of different networking technologies, each providing different throughput. In planning your network, you should first consider which devices will have the heaviest traffic flow between them.

  • Page 126: Optimizing Wireless Performance

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual limited to the 200 Mbps speed of the Powerline HD connection. Although any of the links in this example would be sufficient for high-traffic applications such as streaming HD video, the use of older devices such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802.11b wireless would create a significant bottleneck.
  • Page 127 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual – Place wireless devices away from various electromagnetic noise sources, especially those in the 2400–2500 MHz frequency band. Common noise-creating sources are: • Computers and fax machines (no closer than 1 foot) •...

  • Page 128: Changing The Mtu Size

    “fragmented” to accommodate the one with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another. Leave MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...
  • Page 129 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 7-2. Common MTU Sizes Application 1472 Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.) 1468 Used in some DHCP environments. 1460 Usable by AOL if you don't have large e-mail attachments, for example.

  • Page 130: Universal Plug And Play

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, to 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.
  • Page 131 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • Advertisement Time To Live. The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP packet sent. The time to live hop count is the number of steps a broadcast packet is allowed to propagate for each UPnP advertisement before it disappears.

  • Page 132: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Appendix A Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. As a first step, review the Quick Tips.

  • Page 133: Quick Tips

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Table A-1. Quick Tips Recommendation Instructions You can turn off the dome lights for the Tap the dome to turn off the lights. These lights identify the modem router.

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting With The Leds

    • 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 135 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table A-2. Troubleshooting with the LEDs Situation Recommended Action LEDs never turn off. When the router is turned on, the LEDs turn on for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the LEDs stay on, there is a fault within the router.

  • Page 136: Cannot Access The Modem Router Menu

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Cannot Access the Modem Router Menu If you are unable to access the router’s menu from a computer on your local network, check the following: • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the modem router.

  • Page 137: Cannot Access The Internet

    Internet Service Provider (ISP). Checking the Configuration To check the router configuration to make sure that it is correct: 1. Start your browser, and select an external site such as http://www.netgear.com. 2. Access the main menu of the router at http://www.routerlogin.net. •...
  • Page 138 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual If your router is still unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be one of the following: • Your ISP might require a login program. Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or some other type of login.

  • Page 139: Troubleshooting A Network Using The Ping Utility

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a network by using the ping utility in your computer or workstation.

  • Page 140: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote device. 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and then select Run.

  • Page 141: Problems With Date And Time

    2-18) if your computer supports it. You can also manually configure the computer’s wireless settings. When you install a NETGEAR wireless card in your computer, a Smart Wizard is installed that can provide helpful information about your wireless network. You can find this program in your Windows Program menu or as an icon in your system tray.

  • Page 142: Viewing Available Networks

    If your wireless computer is configured for the network, but you cannot connect, use the computer’s wireless setup program to scan for available wireless networks. Look for network names (SSIDs) of NETGEAR-DualBand-N and NETGEAR-2.4-G, or your custom SSIDs if you have changed them. If your wireless networks do not appear, check these conditions: “Configuring Advanced WPS Settings”...

  • Page 143: Default Configuration And Technical Specifications

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Appendix B Default Configuration and Technical Specifications This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router. Restoring the Factory Configuration Settings Note: This procedure erases your current configuration, including your wireless security.
  • Page 144 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table B-1. Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Router login Modem Router login URL http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com User name (case-sensitive) admin Password (case-sensitive) password USB access \\readyshare Internet connection WAN MAC address...

  • Page 145: Technical Specifications

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table B-1. Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Default Setting Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Name (11N SSID) NETGEAR-Dual Band-N Name (11G SSID) NETGEAR-2.4G Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Enabled Country/Region United States in North America, otherwise varies by region.
  • Page 146 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table B-1. Specifications (continued) Environmental Operating temperature 0 to 40 C (32º to 104º F) Operating humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing Storage temperature -20 to 70 C (-4º to 158º F)

  • Page 147: Appendix C Related Documents

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Appendix C Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents 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...

  • Page 148: Index

    Index repeater unit 6-23 connection status settings access connection types blocking remote 4-13 CTS/RTS Threshold 2-21 restricting by MAC address customer support viewing logs 3-18 access points 6-19 account name data packets, fragmented address reservation date and time, troubleshooting A-10 ADSL settings daylight savings time 3-21, A-10...
  • Page 149 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual dynamic reserved e-mailing logs 3-19 IP subnet mask erasing configuration 4-11 Ethernet cables, checking Ethernet light, troubleshooting and keywords, blocking by Ethernet MAC address. See MAC addresses LAN path, troubleshooting factory default settings...
  • Page 150 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) Quality of Service (QoS) 6-12 applications and online gaming 6-13 editing or deleting policies 6-16 NAT (Network Address Translation) 6-11 MAC address 6-15 network router LAN ports...
  • Page 151 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual technical logs 3-18 router status speed requirements SSID SSID broadcast 2-20 static routes 6-17 WAN IP address, troubleshooting status, router, viewing WAN setup streaming video and audio 6-19, 6-21 subnet mask...

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