N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA November 2011 202-10604-02 v1.
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Contents Chapter 1 Internet Configuration Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Router Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Router Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Router Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Router Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Change the Built-In Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Change the Administrator Login Time-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Block Keywords, Sites, and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Block Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Block Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Configure WAN Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Set Up a Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Configure Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Configure LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Configure DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Appendix B Wall-Mounting Appendix C Notification of Compliance Index 6
1. Internet Configuration 1 This chapter describes how to configure your N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Internet connection. For help with installation, see the N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Installation Guide.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Hardware Features This section acquaints you with the physical aspects of your N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router. Router Stand Since the router is a vertical-only device, use the stand to position your wireless modem router upright. To assemble the router and its stand: 1. Insert the tabs of the stand into the slot on the bottom of your router. 2.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Router Front Panel The wireless modem router front panel contains control buttons and status LEDs. WPS WiFi On/Off Internet DSL USB Mobile Broadband Ethernet LAN Ports Power You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. The following table lists and describes each LED and button on the front panel of the wireless modem router. Table 1.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 1. Front panel button and LED descriptions (continued) Button/LED Activity WiF Turn the wireless radio in the wireless modem router on and off. The wireless radio is on by default. The LED located below this button indicates if the wireless radio is on or off. Internet Port DSL USB LAN Ports Power Description Solid green Indicates that the wireless port is initialized.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Router Back Panel The back panel of the wireless modem router contains port connections.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Router Label The label on the left side of the wireless modem router shows the router’s MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. Restore Factory Settings: Press for 6 seconds.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition System Setup The N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition requires the considerations described in the following sections for successful operation. • Position Your Wireless Router • Typical Systems on page 14 Position Your Wireless Router The wireless modem router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Typical Systems The wireless modem router allows you to have the types of systems described in the following sections. Your choice of system will determine how you configure the settings described in Broadband Settings on page 21. • ADSL Only • Mobile Broadband Only on page 15 • ADSL with Failover to Mobile Broadband on page 16 ADSL Only Note: Incorrectly connecting a filter to your wireless modem router will block your ADSL connection.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Mobile Broadband Only Note: Because the USB port on the wireless modem router is used for connecting the broadband mobile modem cable, you are not able to use the USB port for both a ReadyShare storage and a broadband mobile Internet connection at the same time even when using a USB hub to fan out the USB port.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition ADSL with Failover to Mobile Broadband Note: Incorrectly connecting a filter to your wireless modem router will block your ADSL connection. Note: Because the USB port on the wireless modem router is used for connecting the broadband mobile modem cable, you are not able to use the USB port for both a ReadyShare storage and a broadband mobile Internet connection at the same time even when using a USB hub to fan out the USB port.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Log In to Your Wireless-N Modem Router When you first connect to your wireless modem router during installation, a Setup Wizard displays. For help using the Setup Wizard to configure your Internet and wireless network, see the N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Installation Guide.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Note: You can disable this automatic checking and updating feature during future logins by clearing the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box, but NETGEAR recommends that you keep this feature enabled to ensure that your router is using the latest updated firmware. • Router Status screen. The Router Status screen displays the current router connection status. See Router Status and Usage Statistics on page 56. 4.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Use the Setup Wizard after Installation The Setup Wizard can check your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. You can also manually specify your Internet connection settings in the Basic Settings screen. Note: The Setup Wizard is also called the Configuration Assistant on some systems. To use the Setup Wizard: 1. From the top of the modem router main menu, select Setup Wizard. 2. Click Next.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • Always use ADSL connection b. Click Next. c. Select your country and then your Internet service provider information. d. Click Next. Note: When failover mode is selected, ADSL is configured first, and then mobile broadband is configured second. 3. Depending on the type of connection, you are prompted to enter your ISP settings. • For PPPoE or PPPoA, enter the login user name and password. These fields are case-sensitive.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Manually Configure Your Internet Settings For you to connect to the network, an active broadband service account is required. Contact your ISP for your user name, password, and the network name.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 2.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 2. Select Yes or No depending on whether your ISP requires a login. This selection changes the fields available on the Basic Settings screen. ISP does not require login ISP does require login • Yes. If your ISP requires a login, select this radio button. • No. If your ISP does not require a login, enter the account name, if required, and the domain name, if required. 3. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition When your Internet connection is working, you do not need to launch the ISP’s login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your wireless modem router automatically logs you in. Table 3. Basic Settings screen fields Settings Description Does Your ISP Require a Login? • Yes • No These fields Account Name display only if no (If required) login is required.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 3. Basic Settings screen fields (continued) Settings Description NAT (Network Address Translation) NAT automatically assigns private IP addresses (10.1.1.x) to devices on your LAN. • Enable. Usually NAT is enabled. • Disable. This disables NAT, but leaves the firewall active. Disable NAT only if you are sure that you do not require it. When NAT is disabled, only standard routing is performed by this router.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition To manually specify ADSL settings: 1. From the main menu, select ADSL Settings, and the ADSL Settings screen displays. 2. In the Multiplexing Method drop-down list, select LLC-based or VC-based. 3. For the VPI, type a number between 0 and 255. The default is 8. 4. For the VCI, type a number between 32 and 65535. The default is 35. 5. Click Apply. Mobile Broadband Settings To manually configure your mobile broadband Internet settings: 1.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • Cancel. Discard changes. • Refresh. Update the connection status. Table 4. Mobile Broadband Settings fields1 Fields and check boxes Description User Name Internet account login user name. Password Internet account password for authentication. Country Select your country from the drop-down list. Internet Service Provider Select your Internet service provider from the drop-down list. Access Number The remote site's phone number.
2. Wireless Settings 2 This chapter describes how to use the Wireless Settings screen to view and change (if needed) your wireless network settings. Security features to prevent objectionable content from reaching your computers are covered in Chapter 3, Protecting Your Network and Chapter 6, Advanced Configuration.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Preset Security If label on your router looks like this, then it has preset security. Restore Factory Settings: Press for 6 seconds. Router information - Default access address - Default user name and password - Security PIN - Serial number - MAC address Note: If label on your router looks like the one in the following figure, then your router has no preset wireless security. You need to set the wireless security to protect your network.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition The wireless modem router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), passphrase, and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. You can find the preset SSID and passphrase on the bottom of the unit. • WiFi network name (SSID) identifies your network so devices can find it. • Passphrase controls access to your network.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Disable SSID Broadcast By default, the wireless modem router broadcasts its WiFi network name (SSID) so devices can find it. If you change this setting to not allow the broadcast, wireless devices will not find your wireless modem router unless they are configured with the same SSID. See Wireless Access Point Settings on page 37 for the procedure.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Manual Method To add clients manually: 1. Open the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device (laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your wireless modem router. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area. 2. Look for your network and select it.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Wireless Modem Router Interface Method To add clients using the wireless modem router interface: 1. Select Add WPS Client at the top of the wireless modem router menus. 2. Click Next. The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client. WPS Push button method 3. Select either Push Button or PIN Number.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or security options, you are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the wireless modem router. Consider Every Device on Your Network Before you begin, check the following: • Every wireless computer has to be able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the wireless modem router.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition To view or change wireless settings: 1. Select Setup > Wireless Settings to display the following screen.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Note: If your wireless security is not preset, the Wireless Settings screen looks like this: 1. Change the name (SSID) to a personalized setting. 2. Change the Security Options setting to WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES). 3. Enter a passphrase that you can remember but is hard for others to guess. 4. Click Apply to save your settings. 2. Select the wireless network that you want to configure. 3.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Network The primary network is the one that you usually use. You can set up guest networks too. You can customize access so that people who use their computers to access your guest network can use the Internet, but they do not have access to the rest of your home network. • Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in this field.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase To change the WPA security option and passphrase: 1. In the Security Options section, select the WPA option that you want. 2. Enter the passphrase that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters. 3. Click Apply. Set WEP Encryption and Passphrase To set WEP encryption and passphrase: 1. In the Security Options section of the Wireless Settings screen, select WEP: 2.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 4. Enter the four data encryption keys either manually or automatically. These values need to be identical on all computers and access points in your network. • Automatic. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase field and click Generate. The four key fields are automatically populated with key values. • Manual.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 2. Select the radio button for the network profile that you want to set up. 3. You can specify whether the SSID broadcast is enabled and whether you want to allow guests to access your local network. You can also change the SSID. • NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change the SSID to a different name. Note that the SSID is case-sensitive. For example, GuestNetwork is not the same as Guestnetwork.
3. Protecting Your Network 3 This chapter describes how to use the basic firewall features of the wireless modem router to protect your network. The chapter includes: • Protect Access to Your Wireless-N Modem Router • Block Keywords, Sites, and Services • Set Times and Schedule Firewall Services • Enable Security Event Email Notification • Live Parental Controls Protect Access to Your Wireless-N Modem Router For security reasons, the wireless modem router has its own user name and password.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Change the Built-In Password To change the build-in password: 1. In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Set Password. 2. To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. 3. Click Apply to save your changes. Note: After changing the password, you are required to log in again to continue the configuration.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • Outbound service blocking. Limits access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits. • Denial of service (DoS) protection. Automatically detects and thwarts denial of service (DoS) attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN flood, LAND Attack, and IP spoofing. • Blocking unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN. Block Sites To block keywords and sites: 1.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition You can specify one trusted user, which is a computer that will be exempt from blocking and logging. Since the trusted user will be identified by an IP address, you should configure that computer with a fixed IP address. 6. Click Apply to save your settings. Block Services To block services: 1. In the main menu, under Content Filtering, select Block Services. . 2. Select one of the following: • Per Schedule.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 5. Click Add to create the service, and the service is listed in the Service Table: 6. Click Apply to save your settings. Set Times and Schedule Firewall Services The 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.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Set Your Time Zone To localize the time for your log entries: 1. In the Schedule screen, select your time zone. This setting is used for the blocking schedule according to your local time zone and for time-stamping log entries. 2. If your time zone is currently in daylight savings time, select the Adjust for Daylight Savings Time check box.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition View, Select, and Save Logged Information The wireless modem router logs security-related events such as denied incoming service requests, hacker probes, and administrator logins. If you enable content filtering in the Block Sites screen, the Logs screen show you when someone on your network tries to access a blocked site. If you enable email notification, you will receive these logs in an email message.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Examples of Log Messages Following are examples of log messages. In all cases, the log entry shows the time stamp as day, year-month-date hour:minute:second. Activation and Administration Tue, 2011-05-21 18:48:39 - NETGEAR activated This entry indicates a power-up or reboot with initial time entry. Tue, 2011-05-21 18:55:00 - Administrator login successful-IP:192.168.0.2 Thu, 2011-05-21 18:56:58 - Administrator logout - IP:192.168.0.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Enable Security Event Email Notification To receive logs and alerts by email, you need to provide your email information in the E-mail screen and specify which alerts you would like to receive and how often. In the main menu, under Security, select E-mail. The E-mail screen displays. You can make the following selections: • Turn E-mail Notification On.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition - Day for sending log Specifies which day of the week to send the log. Relevant when the log is sent weekly. - Time for sending log Specifies the time of day to send the log. Relevant when the log is sent daily or weekly. If the Weekly, Daily, or Hourly option is selected and the log fills up before the specified period, the log is automatically emailed to the specified email address.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Minimal Software Installation Installation requires a one-time installation of a management utility program. Once Live Parental Controls is set up, the software runs in the background and does not interfere with normal Internet usage.
4. Managing Your Network 4 This chapter describes how to perform network management tasks with your wireless modem router. This chapter includes these sections: • Upgrade the Firmware • Back Up, Restore, and Erase Your Settings • Router Status and Usage Statistics • View Attached Devices • Run Diagnostics and Reboot • Configure Remote Management on page 62 Upgrade the Firmware The wireless modem router’s firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition If the 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. To upgrade, click Yes to allow the wireless modem router to download and install the new firmware. WARNING: When uploading firmware to the wireless modem router, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 4. On the main menu, under Maintenance, select Router Upgrade. 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 wireless modem router. WARNING: When uploading firmware to the wireless modem router, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Back Up the Configuration to a File To back up the configuration to a file: 1. From the main menu, under Maintenance, select Backup Settings to display this screen: 2. Click Save to save a copy of the current settings. 3. Store the .cfg file on a computer on your network. Restore the Configuration from a File To restore the configuration from a file: 1. In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Backup Settings. 2.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Note: To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the login password or IP address, press the Restore Factory Settings button on the bottom of the wireless modem router for 6 seconds. Router Status and Usage Statistics In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Router Status. Table 6. Router Status fields Field Description Account Name The host name assigned to the router in the Basic Settings screen.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 6. Router Status fields (continued) Field ADSL Port Description MAC Address The Ethernet MAC address being used by the Internet (ADSL) port. IP Address The IP address used by the Internet (ADSL) port. If no address is shown, the wireless modem router cannot connect to the Internet. Network Type The network type depends upon your ISP. IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask used by the Internet (ADSL) port.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 6. Router Status fields (continued) Field Wireless Port Description Name (SSID) The service set ID, also known as the wireless network name for WLAN. Region The country where the unit is set up for use. Channel The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. Wireless AP Indicates if the access point feature is enabled for WLAN. If disabled, the WiFi LED on the front panel is off.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 7. Router Statistics fields (continued) Field Description Rx B/s The average line utilization for this port. Up Time The time elapsed since the last power cycle or reset. ADSL Link Downstream or Upstream The statistics for the upstream and downstream ADSL link. These statistics will be of interest to your technical support representative if you are having problems obtaining or maintaining a connection.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 8. Connection Status fields (PPPoE network type example) (continued) Field Description 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.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Run Diagnostics and Reboot In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Diagnostics. The wireless modem router has a diagnostics feature. You can use the Diagnostics screen to perform the following functions from the wireless modem router: • Ping an IP address to test connectivity to see if you can reach a remote host.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Configure Remote Management Using the Remote Management screen, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your wireless modem router. Note: Be sure to change the wireless modem router’s default 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.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Choose a number between 1024 and 65535, but do not use the number of any common service port. The default is 8080, which is a common alternate for HTTP. 5. Click Apply to have your changes take effect. To access the router from the Internet, type the router’s WAN IP address in the browser’s Address field, followed by a colon (:) and the port number. For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.
5. USB Storage 5 This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your wireless modem router.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Note: The USB port on the 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 USB port.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • The USB port on the wireless modem router can be used with one USB hard drive at a time. Do not attempt to use a USB hub attached to the USB port. • According to the USB 2.0 specification, the maximum available power is 5V at 0.5A. Some USB devices might exceed this requirement, in which case the device might not function or might function erratically. Check the documentation for your USB device to be sure.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • The family’s color printer is directly attached to the mother’s computer. • The daughter has some photos on her Macintosh computer that she wants to print. • Their computers are not visible to each other on the network. To print her photos on the color printer: 1. The daughter types \\readyshare in the address field of her web browser. This gives her access to the USB drive in the router. 2.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition USB Storage Basic Settings You can view or edit basic settings for the USB storage device attached to your wireless modem router. On the wireless modem router main menu under USB, select Basic Settings. The following screen displays: By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN). To access your USB device from this screen, you can click the network or device name or the share name.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 9. USB Storage (Basic Settings) (continued) Fields and buttons Description Available Folder Name Network Folders Volume name Full path of the used by the network folder. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD). Total/Free Space Shows the current utilization of the storage device. Share Name • You can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Note: You need to click Apply for your changes to take effect. Configure USB Storage Advanced Settings To configure advanced USB settings, from the router menu, under USB, select Advanced Settings. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen displays: 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. Table 10.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 10. USB Storage (Advanced Settings) (continued) Fields Access Method Description Network Connection Enabled by default, this allows all users on the LAN to have access to the USB drive. HTTP Disabled by default. If you enable this setting, you can type http://readyshare to access the USB drive. HTTP (via Internet) Disabled by default.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 2. Create a folder. • You can specify the folder’s share name read access and write access from All-no password to admin. • The password for admin is the same one that is used to log in to the wireless modem router main menu. By default it is password. 3. Click Apply so that your changes take effect. Unmount a USB Drive WARNING: Unmount the USB drive first before physically unplugging it from the wireless modem router.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 2. Click Approved Devices. 3. On the USB Drive Approved Devices screen, select the USB device from the Available USB Devices list. 4. Click Add. 5. Select the Allow only approved devices check box. 6. Click Apply so that your change takes effect. If you want to approve another USB device, you need to first click the Safely Remove USB Device button to unmount the currently connected USB device.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 3. The directories of the USB drive that your account has access to display, for example, share/partition1/directory1. You can now read and copy files from the USB directory. Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings You can access the USB drive from local computers on your home or office network using Microsoft network settings.
6. Advanced Configuration 6 This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your wireless modem router. For information about remote management, see Configure Remote Management on page 62.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Configure WAN Settings In the main menu, under Advanced, select WAN Setup to display the following screen. Table 11. WAN settings Setting Description Disable SPI Firewall The SPI (stateful packet inspection) firewall protects your LAN against denial of service attacks. This should be disabled only in special circumstances. Default DMZ Server See Set Up a Default DMZ Server on page 77.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Set Up a Default DMZ Server The default demilitarized zone (DMZ) server feature is helpful when you use some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with NAT. The 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 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Configure Dynamic DNS If your network has a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS). However, if your Internet account uses a dynamically assigned IP address, you will not know in advance what your IP address will be, and the address can change frequently.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 9. Click Apply to save your configuration. Note: If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x, the Dynamic DNS service will not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet. Configure LAN Settings The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Under Advanced in the main menu, select LAN Setup. Table 12. LAN Setup Setting Description Device Name This is a user-friendly name of the router. You can see this name for the router in Network Explorer on Windows systems. IP Address This is the LAN IP address of the wireless modem router. IP Subnet Mask This is the LAN subnet mask of the wireless modem router.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Use Router as DHCP Server If another device on your network will be the DHCP server, or if you will manually configure the network settings of all of your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. Otherwise, leave it selected. Specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Note: The reserved address will not be assigned until the next time the computer contacts the 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 that you want to edit or delete. 2. Click Edit or Delete.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 2. Click Setup QoS rule. The QoS Priority Rule list displays: 3. To change a rule, select its radio button, and scroll down to the bottom of the screen: 4. To edit a rule, click Edit. To add a custom rule, click Add Priority Rule, and enter the requested information on the screen that displays. 5. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen. 6. In the QoS Setup screen, click Apply.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Advanced Wireless Settings From the main menu, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings: Restrict Wireless Access to Your Network By default, any wireless computer that is configured with the correct SSID can access your wireless network. For increased security, the wireless modem router provides several ways to restrict wireless access to your network. You can do the following: • Turn off wireless connectivity completely.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Hide Your Wireless Network Name (SSID) By default, the wireless modem router is set to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). You can restrict wireless access to your network by not broadcasting the wireless network name (SSID). To do this, clear the Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID) check box on the Wireless Settings screen, and then click Apply. Wireless devices will not “see” your wireless modem router.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • You can type in the MAC address for the wireless computer or device. The MAC address is usually printed on the wireless card, or on the label of a wireless device. It might appear in the wireless modem router’s DHCP table. The MAC address is 12 hexadecimal digits. • You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the wireless modem router’s Attached Devices screen into the MAC Address field of this screen.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • Disable Router’s PIN. Only when the wireless modem router’s PIN is enabled can you configure the wireless modem router’s wireless settings or add a wireless client through WPS with the wireless modem router’s PIN number. If the wireless modem router detects suspicious attempts to access the network with a PIN, the PIN function might be disabled temporarily. You can manually enable the PIN function by clearing the Disable Router’s PIN check box.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses. • The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.0.100. • The value in the Metric field represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. This is a direct connection, so it can be set to the minimum value of 2.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 7. Enter the IP subnet mask for this destination. If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. 8. Enter the gateway IP address, which needs to be a router on the same LAN segment as the router. 9. Enter a number between 2 and 15 in the Metric field. This represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works. 10. Click Apply.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 1440 minutes. The default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points have current device status at the expense of additional network traffic. Longer durations might compromise the freshness of the device status but can significantly reduce network traffic. • Advertisement Time to Live. The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP packet sent.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition To view or change these configurations, from the main menu, select Wireless Repeating Function: Advanced Configuration 91
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In point-to-point bridge mode, the wireless modem router communicates as an access point with another bridge-mode wireless station. When used as a bridge, wireless client associations are disabled—only wired clients can be connected. You need to enter the MAC address of the other bridge-mode wireless station in the field provided. Use wireless security to protect this communication.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Multi-Point Bridge Multi-point bridge mode allows a router to bridge to multiple peer access points simultaneously. Wireless client associations are disabled. Only wired clients can be connected. Multi-point bridge mode configuration includes the following steps: 1. Enter the MAC addresses of the other access points in the fields provided. 2.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • The LAN networks of the wireless modem router and other access points are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices. • Only one access point, the DGN2200M Mobile Edition wireless modem router in Figure 2, Multi-point bridge mode, is configured in point-to-multi-point bridge mode; all the others are in point-to-point bridge mode.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition The following figure shows an example of a repeater mode configuration. Wireless computer associated with AP 1 Wireless computer associated with AP 2 DGN2200M AP 2 in repeater mode Internet 192.168.0.1 Wireless computer associated with AP 3 Computers AP 1 (parent AP in repeater mode) AP 3 in repeater mode Figure 3. Repeater mode To set up a repeater with wireless client association: 1. Configure the operating mode of the devices.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition example, FTP or HTTP), to play Internet games (like Quake III), or to use Internet applications (like CU-SeeMe). • Port triggering monitors outbound traffic. When the router detects traffic on the specified outbound port, it remembers the IP address of the computer that sent the data and triggers the incoming port. Incoming traffic on the triggered port is then forwarded to the triggering computer.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 2. Select the Port Triggering radio button to display the following screen: 3. Click Add Service, and fill in the fields in the Add Service screen. The service displays in the list. For more detailed information, see the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering help. Advanced USB Settings For added security the router can be set up to share only approved USB devices. To enable this feature, select No, and click Apply.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Traffic Meter Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic passing through your wireless modem router’s Internet port. With the traffic meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume, set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic usage. To monitor traffic on your router: 1. Under Advanced on the main menu, select Traffic Meter. 2. To enable the traffic meter, select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 3.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 5. Set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date. 6. Set up traffic control to issue a warning message before the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours is reached. You can select one of the following to occur when the limit is attained: • The Internet LED flashes green or amber. • The Internet connection is disconnected and disabled. 7. Set up Internet traffic statistics to monitor the data traffic. 8.
7. Troubleshooting 7 This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. • Is the router on? Go to Basic Functioning on page 101. • Have I connected the router correctly? Go to Basic Functioning on page 101.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Basic Functioning After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur: 1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED is on. 2. After approximately 10 seconds, verify the following: • The LAN Ports LEDs are lit for any local ports that are connected. • The DSL LED is lit. If the DSL link LED is lit, a link has been established to the connected device.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition If any of the above conditions does not occur, see the following table. Table 13. 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 the power cord is securely connected to your router and that the power supply adapter is securely connected to a functioning power outlet.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 13. Troubleshooting with the LEDs (continued) Situation Recommended action The LAN Ports LEDs are off. If the LAN Ports LEDs do not light when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the wireless modem router and computer. • Make sure that power is turned on to the connected modem or computer. WiFi LED is off.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Troubleshoot the Internet Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should check the ADSL or mobile broadband connection, then the WAN TCP/IP connection. DSL Link If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether you have an ADSL link with the service provider. The state of this connection is indicated with the Internet LED.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Internet Port LED Is Red If the Internet Port LED is red, the device was unable to connect to the Internet. Verify the following: • Check that your login credentials are correct, or that the information you entered on the Basic Settings screen is correct. • Check with your ISP to verify that the multiplexing method, VPI, and VCI settings on the ADSL settings screen are correct.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • Your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and might check for your computer’s MAC address. In this case, do one of the following: - Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the router’s MAC address. - Configure your router to spoof your computer’s MAC address. This can be done in the Basic Settings screen.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a TCP/IP network by using the ping utility in your computer.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition where IP address is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP’s DNS server. If the path is functioning correctly, replies as 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 wireless modem router. If the IP configuration of your computer is assigned by DHCP, this information will not be visible in your computer’s Network Control Panel.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 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. Problems with the date and time function can include: • Date shown is January 1, 2000. Cause. The router has not yet successfully reached a network time server. Check that your Internet access is configured correctly.
A. Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings A This appendix includes technical specifications for the N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition. Specifications Table 14.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 14. Specifications (continued) Specification Description Regulatory compliance FCC Part 15 Class B; VCCI Class B; EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B Interface specifications LAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 WAN: ADSL, Dual RJ-11, pins 2 and 3 T1.413, G.DMT, G.Lite ITU Annex A or B ITU G.992.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Factory Default Configuration You can use the Restore Factory Settings button on the bottom panel of your router to restore factory default settings. Press this button for 6 seconds. Your router will return to the factory configuration settings shown in the following table. Table 15. Factory default settings Feature Router login Internet connection Local network (LAN) Firewall Default behavior User login URL http://www.routerlogin.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Table 15.
B. Wall-Mounting B This appendix provides instructions for wall-mounting your wireless modem router. Your router’s location can affect wireless connections. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal needs to pass through might limit its range. For best results, place your router: • Near an AC power outlet, close to computers you plan to connect with Ethernet cables, and near locations where you use wireless computers.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 2. Install wall anchors in the holes. Use pan head Phillips wood screws, 3.5 x 20 mm (diameter x length, European) or #6 type screw, 1 inch long (U.S.). 3. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 in. (0.5 cm) of each screw exposed.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition 4. For best wireless performance, position the wireless antennas as shown.
C. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Wireless Routers, Gateways, APs C Regulatory Compliance Information Note: 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 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR Inc.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk [Norwegian] NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. This device is a 2.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition • This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (TBD) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition Interference Reduction Table The table below shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters).
Index A devices, adding 31 DHCP 80, 81 diagnostics 61 disabling SSID broadcast 31 disconnecting USB drive 72 DMZ server 77 DNS server 20, 24 DSL LED 10 troubleshooting 102 Dynamic DNS 78 access hiding the SSID 85 restricting 84, 85 router password 41 access lists 85 adapter, wireless 28 address reservation 80 admin user name 42 ADSL settings 25 advanced wireless settings 84 approved USB devices 72 attached devices, viewing 60 E email notification of security events 49 B F backing up configuration file
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition attached device 60 basic settings 23, 24 connecting to USB drive 73 DMZ server 77 dynamic 78 factory default 55 LAN settings 80 PPPoE 60 remote management 62 Router Status screen 57 static 20 IP address reservation 81 IP subnet mask 80 ISP settings 22 network, adding clients 31 networks bridged 90 guest 39 wireless, configuring 33 O OpenDNS 50 P parental controls 50 passphrases 38, 39 password 42 ping 76, 107 plug and play 89 point-to-point bridg
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200M Mobile Edition USB drive requirements 65 USB drive, unmounting 72 USB LED 10 USB storage 64 advanced 70, 97 basic settings 68 connecting 73, 74 creating a network folder 71 editing a network folder 69 file sharing scenarios 66 security features 30 security options 31 security PIN 33 sending logs by email 49 services, blocking 44 Setup Wizard 19 sharing files 66 SIP ALG 76 SMTP 49 SPI firewall 76 spoofing 86 SSID 85 described 37 disabling 31 static IP address 20 s
