Page 1 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 User M anua l 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 March 2012 202-10642-03 v1.0...
Page 2: Technical Support
NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
NETGEAR Genie Setup ........
Page 4 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Guest Networks ..........38 Guest Network Wireless Security Options .
Page 5 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 View Wireless Modem Router Status ......82 Wireless Modem Router Information .
Page 6 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 LEDs Never Turn Off ........122 Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off.
Page 7: Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup G et to k now you r wireles s router The NETGEAR N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 is the ultimate integrated ADSL networking gateway. It offers concurrent dual-band technology that allows devices to avoid interference and also ensures top speeds and the greatest range for demanding applications, such as streaming HD video and multiplayer gaming.
Page 8 Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Me, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.4, or later • Use with an N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA3100 for maximum performance) Standards • IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz •...
Page 9 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 223 x 153 x 31 mm (8.8 x 6.0 x 1.2 inches) • Weight: 0.5 kg (1.2 lb) Advanced Features • Live Parental Controls with flexible and customizable filter settings.
Page 10: Unpack Your New Router
• Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
Page 11: Hardware Features
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Hardware Features Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.
Page 12: Back Panel
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Back Panel The back panel has the Power On/Off button and port connections shown in the figure: 1. ADSL line 2. USB port 3. Gigabit-Ethernet LAN ports 4. Gigabit-Ethernet WAN port for connecting to external cable or fiber modem 5.
Page 13: Front Panel
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Note: You can use either the ADSL or Gigabit-Ethernet port for WAN connectivity. AC power adapter input Power On/Off button Front Panel The wireless modem router front panel has the 10 status LEDs, icons, and ports shown in the figure.
Page 14 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Table 1. WPS button and LED Icon LED Activity Description Solid green Indicates that wireless security has been enabled. Blinking green WPS-capable device is connecting to the device. WPS is not enabled. For information about the use of this button, see...
Page 15 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Table 5. DSL LED Icon LED Activity Description Solid green You have an ADSL connection. In technical terms, the ADSL port is synchronized with an ISP’s network-access device. Blinking green Indicates that the wireless modem router is negotiating the best possible speed on the ADSL line.
Page 16: Position Your Wireless Router
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Table 9. LAN LED Icon LED Activity Description Solid green A LAN port has detected an Ethernet link with a device. Blinking green Data is being transmitted or received. No link is detected on these ports.
Page 17: Adsl Microfilters
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Also be aware that when you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is five channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
Page 18: Two-Line Adsl Microfilter (Included)
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Two-Line ADSL Microfilter (Included) Use an ADSL microfilter with a built-in splitter when there is a single wall outlet that provides connectivity for both the wireless modem router and your telephone equipment. Plug the ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet, plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone, and plug the wireless modem router into the jack labeled ADSL.
Page 19: Cable Your N600 Wireless Modem Router
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Cable Your N600 Wireless Modem Router WARNING! DO not stack equipment, or place equipment in tight spaces, or in drawers. Be sure your equipment is surrounded by at least 2 inches of air space. The unit should not be wall mounted.
Page 20 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 • The DSL LED is green when you have an ADSL connection. • The Internet LED is green when there is an Internet connection. Turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection, do not run that software.
Page 21: Chapter 2 Get Started With Netgear Genie
Con n e ct to the wireles s mo d em router This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR Genie to set up your wireless modem router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book.
Page 22: Prepare To Set Up The Wireless Modem Router
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Prepare to Set Up the Wireless Modem Router You can set up your wireless modem router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you can use the Genie menus and screens to set up your wireless modem router manually.
Page 23: Types Of Logins And Access
NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the wireless modem router because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed.
Page 24: Use Netgear Genie After Installation
When you first set up your wireless modem router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the wireless modem router. You can use NETGEAR Genie again if you want to view or change settings for the wireless modem router.
Page 25: Wireless Modem Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Click the message when it shows up, and click Yes to upgrade the wireless modem router with the latest firmware. After the upgrade, the wireless modem router restarts. CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the wireless modem router, shut down the...
Page 26: Add Wireless Devices Or Computers To Your Network
Settings. Using this tab requires a solid understanding of networking concepts. • Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection. Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices and other equipment to your wireless network.
Page 27 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Press the WPS button on the wireless modem router top panel Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with the device. The device is now connected to your wireless modem router.
Page 28: Chapter 3 Genie Basic Settings
Genie Basic Settings You r I nternet c on n e ct ion a nd n et work This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Basic Home screen, shown in the following figure: This chapter contains the following sections: •...
Page 29: Internet Basic Settings
Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. 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.
Page 30 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 These fields display when your ISP requires a login: • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. ISP types. The choices are PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP. • Login. The login name provided by your ISP. This is often an email address.
Page 31: Attached Devices
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network here. From the Basic Home screen, select Attached Devices to display the following screen: Wired devices are connected to the wireless modem router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network.
Page 32: Parental Controls
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, you are automatically directed to the Internet, where you can learn more about Live Parental Controls or download the application. The following screen displays:...
Page 33: Readyshare Usb Storage And Printer
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer You can view information about a USB storage device that is connected to the wireless modem router’s USB port here. USB Storage (Basic Settings) From the Basic Home screen, select ReadySHARE to display the USB Storage (Basic...
Page 34: Readyshare Printer
The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup. The N600 Modem Router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory.
Page 35 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless security settings, you are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the wireless modem router.
Page 36: Wireless Settings 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. Channel. This setting is the wireless channel used by the gateway. Enter a value from 1 through 13.
Page 37: Change Wpa Security Option And Passphrase
The Security Options section of the Wireless Setup screen lets you change the security option and passphrase. Please note that NETGEAR recommends that you not change the security option or passphrase, but if you want to change these settings, this section explains how.
Page 38: Guest Networks
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Guest Networks Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without providing them with your wireless security key. You can add a guest network to each wireless network: 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n.
Page 39: Guest Network Wireless Security Options
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Note: These settings apply separately to the 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz a/n bands. Enable Guest Network. When this check box is selected, the guest network is enabled, and guests can connect to your network using the SSID of this profile.
Page 40 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 because it is usually implemented through hardware, while WPA-PSK is usually implemented through software. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase to authenticate and generate the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key.
Page 41: Chapter 4 Genie Advanced Home
Genie Advanced Home Sp e cif y custom set t ings This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Advanced Home screen, shown in the following figure: This screen is also displayed through the Administration menu. This chapter contains the following sections: •...
Page 42: Setup Wizard
Settings. Setup Wizard The NETGEAR Genie installation process is launched the first time you set up the wireless modem router. After setting up the wireless modem router the first time, if you want to perform this task again, you can run Setup Wizard from the Advanced tab of the Genie.
Page 43: Wps Wizard
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 WPS Wizard The WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-capable client device (a wireless device or computer) to your network. On the client device you need to either press its WPS button or locate its WPS PIN.
Page 44: Setup Menu
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Within two minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password. The wireless modem router attempts to add the WPS-capable device. The WPS LED on the top of the wireless modem router blinks green.
Page 45: Adsl Setup
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 ADSL Setup The ADSL Settings screen lets you configure the multiplexing method and virtual circuit of your ADSL connection. The default parameters should be correct to match the system used by your ISP. Select Advanced > Setup > ADSL Setup to view the following screen: •...
Page 46: Wan Setup
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the wireless modem router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port.
Page 47: Default Dmz Server
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Disable SIP ALG. Some VoIP applications do not work well with the SIP ALG. Enabling this option to turn off the SIP ALG might help your VoIP devices to create/accept a call through the router.
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, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another. Leave MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...
Page 49 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Table 11. Common MTU sizes (Continued) Application 1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. 1400 Maximum size for AOL DSL. Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs.  To change the MTU size: Select Advanced >...
Page 50: Lan Setup
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). The wireless modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server.
Page 51: Lan Setup Screen Settings
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 LAN Setup Screen Settings LAN TCP/IP Setup • IP Address. The LAN IP address of the wireless modem router. • IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the wireless modem router. Combined with the IP address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which have to be reached through a gateway or wireless modem router.
Page 52: Address Reservation
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 You can specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the wireless modem router’s LAN IP address.
Page 53: Quality Of Service (Qos) Setup
QoS is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The N600 Modem Router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. To configure QoS, use the QoS Setup screen.
Page 54: Qos For Applications And Online Gaming
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 To specify prioritization of traffic, you have to create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the QoS Policy table in the QoS Setup screen. For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling.
Page 55 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 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. In either case, a list of applications or games displays in the list.
Page 56 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port, as shown in the following figure: From the LAN port list, select the LAN port that will have a QoS policy. From the Priority list, select the priority that this port’s traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet.
Page 57 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address to display the following screen: If the device to be prioritized appears in the MAC Device List, select its radio button. The information from the MAC Device List populates the policy name, MAC Address, and Device Name fields.
Page 58: Chapter 5 Usb Storage
USB Storage Ac c es s a nd c on figu re a USB storage d rive This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your wireless modem router. Be aware that the USB port on the wireless modem router can be used to connect only to USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives.
Page 59: Usb Drive Requirements
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 USB Drive Requirements The wireless 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 in the following table. Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and other variables.
Page 60: File-Sharing Scenarios
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 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 Windows, Mac, or Linux file type including text files, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MP3, pictures, and multimedia.
Page 61: Usb Storage Basic Settings
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Share Large Files over the Internet Sending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many email systems. The wireless modem router allows you to share very large files such as PowerPoint presentations or .zip files over the Internet.
Page 62: Add Or Edit A Network Folder
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).  To access your USB device: Click the network device name or the share name in your computer’s network folders list.
Page 63: Usb Storage Advanced Settings
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 • To add a folder, click Create Network Folder. • To edit a folder, select its radio button, and then click Edit. You can use this screen to select a folder, to change the share name, or to change the read access or write access from All - no password to admin.
Page 64: Available Network Folders
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 You can use this screen to 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 wireless modem router.
Page 65: Safely Remove A Usb Drive
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 • Read and Write Access. Show the permissions and access controls on the network folder: All - no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the wireless modem router.
Page 66: Specify Approved Usb Devices
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Specify Approved USB Devices For more security, you can set up the wireless modem router to share approved USB devices only. You can access this feature from the Advanced Setup menu on the Advanced tab.
Page 67: Connect To The Usb Drive From A Remote Computer
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 To add an approved USB device, select it from the Available USB Devices list, and then click Add. Select the Allow only approved devices check box. Click Apply so that your change takes effect.
Page 68: Chapter 6 Usb Printer Control
USB port on your router. The utility allows you to control a printer. The utility has to be installed on each computer on your network from which you want to control the device. You can download this utility at www.netgear.com/landing/en-us/readyshare.aspx.
Page 69 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 When you launch the USB Control Center utility, a screen similar to the following displays: This is the main screen, which shows a device icon, the description for this USB device, and its status.
Page 70: Control Center Configuration
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Control Center Configuration Select Tools > Configuration to display the following screen: Automatically execute when logging on Windows. Select this check box to have the utility start automatically when you are logged in to Windows.
Page 71: Scan With A Multifunction Printer
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Once the printer shows Available status, the grayed out Paused state no longer displays in the Windows Printers and Faxes window. This USB printer is ready. The utility does not need to always hold the connection of this USB printer.
Page 72: Chapter 7 Security
Security Ke ep u nwa nted c ontent out of you r net work This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the wireless modem router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and other devices connected to your network.
Page 73: Keyword Blocking Of Http Traffic
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 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. Select Advanced > Security > Block Sites to display the following screen: Select one of the keyword blocking options: •...
Page 74: Firewall Rules
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Firewall Rules Services are functions performed by server computers 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’ moves. When a computer on the Internet sends a request for service to a server computer, the requested service is identified by a service or port number.
Page 75 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 The Firewall Rules screen lists all firewall rules that have been changed from their default setting. The default rules allow all outgoing traffic and block all incoming traffic. • To change the firewall rules for outbound traffic, you need to add it from the Outbound...
Page 76 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 • BLOCK by schedule, otherwise Allow. Allow the traffic covered by this rule, unless it is blocked according to the schedule specified on the Schedule screen in Schedule for Firewall Rules on page 78.
Page 77: Add Custom Services To Allow Or Block
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Add Custom Services to Allow or Block You can define your own incoming and outgoing custom services to allow or block. Once you add your own custom services, they will be available on the Outbound Services screen (as...
Page 78: Schedule For Firewall Rules
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Schedule for Firewall Rules You can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access.  To specify the firewall rule schedule: Select Advanced > Security > Schedule to display the following screen: Set up the schedule for blocking keywords and services.
Page 79: Security Event Email Notifications
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Security Event Email Notifications To receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the E-mail screen and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often. ...
Page 80: Chapter 8 Administration
Administration M a nage your net work This chapter describes the settings for administering and maintaining your wireless modem router and home network. See also Remote Management on page 113 for information about upgrading or checking the status of your wireless modem router over the Internet, and Traffic Meter on page 116 for information about monitoring the volume of Internet traffic passing through...
Page 81: Upgrade The Wireless Modem Router Firmware
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Upgrade the Wireless Modem Router Firmware The wireless 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 82: View Wireless Modem Router Status
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 View Wireless Modem Router Status To view wireless modem router status and usage information, select Advanced Home, or select Administration > Router Status to display the following screen: Wireless Modem Router Information Hardware Version.
Page 83 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 IP Address. The IP address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the wireless modem router. If no address is shown or the address is 0.0.0, the wireless modem router cannot connect to the Internet.
Page 84: Connection Status Button
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field, and click Set Interval. To stop the polling entirely, click Stop. Connection Status Button On the Router Status screen in the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button to view connection status information.
Page 85: Wireless Settings (2.4 Ghz And 5 Ghz)
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) The following settings are displayed: Name (SSID). The wireless network name (SSID) used by the wireless modem router. The default names for the 5 GHz ends in -5G to distinguish it from the 2.4 GHz network.
Page 86: Guest Network (2.4 Ghz And 5 Ghz)
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Guest Network (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) Name (SSID). The 11N wireless network name (SSID) used by the wireless modem router. The default names are NETGEAR-Guest and NETGEAR-5G-Guest. Wireless AP. Indicates whether the radio feature of the wireless modem router is enabled. If this feature is not enabled, the Wireless LEDs on the front panel are off.
Page 87: Manage The Configuration File
To email the log immediately, click the Send Log button. Manage the Configuration File The configuration settings of the N600 Modem Router are stored within the wireless 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 88: Back Up Settings
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Back Up Settings  To back up the wireless modem router’s configuration settings: Select Advanced > Administration > Backup Settings to display the following screen: Click Backup Settings to save a copy of the current settings.
Page 89: Set Password
Click Apply so that your changes take effect. Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router’s user name of admin. Then you will have an easy way to recover the password if it is forgotten.
Page 90: Diagnostics
Perform a DNS Lookup. A DNS (Domain Name Server) converts the Internet name (for example, www.netgear.com) to an IP address. If you need the IP address of a web, FTP, mail, or other server on the Internet, do a DNS lookup to find the IP address.
Page 91 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 • Reboot the Router. Click this button to perform a remote restart of the router. Use this operation if the router seems to have become unstable or is not operating normally.
Page 92: Chapter 9 Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings Fine tu ning your net work This chapter describes the advanced features of your wireless modem router. The information is for users with a solid understanding of networking concepts who want to set the wireless modem router up for unique situations such as when remote access from the Internet by IP or domain name is needed.
Page 93: Advanced Wireless Settings
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Advanced Wireless Settings Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings to display the Advanced Wireless Settings screen: The following settings are available in this screen: • Enable Wireless Router Radio. You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the wireless modem router by clearing this check box.
Page 94 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 You can use this feature to turn off the wireless signal from your wireless modem router at times when you do not need a wireless connection. For instance, you could turn it off for the weekend if you leave town.
Page 95 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 From the Wireless Card Access List screen, click Add to display the Wireless Card Access Setup screen. On this screen you can restrict access to your network to specific devices based on their MAC address.
Page 96: Wireless Repeating Function (Wds)
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) You can set the N600 Modem Router up to be used as a wireless access point (AP). Doing this enables the wireless modem router to act as a wireless repeater. A wireless repeater connects to another wireless wireless modem router as a client where the network to which it connects becomes the ISP service.
Page 97: Wireless Repeating Function
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 local computers. To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC addresses of the child repeater access point. Wireless Repeater. The wireless modem router sends all traffic from its local wireless or wired computers to a remote access point.
Page 98: Set Up The Base Station
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Disable Wireless Client Association. If your wireless modem router is the repeater, selecting this check box means that wireless clients cannot associate with it. Only LAN client associations are allowed. If you are setting up a point-to-point bridge, select this check box.
Page 99: Set Up A Repeater Unit
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function to display the Wireless Repeating Function screen. Scroll to view more settings In the Wireless Repeating Function screen (depending on the frequency you want to use), select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box and select the Wireless Base Station radio button.
Page 100: Port Forwarding And Triggering
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Fill in the Repeater IP Address field. This IP address has to be in the same subnet as the base station, but different from the LAN IP of the base station.
Page 101: Port Triggering To Open Incoming Ports
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Your wireless modem router creates an entry in its internal session table describing this communication session between your computer and the web server at www.example.com. Before sending the web page request message to www.example.com, your wireless...
Page 102 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 discards it. However, some application servers (such as FTP and IRC servers) send replies back to multiple port numbers. Using the port triggering function of your wireless modem router, you can tell the wireless modem router to open additional incoming ports when a particular outgoing port originates a session.
Page 103: Port Forwarding To Permit External Host Communications
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Note: Only one computer at a time can use the triggered application. Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications In both of the preceding examples, your computer initiates an application session with a server computer on the Internet.
Page 104: How Port Forwarding Differs From Port Triggering
IP address.  To set up port forwarding: Tip: To ensure that your server computer always has the same IP address, use the reserved IP address feature of your N600 Modem Router. Advanced Settings...
Page 105 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering to display the following screen: Port Forwarding is selected as the service type. Click Add to display the following screen: From the Service list, select the service or game that you will host on your network. If the...
Page 106: Add A Custom Service
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Click Apply. The service appears in the list in the screen. Add a Custom Service To define a service, game, or application that does not appear in the Service Name list, you have to first determine which port number or range of numbers is used by the application.
Page 107: Set Up Port Triggering
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 In the table, select the radio button next to the service name. Click Edit Service or Delete Service. Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public If you host a web server on your local network, you can use port forwarding to allow web requests from anyone on the Internet to reach your web server.
Page 108 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 To set up 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 109: Dynamic Dns
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Click Add Service to display the following screen: In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. In the Service User list, select Any (the default) to allow this service to be used by any computer on the Internet.
Page 110 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Your wireless modem router contains a client that can connect to the Dynamic DNS service provided by DynDNS.org. First visit their website at http://www.dyndns.org and obtain an account and host name that you configure in the wireless modem router. Then, whenever...
Page 111: Static Routes
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Static Routes Static routes provide additional routing information to your wireless modem router. Under usual circumstances, the wireless modem router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and you do not need to configure additional static routes.
Page 112 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2  To set up a static route: Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Static Routes, and click Add to display the following screen: In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only.
Page 113: Remote Management
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Remote Management The remote management feature lets you upgrade or check the status of your N600 Modem Router over the Internet.  To set up remote management: Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Remote Management.
Page 114: Usb Settings
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Normal web browser access uses the standard HTTP service port 80. For greater security, enter a custom port number for the remote web management interface. Choose a number between 1024 and 65535, but do not use the number of any common service port.
Page 115 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2  To turn on Universal Plug and Play: Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > UPnP. The UPnP screen displays. The available settings and information in this screen are: Turn UPnP On. UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration.
Page 116: Ipv6
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 IPv6 You can use this feature to set up an IPv6 Internet connection type if NETGEAR Genie does not detect it automatically.  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type: Select Advanced >...
Page 117 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2  To monitor Internet traffic: Click Advanced > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter to display the following screen: To enable the Traffic Meter, select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. If you would like to record and restrict the volume of Internet traffic, select the Traffic volume control by radio button.
Page 118: Device Mode
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Device Mode When the wireless modem router is in Router mode, this screen allows switching to Modem mode, where the wireless modem router acts as a pure bridge or DSL modem.
Page 119: Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Diagnose and solve problem s This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your wireless 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.
Page 120: Quick Tips
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network Be sure to restart your network in this sequence: Turn off and unplug the modem.
Page 121: Troubleshoot With The Leds
Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to your wireless modem router and that the power adapter is securely connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you are using the 12V DC, 2.5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. •...
Page 122: Leds Never Turn Off
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 LEDs Never Turn Off When the wireless modem 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 wireless modem router.
Page 123: Cannot Log In To The Router
• If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR wireless modem router as an additional router behind an existing router in your network, consider replacing the existing router instead. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration.
Page 124 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Access the wireless modem router interface at http://www.routerlogin.net. Select Administration > Router Status. Check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your wireless modem router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP.
Page 125: Troubleshoot Pppoe
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Troubleshoot PPPoE If you are using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your Internet connection.  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: Log in to the wireless modem router. Select Administration > Router Status. Click Connection Status. If all of the steps indicate OK, then your PPPoE connection is up and working.
Page 126: Changes Not Saved
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 • When entering configuration settings, be sure to click Apply before moving to another screen or tab, or your changes could be lost. • Click Refresh or Reload in the web browser. The changes might have occurred, but the web browser might be caching the old configuration.
Page 127: Wireless Signal Strength
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 • Does your wireless device support the security that you are using for your wireless network (WPA or WPA2)? • If you want to view the wireless settings for the wireless modem router, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to a LAN port on the wireless modem router.
Page 128: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2  To ping the wireless modem router from a computer running Windows: From the Windows toolbar, click Start, and then select Run. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the wireless modem router, as in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net...
Page 129 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 If you do not receive replies: • Check that your computer has the IP address of your wireless modem router listed as the default gateway. If the IP configuration of your computer is assigned by DHCP, this information is not be visible in your computer’s Network Control Panel.
Page 130: Appendix A Supplemental Information
Factor y set t i n gs a nd te ch n ic a l s p e ci ficat ion s This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2.
Page 131 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Table 13. Factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default Behavior Local network Disabled (LAN) continued Time zone GMT for WW except NA and GR, GMT+1 for GR, GMT-8 for NA Time zone adjusted for daylight...
Page 132: Technical Specifications
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Technical Specifications Table 14. DGND3700v2 Router specifications Feature Description Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB Power adapter • North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input •...
Page 133 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Table 14. DGND3700v2 Router specifications (Continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range 2.4 GHz 2.412–2.462 GHz (US) 2.412–2.472 GHz (Japan) 2.412–2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI) 5 GHz 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz (US) 5.18–5.24 GHz (Europe ETSI) FCC: 5.25–5.35 GHz (DFS band)
Page 134: Appendix B Notification Of Compliance
European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN300 328 (2.4Ghz), EN301 489-17, EN301 893 (5Ghz), EN60950-1 For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at: http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/ EDOC in Languages of the European Community...
Page 135 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ...
Page 136: Fcc Caution
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 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules.
Page 137: Industry Canada
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Page 138 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 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 Recommended Minimum Distance (in feet and meters)
Page 139: Index
Index configuration file connecting wirelessly AC power adapter input country setting access crossover cable remote CTS/RTS Threshold viewing logs custom service (port forwarding) access points accessing remote computer adding custom services dashboard guest network data packets, fragmented priority rules date and time QoS policy wireless devices daylight savings time...
Page 140 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 restoring file sharing LAN port firmware version QoS for firmware, upgrading settings fragmentation length LAN port LEDs fragmented data packets LAN ports front panel LAN setup language setting large files, sharing...
Page 141 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 reserved IP adresses restarting network On/Off button restoring On/Off LED configuration file one-line ADSL microfilter default factory settings outgoing mail server router interface, described Router mode router status, viewing packets, fragmented...
Page 142 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3700v2 up time, system WPS-PSK encryption upgrading firmware WPS-PSK+ WPA2-PSK encryption wrong date or time advanced configuration advanced settings basic storage settings drive requirements file sharing ReadySHARE access remote computer connection specifying approved devices...

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Chapter 5 USB Storage

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Chapter 7 Security

Chapter 8 Administration

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Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

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