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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10390-01 July 2008
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    and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
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    aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Greek] NETGEAR, Inc DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
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    . vakuuttaa täten että DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska [Swedish] Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga
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    . Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet
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    Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: DGN2000 July 2008 Wireless Modem Router DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router Home English 202-10390-01 1.0 vi v1.0, July 2008
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    History ...xiv Chapter 1 Connecting Your Router to the Internet Using the Setup Manual 1-1 What You Need before You Begin 1-2 Logging In to the Wireless Modem Router 1-3 Auto-detecting Your Internet Connection 1-5 Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings 1-6 Understanding the Basic
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    Devices After WPS Setup 2-20 Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your Wireless Modem Router 3-1 How to Change the Built-In Password 3-2 Changing the Administrator Login Time-out 3-3 Configuring Basic Firewall Services 3-3 Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services 3-3 How to
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    the Wireless Modem Router 4-15 Configuring Remote Management 4-16 Automatic Firmware Recovery 4-18 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Configuring Advanced Security 5-1 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server 5-2 How to Configure a Default DMZ Server 5-2 Other WAN Options 5-3 Configuring LAN IP Settings
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    6-7 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility 6-8 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 6-8 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 6-9 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 6-10 Using the Wireless On/Off and WPS Buttons to Reset the Router 6-10 Problems
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    This document describes configuration menu commands for the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router software. The commands can all be accessed from the Web interface. • Chapter 1, "Connecting Your Router to the Internet," describes how to use the Smart Wizard Discovery utility to set up your switch so that
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual • Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting," describes how to troubleshoot your modem router. • Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," gives Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router specifications and lists default feature values. • Appendix B, "Related Documents,"
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    Manual Publication Date DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router July 2008 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.netgear.com/support. How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for browsing forwards
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual • Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order for you to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat Reader is available on the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com. - Printing a PDF chapter. • Click
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    on page 1-12" Using the Setup Manual For first-time installation of your modem router, refer to the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router Resource CD to step you through the
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    DGN2000 Reference Manual For installation instructions in a language other than English, see the language options on the DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router Resource CD. What You Need before You Begin You need to prepare the following before you can set up your firewall: • Active Internet service
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Logging In to the Wireless 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
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 3. Select Setup Wizard to go to the Setup Wizard screen: Figure 1-3 This screen includes the following: • Country. It is important to specify the location where the modem router will operate so that the Internet connection will work correctly.
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Auto-detecting Your Internet Connection The Smart Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. Note: The wizard cannot detect a PPTP connection with your ISP. If your ISP uses
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Table 1-1. Auto-Detected Internet Connection Types (continued) Connection Type Fixed IP (Static) Account Setup ISP Information 1. If required, enter the account name and domain name from your ISP. 2. Select Use Static IP Address or Use IP
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    If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting." Note: When your Internet connection is working you will no longer need to launch the ISP's login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your modem router
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Understanding the Basic Settings Screen The fields on the Basic Settings screen depend on whether or not your Internet connection requires a login. ISP does not require login ISP does require login Figure 1-4 The following table explains
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    how long the modem router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. Entering an Idle Timeout value of 0 (zero) means never log out. Internet IP Address • Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically
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    reboots the modem router and resets its configuration settings to the factory defaults. Disable NAT only if you plan to install the modem router in a setting where you will be manually administering the IP address space on the LAN side of the router. 1-10 Connecting Your Router to the Internet v1
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    ADSL Settings Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Note: For information about how to install ADSL filters, see the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Setup Manual. The default ADSL settings of your modem router work fine for most ISPs. However, some ISPs use a specific
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual How the Internet Connection Works Your modem router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. Your modem router automatically connects to the Internet when one of your computers requires access. It is not necessary to run a
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    Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security. • To manually configure the wireless settings, you must know the following: - SSID. The default SSID for the modem router is NETGEAR. - The wireless mode (802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b) that each wireless adapter supports
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    that they support WPS configuration. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network and Security" on page 2-17. Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the modem router. The latency
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    + Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Wireless Security Options Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to access your network. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data
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    problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the modem router. To manually configure the wireless settings: 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
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Figure 2-2 Table 2-1 on page 2-7 describes the information that is displayed in the Wireless Settings screen. 3. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID field, enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric
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    the router. Check that they have a wireless link and can obtain an IP address by DHCP from the modem router. Once your computers have basic wireless connectivity to the modem router, you can configure the advanced wireless security functions of the firewall. 2-6 Configuring Your Wireless Network
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    ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings Settings Wireless LAN Wireless Network Name (SSID) Region Channel Description The pulldown menu just below Wireless Settings allows for the selection of one of four wireless LANs (WLANs) with the following default names
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    in 802.11b mode. Wireless Access Enable Point Selected by default, this setting enables the wireless radio, which allows the modem router to work as a wireless access point. Turning off the wireless radio can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting. The Wireless LED on the
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued) Settings Wireless Access Allow Broadcast of Name Point (SSID). (continued) Wireless Isolation Wireless Station Turn Access Control On Access List Security Options Disable WEP WPA-PSK Description
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued) Settings Security Options WPA2-PSK (continued) Mixed WPS-PSK+ WPA2-PSK WPA-802.1x Description WPA Pre-Shared-Key (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 with PreShared Key) uses a pre-shared key to perform the
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    the modem router through Ethernet cables can still use the modem router. To do this, clear the Enable Wireless Access Point check box on the Wireless Settings screen, and then click Apply. Hiding your wireless network name (SSID) By default, the modem router is set to broadcast its wireless network
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    access based on MAC addresses: 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. Note: If you configure the modem router from a wireless
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    : If you are configuring the modem router from a wireless computer whose MAC address is not in the Trusted Wireless Stations list, and you select trusted wireless stations only, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then access the modem router from a wired computer
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    also support WPA. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA client software for instructions on configuring WPA settings. To configure Mixed WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK: 1. Log in at the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1, with the default user name of admin and default password of
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    block all but the most determined eavesdropper. This data encryption mode has been superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. To configure WEP data encryption: 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
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    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. Select Wireless Settings in the main menu. 2-16 Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 3. In the Security Options section of the screen, select WPA-802.1x. 4. In the Radius Server Name/IP Address field, enter the name or IP address of the RADIUS server on your LAN. This is a required field. 5. In the Radius Port field, enter the
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    you are configuring WPS on the modem router for the first time and connecting a WPS-capable device. To set up basic wireless connectivity: 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
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual : Figure 2-6 • Entering a PIN. If you want to use the PIN method, select the PIN radio box. A screen similar to the one shown below displays. - Go to your wireless client and, from the client's WPS utility, obtain the wireless client's security
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    generated an SSID, implemented WPA/WPA2 wireless security [including a PSK security password] on the modem router, and has sent this configuration to the wireless client.) 5. Note the new SSID and WPA/WPA2 password for the wireless network. To access the Internet from any computer connected to your
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    ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference 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
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 2-22 Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security Settings v1.0, July 2008
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    Services" on page 3-13" Protecting Access to Your Wireless Modem Router For security reasons, the modem router has its own user name and password. Also, after a period of inactivity for a set length of time, the administrator login automatically disconnects. When prompted, enter admin for the modem
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual How to Change 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 and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen
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    to Block Keywords and Sites The modem router allows you to restrict access to Internet content based on functions such as Web addresses and Web address keywords. 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
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 2. In the main menu, under Security, select Block Sites to display the following screen . Figure 3-3 3. To enable keyword blocking, select one of the following: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the settings in the Schedule
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 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. 7. Click Apply to save
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    of the desired new position and click OK. Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) Because the modem router uses Network Address Translation (NAT), your network presents only one IP address to the Internet, and outside users cannot directly address any of your local computers. However, by defining an inbound
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Remember that allowing inbound services opens holes in your firewall. Enable only those ports that are necessary for your network. Following are two application examples of inbound rules. Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server If you
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual • WAN Users. These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based on their source (WAN) IP address. Select the option that you want: - Any: All IP addresses are covered by this rule. - Address range: If this option is selected,
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    using the external WAN IP address will fail. Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) The modem router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. You can define an outbound rule to block Internet access from
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Figure 3-7 The settings are: • Service. From this list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays many common services, but you are not limited to these choices. Use the Add Custom Service button in
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual - Address range. If this option is selected, you must fill in the Start and Finish fields. - Single address. Enter the required address Rules table, beginning at the top and proceeding to the default rules at the bottom. In some cases, the order
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    service port numbers, you are not limited to these choices. Use the following procedure to create your own service definitions. How to Define Services 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
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 2. Click Services below Security to display the Services screen shown in the following figure: Figure 3-9 • To create a new service, click the Add Custom Service button. • To edit an existing service, select its button on the left side of the
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual How to Set Your Time Zone To localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your time zone: 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
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    blocking in the Block Services screen or port forwarding in the Ports screen, you can set up a schedule for when blocking occurs or when access is not restricted. 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
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 3-16 v1.0, July 2008 Protecting Your Network
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    , or reverted to factory default settings. The following procedures explains how to do these tasks. How to Back Up the Configuration to a File 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
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Figure 4-1 3. Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings. 4. Store the .cfg file on a computer on your network. How to Restore the Configuration from a File 1. Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168
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    restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the login password or IP address, press the Wireless On/Off and WPS buttons on the side panel of the modem router simultaneously for 6 seconds. Upgrading the Wireless Modem Router's Firmware The software of the modem router is
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Figure 4-2 4. In the Firmware Upgrade screen, click Browse to locate the binary (.bin or .img) upgrade file. 5. Click Upload. Note: When uploading software to the modem router, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4 Managing Your Network 4-5 v1.0, July 2008
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    displays the modem router firmware version. The ADSL port settings apply to the Internet (ADSL) port of the modem router. MAC Address This field displays the Ethernet MAC address being used by the Internet (ADSL) port of the modem router. IP Address This field displays the IP address being used
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    + Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Table 4-1. Router Status Fields (continued) Component Field Description Modem (continued) Wireless Port WLAN2 WLAN3 WLAN4 DownStream Connection Speed The speed at which the modem is receiving data from the ADSL line. UpStream Connection Speed The speed
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Click the Show Statistics button to display modem router usage statistics, as shown in the following screen. Figure 4-5 This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 4-2. Router Statistics Fields Field Description WAN, LAN, or WLAN
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Table 4-2. Router Statistics Fields (continued) Field Line at which the statistics are updated in this window. Click Stop to freeze the display. Click the Connection Status button to display modem router connection status, as shown in
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    The IP address assigned to the WAN port by the ADSL Internet Service Provider. Obtaining Network The network mask assigned to the WAN port by the ADSL Internet Service Provider. Mask Viewing Attached Devices The Attached Devices screen contains a table of all IP devices that the modem router has
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information The modem router logs security-related events such as denied incoming service requests, hacker probes, and administrator logins. If you enabled content filtering in the Block Sites screen, the
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Log entries are described in the following table. Table 4-4. Security Log Entry Descriptions Field Description Date and time Description or action Source IP The date and time the log entry was recorded. The type of event and what action
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Saving Log Files on a Server You can choose to write the logs to a computer running a syslog program. To activate this feature, select Broadcast on LAN, or enter the IP address of the server where the syslog file will be written. Examples of
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification To and alerts from the modem router. • Send To This E-mail Address. Enter the e-mail address to which logs and alerts are sent. This e-mail address will also be used as the From address. If you leave
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual • Outgoing Mail Server. Enter the name or IP address of your ISP's outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You might be able to find this information in the configuration settings of your e-mail program. Enter the e-mail address
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    screen, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your modem router. Note: Be sure to change the modem router's default password to a very secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual To configure remote management: 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
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    service port. The default is 8080, which is a common alternate for HTTP. 6. Click Apply to have your changes take effect. When accessing your modem router from the Internet, you will type your modem router's WAN IP address in your browser's Address field, followed by a colon (:) and the custom port
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    CD, recovery firmware is located in the C:\Netgear directory.) 4. Click Upgrade. 5. The recovery process takes about 5 minutes. Wait for the progress bar to complete. After the firmware recovery is complete, the login screen for the Smart Wizard displays, allowing you to log in to the modem router
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 4-20 v1.0, July 2008 Managing Your Network
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    DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router. Configuring Advanced Security The modem router provides a variety of advanced features, which are described in the following sections: • "Setting Up a Default DMZ Server" on page 5-2" • "Connecting Automatically, as Required" on page 5-3" • "Disabling Port
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    to Configure a Default DMZ Server To assign a computer or server to be a default DMZ server: 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
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 2. In the main menu, under Advanced, click WAN Setup to display the following screen. Figure 5-1 3. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. 4. Type the IP address for that server. 5. Click Apply to save your changes. Other WAN Options The WAN
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    LAN IP Settings The LAN IP Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP. The modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side, and to act as a DHCP server. The modem router's default LAN IP configuration is as follows: • LAN IP address
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Under Advanced in the main menu, select LAN IP Setup. Figure 5-2 The LAN TCP/IP Setup settings are: • IP Address. This is the LAN IP address of the modem router. • IP Subnet Mask. This is the LAN subnet mask of the modem router. Combined with
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    By default, the modem router functions as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (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 router. IP addresses
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual The router delivers the following settings to any LAN device that requests DHCP: • An IP address from the range you have defined • Subnet mask • Gateway IP address is the router's LAN IP address • Primary DNS server, if you entered a primary
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 1. Click the button next to the reserved address that you want to edit or delete. 2. Click Edit or Delete. Configuring LAN TCP/IP Settings 1. Log in to the router at its default LAN address of http://
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    contacts your Dynamic DNS service provider, logs in to your account, and registers your new IP address. How to Configure Dynamic DNS 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
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    primary Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP. • You have an ISDN router on your home network for connecting to the company where you are employed. This router's address on your LAN is 192.168.0.100. • Your company's network address is 134.177.0.0. When you first configured your router
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    activated. How to Configure Static Routes 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. In the main
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 3. To add a static route: a. Click Add to open the access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported in RIP. d. Select Active to make this route effective. e. Enter the destination IP address of the final destination. f. Enter the IP
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 4. Click Apply. The Static Routes table is updated to show the new entry. Figure 5-7 How to Configure Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, access the network and
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    DGN2000 modem router, you can build large bridged wireless networks that form an IEEE 802.11n Wireless Distribution System (WDS). Using the modem router with other access points (APs) and wireless devices, you can connect clients by using their MAC addresses rather than by specifying IP addresses
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    + Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Here are some examples of wireless bridged configurations: • Point-to-point bridge. The modem router communicates with another bridge-mode wireless station. See "How to Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration." • Multi-point bridge. The modem router is
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual How to Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In point-to-point bridge mode, the DGN2000 modem router communicates as an access point with another bridge-mode wireless station. As a bridge, wireless client associations are disabled-
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2. How to Configure a Multi-Point Bridge Multi-point bridge mode
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    5-11, is configured in point-to-multipoint bridge mode; all the others are in point-to-point bridge mode. • All APs, including the DGN2000 modem router, must be on the same LAN. That is, all the AP LAN IP addresses must be in the same network. • If you are using DHCP, all access points should be set
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    Client Association In the repeater mode with wireless client association, the DGN2000 modem router sends all traffic to a remote AP. For the repeater mode, you must enter the MAC address of the remote "parent" access point. Alternatively, you can configure the DGN2000 modem router as the parent by
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 2. Verify the following for both access points: • The LAN network configuration of each AP is configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices. • The APs must be on the same LAN. That is, the LAN IP addresses for
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 2. In the main menu, under Advanced, select Advanced Wireless Settings to display the Advanced Wireless Settings screen (Figure 5-13 shows the upper part of the screen): Figure 5-13 3. Select the WPS (Push 'N' Connect) radio button to display
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Table 5-1 explains the WLAN1 settings that are displayed in the Advanced WPS Settings screen. These settings are based on the selections that you made in the Wireless Settings screen (see "Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network" in Chapter
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    the Web Configuration Interface" on page 6-3. • I have configured the router but I cannot access the Internet. Go to "Troubleshooting the ISP Connection" on page 6-4. • I cannot remember the router's configuration password. Go to "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual If the ADSL link LED is lit, a link has been established to the connected device. If a LAN port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the port's LED is green. If the port is 10 Mbps, the LED is amber. If any of these conditions does
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual If the power LED is still red 1 minute after power up: • Turn the power off and on to see if the router recovers. • Clear the router's configuration to factory defaults. This sets the router's IP address to 192.168.0.1. This procedure is
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual • If your computer's IP address is shown as 169.254.x.x, recent versions of Windows and MacOS will generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server. These auto-generated addresses are in the range of 169.254.x.x. If
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual ADSL Link LED Is Green or Blinking Green If your ADSL link LED is green or blinking green, then you have a good ADSL connection. You can be confident that the service provider has connected your line correctly and that your wiring is correct.
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    the router's MAC address. - Configure your router to spoof your computer's MAC address. This can be done in the Basic Settings screen. See the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Setup Manual. Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA The PPPoE or PPPoA connection can be debugged as follows: 1. Access the
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    name, or password. There also might be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Note: Unless you connect manually, the modem router will not authenticate using PPPoE or PPPoA until data is transmitted to the network. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your modem router can obtain an IP address, but
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 3. Navigate to the firmware file. (If you used the Setup CD, recovery firmware is located in the C:\Netgear directory.) 4. Click Upgrade. 5. The recovery process takes about 5 minutes. Wait for the progress bar to complete. After the firmware
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    ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single PC connected to that modem. If this is the case, you must configure your router to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the authorized PC. Refer to your Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Setup Manual. Troubleshooting 6-9 v1
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router's administration password to password and the IP address to 192.168.0.1. You can erase the
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    provides technical specifications for the DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router. General Specifications Specification Description 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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    ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Specification Interface Specifications LAN: WAN: Description 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 ADSL, Dual RJ-11, pins 2 and 3 T1.413, G.DMT, G.Lite ITU Annex A or B ITU G.992.5 (ADSL2+) Default Configuration You can use the Wireless On/Off and WPS buttons
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Feature Default Behavior DHCP ending IP address 192.168.0.254 DMZ Enabled or disabled Time zone GMT Time zone adjusted for daylight savings Disabled time SNMP Disabled Firewall Inbound (communications coming in from Disabled (
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual A-4 Technical Specifications v1.0, July 2008
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    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
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual B-2 Related Documents v1.0, July 2008
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    1-8 basic wireless connectivity 2-4 C configuration backing up the configuration 4-1 erasing the configuration 4-2 manually configuring your ISP settings 1-6 customer support 1-v D date and time 6-10 daylight savings time 3-15, 6-10 default DMZ server 5-2 default reset buttons 6-10 Denial of Service
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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual MAC address filter 2-13 MAC address spoofing 6-6 restricting wireless access by MAC address 2-15 manual configuration of your modem router 1-6 metric 5-12 multicasting 5-6 multi-point bridge mode 5-17 N Network Time Protocol 3-13, 6-10 O order
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    Reference Manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 2-17 advanced settings 5-20 keep existing wireless settings 5-22 PIN method 2-19 push button method 2-18 router's PIN 5-22 WINS 5-7 wireless card access list 2-11 wireless encryption WEP encryption 2-15 WPA encryption 2-16 wireless LAN 2-7 wireless mode
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