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N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Settings Description 11N Channel 11G Channel The wireless channel fields determine the operating frequency used for the 11N or 11G wireless networks. Do not change the wireless channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, you might need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best. Security Options • Disable. You can use this setting to establish wireless connectivity before implementing wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you implement wireless security. • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). Use encryption keys and data encryption for data security. Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. See Configuring WEP Wireless Security on page 20. • WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key). Allow only computers configured with WPA to connect to the N300 wireless modem router. • WPA2-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access with 2 Pre-Shared Keys). Allow only computers configured with WPA2 to connect to the N300 wireless modem router. • Mixed WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK. Allow computers configured with either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security to connect to the N300 wireless modem router. • WPA-802.1x. For information about WPA or WPA2 configuration, see Configuring WPA, WPA2, or Mixed WPA2 + WPA Wireless Security on page 22. WPA2-PSK Security Encryption Network Key (8-63 characters). 3. Select the region in which the N300 wireless modem router will operate. 4. For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged. 5. To save your changes, click Apply. 6. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity. Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and wireless security settings as your N300 wireless modem router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the N300 wireless modem router. If there is interference, adjust the channel. Configuring WEP Wireless Security Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless computer to match the new settings, or access the N300 wireless modem router from a wired computer to make further changes. 20 | Chapter 2. Wireless Settings

Section	Page
N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2	1
Table of Contents	3
1. Router Internet Setup	7
Using the Setup Manual	7
Logging In to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router	8
Using the Setup Wizard	9
Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings	10
Configuring ADSL Settings	14
2. Wireless Settings	15
Planning Your Wireless Network	15
Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines	16
Wireless Security Options	17
Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings	18
Configuring WEP Wireless Security	20
Configuring WPA, WPA2, or Mixed WPA2 + WPA Wireless Security	22
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network	24
Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client	24
Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client	25
Configuring Advanced WPS Settings	27
Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup	27
Adding More WPS Clients	28
Adding Both WPS and Non-WPS Clients	28
Restricting Access to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router	29
Wireless Guest Networks	30
Live Parental Controls	32
3. Security Settings	34
Protecting Access to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router	34
Changing the Built-In Password	35
Restricting Access by MAC Address	35
Blocking Access to Internet Sites	37
Firewall Rules	38
Port Forwarding	41
Adding a Pre-set Port Forwarding Rule	42
Adding a Custom Port Forwarding Rule	42
Port Triggering	43
Blocking Access to Internet Services	44
Scheduling Blocking	45
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access	46
Configuring Email Alert and Web Access Log Notifications	47
Setting the Time	49
4. Network Maintenance	50
Upgrading the Firmware	50
Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades	51
Viewing N300 Wireless Modem Router Status Information	52
Connection Status	55
Statistics	56
Viewing a List of Attached Devices	57
Managing the Configuration File	57
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration	58
Erasing the Configuration	58
Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Router	58
Enabling Remote Management Access	59
Traffic Meter	61
5. USB Storage	64
USB Drive Requirements	65
File Sharing Scenarios	65
Sharing Photos with Friends and Family	66
Storing Files in a Central Location for Printing	66
Sharing Large Files with Colleagues	66
USB Storage Basic Settings	67
Editing a Network Folder	68
Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings	69
Creating a Network Folder	71
Media Server Settings	72
Unmounting a USB Drive	72
Specifying Approved USB Devices	72
Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer	73
Locating the Internet Port IP Address	73
Accessing the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP	74
Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings	74
Enabling File and Printer Sharing	74
6. Virtual Private Networking	76
Overview of VPN Configuration	76
Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels	77
Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels	77
Planning a VPN	78
VPN Tunnel Configuration	79
Setting Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration	80
Step 1: Configure the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel	80
Step 2: Configure the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client	83
Setting Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration	90
VPN Tunnel Control	94
Activating a VPN Tunnel	94
Verifying the Status of a VPN Tunnel	97
Deactivating a VPN Tunnel	98
Deleting a VPN Tunnel	100
Setting Up VPN Tunnels in Special Circumstances	100
Using Auto Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels	101
Using Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels	109
7. Advanced Settings (Part 1)	112
Using the LAN Setup Options	112
Using the N300 Wireless Modem Router as a DHCP Server	114
Address Reservation	115
Using a Dynamic DNS Service	116
Configuring the WAN Setup Options	117
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server	119
Setting Up Quality of Service (QoS)	119
Configuring QoS for Internet Access	120
Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy	123
Configuring Static Routes	123
Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS)	125
Wireless Repeating Function	126
Setting Up the Base Station	127
Setting Up a Repeater Unit	128
8. Advanced Settings (Part 2)	130
Common Connection Types	130
Assessing Your Speed Requirements	131
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth	132
Optimizing Wireless Performance	133
Changing the MTU Size	134
Universal Plug and Play	135
A. Troubleshooting	137
Quick Tips	137
Troubleshooting with the LEDs	138
Cannot Access the N300 Wireless Modem Router Menu	140
Cannot Access the Internet	141
Checking the Configuration	141
Checking the WAN IP Address	141
Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility	142
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router	143
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device	143
Problems with Date and Time	144
Wireless Connectivity	145
Viewing Available Networks	145
B. Default Configuration and Technical Specifications	147
Restoring the Factory Configuration Settings	147
Using the Restore Factory Settings Button	147
Technical Specifications	150
C. NETGEAR VPN Configuration	151
Configuration Profile	151
Step-by-Step Configuration	152
N300 Wireless Modem Router with FQDN to Gateway B	153
Configuration Profile	153
Step-by-Step Configuration	155
Configuration Summary (Telecommuter Example)	157
Setting Up Client-to-Gateway VPN (Telecommuter Example)	158
Step 1: Configure Gateway A (VPN Router at Main Office)	159
Step 2: Configure Gateway B (VPN Router at Regional Office)	160
Monitoring the VPN Tunnel (Telecommuter Example)	166
Viewing the VPN Router’s VPN Status and Log Information	167
D. Notification of Compliance	168
E. Related Documents	172

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Chapter 2.

Wireless Settings

N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual

Select the region in which the N300 wireless modem router will operate.

For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged.

To save your changes, click

Apply

Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.

Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and wireless

security settings as your N300 wireless modem router. Check that they have a wireless

link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the N300 wireless modem router.

If there is interference, adjust the channel.

Configuring WEP Wireless Security

Note:

If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless security

settings, you will be disconnected when you click

Apply

Reconfigure your wireless computer to match the new settings, or

access the N300 wireless modem router from a wired computer to

make further changes.

11N Channel

11G Channel

The wireless channel fields determine the operating frequency used for the 11N

or 11G wireless networks. Do not change the wireless channel unless you

experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If

this happens, you might need to experiment with different channels to see which

is the best.

Security Options

•

Disable

. You can use this setting to establish wireless connectivity before

implementing wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you

implement wireless security.

•

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

. Use encryption keys and data encryption for

data security. Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. See

Configuring WEP

Wireless Security

on page

20.

• WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key). Allow only computers

configured with WPA to connect to the N300 wireless modem router.

• WPA2-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access with 2 Pre-Shared Keys). Allow only

computers configured with WPA2 to connect to the N300 wireless modem

router.

•

Mixed WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK

. Allow computers configured with either

WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security to connect to the N300 wireless modem

router.

•

WPA-802.1x

For information about WPA or WPA2 configuration, see

Configuring WPA,

WPA2, or Mixed WPA2 + WPA Wireless Security

on page

22.

WPA2-PSK Security

Encryption

Network Key (8–63 characters)

Settings

Description