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N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 User Manual Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the N300 wireless modem router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the N300 wireless modem router. The Fragmentation Threshold, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings. • WPS Settings. These are Push 'N' connect settings used by the N300 wireless modem router when WPS clients are added. - Router's PIN. The number that the N300 wireless modem router broadcasts when you add a WPS client with the PIN method. - Disable Router PIN. Selecting this check box disables the N300 wireless modem router's PIN. - Keep Existing Wireless Settings. This check box is cleared by default so that the N300 wireless modem router network name (SSID) and security can be set automatically if Push 'N' Connect (WPS) is used to set up the network. When the first WPS client is added, this check box is automatically selected so that the SSID and security remain the same when additional clients are added. For information about adding WPS clients, see Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network on page 24. • Restricting access by MAC address. You can use the Wireless Card Access List to restrict access. See Restricting Access by MAC Address on page 35. Wireless Guest Networks A wireless guest network allows you to provide guests access to your wireless network without prior authorization of each individual guest. You can configure wireless guest networks and specify the security options for each wireless guest network. The Guest Network Settings screen that you see depends on the setting in the Wireless Mode field on the Wireless Settings screen and on which selection you make from the main menu. The Guest Network selection is grayed out if it is not available. The following table shows wireless modes, menu selections, and guest networks. Mode in Wireless Settings Screen Menu Selection Up to 300 Mbps at 5 GHz & 54 Mbps at 2.4 GHz (factory default setting) Guest Network a/n Guest Network b/g Guest Network Default SSID Wireless Compatibility NETGEAR-5G_a_n_Guest1 • 5GHz 802.11a • 5GHz 802.11n NETGEAR-2.4G_g_Guest1 • 2.4GHz 802.11g • 2.4GHz 802.11b 30 | 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

Note:

The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID

you configure in the N300 wireless modem router. If they do not

match, you will not get a wireless connection to the N300 wireless

modem router.

The Fragmentation Threshold, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options are

reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these

settings.

•

WPS Settings

. These are Push 'N' connect settings used by the N300 wireless modem

router when WPS clients are added.

Router’s PIN

. The number that the N300 wireless modem router broadcasts when

you add a WPS client with the PIN method.

Disable Router PIN

. Selecting this check box disables the N300 wireless modem

router’s PIN.

Keep Existing Wireless Settings

. This check box is cleared by default so that the

N300 wireless modem router network name (SSID) and security can be set

automatically if Push 'N' Connect (WPS) is used to set up the network. When the first

WPS client is added, this check box is automatically selected so that the SSID and

security remain the same when additional clients are added.

For information about adding WPS clients, see

Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to

Configure Your Wireless Network

on page

24.

•

Restricting access by MAC address

. You can use the Wireless Card Access List to

restrict access. See

Restricting Access by MAC Address

on page

35.

Wireless Guest Networks

A wireless guest network allows you to provide guests access to your wireless network

without prior authorization of each individual guest. You can configure wireless guest

networks and specify the security options for each wireless guest network.

The Guest Network Settings screen that you see depends on the setting in the

Wireless

Mode

field on the Wireless Settings screen and on which selection you make from the main

menu. The Guest Network selection is grayed out if it is not available. The following table

shows wireless modes, menu selections, and guest networks.

Mode in Wireless Settings

Screen

Menu Selection

Guest Network Default SSID

Wireless

Compatibility

Up to 300 Mbps at 5 GHz & 54

Mbps at 2.4 GHz

(factory default setting)

Guest Network a/n

NETGEAR-5G_a_n_Guest1

• 5GHz 802.11a

• 5GHz 802.11n

Guest Network b/g

NETGEAR-2.4G_g_Guest1

• 2.4GHz 802.11g

• 2.4GHz 802.11b