Netgear orporated 12300211 xDSL Modem/Router User Manual N300 Wireless ADSL2 Modem Router DGN2200v3

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3ContentsChapter 1 Hardware SetupUnpack Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Position Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12ADSL Microfilters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12One-Line ADSL Microfilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Two-Line ADSL Microfilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Cable Your Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR genieModem Router Setup Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Gather ISP Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Wireless Devices and Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Types of Logins and Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18NETGEAR genie Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Use NETGEAR genie after Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Dashboard (Basic Home Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Join Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie Basic SettingsBasic Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Internet Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Internet Setup Screen Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Attached Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29ReadySHARE USB Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Guest Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

4N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4Guest Network Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie Advanced HomeNETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38WPS Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40WAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Change the MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44LAN Setup Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Quality of Service (QoS) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Chapter 5 USB StorageUSB Drive Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52ReadySHARE Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52File-Sharing Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Basic Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Add or Edit a Network Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55USB Storage Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Safely Remove a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Media Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Specify Approved USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Access the Modem Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP. . . . . . . .59Chapter 6 ReadySHARE PrinterReadySHARE Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61USB Control Center Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Control Center Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66USB Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Scan with a Multi-Function Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Chapter 7 SecurityKeyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Firewall Rules to Control Network Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Set Up Firewall Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . 72How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Add a Custom Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

5N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Set Up Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Schedule Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Security Event Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Chapter 8 AdministrationUpgrade the Modem Router Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81View Router Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Router Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Internet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Manage the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Back Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Restore Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Set Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Password Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Chapter 9 Advanced SettingsAdvanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Wireless Repeating Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Set Up the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Set Up a Repeater Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98IPv6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99Traffic Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Change the Device Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Chapter 10 Virtual Private NetworkingOverview of VPN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Plan a VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104VPN Tunnel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Set Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Step 1: Configure the Gateway-to-Client VPN Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Step 2: Configure the VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109Set Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116VPN Tunnel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

711. Hardware SetupGetting to know your modem routerThe N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 provides you with an easy and secure way to set up a wireless home network with fast access to the Internet over a high-speed digital subscriber line (DSL). It has a built-in DSL modem, is compatible with all major DSL Internet service providers, lets you block unsafe Internet content and applications, and protects the devices (computers, gaming consoles, and so on) that you connect to your home network. If you have not already set up your new modem router using the installation guide that comes in the box, this chapter walks you through the hardware setup. Chapter 2, Getting Started with NETGEAR genie, explains how to set up your Internet connection.This chapter contains the following sections:• Unpack Your Modem Router • Hardware Features • Position Your Modem Router • ADSL Microfilters • Cable Your Modem Router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com.If you want instructions about how to wall-mount your router, see Wall-Mount Your Router at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18725.

Hardware Setup8N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 Unpack Your Modem RouterYour box should contain the following items:PhoneADSLPhoneLineADSLPhoneLineThe filter or splitter provided depends on the region.N300 Modem RouterEthernet cablePower adapterPhone cableFilterSplitterFilter/splitterInstallation guideCD with documentation (German only)?Figure 1. Package contentsIf any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton and original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. Hardware FeaturesBefore you cable your modem router, take a moment to become familiar with the front panel, back panel, and label. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.

Hardware Setup9 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4Front PanelThe modem router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the figure. Note that the Wireless and WPS icons are buttons.WPS buttonWiFi On/Off buttonInternetDSLWAN networkUSBLAN ports (1-4)PowerFigure 2. Front panel LEDs and iconsThe following table describes the LEDs, icons, and buttons on the front panel from left to right.Table 1. Front panel icons for buttons and LEDs Icon DescriptionWPS button • Solid green. Indicates that wireless security has been enabled.• Blinking green. A WPS-capable device is connecting to the device.• Off. WPS is not enabled. See Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 22 for more information about the use of this button.WiFi On/Off button • Solid green. There is WiFi connectivity.• Blinking green. Data is being transmitted or received over the WiFi link.• Off. There is no WiFi connectivity. You can still plug an Ethernet cable into one of the LAN ports to get wired connectivity. See Advanced Wireless Settings on page 89 for more information about the use of this button.

Hardware Setup10N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 Internet • Solid green. You have an Internet connection. If this connection is dropped due to an idle time-out but the DSL connection is still present, the LED stays green. If the Internet connection is dropped for any other reason, the LED turns off.• Solid red. The Internet (IP) connection failed. See Troubleshooting the Internet Connection on page 136 for troubleshooting information.• Blinking green. Data is being transmitted over the DSL port.• Off. No Internet connection is detected or the device is in bridge mode (an external device handles the ISP connection).DSL • Solid green. You have a DSL connection. In technical terms, the DSL port is synchronized with an ISP’s network-access device.• Blinking green. The modem router is negotiating the best possible speed on the DSL line.• Off. The unit is off or there is no DSL link established.WAN Network • Solid.• Blinking. • Off. USB • Solid green. A USB device is connected and ready to use.• Blinking green. A USB device is in use.• Off. No USB device connected, or the Safely Remove Hardware” has been activated, or an error has occurred with the device. LAN (1-4) • Solid green. The LAN port has detected an Ethernet link with a device.• Blinking green.Data is being transmitted or received.• Off. No link is detected on this port.Power • Solid green. Power is supplied to the modem router.• Solid red. POST (power-on self-test) failure or a device malfunction has occurred.• Off. Power is not supplied to the modem router.• Blinking. When the Restore Factory Settings button is pressed for 6 seconds (pressing it briefly resets the unit). the Power LED then blinks red three times and then turns green as the modem router resets to the factory defaults.Table 1. Front panel icons for buttons and LEDs (continued)Icon Description

Hardware Setup11 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4Back PanelThe back panel has the buttons and port connections as shown in the following figure.ADSL portEthernet LAN portsUSB portOn/Off buttonPower adapter inputReset buttonFigure 3. Back panel connections and buttonsLabelThe label on the bottom of the modem router shows the Restore Factory Settings button, preset login information, MAC address, and serial number. Wi-Fi network nameMAC address Serial and passwordnumberFigure 4. Label on modem router bottomSee Factory Settings on page 142 for information about restoring factory settings.

Hardware Setup12N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 Position Your Modem RouterThe modem router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your modem router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range. For best results, place your modem router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate and preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.• So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the modem router and your other devices to a minimum.• Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, computers, or the base of a cordless phone or 2.4 GHz cordless phone. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal.• With the antennas in a vertical position to provide the best side-to-side coverage or in a horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage, as applicable.When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).ADSL MicrofiltersIf this is the first time you have cabled a router between a DSL phone line and your computer or laptop, you might not be familiar with ADSL microfilters. If you are, you can skip this section and proceed to Cable Your Modem Router on page 14.An ADSL microfilter is a small inline device that filters DSL interference out of standard phone equipment that shares the same line with your DSL service. Every telephone device that connects to a telephone line that provides DSL service needs an ADSL microfilter to filter out the DSL interference. Examples of devices are telephones, fax machines, answering machines, and caller ID displays. Note that not every phone line in your home necessarily carries DSL service. That depends on the DSL service setup in your home.Note: Often the ADSL microfilter is in the box with the modem router. If you purchased the modem router in a country where a microfilter is not included, you have to acquire the ADSL microfilter separately.

Hardware Setup13 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4One-Line ADSL MicrofilterPlug the ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet and plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone. The modem router plugs directly into a separate DSL line. Plugging the modem router into the phone jack blocks the Internet connection. If you do not have a separate DSL line for the modem router, the best thing to do is to use an ADSL microfilter with a built-in splitter (see Two-Line ADSL Microfilter on page 13)Plugs into DSL line.Figure 5. One-line ADSL microfilterIf you do not have a separate DSL line for the modem router, the second-best solution is to get a separate splitter. To use a one-line filter with a separate splitter, insert the splitter into the phone outlet, connect the one-line filter to the splitter, and connect the phone to the filter. Two-Line ADSL MicrofilterUse an ADSL microfilter with a built-in splitter when there is a single wall outlet that provides connectivity for both the modem router and your telephone equipment. Plug the ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet, plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone, and plug the modem router into the jack labeled ADSL.Plugs into the DSL lineFigure 6. Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitterSummary• One-line ADSL microfilter. Use with a phone or fax machine.• Splitter. Use with a one-line ADSL microfilter to share an outlet with a phone and the modem router.• Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter. Use to share an outlet with a phone and the modem router.

Hardware Setup14N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 Cable Your Modem RouterInternetADSLPhoneLineFigure 7. Cable connectionsCAUTION:Incorrectly connecting a filter to your modem router blocks your DSL connection.This section includes the same information about the printed installation guide that came with the modem router. To cable the modem router:1. Connect the ADSL.a.1Install an ADSL microfilter between the phone line and the phone.b. Connect the ADSL port of the modem router to the ADSL port of the microfilterc. Use an ADSL microfilter for every phone line in the house if your modem router and telephone connect to the same phone line.

Hardware Setup15 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v42. Add power to the modem router.2a. Connect the power adapter to the router and plug the power adapter into an outlet.b. Wait for the WiFi LED on the front panel to turn on. If none of the LEDs on the front panel are on, press the On/Off button on the rear panel of the modem router.3. Connect the computer.You can use an Ethernet cable or connect wirelessly. 3• Use the yellow Ethernet cable to connect your computer to an Ethernet port on your router.• Or, connect wirelessly by using the preset wireless security settings located on the label on the bottom of the router.

Hardware Setup16N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 4. Open a browser.If the genie screen does not display, close and reopen the browser and enter http://routerlogin.net in the address bar. 5. Connect any additional wired computers to your modem router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a computer into one of the three remaining LAN ports.Note: If you are an advanced user who wants to set up the modem to run in “pure bridge” or Modem mode, you need to log in to the modem and change the Device Mode setting to Modem mode. See Change the Device Mode on page 101.

1722. Getting Started with NETGEAR genieConnect to the modem routerThis chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your modem router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter.This chapter contains the following sections:• Modem Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • NETGEAR genie Setup • Use NETGEAR genie after Installation • Upgrade the Firmware • Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Join Your Wireless Network • NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie18N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 Modem Router Setup PreparationYou can set up your modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie menus and screens to set up your modem router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure the computers and devices in the network have the settings described here.Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCPIf you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Gather ISP InformationIf you have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your modem router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet connection is working, you 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 automatically logs you in. Make sure that you have the following information:• The ISP configuration information for your DSL account• ISP login name and password• Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this is rare)Wireless Devices and Security SettingsMake sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the modem router. Types of Logins and AccessThere are separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.• Modem Router login logs you in to the modem router interface from NETGEAR genie. See Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 20 for details about this login.• ISP login logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you with this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your service provider.• Wireless network key or password. Your modem router is preset with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label on the bottom of your modem router.

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie19 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4NETGEAR genie SetupNETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete. To use NETGEAR genie to set up your modem router:1. Turn the modem router on by pressing the On/Off button. 2. Make sure that your computer or wireless device is connected to the modem router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed on the bottom label.3. Launch your Internet browser.• The first time you set up the Internet connection for your modem router, the browser goes to http://www.routerlogin.net and the NETGEAR genie screen displays.• If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. See Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 20.4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete NETGEAR genie setup. NETGEAR genie guides you through connecting the modem router to the Internet. If the browser cannot display the web page: • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or wirelessly to the modem router.• Make sure that the router has full power, and that its wireless LED is lit.• Close and reopen the browser to make sure that the browser does not cache the previous page.• Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net.• If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router.

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie20N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 If the modem router does not connect to the Internet:1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. 2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.3. Read Chapter 11, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support.Use NETGEAR genie after InstallationWhen you first set up your modem router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the modem router. You can use NETGEAR genie again if you want to view or change settings for the modem router.1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the modem router.2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.The login window displays:admin********3. Enter admin for the modem router user name and password for the modem router password, both in lowercase letters. Note: The modem router user name and password are different from the user name and password for logging in to your Internet connection. See Types of Logins and Access on page 18 for more information.

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie21 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4Upgrade the FirmwareWhen you set up your modem router and are connected to the Internet, the modem router automatically checks for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is displayed on the top of the screen. See Upgrade the Modem Router Firmware on page 81 for more information about upgrading firmware.Click the message when it shows up and click Yes to upgrade the modem router with the latest firmware. After the upgrade, the modem router restarts.CAUTION:Do not try to go online, turn off the modem router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the modem router until the modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds.Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)The modem router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the dashboard to view more detailed information. The left column has the menus, and at the top, there is an Advanced tab that you can use to access additional menus and screens.Menus (Click the Advanced tab to view more)LanguageHelp Dashboard (Click to view details)Figure 8. Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help• Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the modem router. • Internet. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your modem router.• Wireless. View or change the wireless settings for your modem router.• Attached Devices. View the devices connected to your network.• Parental Controls. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable content from reaching your computers.

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie22N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 • ReadySHARE. If you connected a USB storage device to the modem router, then it is displayed here.• Guest Network. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your modem router’s Internet connection.• Advanced tab. Set the modem router up for unique situations such as when remote access by IP or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings. You need a solid understanding of networking protocols to use this tab.• Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection.Join Your Wireless NetworkYou can use the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless network. See Guest Networks on page 35 for instructions about how to set up a guest network.Manual MethodWith the manual method, choose the network that you want and type its password to connect.To connect manually:1. On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless connections. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.2. Look for your network and select it. The unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password is on the router label. If you changed these settings, then look for the network name that you used.3. Enter the modem router password and click Connect.Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) MethodWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect to a secure WiFi network without typing its password. Instead, press a button or enter a PIN. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect.Some older WiFi equipment is not compatible with WPS. WPS works only with WPA2 or WPA wireless security.To use WPS to join the wireless network:1. Press the WPS button on the modem router front panel .2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device or follow the WPS instructions that came with the device. The WPS process automatically sets up your wireless computer with the network password and connects you to the wireless network.

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie23 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie AppThe genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network. See the NETGEAR genie App User Manual for details about the genie apps.MenuLanguageSupportDashboard (Click to view details)Retrieve wireless password About genieThe genie app can help you with the following:• Automatically repair common wireless network problems.• Have easy access to router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more.The genie mobile app works on your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone:Log in to the router Information aboutgenie mobile appPhone statusSearch NETGEARsupport and the connectedrouter

2433. NETGEAR genie Basic SettingsYour Internet connection and networkThis chapter contains the following sections:• Basic Home Screen • Internet Setup • Attached Devices • Parental Controls • ReadySHARE USB Storage • Basic Wireless Settings

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings25 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4Basic Home ScreenThe genie Basic Home screen is shown in the following figure:Internet SetupThe Internet Setup screen is where you view or change basic ISP information.Note: You can use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the modem router. See Setup Wizard on page 38.

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings26N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 To view or change the basic Internet setup:1. From the Home screen, select Internet. The following screen displays:Scroll to view more settingsThe fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether your Internet connection requires a login.• Yes. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.• No. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed.2. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default settings usually work fine. If you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings.3. Click Apply to save your settings.4. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 11, Troubleshooting.Internet Setup Screen FieldsThe following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Internet Setup screen. The fields that display in this screen depend on whether tan ISP login is required.Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no.These fields display when no login is required:• Account Name (If required). Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might also be called the host name.• Domain Name (If required). Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.These fields display when your ISP requires a login:• Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. ISP types. The choices are PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP.• Login. The login name provided by your ISP. This login name is often an email address.

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings27 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4• Password. The password that you use to log in to your ISP. • Idle Timeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login timeout, enter a new value in minutes. This setting determines how long the modem router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. A 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 assigns these addresses.• Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP’s modem router to which your modem router will connect.Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names. • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. • Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.Modem Router MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address that the modem router uses on the Internet port. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened. They accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your modem router to use your computer’s MAC address (this is also called cloning). • Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.• Use Computer MAC Address. The modem router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You have to use the one computer that is allowed by the ISP.• Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings28N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 Attached DevicesUse the Attached Device screen to view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network.To go to the Attached Devices screen:From the Basic Home screen, select Attached Devices to display the following screen:Wired devices are connected to the modem router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. • # (number). The order in which the device joined the network.• IP Address. The IP address that the modem router assigned to this device when it joined the network. This number can change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the network.• Device Name. If the device name is known, it is shown here. • MAC Address. The unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC address is typically shown on the product label.You can click Refresh to update this screen.

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings29 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4Parental ControlsThe first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, your browser goes to the Parental Controls website. You can learn more about Live Parental Controls or download the application. To set up Live Parental Controls:1. Select Parental Controls on the Dashboard screen.2. Click either the Windows Users or Mac Users button. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental Controls Management Utility.After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts.4. Click Next, read the note, and click Next again to proceed.

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings30N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in or create a free account.5. Select the radio button that applies to you and click Next.• If you already have an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected. • If you do not have an OpenDNS account, select the No radio button. If you are creating an account, the following screen displays:• Fill in the fields and click Next.After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays:

$NETGEAR genie Basic Settings31 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v46. Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click Next.7. Click the Take me to the status screen button.Parental controls are now set up for the router. The Dashboard shows Parental Controls as Enabled.ReadySHARE USB StorageYou can view information about a USB storage device that is connected to the modem router’s USB port here. From the Basic Home screen, select ReadySHARE to display the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen:This screen displays the following:• Network/Device Name. The default is \\readyshare. This is the name used to access the USB device connected to the modem router.• Available Network Folders. The folders on the USB device.Share Name. If only one device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage. You can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser. If Not Shared is shown, the default share has been deleted, and no other share for the root folder exists. Click the link to change this setting.Read/Write Access. Shows the permissions and access controls on the network folder: All – no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The user$

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings32N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 name (account name) for All – no password is guest. The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the modem router. By default, it is password.Folder Name. Full path of the network folder. Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).Total/Free Space. Shows the current utilization of the storage device.• Edit. Click the Edit button to edit the Available Network Folders settings.• Safely Remove a USB Device. Click to safely remove the USB device attached to your modem router.You can click Refresh to update this screen.For more information about USB storage, see Chapter 5, USB Storage.Basic Wireless SettingsThe Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup.The N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. You can find the preset SSID and password on the bottom of the unit. Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your wireless security.To view or change basic wireless settings:NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe place where you can easily find it.If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless security settings, you are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the modem router.

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings33 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v41. Select Basic > Wireless to display the Wireless Settings screen.The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections.2. Make any changes that are needed and click Apply to save your settings.3. Set up and test your wireless devices and computers to make sure that they can connect wirelessly. If they do not, check the following:• Is your wireless device or computer connected to your network or another wireless network in your area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open network (without wireless security) that they discover.• Does your wireless device or computer show up on the Attached Devices screen? If it does, then it is connected to the network.• If you are not sure what the network name (SSID) or password is, look on the label on the bottom of your modem router.Wireless Settings Screen FieldsRegion SelectionThe location where the modem router is used. Select from the countries in the list. In the United States, the region is fixed to United States and is not changeable.Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n)The b/g/n notation references the 802.11 standards of conformance for the 2.4 GHz radio frequency.Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, computers or wireless devices that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or access Ethernet devices on the network.Enable SSID Broadcast. This setting allows the modem router to broadcast its SSID so wireless stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. This

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings34N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 check box is selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID) check box, and click Apply.Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this setting.Channel. This setting is the wireless channel the gateway uses. Enter a value from 1 through 13. (For products in the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can be operated.) Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best. • Mode. Up to 150 Mbps is the default and allows 802.11n and 802.11g wireless devices to join the network. g & b supports up to 54 Mbps. Up to 65 Mbps supports up to 65 Mbps.Security Options SettingsThe Security Options section of the Wireless Settings screen lets you change the security option and passphrase. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the security option or passphrase, but if you want to change these settings, this section explains how. Do not disable security.Change WPA Security Option and PassphraseYou can change the security settings for your modem router. If you do so, then write down the new settings and store them in a secure place for future reference.To change the WPA settings:1. On the Wireless Settings screen, under Security Options, select the WPA option you want.2. In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the network key (passphrase) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings36N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 Guest Network Wireless Security OptionsA security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to your network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) has several options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption. This section presents an overview of the security options and provides guidance on when to use which option. It is also possible to set up a guest network without wireless security. NETGEAR does not recommend this.WPA EncryptionWPA encryption is built into all hardware that has the Wi-Fi-certified seal. This seal means that the product is authorized by the Wi-Fi Alliance (http://www.wi-fi.org/) because it complies with the worldwide single standard for high-speed wireless local area networking. WPA uses a passphrase for authentication and to generate the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key. WPA-PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) data encryption, implements most of the IEEE 802.11i standard, and works with all wireless network interface cards, but not all wireless access points. WPA2-PSK is stronger than WPA-PSK. It is advertised to be theoretically indecipherable due to the greater degree of randomness in encryption keys that it generates. WPA2-PSK gets higher speed because it is usually implemented through hardware, while WPA-PSK is usually implemented through software. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase to authenticate and generate the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key. WPS-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode can provide broader support for all wireless clients. WPA2-PSK clients get higher speed and security, and WPA-PSK clients get decent speed and security. For help with WPA settings on your wireless computer or device, see the instructions that came with your product.

3744. NETGEAR genie Advanced HomeSpecifying custom settingsThis chapter contains the following sections:• NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen • Setup Wizard • WPS Wizard • Setup Menu • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • Quality of Service (QoS) Setup Some selections on the Advanced Home screen are described in separate chapters:• USB Storage. See Chapter 5, USB Storage.• Security. See Chapter 7, Security.• Administration. See Chapter 8, Administration.• Advanced Setup. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings.• Advanced VPN. See Chapter 10, Virtual Private Networking.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home38N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 NETGEAR genie Advanced Home ScreenThe genie Advanced Home dashboard presents status information. The content is the same as what is on the Router Status screen available from the Administration menu.The genie Advanced Home screen is shown in the following figure:This screen is also displayed through the Administration menu.Setup WizardYou can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the genie screens that display the first time you connect to your router to set it up.To use the Setup Wizard:1. Select Advanced > Setup Wizard to display the following screen: 2. Select either Yes or No, I want to configure the router myself. If you select No, you are taken to the Internet Setup screen (see Internet Setup on page 25).

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home39 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v43. Select Yes and click Next.The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. The following screen displays:WPS WizardThe WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-capable client device (a wireless device or computer) to your network. On the client device, either press its WPS button or locate its WPS PIN.To use the WPS Wizard:1. Select Advanced > WPS Wizard.2. Click Next. The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client (a wireless device or computer). You can use either the push button or PIN method. 3. Select either Push Button or PIN Number. • To use the push button method, either click the WPS button on this screen, or press the WPS button on the side of the modem router. Within 2 minutes, go to the wireless client and press its WPS button to join the network without entering a password.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home40N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 • To use the PIN method, select the PIN Number radio button, enter the client security PIN, and click Next.Within 2 minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password.The modem router attempts to add the WPS-capable device. The WPS LED on the front of the modem router blinks green. When the modem router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is solid green, and the modem router WPS screen displays a confirmation message. 4. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to add another WPS client to your network.Setup MenuSelect Advanced > Setup to display the Setup menu. The following selections are available:• Internet Setup. Go to the same Internet Setup screen that you can access from the dashboard on the Basic Home screen. See Internet Setup on page 25.• Wireless Setup. Go to the same Wireless Settings screen that you can access from the dashboard on the Basic Home screen. See Basic Wireless Settings on page 32.• Guest Network. This selection is a shortcut to the same Guest Network screen that you can access from the dashboard on the Basic Home screen. See Guest Networks on page 35.• WAN Setup. Internet (WAN) setup. See WAN Setup on page 41.• LAN Setup. Local area network (LAN) setup. See LAN Setup on page 44.• QoS Setup. Quality of Service (QoS) setup. See Quality of Service (QoS) Setup on page 47.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home41 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4WAN SetupThe WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size, and enable the modem router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. To view or change the WAN settings:Select Advanced > Setup > WAN SetupThe following settings are available:• Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. DoS protection protects your LAN against denial of service attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, Teardrop Attack, UDP Flood, ARP Attack, Spoofing ICMP, Null Scan, and many others. This should be disabled only in special circumstances. • Default DMZ Server. This feature is sometimes helpful when you are playing online games or videoconferencing. Be careful when using this feature because it makes the firewall security less effective. See the following section, Default DMZ Server, for more details.• Respond to Ping on Internet Port. If you want the modem router to respond to a ping from the Internet, select this check box. Use this setting only as a diagnostic tool because it allows your modem router to be discovered. Do not select this check box unless you have a specific reason.• MTU Size (in bytes). The normal MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. For some ISPs, you might need to reduce the MTU. This is rarely required. You should only change the setting in this field if you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection. See Change the MTU Size on page 42.• NAT Filtering. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the modem router processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet, but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from functioning. Open

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home42N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 NAT provides a much less secured firewall, but allows almost all Internet applications to function. • Disable SIP ALG. The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Application Level Gateway (ALG) is enabled by default to optimize VoIP phone calls that use the SIP. Select the Disable SIP ALG check box to disable the SIP ALG. Disabling the SIP ALG might be useful when running certain applications.• Disable IGMP Proxying. The IGPM Proxying feature lets a LAN computer receive the multicast traffic directed to it from the Internet. Selecting this check box prevents this from occurring.Default DMZ ServerThe default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The modem routerrecognizes some of these applications and works correctly with them, but there are other applications that might not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application correctly if that computer’s IP address is entered as the default DMZ server.WARNING!DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designated as the default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall and is exposed to exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the DMZ server computer can be used to attack other computers on your network.The router usually detects and discards Incoming traffic from the Internet that is not a response to one of your local computers or a service that you have set up in the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can have the router forward the traffic to one computer on your network. This computer is called the default DMZ server.To set up a default DMZ server: 1. On the WAN Setup screen, select the Default DMZ Server check box.2. Type the IP address.3. Click Apply.Change the MTU SizeThe Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits. When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets travel through many devices along the way. If a device in the data path has a lower MTU setting than the other devices, the data packets are split or “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home43 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs:• You have problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and the technical support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. These web-based applications might require an MTU change:-A secure website that does not open, or displays only part of a web page-Yahoo email-MSN portal-America Online’s DSL service• You use VPN and have severe performance problems.• You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons, and now you have connectivity or performance problems.Note: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems. For instance, you might not be able to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers.If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400. If you are willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away. The following table describes common MTU sizes and applications. Table 2. Common MTU Sizes MTU Application1500 The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN, and is the default value for NETGEAR modem routers, adapters, and switches.1492 Used in PPPoE environments.1472 Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.)1468 Used in some DHCP environments.1460 Usable by AOL if you do not have large email attachments, for example.1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.1400 Maximum size for AOL DSL.576 Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home44N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 To change the MTU size:1. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup. 2. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 64 to 1500.3. Click Apply to save the settings.LAN SetupThe LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (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:• LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1• Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for most applications. If your network requires a different IP addressing scheme, you can change these settings in the LAN Setup screen.To change the LAN settings:Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the modem router while connected through the browser, you will be disconnected. You will have to open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again.1. Select Advanced > Setup > LAN Setup to display the following screen:

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home45 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v42. Enter the settings that you want to customize. These settings are described in the following section, LAN Setup Screen Settings.3. Click Apply to save your changes.LAN Setup Screen SettingsLAN TCP/IP Setup• IP Address. The LAN IP address of the modem router.• IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the modem router. Combined with the IP address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which addresses have to be reached through a gateway or modem router.• RIP Direction. Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers. This setting controls how the router sends and receives RIP packets. Both is the default setting. With the Both or Out Only setting, the router broadcasts its routing table periodically. With the Both or In Only setting, the router incorporates the RIP information that it receives.• RIP Version. This setting controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets that the modem router sends. It recognizes both formats when receiving. By default, the RIP function is disabled. RIP-1 is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you have an unusual network setup. RIP-2 carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2 format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting.Use Router as a DHCP Server Usually, this check box is selected so that the modem router functions as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. • Starting IP Address. Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the modem router.• Ending IP Address. Specify the end of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the modem router.Address ReservationWhen you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer receives the same IP address each time it accesses the modem router’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to servers that require permanent IP settings. See Address Reservation on page 46.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home46N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 Use the Modem Router as a DHCP ServerBy default, the modem router acts as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the modem router. The modem router assigns IP addresses to the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in this screen. Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN. For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the modem router are satisfactory. You can specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the modem router’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you might want to save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses.The modem router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP:• An IP address from the range you have defined• Subnet mask• Gateway IP address (the modem router’s LAN IP address)• Primary DNS server (if you entered a primary DNS address in the Internet Setup screen; otherwise, the modem router’s LAN IP address)• Secondary DNS server (if you entered a secondary DNS address in the Internet Setup screen)To use another device on your network as the DHCP server, or to specify the network settings of all of your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box and click Apply. Otherwise, leave this check box selected. If this service is not enabled and no other DHCP server is available on your network, set your computers’ IP addresses manually so that they can access the modem router.Address ReservationWhen you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the modem router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings. To reserve an IP address: 1. In the Address Reservation section of the screen, click the Add button. 2. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. (Choose an IP address from the modem router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x.) 3. Type the MAC address of the computer or server.Tip: If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home47 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v44. Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table. The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the modem router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.To edit or delete a reserved address entry, select the radio button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete. Then click Edit or Delete.Quality of Service (QoS) SetupQoS is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The modem router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. To configure QoS: Select Advanced > Setup > QoS Setup to display the following screen: Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsThe modem router supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link. WMM QoS provides prioritization of wireless data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background. For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS, both it and the client running that application have to have WMM enabled. Legacy applications that do not support WMM and applications that do not require QoS, are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video. WMM QoS is enabled by default. You can disable it in the QoS Setup screen by clearing the Enable WMM check box and clicking Apply.Set Up QoS for Internet AccessYou can give prioritized Internet access to the following types of traffic:• Specific applications• Specific online games

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home48N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 • Individual Ethernet LAN ports of the modem router• A specific device by MAC addressTo specify prioritization of traffic, create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the QoS Policy table in the QoS Setup screen. For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling.QoS for Applications and Online GamingTo create a QoS policy for applications and online games:1. In the QoS Setup screen, select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.2. Click the Setup QoS Rule button to see the QoS Priority Rule list. You can edit or delete a rule by selecting its radio button and clicking either the Edit or Delete button. You can also delete all the rules by clicking the Delete All button.3. To add a priority rule, scroll down to the bottom of the QoS Setup screen and click Add Priority Rule to display the following screen:4. In the QoS Policy for field, type the name of the application or game.5. In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming. In either case, a list of applications or games displays in the list.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home49 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v46. You can select an existing item from the list, or you can scroll and select Add a New Application or Add a New Game, as applicable. 7. If prompted, in the Connection Type list, select either TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP). Specify the port number or range of port numbers that the application or game uses.8. From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this traffic relative to other applications and traffic. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest.9. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.QoS for a Modem Router LAN PortTo create a QoS policy for a device connected to one of the modem router’s LAN ports:1. Select Advanced > Setup > QoS Setup to display the QoS Setup screen. 2. Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.3. Click the Setup QoS Rule button.4. Click the Add Priority Rule button.5. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port, as shown in the following figure:6. From the QoS Policy for list, select the LAN port.7. From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this port’s traffic relative to other applications. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest.8. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.9. In the QoS Setup screen, click Apply.QoS for a MAC AddressTo create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address:1. Select Advanced > Setup > QoS Setup, and click the Setup QoS Rule button. The QoS Setup screen displays.2. Click Add Priority Rule.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home50N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 3. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address to display the following screen:4. If the device to be prioritized appears in the MAC Device List, select its radio button. The information from the MAC Device List populates the policy name, MAC Address, and Device Name fields. If the device does not appear in the MAC Device List, click Refresh. If it still does not appear, then fill in these fields manually. 5. From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this device’s traffic reelative to other applications and traffic. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest.6. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.7. In the QoS Setup screen, select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.8. Click Apply.Edit or Delete an Existing QoS PolicyTo edit or delete a QoS policy:1. Select Advanced > QoS Setup to display the QoS Setup screen.2. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy that you want to edit or delete, and do one of the following:• Click Delete to remove the QoS policy.• Click Edit to edit the QoS policy. Follow the instructions in the preceding sections to change the policy settings.3. Click Apply in the QoS Setup screen to save your changes.

5155. USB StorageAccessing and configuring a USB storage driveThis chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your modem router. The USB port on the modem router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives, or a printer. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the modem router USB port.This chapter contains the following sections:• USB Drive Requirements • ReadySHARE Access • File-Sharing Scenarios • Basic Settings • USB Storage Advanced Settings • Safely Remove a USB Drive • Media Server Settings • Specify Approved USB Devices For information about using the ReadySHARE Printer feature, see Chapter 6, ReadySHARE Printer.For additional about ReadySHARE features, see www.netgear.com/readyshare.

$USB Storage52N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4 USB Drive RequirementsThe modem router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High Speed) standards. The approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table. Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and other variables.Table 3. USB Drive SpeedsBus Speed/SecUSB 1.1 12 MbitsUSB 2.0 480 MbitsThe modem router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives that the modem router supports, go to:http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshareThe modem router supports both read and write for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and Linux file systems (EXT2 and EXT3).Note: Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB device. Such USB devices do not work with the modem router.ReadySHARE AccessOnce you have set up your modem router, you can connect any USB storage device and share the contents with others on your network.You can access your USB device in any of the following ways:• On Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 2000 systems, select Start > Run, and enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. Click OK.• On Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 2000 systems, open Internet Explorer or Safari, and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.• On Mac OSX (version 10.2 or later), enter smb://readyshare in the address bar.• In My Network Places, enter \\readyshare in the address bar.$

$USB Storage53 N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v4File-Sharing ScenariosYou can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational purposes. The files can be any PC, Mac, or Linux file type including text files, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MP3, pictures, and multimedia. USB drive applications include:• Sharing multimedia with friends and family such as MP3 files, pictures, and other multimedia with local and remote users.• Sharing resources on your network. You can store files in a central location so that you do not have to power up a computer to perform local sharing. In addition, you can share files between Macintosh, Linux, and PC computers by using the USB drive as a go-between across the systems.• Sharing files such as Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and text files with remote users.A few common uses are described in the following sections.Sharing Photos You can create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia. This method eliminates the need to log in to (and pay for) an external photo-sharing site.To share files with your friends and family:1. Insert your USB drive into the USB port on the modem router either directly or with a USB cable.Computers on your local area network (LAN) can automatically access this USB drive using a web browser or Microsoft Networking.2. If you want to specify read-only access or to allow access from the Internet, see USB Storage Advanced Settings on page 56.Storing Files in a Central Location for PrintingThis scenario is for a family that has one high-quality color printer directly attached to a computer, but not shared on the local area network (LAN). This family does not have a print server.• One family member has photos on a Macintosh computer that she wants to print.• The photo-capable color printer is directly attached to a PC, but not shared on the network.• The Mac and PC are not visible to each other on the network.To print photos from a Mac on the printer attached to a PC:1. On the Mac, access the USB drive by typing \\readyshare in the address field of a web browser. Then copy the photos to the USB drive.2. On the PC, use a web browser or Microsoft Networking to copy the files from the USB drive to the PC. Then print the files.$