N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA October 2010 202-10463-04 v1.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Router Internet Setup Using the Setup Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Logging In to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Configuring ADSL Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Setting the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Chapter 4 Network Maintenance Upgrading the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Viewing N300 Wireless Modem Router Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Connection Status . . . . . . .
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Activating a VPN Tunnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Verifying the Status of a VPN Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Deactivating a VPN Tunnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Deleting a VPN Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Setting Up VPN Tunnels in Special Circumstances . . . .
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Appendix B Default Configuration and Technical Specifications Restoring the Factory Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Using the Restore Factory Settings Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Appendix C NETGEAR VPN Configuration Configuration Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Router Internet Setup 1 Connecting to the network This chapter describes how to configure your N300 Wireless Modem Router Internet connection. When you install your N300 wireless modem router using the Resource CD as described in the N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router Installation Guide, these settings are configured automatically for you. This chapter provides instructions on how to log in to the N300 wireless modem router for further configuration.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Logging In to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router You can log in to the N300 wireless modem router to view or change its settings. Links to the Knowledge Base and documentation are also available on the N300 wireless modem router main menu. Note: Your computer must be configured for DHCP.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 2. Note: If the N300 wireless modem router is not configured (is in its factory default state) when you log in, the Setup Wizard displays. See Using the Setup Wizard on page 9. If the N300 wireless modem router discovers a newer version of the firmware, you are asked if you want to upgrade to the new firmware (see Upgrading the Firmware on page 50 for details). If no new firmware is available, the following message displays.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 4. 2. Under Auto-Detect Connection Type, select Yes and then click Next to proceed. 3. Enter your ISP settings, as needed. 4. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click Test to verify your Internet connection. If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, see Troubleshooting in Appendix A.” Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings To view or configure the basic settings: 1.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 5. 3. Select Yes or No depending on whether your ISP requires a login. This selection changes the fields available on the Basic Settings screen. • Yes. If your ISP requires a login, select the encapsulation method. Enter the login name. If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. • No. If your ISP does not require a login, enter the account name, if required, and the domain name, if required. 4.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual ISP does not require login ISP does require login Figure 6. Settings Description Does Your ISP Require a Login? • Yes • No These fields Account Name appear only if (If required) no login is Domain Name required. (If required) Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might also be called the host name. These fields Login appear only if Password your ISP requires a Service Name login. The login name provided by your ISP.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Settings Description Internet IP Address • Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also enter the IP subnet mask and the gateway IP address. The gateway is the N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2. • Use IP Over ATM (PoA).
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 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.
2. Wireless Settings 2 Protecting your network For a wireless connection, the SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the wireless security setting must be the same for the N300 wireless 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.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual - SSID. The default 11N SSID for the N300 wireless modem router is NETGEAR-DualBand-N. The default 11G SSID is NETGEAR-2.4-G. - The wireless mode (802.11g or 802.11b) that each wireless adapter supports. - Wireless security option. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports. See Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings on page 18.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual • Put the antenna in a vertical position to provide the best side-to-side coverage. Put the antenna in a horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage. • If you are using 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 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Note: NETGEAR recommends WPA2 security because it is the strongest, and WPA security as the next strongest. WEP security is the weakest of these alternatives, but you might need to use WEP security to be able to link with your older wireless devices. For more information about wireless technology, click the link to the online document in Wireless Networking Basics in Appendix E.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 9. The settings for this screen are explained in the following table. Settings Description Name (11N SSID) Name (11G SSID) This is the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Settings Description 11N Channel 11G Channel The wireless channel fields determine the operating frequency used for the 11N or 11G wireless networks. Do not change the wireless channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, you might need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best. Security Options • Disable.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Note: NETGEAR recommends WPA2 security because it is the strongest, and WPA security as the next strongest. WEP security is the weakest of these alternatives, but you might need to use WEP security to be able to link with your older wireless devices. To configure WEP data encryption: 1. Log in to the N300 wireless modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 or http://www.routerlogin.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 6. Enter the encryption keys. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network: • 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 N300 wireless modem router.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual To configure WPA or WPA2 in the N300 wireless modem router: 1. Log in to the N300 wireless modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 or http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the N300 wireless modem router. 2. From the main menu select Wireless Settings. 3.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network If your wireless clients support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can use this feature to configure the N300 wireless modem router’s SSID and security settings and, at the same time, connect the wireless client securely and easily to the N300 wireless modem router.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. 2. On the N300 wireless modem router main menu, select Add WPS Client, and then click Next. The following screen displays: WPS button Figure 12. By default, the Push Button (recommended) radio button is selected. 3. Either press the N300 wireless modem router dome for a few seconds, which works as a WPS button, or click the onscreen button.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual The first time you add a WPS client, make sure that the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box on the WPS Settings screen is cleared. This is the default setting for the N300 wireless modem router, and allows it to generate the SSID and WPA/WPA2 security settings when it implements WPS.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Configuring Advanced WPS Settings From the main menu, select Advanced > Wireless Settings to display the following screen: Figure 14. The WPS settings show the N300 wireless modem router PIN and the Disable Router’s PIN and Keep Existing Wireless Settings check boxes. By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is cleared.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Adding More WPS Clients Note: Your wireless settings remain the same when you add another WPS-enabled client, as long as the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen (select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the N300 wireless modem router main menu).
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Note: To make sure that your new wireless settings remain in effect, verify that the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected in the WPS Settings screen. 5. For information about how to view a list of all devices connected to your N300 wireless modem router (including wireless and Ethernet connected), see Viewing a List of Attached Devices on page 57.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the N300 wireless modem router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the N300 wireless modem router. 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.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Mode in Wireless Settings Screen Menu Selection Guest Network Default SSID Wireless Compatibility Up to 270 Mpbs Guest Network b/g/n NETGEAR-2.4G_n_Guest1 • 2.4GHz 802.11n • 2.4GHz 802.11g • 2.4GHz 802.11b Up to 145 Mbps at 5 GHz & 54 Guest Network a/n Mbps at 2.4 GHz NETGEAR-2.4G_n_Guest1 • 5GHz 802.11a • 5GHz 802.11n Guest Network b/g NETGEAR-2.4G_g_Guest1 • 2.4GHz 802.11g • 2.4GHz 802.11b Guest Network a/n NETGEAR-2.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. For the selected guest network, the same name must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. Note: Wireless security is disabled by default. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you implement wireless security for the guest network. 5. To configure wireless security for the guest network, enter the security options.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Flexible Settings You might have your own computer or you might be sharing a computer with other members in the family. Default and per-user settings allow you to customize configurations for different computing arrangements and personalize the settings for each person. Per-time setting allows Internet access during scheduled time slots to help manage the balance between work and play.
3. Security Settings Keeping unwanted content out of your network 3 This chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of the N300 wireless modem router to protect your network.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be a mixture of both uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Your password can be up to 30 characters. Changing the Built-In Password 1. Log in to the N300 wireless modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 or http://www.routerlogin.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 2. From the main menu, under Advanced > Wireless Settings, and then click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Card Access List screen. Figure 17. The Wireless Station Access List screen displays a list of wireless PCs that are allowed to connect to the N300 wireless modem router based on their MAC addresses. These wireless PCs must also have the correct SSID and wireless security settings to access the wireless network. 3.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual - If the wireless station is shown in the Available Wireless Stations list, click its radio button to select it, and then click Add. - To manually specify the wireless station, in the Add New Station Manually section, enter the name of the wireless station and its MAC address.The MAC address is 12 hexadecimal digits and can usually be found on the bottom of the wireless device. Click Add.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual To block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule screen. For information about scheduling, see Scheduling Blocking on page 45. Block all access to Internet browsing during a scheduled period by entering a dot (.) as the keyword, and then set a schedule in the Schedule screen. 3. Add a keyword or domain by entering it in the keyword field and clicking Add Keyword.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 20. • Outbound Services. This lists all existing rules for outbound traffic. If you have not defined any rules, only the default rule is listed. The default rule allows all outgoing traffic. • Inbound Services. This lists all existing rules for inbound traffic. If you have not defined any rules, only the default rule is listed. The default rule blocks all inbound traffic.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 21. 2. From the Service list, select the service that you want to add or edit. 3. Enter the settings to specify the service as explained in the following table.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Field Outbound Rules Inbound Rules WAN Servers These settings determine which Internet locations are covered by the rule, based on their destination (WAN) IP address. Select the option you want: • Any. All local IP addresses are covered by this rule. • Address range. If this option is selected, you must fill in the Start and Finish fields. • Single address. Enter the required address in the Start fields.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual You can add a pre-set port forwarding rule or a custom rule. Adding a Pre-set Port Forwarding Rule 1. From the Port Forwarding screen, click Add to display the following screen: Figure 23. 2. In the Service Name list, select the rule. 3. Fill in the Server IP Address field, and then click Apply. Adding a Custom Port Forwarding Rule 1. From the Port Forwarding screen, click Add. 2.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 7. Click Apply. The service appears in the list. 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. Note: For information about port forwarding and port blocking, see Firewall Rules on page 38.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 25. 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. There are 2 options: - The port triggering rule is applied to all PCs on the LAN. That is, any PC on the LAN can use the rule and make the router to open a dynamic mapping to it.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual To block access to Internet services: 1. From the main menu, select Security > Services. The Services screen displays. Figure 26. 2. To add a service, click Add Custom Service. The following screen displays. Figure 27. 3. Enter a name for the service. 4. From the Service Type drop-down list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 28. 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. Select Every Day to select the check boxes for all days. Click Apply. b. Time of Day. Select a start and end time in 24-hour format. Select All Day for 24-hour blocking. Click Apply.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 29. The following information is provided in the logs: Field Description Date and time The date and time the log entry was recorded. Source IP The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry. 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.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 30. 2. To receive email logs and alerts from the N300 wireless modem router, select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box. a. In the Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You might be able to find this information in the configuration screen of your e-mail program. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages will not be sent by e-mail. b.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 5. Click Apply to save your settings. So that the log entries are correctly time-stamped and sent at the correct time, be sure to set the time as described in the next section. Setting the Time The N300 wireless modem router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several network time servers on the Internet.
4. Network Maintenance 4 Administering your network This chapter describes features to help you manage your N300 wireless modem router.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Note: To turn off the automatic firmware check at login, clear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box on the Router Upgrade screen. If the N300 wireless modem router discovers a newer version of firmware, the message on the left displays. If no new firmware is available, the message on the right displays. Figure 32. To upgrade, click Yes to allow the N300 wireless modem router to download and install the new firmware.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 3. If the firmware version on the NETGEAR website is newer than the firmware on your N300 wireless modem router, download the file to your computer. 4. From the main menu, select Maintenance > Router Upgrade to display the following screen: Figure 33. 5. Click Browse, and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img or .chk). 6. Click Upload to send the firmware to the N300 wireless modem router.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 34. You can use the Show Statics and Connection Status buttons to view additional status information, as described in Connection Status on page 55 and Statistics on page 56. The following table explains Router Status screen fields. Field Description Account Name The host name assigned to the N300 wireless modem router. Firmware Version The version of the N300 wireless modem router firmware.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Field Description Internet Port MAC Address The Media Access Control address. This is the unique physical address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the N300 wireless modem router. LAN Port Wireless Port IP Address The IP address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the N300 wireless modem router. If no address is shown, or is 0.0.0.0, the N300 wireless modem router cannot connect to the Internet. DHCP • None.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Field Wireless Port (continued) Description 11G Channel Identifies the 11G channel of the wireless port being used. Click the link to the online document Wireless Networking Basics in Appendix E for the frequencies used on each channel. In Up to 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz mode and Up to 145 Mbps at 2.4 GHz mode, the 11G channel is not active. Mode Indicates the wireless communication mode: • Up to 300 Mbps at 2.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Item Description Negotiation Success or Failed. Authentication Success or Failed. Obtaining IP Address The IP address assigned to the WAN port by the ADSL Internet Service Provider. Obtaining Network Mask The network mask assigned to the WAN port by the ADSL Internet Service Provider. Statistics To view statistics, on the Router Status screen, click Show Statistics. Figure 36.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices table lists all IP devices that the N300 wireless modem router has discovered on the local network. From the main menu, under Maintenance, select Attached Devices to view the table. Figure 37. For each device, the table shows the IP address, NetBIOS host name or device name (if available), and the Ethernet MAC address.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration The Restore and Backup options in the Backup Settings screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your N300 wireless modem router’s configuration settings. To save your settings, click Backup. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the N300 wireless modem router and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 39. You can use the Diagnostics screen to perform the following functions from the N300 wireless modem router: • Ping an IP address to test connectivity to see if you can reach a remote host. • Perform a DNS lookup to test if an Internet name resolves to an IP address to verify that the DNS server configuration is working.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 40. Note: Be sure to change the N300 wireless modem router’s default configuration password to a very secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be a mixture of letters (both uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and symbols. Your password can be up to 30 characters. To configure your N300 wireless modem router for remote management: 1.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual • To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select Only This Computer. Enter the IP address that will be allowed access. 3. Specify the port number for accessing the management interface. Normal Web browser access uses the standard HTTP service port 80. For greater security, enter a custom port number for the remote management Web interface.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 41. a. To enable the traffic meter, select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 2. If you would like to record and restrict the volume of Internet traffic, select the Traffic volume control by radio button. You can select one of the following options for controlling the traffic volume: • No Limit. No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is reached. • Download only. The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual • The Internet connection is disconnected and disabled. 6. Under Internet Traffic Statistics, set up monitoring the data traffic. 7. Click the Traffic Status button if you want a live update on Internet traffic status on your router. 8. Click Apply to save your settings. Chapter 4.
5. USB Storage Network storage for sharing files and backing up data 5 This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your N300 wireless modem router. USB port Figure 42. Note: The USB port on the N300 wireless modem router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives. Do not connect computers, USB modems, printers, CD drives, or DVD drives to the N300 wireless modem router USB port.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual USB Drive Requirements The N300 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. Bus Speed/Second USB 1.1 12 Mbits USB 2.0 480 Mbits Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and other variables. The N300 wireless modem router should work with USB 2.0 or 1.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Sharing Photos with Friends and Family You can create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia. This eliminates the need to log in to (and pay for) an external photo sharing site. To share files with your friends and family: 1. Insert the USB drive into the N300 wireless modem router USB port either directly or with a USB cable.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Note: The password for admin is the same one that you use to access the N300 wireless modem router. By default it is password. 3. Enable FTP through the Internet in the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen. See Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings on page 69. USB Storage Basic Settings You can view or edit basic settings for the USB storage device attached to your N300 wireless modem router.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Note: If you logged in to the N300 wireless modem router before you connected your USB device, you might not see your USB device in the N300 wireless modem router screens until you log out and then log back in again. The following table explains the fields and buttons in this screen. Fields and Buttons Description Network Device Name The default is \\readyshare.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 45. You can use this screen to select a folder, to change the share name, or to change the read access or write access from All - no password to admin. The password for admin is the same one that is used to log in to the N300 wireless modem router main menu. By default it is password. Note: You must click Apply in order for your changes to take effect.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 46. You can use this screen to specify access to the USB storage device. The following table explains the fields and buttons in the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen. Fields Description Network Device Name The default is readyshare. This is the name used to access the USB device connected to the N300 wireless modem router from your computer.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Fields Available Network Folders Description Folder Name Full path of the used by the network folder. Volume name Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD). Total/Free Space The current utilization of the storage device. Share Name • You can click the name shown, or you can type it into the address field of your Web browser.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Media Server Settings You can set this modem router as a ReadyDLNA media server to enable the playback of videos, movies, and pictures on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players such as the Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR’s Digital Entertainer Live. ReadyDLNA means that this device serves media in DLNA-compatible form to DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players. 1. From the main menu, select USB Storage > Media Server.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 1. From the main menu, select Advanced > USB Settings, and then click Approved Devices. The USB Drive Approved Settings screen displays: Figure 48. 2. Select the USB device from the Available USB Devices list. 3. Click Add. 4. Select the Allow only approved devices check box. 5. Click Apply so that your change goes into effect.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 3. Record the IP address that is listed for the Internet port. This is the IP address you can use to connect to the router remotely. Accessing the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP You can connect to the router’s USB drive using a Web browser: 1. Connect to the router by typing ftp:// and the Internet port IP address in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator, for example: ftp://10.1.65.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Note: If you have any questions about File and Printer Sharing, contact Microsoft for assistance. Configuring Windows 2000 and Windows XP Right-click the network connection for your local area network. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks should be listed. If it is not, click Install and follow the installation prompts. Chapter 5.
6. Virtual Private Networking Setting up secure encrypted communications 6 This chapter describes how to use the virtual private networking (VPN) features of the N300 wireless modem router. VPN communications paths are called tunnels. VPN tunnels provide secure, encrypted communications between your local network and a remote network or computer. See Appendix C, NETGEAR VPN Configuration, and click the link to Virtual Private Networking Basics on page 172 to learn more about VPNs.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels Client-to-gateway VPN tunnels provide secure access from a remote PC, such as a telecommuter connecting to an office network. N300 Wireless Modem Router DGND3300v2 VPN Tunnel Internet PC running NETGEAR ProSafe VPN client Figure 49. Telecommuter VPN Tunnel A VPN client access allows a remote PC to connect to your network from any location on the Internet.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Planning a VPN When you set up a VPN, it is helpful to plan the network configuration and record the configuration parameters on a worksheet: Table 1.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual - The typical automated Internet Key Exchange (IKE) setup (see Using Auto Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels on page 101) - A manual keying setup in which you must specify each phase of the connection (see Using Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels on page 109) Table 2.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual configuration mismatches between your N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 and the corresponding VPN endpoint gateway or client workstation.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Table 3. VPN Tunnel Configuration Worksheet Parameter Value to Be Entered Field Selection Authentication Protocol N/A MD5 SHA-1 Diffie-Hellman (DH) Group N/A Group 1 Group 2 Key Life in seconds 28800 (8 hours) N/A IKE Life Time in seconds 3600 (1 hour) N/A VPN Endpoint Local IPSecID LAN IP Address Subnet Mask FQDN or Gateway IP (WAN IP Address) Client toGateway N/A N/A Dynamic Gateway toClient 192.168.3.1 255.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 4. Select the radio button for the type of target end point, and click Next. 5. Enter the remote IP address, and click Next. The Summary screen displays: Note: To view the VPNC-recommended authentication and encryption settings used by the VPN Wizard, click the here link. 82 | Chapter 6.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 6. Click Done on the Summary screen. The VPN Policies screen displays, showing that the new tunnel is enabled: To view or modify the tunnel settings, select its radio button and click Edit. Note: See Using Auto Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels on page 101 for information about how to enable the IKE keep-alive capability on an existing VPN tunnel.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual a. Run the NETGEAR ProSafe Security Policy Editor program, and, using the Table 3 on page 80, create a VPN connection. b. From the Edit menu of the Security Policy Editor, select Add, and then click Connection. A New Connection listing appears in the list of policies. c. Rename the new connection so that it matches the Connection Name field in the VPN Settings screen of the N300 wireless modem router on LAN A.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual g. Enter the public WAN IP address of the N300 wireless modem router in the field directly below the ID Type drop-down list. In this example, 22.23.24.25 is used. The resulting connection settings are shown in Figure 52 on page 85. 3. Configure the security policy in the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client software: a. In the Network Security Policy list, expand the new connection by double-clicking its name or clicking the + symbol.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual a. In the Network Security Policy list on the left side of the Security Policy Editor window, click My Identity. b. In the Select Certificate drop-down list, select None. c. In the ID Type drop-down list, select IP Address. If you are using a virtual fixed IP address, enter this address in the Internal Network IP Address field. Otherwise, leave this field empty. d.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual a. In the Network Security Policy list on the left side of the Security Policy Editor window, expand the Security Policy heading by double-clicking its name or clicking the + symbol. b. Expand the Authentication subheading by double-clicking its name or clicking the + symbol. Then select Proposal 1 below Authentication. c. In the Authentication Method drop-down list, select Pre-Shared key. d.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual a. Expand the Key Exchange subheading by double-clicking its name or clicking the + symbol. Then select Proposal 1 below Key Exchange. b. In the SA Life drop-down list, select Unspecified. c. In the Compression drop-down list, select None. d. Select the Encapsulation Protocol (ESP) check box. e.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual c. Type ping -t 192.168.3.1, and then click OK. This causes a continuous ping to be sent to the first N300 wireless modem router. After between several seconds and 2 minutes, the ping response should change from timed out to reply. Once the connection is established, you can open a browser on the PC and enter the LAN IP address of the remote gateway.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Note: Use the active VPN tunnel information and pings to determine whether a failed connection is due to the VPN tunnel or some reason outside the VPN tunnel. 9. The Connection Monitor screen for this connection is shown in the following figure: In this example you can see these settings: • The N300 wireless modem router has a GW address (public IP WAN address) of 22.23.24.25.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Follow this procedure to configure a gateway-to-gateway VPN tunnel using the VPN Wizard. IP:192.168.3.1 IP: 192.168.0.1 VPN tunnel 14.15.16.17 22.23.24.25 Gateway A Gateway B Internet Figure 53. Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel Set the LAN IPs on each N300 wireless modem router to different subnets and configure each correctly for the Internet. The subsequent examples assume the settings shown in the following table. Table 4.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual To configure a gateway-to-gateway VPN tunnel using the VPN Wizard: 1. Log in to Gateway A on LAN A. From the main menu, select VPN Wizard. Click Next, and the Step 1 of 3 screen displays. 2. Fill in the Connection Name and pre-shared key fields. Select the radio button for the type of target end point, and click Next, and the Step 2 of 3 screen displays. 3.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual The VPN Wizard Summary screen displays: To view the VPNC-recommended authentication and encryption settings used by the VPN Wizard, click the here link. 5. Click Done on the Summary screen. The VPN Policies screen displays, showing that the new tunnel is enabled. Note: See Using Auto Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels on page 101 for information about how to enable the IKE keep-alive capability on an existing VPN tunnel. 6.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Note: The VPN Status screen is only one of three ways to active a VPN tunnel. See Activating a VPN Tunnel on page 94 for information about the other ways. a. On the N300 wireless modem router menu, select VPN Status. The VPN Status/Log screen displays: b. Click the VPN Status button to display the Current VPN Tunnels (SAs) screen: c. Click Connect for the VPN tunnel you want to activate.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual • Use the VPN Status screen. • Activate the VPN tunnel by pinging the remote endpoint. • Start using the VPN tunnel. Note: See Using Auto Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels on page 101 for information about how to enable the IKE keep-alive capability on an existing VPN tunnel. Using the VPN Status Screen to Activate a VPN Tunnel To use the VPN Status screen to activate a VPN tunnel: 1. Log in to the N300 wireless modem router. 2.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 4. Click Connect for the VPN tunnel that you want to activate. Activating the VPN Tunnel by Pinging the Remote Endpoint Note: This section uses 192.168.3.1 for a sample remote endpoint LAN IP address. To activate the VPN tunnel by pinging the remote endpoint (for example, 192.168.3.1), perform the following steps depending on whether your configuration is client-to-gateway or gateway-to-gateway: • Client-to-gateway configuration.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Once the connection is established, you can open a browser on the PC and enter the LAN IP address of the remote N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2. After a short wait, you should see the login screen of the N300 wireless modem router (unless another PC already has the N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 management interface open). • Gateway-to-gateway configuration.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual This log shows the details of recent VPN activity, including the building of the VPN tunnel. If there is a problem with the VPN tunnel, refer to the log for information about what might be the cause of the problem. • Click Refresh to see the most recent entries. • Click Clear Log to delete all log entries. 3. On the VPN Status/Log screen, click VPN Status to display the Current VPN Tunnels (SAs) screen.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Using the Policy Table on the VPN Policies Screen to Deactivate a VPN Tunnel To use the VPN Policies screen to deactivate a VPN tunnel: 1. Log in to the N300 wireless modem router. 2. On the main menu, select VPN Policies to display the VPN Policies screen. 3. In the Policy Table, clear the Enable check box for the VPN tunnel that you want to deactivate, and then click Apply.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 3. Click VPN Status. The Current VPN Tunnels (SAs) screen displays: 4. Click Drop for the VPN tunnel that you want to deactivate. Deleting a VPN Tunnel To delete a VPN tunnel: 1. Log in to the N300 wireless modem router. 2. On the main menu, select VPN Policies to display the VPN Policies screen. In the Policy Table, select the radio button for the VPN tunnel to be deleted, and then click Delete.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual • Manual Policy. For a manual keying setup in which you must specify each phase of the connection, see Using Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels on page 109. Manual policy does not use IKE. Rather, you manually enter all the authentication and key parameters.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual From the main menu, select VPN Policies, and then click the Add Auto Policy button to display the VPN - Auto Policy screen: 102 | Chapter 6.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual The DGND3300v2 VPN tunnel network connection fields are defined in the following table. Table 5. VPN - Auto Policy Screen Settings Fields and Settings Description General Policy Name Enter a unique name. This name is not supplied to the remote VPN endpoint. It is used only to help you manage the policies. Remote VPN Endpoint • The remote VPN endpoint must have this VPN’s gateway address entered as its remote VPN endpoint.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Table 5. VPN - Auto Policy Screen Settings (Continued) Fields and Settings Description IKE Direction This setting is used when the router determines if the IKE policy matches the current traffic. Select an option. • Responder only. Incoming connections are allowed, but outgoing connections are blocked. • Initiator and Responder. Both incoming and outgoing connections are allowed.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Table 5. VPN - Auto Policy Screen Settings (Continued) Fields and Settings Description Parameters (Continued) The time interval before the SA (security association) expires. (It is automatically reestablished as required.) While using a short time period (or data amount) increases security, it also degrades performance. It is common to use periods over an hour (3600 seconds) for the SA life-time.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Example of Using Auto Policy IP:192.168.3.1 IP: 192.168.0.1 VPN Tunnel 14.15.16.17 22.23.24.25 Gateway A Gateway B Internet Figure 54. The following settings are assumed for this example: Table 6.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual The VPN Auto Policy screen displays: 2. Enter these policy settings: Auto Policy Field General Description Policy Name GtoG Remote VPN Endpoint Address Type Fixed Remote VPN Endpoint Address Data 22.23.24.25 Local LAN Remote LAN Use the default settings. IP Address Select Subnet address from the drop-down list. Start IP Address 192.168.3.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Chapter 6.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Auto Policy Field IKE Parameters Description Direction Initiator and Responder Exchange Mode Main Mode Diffie-Hellman (DH) Group Group 2 (1024 Bit) Local Identity Type Use the default setting. Remote Identity Type Use the default setting. Encryption Algorithm 3DES Authentication Algorithm MD5 Pre-shared Key 12345678 3. Click Apply. The VPN Policies screen displays: 4.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual a. From the main menu, select VPN Status to display the VPN Status/Log screen. Then click VPN Status to display the Current VPN Tunnels (SAs) screen: b. Click Connect for the VPN tunnel that you want to activate. Review the VPN Status/Log screen (Figure a on page 94) to verify that the tunnel is connected.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual On the main menu, select VPN Policies, and then click the Add Manual Policy radio button to display the VPN - Manual Policy screen: The following table explains the fields in the VPN - Manual Policy screen. Table 7. VPN Manual Policy Fields and Settings Fields and Settings Description General Policy Name The N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 VPN tunnel network connection fields.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Table 7. VPN Manual Policy Fields and Settings (Continued) Fields and Settings Description Local LAN IP Address Subnet Mask Enter the network mask. The remote VPN endpoint must have these IP addresses entered as its remote addresses. Single PC - no Subnet Select this option if there is no LAN (only a single PC) at the remote endpoint. If this option is selected, no additional data is required.
7. Advanced Settings (Part 1) Configuring for unique situations 7 This chapter describes advanced features of the N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 55. If you make changes, you must click Apply for the changes to take effect. Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the N300 wireless modem router while connected through the browser, you will be disconnected. You must then open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again. The LAN Setup fields are explained in the following table.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Settings LAN TCP/IP Setup DHCP Server Description IP Address The LAN IP address of the N300 wireless modem router. IP Subnet Mask The LAN subnet mask of the N300 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 must be reached through a gateway or N300 wireless modem router.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in this screen. Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN. For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the N300 wireless modem router are satisfactory.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 4. Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table. Note: The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the N300 wireless modem router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew. To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 1. Select the radio button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete. 2. Click Edit or Delete.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 56. 2. Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the Service Provider list. For example, for DynDNS.org, select www.dyndns.org. 3. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 4. Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider. 5. Type the host name (or domain name) that your Dynamic DNS service provider gave you. 6. Type the user name for your Dynamic DNS account.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 57. The WAN Setup fields are described in the following table: Setting Description Connect Automatically, as Required Usually, this check box is selected, so that an Internet connection is made automatically whenever Internet-bound traffic is detected. If this causes high connection costs, you can clear the check box to disable this feature.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 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 N300 wireless modem router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but there are other applications that might not function well.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Configuring QoS for Internet Access To specify prioritization of traffic, you must add or create a policy for the type of traffic. To display the QoS Setup screen, from the main menu, select Advanced > QoS Setup. Figure 58. WMM QoS is enabled by default. You can disable it by selecting QoS Setup from the main menu, clearing the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multi-media Settings) check box, and clicking Apply.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 59. 3. Click Add Priority Rule. The QoS - Priority Rules screen displays. 4. In the Priority Category list, either use the default selection of Applications, or select Online Gaming. A drop-down list of predefined applications or games is available. Figure 60. 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.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual b. In the QoS Policy for field, enter a descriptive name for the new application or game. c. Select the connection type, either TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP), and specify the port number or range of port numbers used by the application or game. 6. From the Priority drop-down list, select the priority that this traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 63. 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. If the device does not appear in the MAC Device List, click Refresh. If it still does not appear, you must complete these fields manually. 5.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual • Your primary Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP. • You have an ISDN router on your home network for connecting to the company where you are employed. This router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.0.100. • Your company’s network address is 134.177.0.0. When you first configured your N300 wireless modem router, two implicit static routes were created.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 2. In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route. (This is for identification purposes only.) 3. Select the Private check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only. If Private is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP. 4. Select the Active check box to make this route effective. 5. Type the destination IP address of the final destination. 6. Type the IP subnet mask for this destination.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario: Base Station AP Repeater AP Figure 66. To set up a wireless network using WDS, the following conditions must be met for both APs: • Both APs must use the same SSID, wireless channel, and encryption mode (see Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings on page 18 or Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network on page 24).
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 67. The N300 wireless modem router supports two modes of the wireless repeating function, and allows you to control wireless client association: • Wireless Repeater. The N300 wireless modem router sends all traffic from its local wireless or wired computers to a remote AP. To configure this mode, you must know the MAC address of the remote parent AP. • Wireless Base Station.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 68. 3. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box and the Wireless Base Station radio button. 4. Enter the MAC address for the repeater units. 5. Click Apply to save your changes. 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.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 2. Log in to the router that will be the repeater. Check the Wireless Settings screen, and verify that the wireless settings match the base unit exactly. The wireless security option must be set to WEP or None. 3. In the Wireless Repeating Function screen, select the Enable Wireless Repeater Mode radio button. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the base station but different from the LAN IP of the base station. 4.
8. Advanced Settings (Part 2) Fine-tuning your network 8 This chapter describes features to help you manage your N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 802.11g). In addition, many older wireless products do not support the latest security protocols, WPA and WPA2. • 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.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time 100 Mbps wired Ethernet 80 seconds 802.11n wireless 45 seconds 802.11g wireless 150 seconds 802.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual The previous figure shows a sample network using multiple networking technologies. In this network, the two PCs with Gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters have a gigabit connection through the GS605 switch to the storage server. This connection should allow for extremely fast backups or quick access to large files on the server.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 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) • Copying machines, elevators, and cell phones (no closer than 6 feet) • Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet) Choose your settings.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400. If you are willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away. The following table describes common MTU sizes and applications. MTU Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Figure 70. 2. The available settings and information in this screen are: • Turn UPnP On. UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration. The default setting for UPnP is disabled. If this check box is not selected, the router does not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping) of the router. • Advertisement Period.
A. Troubleshooting A Diagnosing and solving problems This appendix provides information about troubleshooting your N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. As a first step, review the Quick Tips. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest firmware updates at http://www.netgear.com/support.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Recommendation Instructions Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. For each powered-on computer connected to the N300 wireless modem router by an Ethernet cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port LED is on. Make sure that the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual If any of the conditions in step 2 on page 138 does not occur, see the following table. Situation Recommended Action Power LED is off. If the Power and other LEDs are off when your router is turned on: • Make sure that the power cord is correctly connected to your router and that the power supply adapter is correctly connected to a functioning power outlet.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Situation Recommended Action The Ethernet port LEDs are off. If the Ethernet port LEDs do not light when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the N300 wireless modem router and computer. • Make sure that power is turned on to the connected modem or computer. Wireless LEDs are off.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Cannot Access the Internet Note: If you are installing the N300 wireless modem router and have not yet configured the Internet connection, see Chapter 1, Router Internet Setup, or the N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router Installation Guide. If your Internet connection was working previously, it is possible that this is due to a problem at your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual • Your ISP might require a login program. Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or some other type of login. • If your ISP requires a login, the login name and password might be set incorrectly. • Your ISP might check for your computer’s host name. Assign the computer host name of your ISP account as the account name in the Basic Settings screen.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly. To ping the router from a running Windows PC: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and then select Run. 2. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the router, as in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net 3. Click OK.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual If the path is functioning correctly, replies like those shown in the previous section are displayed. If you do not receive replies: • Check that your computer has the IP address of your router listed as the default gateway. If the IP configuration of your computer is assigned by DHCP, this information is not visible in your computer’s Network Control Panel.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Wireless Connectivity Note: If you are installing the N300 wireless modem router and have not yet set up a wireless connection, see Chapter 2, Wireless Settings, or the N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router Installation Guide. To add a wireless computer to an existing wireless network, you must set up its wireless card to match the N300 wireless modem router’s settings.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual • Is your wireless signal obstructed by objects between the router and your computer? See Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines on page 16. If your wireless network appears and has good signal strength: • Is your N300 wireless modem router using the same channel as other nearby wireless networks? If this is the case, there might be interference from other wireless networks. You can change the channel in the Wireless Settings screen.
B. Default Configuration and Technical Specifications B This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2. Restoring the Factory Configuration Settings Note: This procedure erases your current configuration, including your wireless security. When you log in after resetting, you will be prompted to configure these settings. This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 2. Release the Restore Factory Settings button and wait for the router to reboot.The Power LED blinks red three times and then turns green when the default configuration settings have been restored. Feature Default Setting Router login N300 Wireless Modem Router login URL http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Feature Default Setting Firewall Inbound (communications coming in from the Internet) Disabled (except traffic on port 80, the HTTP port) Outbound (communications going out to the Internet) Enabled (all) Source MAC filtering Disabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Name (11N SSID) NETGEAR-Dual Band-N Name (11G SSID) NETGEAR-2.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Technical Specifications Feature General Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE or PPPoA, RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed Ethernet, and RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM Power Adapter North America 120V, 60 Hz, input UK, Australia 240V, 50 Hz, input Europe 230V, 50 Hz, input All regions (output) 12V @ 1.5A output Physical Dimensions 8.9 in. x 6.8 in. x 1.5 in. (225.
C. NETGEAR VPN Configuration C Case study on how to set up a VPN This appendix is a case study on how to configure a secure IPSec VPN tunnel from a NETGEAR DGND3300v2 to a FVL328. This case study follows the VPN Consortium interoperability profile guidelines (found at http://www.vpnc.org/InteropProfiles/Interop-01.html). Configuration Profile The configuration in this appendix follows the addressing and configuration mechanics defined by the VPN Consortium.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Step-by-Step Configuration 1. Use the VPN Wizard to configure Gateway A (DGND3300v2) for a gateway-to-gateway tunnel (see Setting Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration on page 90), being certain to use appropriate network addresses for the environment. The LAN addresses used in this example are as follows: Unit WAN IP LAN IP LAN Subnet Mask DGND3300v2 14.15.16.17 10.5.6.1 255.255.255.0 FVL328 22.13.24.25 172.23.9.1 255.255.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 4. On Gateway B router menu, under VPN, select VPN Policies, and click the Edit button to display the VPN - Auto Policy screen: toGW_A toGW_A 14.15.16.17 172 23 10 9 5 1 6 5. Test the VPN tunnel by pinging the remote network from a PC attached to Gateway A (N300 wireless modem router). a. Open the command prompt (select Start > Run > cmd). b. Type ping 172.23.9. If the pings fail the first time, try the pings a second time.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Verify that the firmware is up to date, and that you have all the addresses and parameters to be set on both sides. Check that there are no firewall restrictions. 172.23.9.0/24 10.506.0/24 Gateway A (DGND3300v2) Gateway B LAN IP 10.5.6.1 Internet WAN IP example.org (FQDN) WAN IP example2.org (FQDN) LAN IP 172.23.9.1 Figure 72. VPNC Example, Network Interface Addressing Table 9.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual To establish VPN connectivity, Gateway A must be configured to use Dynamic DNS, and Gateway B must be configured to use a DNS host name provided by a DDNS service provider to find Gateway A. Again, the following step-by-step procedures assume that you have already registered with a DDNS service provider and have the configuration information necessary to set up the gateways. Step-by-Step Configuration 1.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual 3. On NETGEAR Gateway B, configure the Dynamic DNS settings. Assume a correctly configured DynDNS account. a. From the main menu, select Dynamic DNS. b. Select the DynDNS.org radio button. The Dynamic DNS screen displays: c. Fill in the fields with the account and host name settings. • In the Host and Domain Name field, enter fvl328.dyndns.org. • In the User Name field, enter the account user name.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual The LAN addresses used in this example are as follows: Device LAN IP Address LAN Subnet Mask DGND3300v2 10.5.6.1 255.255.255.0 FVL328 172.23.6.1 255.255.255.0 a. For the connection name, enter toFVL328. b. For the remote WAN's IP address, enter fvl328.dyndns.org. c. Enter the following: • IP Address. 172.23.9.1 • Subnet Mask. 255.255.255.0 5.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Verify that the firmware is up to date, and make sure you have all the addresses and parameters to be set on both sides. Assure that there are no firewall restrictions. Table 10.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Step 1: Configure Gateway A (VPN Router at Main Office) 1. Log in to the VPN router. Select VPN Policies to display the VPN Policies screen. Click Add Auto Policy to proceed and enter the information. fromGW_A (in the example) IKE Keep Alive is optional; must match Remote LAN IP Address when enabled (remote PC must respond to pings) 192.168.2.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Step 2: Configure Gateway B (VPN Router at Regional Office) This procedure assumes that the PC running the client has a dynamically assigned IP address. The PC must have a VPN client program installed that supports IPSec (in this case study, the NETGEAR VPN ProSafe Client is used). Go to the NETGEAR website (www.netgear.com) for information about how to purchase the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Note: In this example, the connection name on the client side of the VPN tunnel is toGW_A. It does not have to match the VPN_client connection name used on the gateway side of the VPN tunnel because connection names do not affect how the VPN tunnel functions. d. In the Connection Security section, select Secure. toGW_A e. In the ID Type drop-down list, select IP Subnet. f. In this example, in the Subnet field, type 192.168.0.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual b. Click Security Policy to show the Security Policy screen. c. In the Select Phase 1 Negotiation Mode group, select the Main Mode radio button. 4. Configure the VPN client identity. In this step, you provide information about the remote VPN client PC. You must provide the pre-shared key that you configured in the N300 wireless modem router and either a fixed IP address or a fixed virtual IP address of the VPN client PC. a.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual e. In the Internet Interface section, select Intel PRO/100VE Network Connection (in this example; your Ethernet adapter might be different) in the Name list, and then in the IP Addr list, enter 192.168.2.3 (in this example). f. Click the Pre-Shared Key button. g. In the Pre-Shared Key screen, click Enter Key. Enter the N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2’s pre-shared key and click OK.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual In this step, you provide the type of encryption (DES or 3DES) to be used for this connection. This selection must match your selection in the VPN router configuration. a. Expand the Key Exchange subheading by double-clicking its name or clicking the + symbol. Then select Proposal 1 below Key Exchange. b. In the SA Life drop-down list, select Unspecified. c. In the Compression drop-down list, select None. d.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual To check the VPN connection, you can initiate a request from the remote PC to the VPN router’s network by using the Connect option in the N300 wireless modem router screen: Right-click the system tray icon to open the pop-up menu. My Connections\DGD3300v2 Since the remote PC has a dynamically assigned WAN IP address, it must initiate the request. a. Right-click the system tray icon to open the pop-up menu. b.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual This causes a continuous ping to be sent to the VPN router. Within 2 minutes, the ping response should change from timed out to reply. Once the connection is established, you can open the browser on the PC and enter the LAN IP address of the VPN router. After a short wait, you should see the login screen of the VPN router (unless another PC already has the VPN router management interface open).
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual While the connection is being established, the connection name listed in this screen shows SA before the name of the connection. When the connection is successful, the SA changes to the yellow key symbol. Note: While your PC is connected to a remote LAN through a VPN, you might not have normal Internet access. If this is the case, you need to close the VPN connection to have normal Internet access.
D. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Wireless Routers, Gateways, APs D Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual FCC Caution • Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shode se základními požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc.
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Slovensko [Slovenian] NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak]NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že Radiolan spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi [Finnish] NETGEAR Inc.
E. Related Documents E 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 Wireless Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.
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N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual deleting configuration 58 VPN tunnels 100 device name 57 devices attached 57 DHCP server 114 DHCP setting 54 diagnostics 59 Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) 72 disabling automatic WAN connection 118 firewall 13, 118 net address translation (NAT) 13 router PIN 27 security 20 SIP ALG 118 SSID broadcast 29 UPnP 136 wireless client association 127 wireless router radio 29 disabling WMM QoS 120 disablingDHCP server function 128 DMZ server
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual LEDs Ethernet 140 Internet 140 Power 138 Wireless 140 Live Parental Controls 32 local network, default settings 148 Log Viewer 89 logging in and out 8 login settings 148 logs sending 47 time-stamping entries 49 viewing 46 networks correct settings, checking 138 restarting 138 non-WPS clients, adding 28 O obstructions, connecting through 131 OpenDNS 32 optimizing bandwidth 132 performance 133 outgoing mail server 48 P M MAC addresses atta
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual releasing connection status 56 remote devices, testing path 143 remote management 59 renewing connection status 55 repeater units 128 requirements, speed 131 reserved IP adresses 115 restarting network 138 restoring default factory settings 58, 147, 148 restrict access by MAC address 22 restricting access 22, 29, 35 RIP (Router Information Protocol) 114 router status, viewing 52 rules, firewall 38 S sample network, figure 133 security asso
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual status 94, 167 W WAN IP address, troubleshooting 141 WAN setup 117 warning DMZ servers 119 protecting against unauthorized access 15 reboot process 58 unmount USB drive 72 uploading firmware 51, 52 wireless repeating function 125 WEP, configuring 20 wireless access points 17 wireless card, setting up 145 wireless clients, adding 25, 27 wireless connection type 130 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) 125, 126 Wireless light, troubleshooting