Netgear orporated 14400297 ADSL2+ Modem Router User Manual 2015 rev 3

Netgear Incorporated ADSL2+ Modem Router 2015 rev 3

User manual 2015_rev 3.pdf

350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134 USAMay 2015202-11541-01ADSL2+ GatewayModel D2200D-1FRNASUser ManualDRAFT
2ADSL2+ Gateway SupportThank you for selecting NETGEAR products. Contact your Internet service provider for technical support.Trademarks© NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.ComplianceFor regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.DRAFT
3ContentsChapter 1 Hardware SetupUnpack Your Gateway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Front and Top Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Position Your Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Cable Your Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the GatewayConnect to the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Wired Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12WiFi Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Types of Logins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Log In to the Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet SettingsUse Auto Configuration to Set Up Your Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Rerun the Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Chapter 4 Control Access to the InternetSet General Firewall Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Set Up Custom Firewall Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20View the Security Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Port Forwarding Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Add a Port Forwarding Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Add or Edit a Port Forwarding Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Set Up a Default DMZ Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Set Up Static NAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Set Up Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Specify ALG Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Chapter 5 Specify Network SettingsView Network Computers and Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Specify the IP Addresses that the Gateway Assigns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33DRAFT
4ADSL2+ Gateway Specify Private LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Specify Public LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Reserve LAN IP Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37RIP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Enable or Disable Multicast IGMP Proxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39View the Routing Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Specify Basic WiFi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Change the WiFi Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Create a Hidden Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Set Up a Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47WPS Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Enable WPS Simple Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Connect Using WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Control the Wireless Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Quality of Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Enable QoS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Manage QoS Rules and Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Add a Queue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Change the Wireless Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Chapter 6 Manage Your NetworkChange the admin Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57View Gateway Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57View Advanced Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58View the Ethernet Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59View the ATM Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60View the DSL Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61View the ADSL Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62View the Wireless Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Upgrade Firmware from the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Upgrade Firmware from a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Run the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Run the Traceroute Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68View Devices Currently on the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Manage the Gateway Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Save the Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Load Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Restore the Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Specify a DNS Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Specify a DNS Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Specify the Date and Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Reboot the Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Specify the VPN Pass-Through Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76DRAFT
5 ADSL2+ GatewayAppendix A Supplemental InformationFactory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Appendix B Wall-Mount the GatewayDRAFT
611. Hardware SetupThis chapter covers the following topics:•Unpack Your Gateway •Front and Top Panel •Rear Panel •Position Your Gateway •Cable Your Gateway DRAFT
Hardware Setup 7 ADSL2+ GatewayUnpack Your GatewayYour package contains the following items.Ethernet cablePower adapterGatewayPhone cableFigure 1. Package contentsFront and Top PanelThe gateway has status LEDs.POWERE1, E2, E3, E4INTERNETWIRELESSDSLFigure 2. Gateway front and side viewDRAFT
Hardware Setup 8ADSL2+ Gateway You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. The following table lists and describes each LED and button on the front panel of the gateway.LED DescriptionPOWER • Green. Power is supplied to the gateway.• Off. No power is supplied to the gateway.E1, E2, E3, E4 • Green. A powered-on device is connected to this Ethernet port.• Off. No device is connected to this Ethernet port.WIRELESS • Green. The wireless radio is on.• Off. The wireless radio is off.DSL • Green. The gateway has a DSL connection.• Slow blinking green. The gateway is looking for a signal.• Fast blinking green. The gateway found the signal and is performing negotiation and handshaking.• Off. The gateway does not have a DSL connection.INTERNET • Solid blue. The gateway is online.• Blinking blue. The gateway is sending or receiving Internet traffic.• Off. The gateway is offline.Rear PanelThe rear panel has the connections and button shown the following figure.PowerEthernet LAN ports PowerResetDSL port adapterinputOn/OffbuttonbuttonFigure 3. Gateway rear panelDRAFT
Hardware Setup 9 ADSL2+ GatewayPosition Your GatewayThe gateway lets you access your network 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 gateway. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range. Additionally, other wireless access points in and around your home might affect your gateway’s signal. Wireless access points are gateways, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, or any other device that emits a wireless signal for network access.Position your gateway according to the following guidelines:•Place your gateway near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and within line of sight to your wireless devices.•Make sure that the gateway is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.•Place the gateway in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the gateway and your other devices.•Place the gateway away from electrical devices such as these:-Ceiling fans-Home security systems-Microwaves-Computers-Base of a cordless phone-2.4 GHz cordless phone•Place the gateway away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, and insulated walls such as these:-Solid metal doors-Aluminum studs-Fish tanks-Mirrors-Brick-ConcreteDRAFT
Hardware Setup 10ADSL2+ Gateway Cable Your GatewayThe gateway comes configured to work as both a modem and a router. You can share your Internet connection without connecting the gateway to a router or gateway.To cable your gateway:1. Connect the phone line cable that came in the package to the DSL port.PowerPowerDSL port adapterinputOn/Ofbutton2. Connect the other end of the phone line cable to your DSL line wall jack.3. Connect the power adapter provided in the package to the gateway and plug the power adapter in to an electrical outlet.4. Press the Power On/Off button.The Power LED lights green.To set up your Internet connection, you must connect a computer or wireless device to the gateway’s network and use a web browser. See Connect to the Network on page 12 and Chapter 3, Specify Your Internet Settings.DRAFT
1122. Connect to the Network and Access the GatewayThis chapter contains the following sections:•Connect to the Network •Types of Logins •Log In to the Gateway DRAFT
Connect to the Network and Access the Gateway 12ADSL2+ Gateway Connect to the NetworkYou can connect to the gateway’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Wired ConnectionYou can connect your computer to the gateway using an Ethernet cable and join the gateway’s local area network (LAN).To connect your computer to the gateway with an Ethernet cable:1. Make sure that the gateway has power (its Power LED is lit).2. Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer.3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to Ethernet port E2, E3, or E4 on the gateway.Note: Do not use port E1 during setup.Your computer connects to the local area network (LAN). A message might display on your computer page to notify you that an Ethernet cable is connected.WiFi ConnectionYou can connect to the gateway’s WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you can find and select the WiFi network. For information about using WPS, see WPS Overview on page 49.To find and select the WiFi network:1. Make sure that the gateway has power (its Power LED is lit).2. On your computer or wireless device, find and select the WiFi network.The WiFi network name is on the gateway’s label.3. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.The password is on the gateway’s label.Your wireless device connects to the WiFi network.DRAFT
Connect to the Network and Access the Gateway 13 ADSL2+ GatewayLabelThe label on the gateway shows the login information, MAC address, and serial number.MAC addressSerial numberSSIDWiFi passwordLogin information(default access)(WiFi network)FOR POSITION ONLYFigure 4. Gateway labelTypes of LoginsSeparate types of logins have different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when. Types of logins:•WiFi network key or password. Your gateway is preset with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the gateway label.Note: Your gateway broadcasts dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi signals. The label shows the SSID for the 2.4 GHz signal. For information about 5 GHz WiFi settings, see Specify Basic WiFi Settings on page 41.•Gateway login.This logs you in to the gateway interface as admin from an Internet browser.Log In to the GatewayWhen you first set up your gateway, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the gateway. If you want to view or change settings for the gateway, you can use genie again.To log in to the gateway:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.DRAFT
Connect to the Network and Access the Gateway 14ADSL2+ Gateway If you are accessing the gateway for the first time, the Auto Configuration page displays. To bypass Auto Configuration, click the Cancel button.The login window opens.3. Enter the gateway user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays. DRAFT
1533. Specify Your Internet SettingsUsually, the quickest way to set up the gateway to use your Internet connection is to allow the genie to detect the Internet connection when you first access the gateway with an Internet browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections:•Use Auto Configuration to Set Up Your Internet Connection •Rerun the Setup Wizard DRAFT
Specify Your Internet Settings 16ADSL2+ Gateway Use Auto Configuration to Set Up Your Internet ConnectionThe first time that you use a web browser to access the gateway, the Auto Configuration page displays. You can use Auto Configuration to detect the Internet connection, or you can click the Cancel button to exit, and then log in to the gateway.To use Auto Configuration:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.The Auto Configuration page displays. The gateway detects your Internet connection.3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete your Internet setup.Rerun the Setup WizardAfter you install the gateway, you can rerun the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet connection.To rerun the Setup Wizard:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the gateway user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Re-Run Setup Wizard.The Re-Run Setup Wizard page displays.7. Click the Detect Configuration button.The gateway restarts and the Auto Configuration page displays.8. Follow the Setup Wizard onscreen instructions.DRAFT
Specify Your Internet Settings 17 ADSL2+ GatewayIf you are prompted to enter PPP account settings, enter your Frontier email address and password.The gateway detects your Internet connection and the Main page displays.DRAFT
1844. Control Access to the InternetThe gateway comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet.This chapter includes the following sections:•Set General Firewall Settings •Set Up Custom Firewall Rules •View the Security Log •Port Forwarding Overview •Set Up a Default DMZ Host •Set Up Static NAT •Set Up Remote Management •Specify ALG Settings DRAFT
Control Access to the Internet 19 ADSL2+ GatewaySet General Firewall SettingsTo set general firewall settings:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Firewall Settings > General.5. Select a radio button.6. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.DRAFT
Control Access to the Internet 20ADSL2+ Gateway Set Up Custom Firewall RulesTo add a custom firewall rule:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Firewall Settings > General.The General page displays.5. Select the Custom Security (None) radio button.6. When prompted, click the OK button to confirm.The Edit button is activated.7. Click the Edit button.DRAFT
Control Access to the Internet 21 ADSL2+ Gateway8. Select a Security Default radio button:-Allow. Allow the packet if no rule matches it.-Deny. Block the packet if no rule matches it.This specifies the default action to be taken if no rule is found to match the given packet.9. In the Add Rules section, complete the following fields:•Rule Name. Name of the new rule.•Type. Allow or deny the packet matching this rule.•Protocol. Protocol to match for the new rule.•Source Address. The source address of the packet to check the rule against.The subnet mask is also to be provided.•Destination Address. The destination address of the packet to check the rule against.The subnet mask is also to be provided.•Source Port. The source port of the packet to check the rule against.The start and end ports should be mentioned.•Destination Port. The destination port of the packet to check the rule against.The start and end ports should be mentioned.•Mode. Specify if packets needs to be logged.•Direction. The traffic direction for which the rule is to be applied. The direction whether inbound or outbound or both can be specified.10. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.View the Security LogThe log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access and other gateway actions.To view the security log:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Firewall Settings > Security Log.DRAFT
Control Access to the Internet 22ADSL2+ Gateway 5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.6. To customize the log, do the following:a. Click the Settings button.The Security Log Settings page displays.b. Select Enabled or Disabled for each of these settings:•Log Allowed Traffic.•Log Blocked Traffic.•Log Traffic Specified in Rules.•Log Administrative Access.c. Select or clear the Remote Logging Enable check boxd. If you enabled remote logging, complete the Remote IP Address field.e. Click the Apply button.7. To refresh the log page, click the Refresh button.8. To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button.9. To save the log in a printable format, click the Printable Format button.Port Forwarding OverviewPort forwarding allows you to forward incoming traffic from the outside network, to a range of WAN ports on an IP address on the LAN. You can also enable traffic from local network to a specified port range to be allowed to go outside of the network in medium firewall settings.All the settings on this page are associated with a Service Profile in the Current Profile drop-down list. If no profile has been created, the default profile is used.To configure port forwarding, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs. You usually can determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or the relevant user groups or news groups.A typical application of port forwarding occurs when a remote computer’s browser needs to access a web server running on a computer in your local network. Using port forwarding, you can tell the gateway, “When you receive incoming traffic on port 80 (the standard port number for a web server process), forward it to the local computer at 192.168.1.123.” The following sequence shows the effects of the port forwarding rule you have defined:DRAFT
Control Access to the Internet 23 ADSL2+ Gateway1. The user of a remote computer opens a browser and requests a web page from www.example.com, which resolves to the public IP address of your gateway. The remote computer composes a web page request message with the following destination information:Destination address. The IP address www.example.com, which is the gateway’s address.Destination port number. 80, which is the standard port number for a web server process.The remote computer then sends this request message through the Internet to your gateway.2. Your gateway receives the request message and looks in its rules table for any rules covering the disposition of incoming port 80 traffic. Your port forwarding rule specifies that incoming port 80 traffic should be forwarded to local IP address 192.168.1.123. Therefore, your gateway modifies the destination information in the request message:The destination address is replaced with 192.168.1.123.Your gateway then sends this request message to your local network.3. Your web server at 192.168.1.123 receives the request and composes a return message with the requested web page data. Your web server then sends the gateway a reply message.4. Your gateway performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source IP address, and sends this request message through the Internet to the remote computer, which displays the web page from www.example.com.Port Forwarding to Permit External Host CommunicationsIn both the preceding examples, your computer initiates an application session with a server computer on the Internet. However, you might need to allow a client computer on the Internet to initiate a connection to a server computer on your network. Normally, your gateway ignores any inbound traffic that is not a response to your own outbound traffic. You can configure exceptions to this default rule by using the port forwarding feature.A typical application of port forwarding can be shown by reversing the client-server relationship from the previous web server example. In this case, a remote computer’s browser needs to access a web server running on a computer in your local network. Using port forwarding, you can tell the gateway, “When you receive incoming traffic on port 80 (the standard port number for a web server process), forward it to the local computer at 192.168.1.123.” The following sequence shows the effects of the port forwarding rule you have defined:1. The user of a remote computer opens a browser and requests a web page from www.example.com, which resolves to the public IP address of your gateway. The remote computer composes a web page request message with the following destination information:Destination address. The IP address of www.example.com, which is the address of your gateway.Destination port number. 80, which is the standard port number for a web server process.DRAFT
Control Access to the Internet 24ADSL2+ Gateway The remote computer sends this request message through the Internet to your gateway.2. Your gateway receives the request message and looks in its rules table for any rules covering the disposition of incoming port 80 traffic. Your port forwarding rule specifies that incoming port 80 traffic should be forwarded to local IP address 192.168.1.123. Therefore, your gateway modifies the destination information in the request message:The destination address is replaced with 192.168.1.123.Your gateway then sends this request message to your local network.3. Your web server at 192.168.1.123 receives the request and composes a return message with the requested web page data. Your web server then sends this reply message to your gateway.4. Your gateway performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source IP address, and sends this request message through the Internet to the remote computer, which displays the web page from www.example.com.To configure port forwarding, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs. To find out, contact the publisher of the application or the relevant user groups or news groups.Set Up Port Forwarding to Local ServersUsing the port forwarding feature, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach servers on your local network. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet.Use the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page to configure the gateway to forward specific incoming protocols to computers on your local network. In addition to servers for specific applications, you can also specify a default DMZ server to which all other incoming protocols are forwarded.Before starting, you need to determine which type of service, application, or game you want to provide, and the local IP address of the computer that will provide the service. The server computer has to always have the same IP address.Tip: To ensure that your server computer always has the same IP address, use the reserved IP address feature of your product.Add a Port Forwarding RuleYou can select an existing service or rule, or you can create a new custom rule.To add a port forwarding service or rule:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.DRAFT
Control Access to the Internet 25 ADSL2+ Gateway3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Firewall Settings > Port Forwarding.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.6. Click the Add button.7. To create a new rule, click the Create button and specify the settings.The new rule displays in the list below Custom Defined Service.8. To edit a rule, select it in the list and click the Edit button.9. In the Port Forwarding page, click the Add button to add the rule that you created. 10. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.Add or Edit a Port Forwarding ProfileThe service profile associates a service profile with one or more of your Connection Profiles. This means different connections can allow different services to be associated with them.DRAFT
Control Access to the Internet 26ADSL2+ Gateway To add or edit a port forwarding profile:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Firewall Settings > Port Forwarding.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Current Profile list shows the selected profile.6. To add a profile, click the New button and follow the steps to create a custom service entry.The new profile is added to the Current Profile list.7. To edit the selected profile, click the Edit button and follow the steps to change a service profile.8. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.Set Up a Default DMZ HostThe default DMZ Host feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The gateway is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but other applications might not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application correctly if the IP address for that computer is entered as the default DMZ server.DRAFT
Control Access to the Internet 27 ADSL2+ GatewayWARNING: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 gateway 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 configured in the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can have the gateway forward the traffic to one computer on your network. This computer is called the default DMZ server.To set up a DMZ host: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Firewall Settings > DMZ Host.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.6. In the list, select the LAN device to share your public IP address.7. Click the Enable button.A message displays notifying you that the gateway must restart.8. Click the OK button.The gateway restarts and DMZ hosting is enabled.DRAFT
Control Access to the Internet 28ADSL2+ Gateway Set Up Static NATStatic NAT provides a one-to-one private to public static IP address mapping. This can be useful when you want to access a local computer from outside the network.To set up static NAT: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Firewall Settings > Static NAT.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.6. In the Static NAT Device list, select the DNS acquired name of the device that will function as the default NAT destination.7. In the IP Address field, type the IP address of the device that will function as the default NAT destination.8. To enable static NAT, click the Enable button.9. To disable static NAT, click the Disable button.10. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.DRAFT
Control Access to the Internet 29 ADSL2+ GatewaySet Up Remote ManagementYou can use remote management to access your gateway over the Internet to view or change its settings. You need to know the gateway’s WAN IP address to use this feature. For information about remote access using Dynamic DNS, see Dynamic DNS on page 72. Note: Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters. See Change the admin Password on page 57.To set up remote management:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Remote Administration. DRAFT
Control Access to the Internet 30ADSL2+ Gateway 7. Select the Enable Remote Access check box.8. Click the Apply button.Your changes take effect.Specify ALG SettingsYou can configure the ALG services. When the firewall is set to High, some services are not configurable.To specify ALG settings:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select ALG.7. Select or clear the check boxes.8. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.DRAFT
3155. Specify Network SettingsThis chapter includes the following sections:•View Network Computers and Devices •Specify the IP Addresses that the Gateway Assigns •Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Gateway •Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play •Specify Basic WiFi Settings •Change the WiFi Security Settings •Create a Hidden Wireless Network •Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address •Set Up a Guest Network •Control the Wireless Radios •Quality of Service •Change the Wireless Mode DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 32ADSL2+ Gateway View Network Computers and DevicesTo view network computers and devices:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select My Connected Home > Network Connections..Specify the IP Addresses that the Gateway AssignsBy default, the gateway acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The gateway 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 gateway. These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the gateway’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, define a range between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254, although you can save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses.To specify the pool of IP addresses that the gateway assigns:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 33 ADSL2+ GatewayThe Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select IP Address Distribution.7. In the DHCP Start Address field, enter the lowest IP address in the range.8. In the DHCP End Address field, enter the highest IP address in the range.9. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.The gateway delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP:•An IP address from the range that you have defined•Subnet mask•Gateway IP address (the gateway’s LAN IP address)•DNS server IP address (the gateway’s LAN IP address)Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the GatewayBy default, the gateway acts as a DHCP server. The gateway 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 gateway.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 34ADSL2+ Gateway You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server, or specify the network settings of all your computers.To disable the DHCP server feature in the gateway:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select IP Address Distribution.7. In the IP Address Distribution list, select Off.8. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.9. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that they can access the gateway.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 35 ADSL2+ GatewaySpecify Private LAN SettingsYou can specify how the gateway interacts with computers and devices that are connected to its network. To specify private LAN settings:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Private LAN.7. Select the Private LAN Server Enable check box.Enabling DHCP server allows the gateway to automatically assign IP addresses to devices that connect to its network. 8. Select the Public LAN Enable check box.Enabling Public LAN allows a global subnet to exist behind your gateway.9. In the Modem’s Public IP Address field, enter the IP address that the gateway uses for local communication.10. In the Subnet Mask field, enter the subnet mask used to determine if an IP address belongs to your local network.11. To specify the IP address pool that the gateway uses, complete the DHCP Start Address and DHCP End Address fields.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 36ADSL2+ Gateway 12. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.Specify Public LAN SettingsYou can specify how the gateway interacts with computers and devices that are connected to its network. To specify public LAN settings:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Public LAN.7. To enable Public LAN, select the Enable DHCP Server check box.Enabling DHCP server allows the gateway to automatically assign IP addresses to devices that connect to its network. 8. Select the Public LAN Enable check box.Enabling Public LAN allows a global subnet to exist behind your gateway.9. In the Modem’s Public IP Address field, enter the IP address that the gateway uses for local communication.10. In the Subnet Mask field, enter the subnet mask used to determine if an IP address belongs to your local network.11. Click the Apply button.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 37 ADSL2+ GatewayYour settings are saved.Reserve LAN IP AddressesWhen 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 gateway’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings. To reserve an IP address: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select IP Address Distribution.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 38ADSL2+ Gateway The IP Address Reservation table displays a list of IP addresses from the DHCP pool range that are reserved for specific LAN devices.7. To add an entry into the Address Reservation table, complete the fields in the Add/Edit Host Information section:•Host Name. The name of the LAN device to be added.•IP Address. The IP address to be reserved for this LAN device by the DHCP server.•MAC Address. The MAC address of the device.8. Click the Add button.The device is added to the Address Reservation table.The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer or device contacts the gateway’s DHCP server. You can reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.RIP ConfigurationYou can specify RIP settings for the LAN and WAN.To specify RIP configuration:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 39 ADSL2+ Gateway6. Select RIP Configuration.7. To enable RIP, select the RIP LAN Enable check box.8. In the Interface Type list, select LAN or WAN.The WAN side is receive-only.9. Complete the fields to specify the RIP version and the authentication mode.10. To specify a default gateway, select the Default Gateway check box.This setting controls whether the gateway advertises itself as a gateway.11. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.Note: You can click the Reset button to return the gateway RIP configuration settings to their default values.Enable or Disable Multicast IGMP ProxyBy default, IGMP proxy is enabled.To enable multicast IGMP proxy:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 40ADSL2+ Gateway The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Multicast..The Multicast page displays.7. Select or clear the IGMP Proxy Enable check box.8. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.View the Routing TableTo view the routing table:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Routing.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 41 ADSL2+ GatewayImprove Network Connections with Universal Plug and PlayUniversal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), enable UPnP.To enable Universal Plug and Play:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Universal Plug and Play.The UPnP page displays. 7. Select the UPnP Enable check box.By default, this check box is selected. UPnP for automatic device configuration can be enabled or disabled. If the Turn UPnP On check box is cleared, the gateway does not allow any device to automatically control gateway resources, such as port forwarding.8. Click the Apply button.Specify Basic WiFi SettingsThe gateway comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi 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 product label. DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 42ADSL2+ Gateway Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your wireless security.It is recommended 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 the Apply button. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the gateway.To specify basic wireless settings:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 43 ADSL2+ Gateway4. Select Wireless.5. To change the network name (SSID), type a new name in the SSID field.The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated and is on the product label. If you change the name, make sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe place.6. To change the wireless channel, select a number in the Channel list.In some regions, not all channels are available. 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. When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is four channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).7. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.If you connected wirelessly to the network and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected from the network.8. Make sure that you can connect wirelessly to the network with its new settings. If you cannot connect wirelessly, check the following:DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 44ADSL2+ Gateway •Is your computer or wireless device connected to another wireless network in your area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open network without wireless security that they discover.•Is your computer or wireless device trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before you changed the settings)? If so, update the wireless network selection in your computer or wireless device to match the current settings for your network.Change the WiFi Security SettingsYour gateway comes with preset WPA2 or WPA security. The password that you enter to connect to your network is unique to your gateway and is on the product label. NETGEAR recommends that you use the preset security, but you can change them. NETGEAR recommends that you do not disable security.To change the wireless security settings:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Security Settings.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 45 ADSL2+ Gateway5. In the Wireless Security list, select WPA, WEP, or Disable.The WPA is recommended because it uses the newest standard for the strongest security. The fields displayed in this page depend on what is currently selected in the Wireless Security List.6. To specify WPA, do the following:•In the WPA Type list, select WPA Any, WPA2, or WPA.•In the Data Encryption field, select AES or TKIP + AES.•In the WPA Shared Key field, enter the WiFi network key (password). The shared key is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.7. To specify WEP, do the following:•In the Network Authentication field, select Open System Authentication or Shared Key Authentication.•Complete the fields to enter the encryption keys, the entry method, and the key length, 8. Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference.9. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.Create a Hidden Wireless NetworkA hidden wireless network does not broadcast its wireless name (SSID). To connect to a hidden wireless network, you must know the wireless name and password and type them.To create a hidden network:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Wireless Security.The Wireless Security page displays.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 46ADSL2+ Gateway 5. Scroll down to the Level 2 section.6. Select the SSID Broadcast Disable radio button.7. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.Restrict Wireless Access by MAC AddressYou can restrict wireless access to certain computers and wireless devices based on their MAC addresses. This is called MAC filtering.To restrict wireless access by MAC address:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Wireless Security.The Wireless Security page displays.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 47 ADSL2+ Gateway5. Scroll down to the Level 3 section.6. 7. Click the Add button.8. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.Set Up a Guest NetworkA guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your wireless security key. You can add a guest network to each wireless network: 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n. To set up a guest network:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 48ADSL2+ Gateway 4. Select Guest Network.5. Select any of the following wireless settings:•Enable Guest Network. When this check box is selected, the guest network is enabled, and guests can connect to your network using the SSID of this profile.•Enable SSID Broadcast. If this check box is selected, the wireless access point broadcasts its name (SSID) to all wireless stations. Stations with no SSID can adopt the correct SSID for connections to this access point.•Allow guest to see each other and access my local network. If this check box is selected, anyone who connects to this SSID has access to your local network, not just Internet access.6. Give the guest network a name.The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You then manually configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name in addition to the main SSID. 7. Select a radio button for a security option. The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security, but some older computers and wireless devices cannot use it. NETGEAR recommends that you select the WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] radio button. This setting protects your WiFi network and lets computers and wireless devices can connect to the WiFi network by using either WPA2 or WPA security.8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 49 ADSL2+ GatewayWPS OverviewWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you add a wireless computer or device to your WiFi network without typing the WiFi password.Enable WPS Simple ConfigTo use WPS, you must enable WPS simple config first.To enable WPS connections (simple config):1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Wireless Settings > Simple Config.5. Select the Enable Simple Config button.The radio buttons are activated.Connect Using WPSTo connect using a WPS button:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Wireless Settings > Simple Config.The Simple Config page displays.5. Select the radio button for the setup method that you want to use:DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 50ADSL2+ Gateway •Use Push Button method. Click the Begin Simple Config button. •Use PIN entry method. In the Device PIN field, type the client security PIN and click the Begin Simple Config button.6. Within two minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to connect to the WiFi network.The WPS process automatically sets up your wireless computer with the network password when it connects. The gateway WPS page displays a confirmation message. Control the Wireless RadiosThe gateway has internal wireless radios that broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz. By default, they are on so that you can connect wirelessly to the gateway. You can turn the wireless radios off and on. When the wireless radios are off, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the gateway.To turn the wireless radios off and on:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 51 ADSL2+ GatewayThe user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Wireless Settings > Basic Settings.5. Select The Wireless On or Off radio button.6. Click the Apply button.If you turned off the wireless radios, the WiFi On/Off LED turns off. If you turned on the wireless radios, the WiFi On/Off LED lights.Quality of ServiceQuality of Service (QoS) provides differentiated levels of service for network traffic. Disabling QoS also disables fragmentation.Enable QoSTo enable QoS:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 52ADSL2+ Gateway The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Quality of Service (QoS).7. To enable QoS, select the Enable QoS Services check box.Manage QoS Rules and FiltersYou can add, edit, or delete QoS filters and you can control the priority of the rules in relation to each other.To manage QoS rules and filters:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Quality of Service (QoS).DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 53 ADSL2+ GatewayThe Queue and Summary page displays.7. Click the View/Add Filter Rules link.8. To add a filter, click the New Filter button.9. To modify a filter, click the Edit button for a rule.10. To delete a filter, click the Delete button.11. To change the priority of a rule, click the Down button or the Up button.12. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.Add a QueueTo add a queue:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 54ADSL2+ Gateway 5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Quality of Service (QoS).The Queue and Summary page displays.7. Click the Add Queue link.8. Specify the following:•Precedence. The range is 1 to 15. Lower values have higher priority.•Type. SP or WFQ.•Traffic Class. The range is 1 to 15. Lower values have higher priority.•Buffer Size. The range is 1 to 10000.•Weight. The range is 1 to 65535.•Maximum Rate. The range is 1 to 100.9. Click the Apply button.The queue is added.Change the Wireless ModeTo turn the wireless radios off and on:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.DRAFT
Specify Network Settings 55 ADSL2+ Gateway4. Select Wireless Settings > Advanced Settings.5. In the 802.11b/ Mode list, select an option.6. In the High Performance list, select an option.7. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.DRAFT
5666. Manage Your NetworkThis chapter describes the gateway settings for administering and maintaining your gateway and home network. This chapter includes the following sections:•Change the admin Password •View Gateway Status •Run the Ping Utility •Run the Traceroute Utility •View Devices Currently on the Network •Manage the Gateway Configuration File •Dynamic DNS •Specify the Date and Time Settings •Reboot the Gateway DRAFT
Manage Your Network 57 ADSL2+ GatewayChange the admin PasswordThis feature let you change the default password that is used to log in to the gateway with the user name admin. This password is not the one that you use for WiFi access. The label on your gateway shows your unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access.To set the password for the user name admin:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.Select Users.6. Type the old password, and type the new password twice.7. Click the Apply button.Your changes take effect.View Gateway StatusTo view gateway status:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 58ADSL2+ Gateway 4. Select System Monitoring. 5. For information about the displayed settings, click the Help icon in the upper right corner of the page.View Advanced StatusTo view gateway status and usage information:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 59 ADSL2+ Gateway4. Select System Monitoring > Advanced Status. For information about the content of this page, click the Help icon.View the Ethernet StatusTo view the gateway Ethernet status:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 60ADSL2+ Gateway 4. Select System Monitoring > Advanced Status > Ethernet. View the ATM StatusTo view gateway status and usage information:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 61 ADSL2+ Gateway4. Select System Monitoring > Advanced Status > ATM. View the DSL StatusTo view the gateway DSL status:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 62ADSL2+ Gateway 4. Select System Monitoring > Advanced Status > DSL. View the ADSL StatusTo view the gateway ADSL status:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select System Monitoring > Advanced Status > ADSL. DRAFT
Manage Your Network 63 ADSL2+ GatewayView the Wireless StatusTo view the gateway wireless status:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select System Monitoring > Advanced Status > Wireless. Upgrade the FirmwareThe gateway firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available. You can respond to that message to update the firmware, or you can check to see if new firmware is available, and to update your product. You can upgrade firmware from the Internet or from a computer.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 64ADSL2+ Gateway Upgrade Firmware from the InternetTo upgrade the firmware from the Internet::1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the gateway user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays. 4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Firmware Upgrade. 7. To check to see if new firmware is available over the Internet, in the Check at URL field, type the URL where your Internet service provider provides new firmware and do one of the following:•Click the Check for web updates button.•Click the Update from web now button.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 65 ADSL2+ GatewayThe gateway checks for new firmware. If new firmware is available, the modem downloads it. If you clicked the Update from web now button, the gateway loads the new firmware and reboots.WARNING:To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upgrade. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router.When the upload is complete, your gateway restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you need to reconfigure the gateway after upgrading.Upgrade Firmware from a ComputerTo upgrade the firmware from the Internet::1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the gateway user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays. 4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 66ADSL2+ Gateway 6. Select Firmware Upgrade. 7. Scroll down and click Upgrade From a Computer in the Network Update Now button.The Software Upgrade page displays.8. Click the Browse button and select the upgrade file.9. Click the Upload File button.If you clicked the Update from web now button, the gateway loads the new firmware and reboots.WARNING:To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upgrade. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router.When the upload is complete, your gateway restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you need to reconfigure the gateway after upgrading.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 67 ADSL2+ GatewayRun the Ping UtilityPing is an administration utility that tests whether a computer on the network is reachable and measures the time it takes messages sent from the originating device to reach a destination computer and return. To run a ping test:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the gateway user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays. 4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Diagnostics. 7. Do one of the following:•To ping the ISP’s router, click the Test button.•To ping a host name, complete the Host Name field and click the Host Name Test button.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 68ADSL2+ Gateway •To ping an IP address, complete the IP Address/Host Name field, and click the IP Address Host Name Test button.The ping results display.Run the Traceroute UtilityTo display the route and measure transit delays of packets across an IP, run the traceroute utility.To run a traceroute test:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the gateway user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays. 4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Diagnostics and scroll down to the TRACE ROUTE section. 7. Specify the following parameters for the traceroute utility:•Trace Route. The IP address or host name of the computer you are tracing.•Max Hops. The maximum number of hops to allow when tracing the route.8. Click the Test button. The traceroute results display.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 69 ADSL2+ GatewayView Devices Currently on the NetworkYou can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network.To view devices on the network:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the gateway user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays. 4. Select My Connected Home > Network Connections.Manage the Gateway Configuration FileThe configuration settings of the gateway are stored within the gateway in a configuration file. You can save this file on the gateway or on your computer. You can load a saved configuration file onto the gateway.Save the Configuration SettingsTo back up the gateway’s configuration settings:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 70ADSL2+ Gateway The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Configuration File. 7. To save the configuration settings onto the gateway, click the Save Configuration File button.8. To save the configuration settings onto a computer, click the Save Configuration File to LAN PC button.9. Specify a location on your network.A confirmation message displays.10. Click the OK button.A copy of the current settings is saved in the location you specified.Load Configuration SettingsTo load configuration settings from a file that you saved:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 71 ADSL2+ GatewayThe Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Configuration File. 7. To load configuration settings that you saved on the gateway, click the Load Configuration File button.8. To load configuration files that you saved on a computer, click the Load Configuration File from LAN PC button.The file is uploaded to the gateway and the gateway reboots.WARNING:Do not interrupt the reboot process.Restore the Factory SettingsYou can restore the gateway to its factory default settings except the PPP user name and password, which are retained. This process erases the other gateway configuration settings that you have set up. To restore the gateway to its factory default settings:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 72ADSL2+ Gateway 3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Restore Defaults. The Restore Defaults page displays.7. Click the Restore Defaults button.The gateway is restored to its factory default settings. The gateway reboots.Dynamic DNSInternet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account. Most ISPs use dynamically assigned IP addresses. This means that the IP address can change at any time. You can use the IP address to access your network remotely, but most people don’t know what their IP addresses are or when this number changes.To make it easier to connect, you can get a free account with a Dynamic DNS service that lets you use a domain name to access your home network. To use this account, you must set up the gateway to use Dynamic DNS. Then the gateway notifies the Dynamic DNS service provider whenever its IP address changes. When you access your Dynamic DNS account, the service finds the current IP address of your home network and automatically connects you. If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), the Dynamic DNS service does not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet.Specify a DNS AccountTo set up Dynamic DNS in the gateway:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 73 ADSL2+ GatewayThe Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Dynamic DNS. 7. Select the DNS Client Enable radio button.8. In the Service Provider list, select your service provider.9. In the Host .Domain Name field, type the host name (sometimes called the domain name) for your account.10. In the User Name field, enter the user name for your account.11. In the User Password field, type the password for your DDNS account.12. Check Interval13. Log Level14. Click the Apply button.Your changes are saved.Specify a DNS Server1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 74ADSL2+ Gateway The Advanced page displays.6. Select DNS Server. 7. To add a DNS entry, click the Add DNS Entry link and complete the fields.8. To specify the DNS server, click the Set button.9. Click the Apply button.Your changes are saved.Specify the Date and Time SettingsBy default, the gateway is set to Eastern time with Daylight Saving Time enabled. The gateway uses the Internet to access a time server to automatically set the time. You can view and change these settings.To set the date and time:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.DRAFT
Manage Your Network 75 ADSL2+ GatewayThe Advanced page displays.6. Select Date and Time. 7. Complete the fields to specify the date and time settings.8. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.Reboot the GatewayTo reboot the gateway:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select Reboot Modem. DRAFT
Manage Your Network 76ADSL2+ Gateway 7. When prompted, click the OK button to confirm that you want to reboot the gateway.The gateway reboots.Specify the VPN Pass-Through MethodYou can specify which kind of VPN pass-through the gateway uses. By default, the gateway is set up to use PPTP, L2TP, and IPSec.To specify VPN passthrough:1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.2. Type http:/192.168.254.254.A login window opens.3. Enter the user name and password.The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The Main page displays.4. Select Advanced.5. When prompted, click the Yes button to proceed.The Advanced page displays.6. Select VPN.The VPN page displays.7. Select or clear the following check boxes:•PPTP PassThru•L2TP PassThru•IPSec PassThru8. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.DRAFT
77AA. Supplemental InformationThis appendix covers the following topics: •Factory Settings •Technical Specifications DRAFT
Supplemental Information78ADSL2+ Gateway Factory SettingsYou can return the gateway to its factory settings. To reset the gateway:Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the gateway for 10 seconds. ResetbuttonThe gateway resets, and returns to the factory configuration settings shown in the following table.Table 1. Factory default settings Feature Default behaviorGateway login User login URL www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.netUser name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) adminLocal network (LAN) LAN IP 192.168.254.254Subnet mask 255.255.255.0DHCP server EnabledDHCP rangeTime zone Pacific timeDHCP starting IP address Configured by the Internet providerDHCP ending IP addressDMZ DisabledTime zone As per the ISP/MSO ToD (Time of Day) ConfigurationTime zone adjusted for daylight savings time As per ISP/MSO ToD (time of Day) server configurationSNMP EnabledDRAFT
Supplemental Information79 ADSL2+ GatewayTechnical SpecificationsFirewall Inbound (communications coming in from the Internet) Disabled (except traffic on port 80, the HTTP port)Outbound (communications going out to the Internet) Enabled (all)Wireless Wireless communication EnabledSSID name See the product labelSecurity WPA2-PSK (AES)Broadcast SSID EnabledCountry/region United StatesWireless (continued) RF channel (2.4 GHz) Auto1Operating mode Up to 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz1. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput can vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.Table 2. Gateway specifications Feature DescriptionData and routing protocols TCP/IP, DHCP, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMBPower adapter (North America) 120V, 60 Hz, input12V/3.5A DC outputDimensions Dimensions: mm x mm x mm ( in. x in. x in.) Weight Weight: g (0. lb)Operating temperature 0° to 40° C (32º to 104º F)Operating humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensingElectromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class BLAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45WAN 24 x 8 DOCSIS 3.0 WAN InterfaceWireless Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard. See the footnote for the previous table. Radio data rates Auto Rate SensingTable 1. Factory default settings (continued)Feature Default behaviorDRAFT
Supplemental Information80ADSL2+ Gateway Data encoding standards IEEE 802.11n version 2.0IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11b 2.4 GHz Maximum computers per wireless network Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node (typically 50–70 nodes).Operating frequency range 2.4 GHz: 2.412–2.462 GHz 802.11 security WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA/WPA2Table 2. Gateway specifications (continued)Feature DescriptionDRAFT
81BB. Wall-Mount the GatewayThis appendix describes how to wall-mount the gateway.The gateway lets you access your network from anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your gateway. For example, the thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the range. For best results, place your gateway according to the following guidelines: •Place your gateway on an upper floor of a multifloor home or office.•Place your gateway close to a window but avoiding direct sunlight. A window location gives the best conditions for receiving a strong 4G LTE signal.•Place your gateway near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and within line of sight to your wireless devices.•Make sure that the gateway is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.•Place the gateway in an elevated location, minimizing the number of walls and ceilings between the gateway and your other devices. •Place the gateway away from electrical devices such as these:-Ceiling fans-Home security systems-Microwaves-Computers-Base of a cordless phone-2.4 GHz cordless phone•Place the gateway away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, and insulated walls such as these:-Solid metal doors-Aluminum studs-Fish tanks-Mirrors-BrickDRAFT
Wall-Mount the Gateway82ADSL2+ Gateway -ConcreteTo wall-mount the gateway: 1. Drill holes in the wall where you want to wall-mount the gateway. Holes must be 6-9/16 in.(167 cm) center to center.2. Install wall anchors in the holes.3. Use pan head Phillips wood screws, 3.5 x 20 mm (diameter x length, European) or No. 6 type screws, 1" inch long (U.S.). 4. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 1/8 inch (3 mm) of each screw exposed.DRAFT
1/16 inch(1.6 mm) Wall-Mount the Gateway83 ADSL2+ Gateway5. Attach the gateway to the screws and secure it into place.DRAFT
FCC statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. “FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Caution: To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, place the product at least 20cm from nearby persons.”

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