RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10463-01 December 2008 v1.
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NOTE: This product’s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country. Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product. Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC).
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Product and Publication Details Model Number: DGND3300 Publication Date: December 2008 Product Family: Modem Router Product Name: RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10463-01 vi v1.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ....................................................................................xi How to Use This Manual ..................................................................................................xii How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................xii Revision History ................................
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your Modem Router ......................................................................3-1 Changing the Built-In Password ...............................................................................3-2 Restricting Access by MAC Address ..............................................................................3-2 Blocking Access to Internet Sites .....................................
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Wireless Repeating Function .................................................................................5-12 Setting Up the Base Station ...................................................................................5-13 Setting Up a Repeater Unit ....................................................................................5-14 Chapter 6 Fine-Tuning Your Network Assessing Your Speed Requirements .................................
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RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the . You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • Scope. This manual is written for the Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router according to these specifications: Product Version RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router Manual Publication Date December 2008 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.” Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.
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RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection This chapter describes how to configure your Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router Internet connection. When you install your modem router using the Resource CD as described in the Modem Router Setup Manual, these settings are configured automatically for you. This chapter provides instructions on how to log in to the modem router for further configuration.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Logging In to Your Modem Router You can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings. Note: Your computer must be configured for DHCP. For help with configuring DHCP, see the documentation that came with your computer or see the link to the online document in “Preparing Your Network” in Appendix B.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen displays unless you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 1-2 If the 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 4-1 for details). If no new firmware is available, the following message displays. Validate.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual You can use the Setup Wizard to automatically detect your Internet connection as described in “Using the Setup Wizard” on page 1-4, or you can bypass the Setup Wizard and manually configure your Internet connection as described in “Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings” on page 1-5.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings To view or configure the basic settings: 1. Log in to the modem router as described in “Logging In to Your Modem Router” on page 1-2. 2. Select Basic Settings from the modem router menu to display the Basic Settings screen: Figure 1-6 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.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 5. If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting. 6. Click Apply to save your settings. 7. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to. When your Internet connection is working you do not need to launch the ISP’s login program on your computer to access the Internet.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 1-1. Basic Settings screen fields Settings Description Does Your ISP Require a Login? • Yes • No These fields Internet Service Provider appear only if no login is required. • PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol). This is used primarily in Austrian DSL services. • Telstra Bigpond. This setting is only for older cable modem service accounts that still require a Bigpond Login utility. Telstra has discontinued this type of account.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 1-1. Basic Settings screen fields (continued) Settings Description Internet IP Address • Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also enter the IP subnet mask and the gateway IP address. The gateway is the ISP’s modem router to which your modem router will connect.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Configuring ADSL Settings Note: For information about how to install ADSL filters, see the Modem Router Setup Manual. The default ADSL settings of your modem router work fine for most ISPs. However, some ISPs use a specific multiplexing method and virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI).
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Chapter 2 Safeguarding 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 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.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page 2-4. • Push 'N' Connect (WPS) automatically implements wireless security on the modem router while, at the same time, allowing you to automatically implement wireless security on any WPS-enabled devices (such as wireless computers and wireless adapter cards). You activate WPS by pressing a WPS button on the modem router, clicking an onscreen WPS button, or entering a PIN number.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • If 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). The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual For more information about wireless technology, see the link to the online document in “Wireless Networking Basics” in Appendix B. Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the modem router in the Wireless Settings screen. If you want to make changes, make sure to note the current settings first.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 4. For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged. 5. To save your changes, click Apply. 6. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity. Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and wireless security settings as your modem router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the modem router.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued) Settings Description Security Options • Disable. You can use this setting to establish wireless connectivity before implementing wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you implement wireless security. • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). Use encryption keys and data encryption for data security. Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. See “Configuring WEP Wireless Security.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 3. In the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button: Figure 2-3 4. Select the Authentication Type: Automatic, Open System, or Shared Key. The default is Open System. Note: The authentication scheme is separate from the data encryption. You can select an authentication scheme that requires a shared key but still leaves the data transmissions unencrypted.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • Passphrase. To use a passphrase to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. This automatically creates the keys. Wireless stations must use the passphrase or keys to access the modem router. Note: Not all wireless adapters support passphrase key generation. • Key 1-Key4. These values are not case-sensitive. You can manually enter the four data encryption keys.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To configure WPA or WPA2 in the modem router: 1. Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router. 2. Select Wireless Settings from the main menu. 3. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the WPA or WPA2 option of your choice.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 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 modem router’s SSID and security settings and, at the same time, connect the wireless client securely and easily to the modem router. Look for the symbol on your client device (computers that will connect wirelessly to the modem router are clients).
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 1. Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. 2. On the modem router main menu, select Add a WPS Client, and then click Next. The following screen displays: WPS button Figure 2-5 By default, the Push Button (recommended) radio button is selected. 3.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the modem router wirelessly is a client. The client must support a WPS PIN, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart. 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.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 6. Note the new SSID and WPA/WPA2 password for the wireless network. You can view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen. See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page 2-4 To access the Internet from any computer connected to your modem router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. You should see the modem router’s Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the ISP.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is cleared. This allows the modem router to automatically generate the SSID and WPA/WPA2 security settings when it implements WPS. After WPS is implemented, the modem router automatically selects this check box so that your SSID and wireless security settings remain the same if you add WPS-enabled devices or if you manually add non WPS-capable devices later.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To connect a combination of non-WPS enabled and WPS-Enabled clients to the modem router: 1. Restore the modem router to its factory default settings (press both the Wireless and WPS buttons on the side of the modem router for 5 seconds). When the factory settings are restored, all existing wireless clients are disassociated and disconnected from the modem router. 2.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Restricting Access to Your Modem Router You can use the Advanced Wireless Settings screen to enable or disable the wireless router radio and the SSID broadcast. From the main menu, select Advanced Wireless Settings to display the following screen: Figure 2-8 • Enable Wireless Router Radio. You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the modem router.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • WPS Settings. These are Push 'N' connect settings used by the modem router when WPS clients are added. – Router’s PIN. The number that the modem router broadcasts when adding a WPS client with the PIN method. – Disable Router PIN. Selecting this checkbox disables the modem router’s PIN. – Keep Existing Wireless Settings.
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Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network This chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router to protect your network.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Changing the Built-In Password 1. Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin, default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router. 2. From the main menu, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password to display the Set Password screen: 3.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 2. From the main menu, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings, and then click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Card Access List screen. Figure 3-1 The Wireless Station Access List screen displays a list of wireless PC’s that are allowed to connect to the 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.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 4. You can select a wireless station from the Available Wireless Stations list, or you can enter its MAC address manually: • 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.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To block access to Internet sites: 1. Select Block Sites under Security in the main menu. The Block Sites screen displays. Figure 3-3 2. Enable keyword blocking by selecting either Per Schedule or Always. To block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule screen. For information about scheduling, see “Scheduling Blocking” on page 3-10. Block all access to Internet browsing during a scheduled period by entering a dot (.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Firewall Rules You can use this screen to create firewall rules to block or allow specific traffic. This feature is for advanced administrators only! Incorrect configuration will cause serious problems. The Firewall Rules screen lists all existing rules for outbound traffic and inbound traffic. If you have not defined any rules, only the default rules are listed. You can add or edit rules.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Depending on your selection, either the Outbound Services screen or Inbound Services screen is displayed. Figure 3-5 2. Select the service that you want to add or edit. 3. Enter the settings to specify the service (see Table 3-1 on page 3-7). 4. Click Apply to have your changes take effect. The new rule will be listed in the table when you return to the Firewall Rules screen. Table 3-1.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 3-1. Adding or Editing Firewall Service Rules (continued) Field Outbound Rules Inbound Rules LAN users (Outbound Services only) These settings determine which computers on your network are affected by this rule, based on their source (LAN) IP address. Select the desired option: • Any. All local IP addresses are covered by this rule. • Address range. If this option is selected, you must enter the Start and Finish fields.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To block access to Internet services: 1. Select Services under Security in the main menu. The Services screen displays. Figure 3-6 2. To add a service, click Add Custom Service. The following screen displays. Figure 3-7 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. If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Scheduling Blocking To schedule blocking: 1. Select Schedule under Security in the main menu. The Schedule screen displays. Figure 3-8 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.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when keyword blocking is enabled and no log entries are made for the trusted user. Select Logs under Security in the main menu. The Logs screen displays. Figure 3-9 Table 3-2.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To refresh the log screen, click the Refresh button. To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button. To e-mail the log immediately, click the Send Log button. Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications To receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail account information. To configure e-mail alert and web access log notifications: 1. Select E-mail under Security in the main menu.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 3. If your outgoing e-mail server requires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires authentication check box. a. Enter your user name for the outgoing e-mail server in the User Name field. b. Enter your password for the outgoing e-mail server in the Password field. 4. You can specify that logs are automatically sent by e-mail with these options: • Send alert immediately.
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RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Chapter 4 Using Network Monitoring Tools This chapter describes features to help you manage your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears at login unless you clear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 4-1 A screen is also provided for upgrading the modem router. From the main menu, under Maintenance, select Router Upgrade to display the Router Upgrade screen. Figure 4-2 From this screen, you can check for new firmware versions by clicking the Check button.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Upgrading Automatically to New Firmware If you have selected Check for New Version Upon Log-in, your modem router alerts you to the new firmware when you log in. Otherwise, you can click the Check button in the Router Upgrade screen to search for new firmware. If the modem router discovers a newer version of firmware, the message on the left displays when you log in. If no new firmware is available, the message on the right displays.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 3. Check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown in the Router Status screen. 4. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, download the file to your computer. 5. Under Maintenance on the main menu, select Router Upgrade. 6. Click Browse, and locate the firmware image that you downloaded to your PC (the file ends in .img or .chk). 7. Click Upload to send the firmware to the modem router..
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Viewing Modem Router Status Information To view modem router status and usage information, from the main menu, under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status. The Router Status screen displays. Figure 4-4 You can use the Show Statics and Connection Status buttons to view additional status information, as described in “Connection Status” on page 4-7 and “Statistics” on page 4-8. The following table explains Router Status screen fields.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 4-1. Modem Router Status Fields (continued) Field Internet Port Description MAC Address The Media Access Control address. This is the unique physical address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the modem router. IP Address The IP address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the modem router. If no address is shown, or is 0.0.0.0, the modem router cannot connect to the Internet. DHCP • None.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 4-1. Modem Router Status Fields (continued) 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 B for the frequencies used on each channel. In Up to 270Mbps at 2.4GHz mode and Up to 130Mbps at 2.4GHz mode, the 11G channel is not active.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 4-2. Connection Status Settings (continued) Item Description Default Gateway The IP address for the default gateway that the modem router communicates with. DHCP Server The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the modem router.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual The following table describes the modem router statistics. Table 4-3. Modem Router Statistics Item Description System Up Time The time elapsed since the modem router was last restarted. Port The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, the screen displays: Status The link status of the port. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual For each device, the table shows the IP address, NetBIOS host name or device name (if available), and the Ethernet MAC address. To force the modem router to look for attached devices, click Refresh. Note: If the router is rebooted, the table data is lost until the modem router rediscovers the devices.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To save your settings, click Back Up. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the router and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file. You can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as comcast.cfg. Tip: Before saving your configuration file, change the administrator password to the default, password. Then change it again after you have saved the configuration file.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Enabling Remote Management Access The remote management feature allows you to upgrade or check the status of your Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router via the Internet. From the main menu, under Advanced, select Remote Management. Figure 4-9 Note: Be sure to change the modem router’s default configuration password to a very secure password.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 2. Under Allow Remote Access By, specify what external IP addresses will be allowed to access the modem router’s remote management. Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical. • To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone. • To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP Address Range.
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RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To configure LAN IP settings, log in to the modem router, and under the Advanced heading, select LAN Setup. The following screen displays: Figure 5-1 If you make changes you must click Apply in order for the changes to take effect. Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the 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.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 5-1. LAN Setup Settings LAN TCP/IP Setup DHCP Server For more information Description IP Address The LAN IP address of the modem router. IP Subnet Mask The LAN subnet mask of the 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 modem router.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Using the Modem Router as a DHCP Server By default, the modem router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the modem router’s LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the modem router. The modem router assigns IP addresses to the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in this screen.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 2. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. (Choose an IP address from the modem router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x.) 3. Type the MAC address of the computer or server. Tip: If the computer is already present on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here. 4. Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual changes, your modem router automatically contacts the Dynamic DNS service provider, logs in to your account, and registers your new IP address. If your host name is hostname, for example, you can reach your modem router at hostname.dyndns.org. From the main menu, under Advanced, select Dynamic DNS to display the Dynamic DNS screen. Figure 5-2 To configure Dynamic DNS: 1.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Configuring the WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size, and enable the modem router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. From the main menu, under Advanced, click WAN Setup to view the WAN Setup screen. Figure 5-3 The WAN Setup fields are described in the following table: Table 5-2.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 5-2. WAN Setup Settings Setting Description MTU Size (in bytes) The normal MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 Bytes for PPPoE connections. For some ISPs you might need to reduce the MTU. This is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection. See “Changing the MTU Size” on page 6-6.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Configuring Static Routes Static routes provide additional routing information to your modem router. Under usual circumstances, the modem router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and you do not need to configure additional static routes. You must configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets located on your network.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Select Static Routes under Advanced in the main menu. The Static Routes screen displays. Figure 5-4 To add or edit a static route: 1. Click Add to open the Static Routes screen. Figure 5-5 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.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS) The Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router can be used with a wireless access point (AP) to build large bridged wireless networks. Wireless repeating is a type of Wireless Distribution System (WDS). Warning: If you use the wireless repeating function, your options for wireless security are limited to None or WEP. For more information about wireless security, see Chapter 2, “Safeguarding Your Network.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • When the modem router is in dual band mode (the Mode field on the Wireless Settings screen is set to Up to 270 Mbps at 5 GHz and 54 Mbps at 2.4 GHz), the WDS function works only in 5GHz 11N mode. To use the 2.4GHz 11g protocol with WDS, set the Mode field in the Wireless Settings screen to Up to 130 Mbps at 2.4 GHz. If you make changes in the Wireless Settings screen, click Apply so that they take effect.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual If this check box is selected, the modem router communicates wirelessly only with other APs whose MAC addresses are listed in this screen. The modem router still communicates with wire-connected LAN devices. Setting Up the Base Station The wireless repeating function works only in hub and spoke mode. The units cannot be daisy chained. You must know the wireless settings for both units. You must know the MAC address of the remote unit.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Setting Up a Repeater Unit Use a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit to avoid conflicts with the wireless connection to the base station. Note: If you are using the DGND3300 base station with a non-NETGEAR modem router as the repeater, you might need to change additional configuration settings. In particular, you should disable the DHCP server function on the wireless repeater AP.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Chapter 6 Fine-Tuning Your Network This chapter describes features to help you manage your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • 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.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • Backing up computers over the network has become popular due to the availability of inexpensive mass storage. Table 6-1 shows the time to transfer 1 gigabyte (GB) of data using various networking technologies. Table 6-1.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Next, consider the throughput of your network devices. Where possible, make the heaviest-traffic connections using higher-speed technologies, with no lower-speed bottlenecks in the path. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router Figure 6-1 Figure 6-1 shows a sample network using multiple networking technologies.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless router. You should choose a location for your router that will maximize the network speed. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • • • Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet) Choose your settings. – Use a scanning utility to determine what other wireless networks are operating nearby, and choose an unused channel. – Turn off SSID broadcast, and change the default SSID. Other nearby devices might automatically try to connect to your network several times a second, which can cause significant performance reduction.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 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. Table 6-2 describes common MTU sizes and applications. Table 6-2. Common MTU Sizes MTU Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To turn on Universal Plug and Play: 1. From the main menu, under Advanced, click UPnP. The UPnP screen displays. Figure 6-2 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.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. As a first step, review the Quick Tips. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest firmware updates at http://www.netgear.com/support.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 7-1. Quick Tips (continued) Recommendation Instructions Make sure that the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly. • For a wirelessly connected computer, the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless security settings of the modem routerand wireless computer must match exactly.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual If any of the above conditions does not occur, see the following table. Table 7-2. Troubleshooting with the LEDs 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 properly connected to your router and that the power supply adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 7-2. Troubleshooting with the LEDs Situation Recommended Action The Ethernet port LEDs are off. If the Ethernet port LEDs do not light when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the modem router and computer. • Make sure that power is turned on to the connected modem or computer. Wireless LEDs are off.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual If the modem router does not save changes you have made in the modem router menu, check the following: • When entering configuration settings, be sure to click the Apply button before moving to another screen, or your changes are lost. • Click the Refresh or Reload button in the Web browser. The changes may have occurred, but the Web browser may be caching the old configuration.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 2. Access the main menu of the router at http://www.routerlogin.net. 3. Under Maintenance, select Router Status. 4. Check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • You might be running login software that is no longer needed. If your ISP provided a program to log you in to the Internet (such as WinPoET), you no longer need to run that software after installing your modem router. You might need to go to Internet Explorer and select Tools > Internet Options, click the Connections tab, and select Never dial a connection.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual – • Check that the corresponding Link LEDs are on for your network interface card. If your router and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch, make sure the Link LEDs are on for the switch ports that are connected to your computer and router. Wrong network configuration – Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Problems with Date and Time Under Security in the main menu, select E-mail to display a screen that shows the current date and time of day. The Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several network time servers on the Internet. Each entry in the log is stamped with the date and time of day.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Viewing Available Networks If your wireless computer is configured for the network, but you cannot connect, use the computer’s wireless setup program to scan for available wireless networks. Look for network names (SSIDs) of NETGEAR-DualBand-N and NETGEAR-2.4-G, or your custom SSIDs if you have changed them.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Appendix A Default Configuration and Technical Specifications This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router. Restoring the Factory Configuration Settings Note: This procedure erases your current configuration, including your wireless security. When you log in after resetting, you will be prompted to configure these settings.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table A-1. Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Router login Modem Router login URL http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com User name (case-sensitive) admin Password (case-sensitive) password Internet connection WAN MAC address Use default address WAN MTU size 1458 for Annex A World except NA, 1492 for Annex A NA and Annex B ADSL line rate automatically negotiated Local network (LAN) LAN IP 192.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table A-1. Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Default Setting Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Name (11N SSID) NETGEAR-Dual Band-N Name (11G SSID) NETGEAR-2.4G Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Enabled Country/Region United States in the North America, otherwise varies by region. For Annex B, Germany is default region. 11N Channel 36/5.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table A-1. Specifications (continued) Environmental Operating temperature 0° to 40° C (32º to 104º F) Operating humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing Storage temperature -20° to 70° C (-4º to 158º F) Regulatory Compliance Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B; VCCI Class B; EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B Interface Specifications A-4 LAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 WAN (ADSL) ITU 992.1 (G.dmt) Annex A, ITU 992.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link TCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.
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Index A erasing 4-11 access blocking 3-4 remote 4-12 restricting by MAC address 3-2 viewing logs 3-11 configuring DMZ server 5-8 dynamic DNS 5-6 NAT 5-8 repeater unit 5-14 access points 5-11 connection status settings 4-7 account name 4-5 connection types 6-1 address reservation 5-4 CTS/RTS Threshold 2-16 ADSL settings 1-9 customer support ii advertisement period 6-8 attached devices 4-9 D authentication, required by mail server 3-13 data packets, fragmented 6-6 automatic software upgrade 4
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual documents, reference B-1 Internet light, troubleshooting and 7-4 Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses 4-6 Internet port, status 4-6 dynamic DNS 5-5 Internet services, blocking access 3-8 DynDNS.
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual troubleshooting 7-8 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) 1-7, 7-6 mail server, outgoing 3-12 Preamble mode 2-16 managing router remotely 4-12 primary DNS server 1-8 manual software upgrade 4-3 printing manual xii metric value 5-10 product and publication details vi mode, communication 4-7 MTU size 6-6 R multicasting 5-3 radio, wireless 2-16 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) 6-1 range, router 6-5 reducing interference 6-5 N reference
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual speed requirements 6-2 WDS 5-11, 5-12 SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall 5-7 WEP, configuring 2-6 SSID 4-7 wireless manually configuring settings 2-4 range and interference 2-2 SSID broadcast 2-16 static routes 5-9 status, router, viewing 4-5 streaming video and audio 6-2 subnet mask 4-6 system up time 4-9 T TCP/IP network, troubleshooting 7-7 wireless card, setting up 7-9 wireless connection type 6-1 Wireless Distribution System
