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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA April 2008 208-10255-01 v1.0
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    Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of
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    Router Back Panel ...4 Router Side Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless-N Modem Router 7 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 10 Installing Your Router Manually
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    Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 34 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility 35 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 35 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 36 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 36 Using the Wireless On/Off and WPS Buttons to Reset
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    items: • Wireless-N Modem Router • AC power adapter (varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector • Microfilters (quantity and type vary by region) • Resource CD, including: - The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - This manual • Warranty and Support
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    when the Wireless On/Off and WPS buttons on the side panel of the router are pressed simultaneously for 6 seconds, then blinks red three times when the wireless and WPS buttons are released, and then turns green as the gateway resets to the factory defaults. 2 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
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    The Wireless Access Point is turned off. DSL Solid Green The ADSL port is synchronized with an ISP's network-access device. Blinking Amber Indicates ADSL training-ADSL is synchronizing with the DSLAM. Off The unit is off or there is no IP connection. Internet Port Solid Green WPS Blinking
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    connecting the wireless-N modem router to an ADSL line 2. Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting the wireless-N modem router to the local computers 3. Power On/Off button 4. AC power adapter input The ports on the router are color-coded to distinguish your Internet port from the other
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    Manual is on the Resource CD. • WPS Button. You can use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature with clients on the network that are Wi-Fi certified and WPA capable. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network" on page 23. • Factory Default Reset. Press the Wireless
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    the bottom of the wireless-N modem router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless-N modem router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your
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    method (see "Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on page 11). You can set up your wireless-N modem router using one of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is available on your Resource CD. See "Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard" on page
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    you choose to use the manual setup option, for best results, install and set up your router in this order: 1. Install and connect your wireless router to your network (see "Connecting Your WirelessN Modem Router" on page 13). 2. Set up your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your
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    When the Welcome screen appears, click Setup to start the Smart Wizard. Follow the instructions and prompts to complete the installation. The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the
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    to the Internet, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. Accessing Your Router After Installation The Smart Wizard only appears when you first install the router or when the router is in its factory default state (for example, if you have reset the router to its factory default settings
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    need the following information to set up your wireless-N modem router and access the Internet: - Host and Domain Name - Internet Login Name and Password (frequently an email address and password) - Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses - Fixed or Static IP Address Your ISP should have provided you with
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    so will prevent block your connection to the Internet. If you have any doubts about this, connect the wireless-N modem router directly to the ADSL connectivity for both the wireless-N modem router and telephone equipment. Figure 6 12 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)
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    Connecting Your Wireless-N Modem Router Before you install your wireless-N modem router, make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on your computer are set to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." You can check these
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    to the filter. 2. Connect the wireless-N modem router to the ADSL filter. Using the included phone cable with RJ-11 jacks, connect the ADSL port (B) of the wireless-N modem router to the ADSL port (C) of the two-line filter, as shown in Figure 9. 14 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac
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    will block your ADSL connection. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable (D) from a wireless-N modem router LAN port to the Ethernet adapter in your computer, as shown in Figure 10. 4. Connect the power adapter to the wireless-N modem router and plug it in to a power outlet. Installing Your Router Manually
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    an Ethernet cable from a PC into one of the three remaining LAN ports. Verifying Your Connection Verify that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless-N modem router status lights. • The power light is lit after turning on the wireless-N modem router. • The DSL light is
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    Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in to your wireless-N modem router to set it up initially and to make any changes to your wireless router's settings later. The factory default state is reset when you press the Wireless On/Off and WPS buttons
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    • Select Yes to allow the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet connection. When prompted, click Next. The wizard will assist you with configuring your wireless router to access the Internet. If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network
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    everything correctly. • Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 29. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 19
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    20 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)
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    can use a computer that is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable. For a complete overview of all the security configurations that can be implemented on this router, see the on-line Reference Manual. A link to the Reference Manual is on the Resource CD. Configuring Your Wireless Network 21
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    security option it supports. To set up basic wireless connectivity: 1. Log in to the wireless-N modem router at its default LAN address of http://Default IP Address Variable with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set
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    . You should see the wireless-N modem router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the ISP. 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 router's SSID and security
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    configuring WPS on the router for the first time and connecting a WPS-capable device. To set up basic wireless connectivity: 1. Log in to the wireless-N modem router at its default LAN address of http://Default IP Address Variable with its default user name of admin and default password of password
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    the client's WPS utility, obtain the wireless client's security PIN, or follow the client's WPS utility instructions to generate a security PIN. - Then, enter this PIN in the Enter Client's PIN field provided on the router and click Next. You have 2 minutes to enable WPS on the router using this
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    of http://Default IP Address Variable with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. 2. Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the wireless-N modem router. 3. Note that the default SSID is NETGEAR. The
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    (SSID) as the wireless-N modem router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the Product Family. Your wireless-N modem router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. Your wireless-N modem router automatically connects to the
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    28 Configuring Your Wireless Network
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    to "Troubleshooting Internet Browsing" on page 34. • I have configured the router but I can't access the Internet. Go to "Troubleshooting the ISP Connection" on page 32. • I cannot remember the router's configuration password. Go to "Using the Wireless On/Off and WPS Buttons to Reset the Router" on
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    to factory defaults. This will set the router's IP address to 192.168.0.1. This procedure is explained in "Using the Wireless On/Off and WPS Buttons to Reset the Router" on page 37. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. LAN or Internet Port
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    the ADSL port, use the cable that was supplied with the wireless-N modem router. If the Internet LED is still off, this may mean that there is no ADSL service or the cable connected to the ADSL port is bad. Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are unable to access the router's Web
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    browser may be caching the old configuration. Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should check the ADSL connection, then the Internet TCP/IP connection. ADSL link If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether
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    an external site such as http://www.netgear.com. 2. Access the Main Menu of the wireless-N modem router's configuration at http://192.168.0.1. 3. Under Maintenance, select Router Status and check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your wireless-N modem router has
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    password. There also may be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Unless you connect manually, the wireless-N modem router will not authenticate using PPPoE or PPPoA until data is transmitted to the network. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless-N modem router can obtain an IP address
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    are on for your network interface card and for the hub ports (if any) that are connected to your workstation and router. • Wrong network configuration - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your PC or workstation. Troubleshooting 35
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    ways: • Use the Erase function of the Web Configuration Manager. • Use the reset buttons on the side panel of the router (that is, press the Wireless On/Off and WPS buttons simultaneously). Use this method for cases when the administration password or IP address is not known. 36 Troubleshooting
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    WPS Buttons to Reset the Router To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the administration password or IP address, you must press the Wireless On/Off and WPS buttons on the side panel of the router simultaneously. 1. Press and hold the Wireless On/Off and WPS buttons
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    38 Troubleshooting
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    This appendix provides technical specifications for the wireless-N modem router. General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Meets requirements of: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE or PPPoA, RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed Ethernet, and RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM 120V, 60 Hz, input
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    seconds. Your router will return to the factory configuration settings that are shown in the table below. Feature Router Login User Login URL User Name (case sensitive) Login Password (case sensitive) Internet Connection WAN MAC Address WAN MTU Size Port Speed Local Network (LAN) Lan IP Subnet Mask
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    traffic on port 80, the http port) the Internet) Outbound (communications going out to Enabled (all) the Internet) Source MAC filtering Disabled Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled SSID Name NETGEAR Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission Speed Autoa Country/Region
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    42 Technical Specifications
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    provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document ITCP/IP Networking Basics Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Virtual Private Networking Basics Glossary Link http://documentation
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    44 Related Documents
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    our telephone support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to: http://kbserver.netgear.com/. Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. When the wireless-N modem router is connected to the Internet, click
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April 2008
208-10255-01
v1.0
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem
Router DGN2000 Setup
Manual