Netgear DGN2200 DGN2200 User Manual - Page 2

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©2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

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NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and RangeMax are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the

United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks and Vista is a

trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective holders.

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 the product(s) or circuit

layout(s) described herein.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid

the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less

than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

FCC Caution

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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate this equipment.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not

possible.

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This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

Section	Page
Wireless-N 300 Modem Router DGN2200 User Manual	1
Contents	7
About This Manual	11
Conventions, Formats, and Scope	11
Revision History	12
Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection	13
Using the Setup Manual	13
Logging In to Your Wireless-N Modem Router	14
Using the Setup Wizard	16
Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings	17
Configuring ADSL Settings	21
Chapter 2 Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security Settings	22
Planning Your Wireless Network	22
Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines	23
Wireless Security Options	24
Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network	25
Manually Configuring Your Wireless Security	29
Configuring WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) Security	29
Configuring WEP	30
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network and Security	32
Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After WPS Setup	35
Wireless Guest Networks	36
Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network	38
Protecting Access to Your Wireless-N Modem Router	38
Changing the Built-In Password	39
Changing the Administrator Login Time-out	40
Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services	40
Blocking Sites	40
Blocking Services	42
Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services	44
Setting Your Time Zone	44
Scheduling Firewall Services	45
Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information	46
Examples of Log Messages	47
Activation and Administration	47
Dropped Packets	47
Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification	48
Live Parental Controls	49
Web-based GUI	50
Total home protection	50
Flexible settings	50
Minimal software installation	50
Chapter 4 Managing Your Network	51
Upgrading the Firmware	51
Manually Checking for Firmware Upgrades	52
Backing Up, Restoring, and Erasing Your Settings	53
Backing Up the Configuration to a File	53
Restoring the Configuration from a File	54
Erasing the Configuration	54
Network Management Information	55
Router Status and Usage Statistics	55
Viewing Attached Devices	60
Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Wireless-N Modem Router	60
Configuring Remote Management	61
Chapter 5 USB Storage	64
USB Drive Requirements	65
File Sharing Scenarios	65
Sharing Photos with Friends and Family	66
Sharing Large Files with Colleagues	66
USB Storage Basic Settings	67
Editing a Network Folder	69
Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings	70
Creating a Network Folder	72
Unmounting a USB Drive	72
Specifying Approved USB Devices	73
Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer	74
Locating the Internet Port IP Address	74
Accessing the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP	74
Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings	74
Configuring Windows 98SE and Windows ME	75
Configuring Windows 2000 and Windows XP	75
Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration	76
Configuring WAN Settings	76
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server	78
Configuring Dynamic DNS	79
Configuring LAN Settings	81
Configuring DHCP	82
Use Router as DHCP Server	82
Configuring Reserved IP Addresses	83
Setting up Quality of Service (QoS)	84
Configuring QoS for Internet Access	84
Advanced Wireless Settings	86
Restricting Wireless Access to Your Network	86
Turning off wireless connectivity completely	87
Hiding your wireless network name (SSID)	87
Restricting access by MAC address	87
Configuring WPS Settings	89
Using Static Routes	90
Static Route Example	90
Configuring Static Routes	91
To Add a Static Route	92
Configuring Universal Plug and Play	93
Building Wireless Bridging and Repeating Networks	94
Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration	96
Multi-Point Bridge	97
Repeater with Wireless Client Association	99
Port Forwarding and Port Triggering	100
Port Forwarding	100
Port Triggering	101
Advanced USB Settings	102
Traffic Meter	103
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting	105
Basic Functioning	105
Welcome Page Displays instead of Router Main Menu	106
Troubleshooting with the LEDs	106
Cannot Log in to the Wireless-N Modem Router	108
Troubleshooting the Internet Connection	109
ADSL Link	109
ADSL Link LED Is Green or Blinking Green	109
ADSL Link LED Is Blinking Amber	109
ADSL Link LED Is Off	110
Internet LED is Red	110
Obtaining an Internet IP Address	110
Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA	111
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing	112
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility	112
Testing the LAN Path to Your Wireless-N Modem Router	112
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device	113
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password	114
Using the Restore Factory Settings Button to Reset the Router	114
Problems with Date and Time	114
Appendix A Wall Mounting and Technical Specifications	116
Wall-Mounting Your Modem Router	116
General Specifications	118
Factory Default Configuration	119
Appendix B Related Documents	121

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