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N300 Wireless ADSL2+
Modem Router DGN2200v3
User Manual
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
August 2012
202-11145-01
v1.0
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit t
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Turn Off Wireless Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Disable SSID Broadcast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Restrict Access by MAC Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Add Clients (Computers or Devices) to Your Network . . . . . . . . .
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Chapter 6 USB Storage USB Drive Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 ReadySHARE Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 File-Sharing Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 USB Storage Basic Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Edit a Network Folder . . .
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Internet LED Is Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Obtaining an Internet IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 TCP/IP Network Not Responding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Hardware Setup 1 Getting to know your modem router The N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 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 (PCs, gaming consoles, and so on) that you connect to your home
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Unpack Your Modem Router Your box should contain the following items: • N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector • Microfilters and splitters (quantity and type vary by region) • CD with documentation (German only) • Installation guide with cabling and modem router setup instructions If any parts are inco
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Back Panel The back panel has the On/Off button and port connections as shown in the figure. ADSL Power USB On/Off Ethernet LAN Figure 2. Back panel port connections Front Panel The modem router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the figure. Note that the Wireless and WPS icons are buttons. Power LAN Ports (1-4) USB DSL Internet Wireless WPS Figure 3. Front panel LEDs and icons The following table describes the LEDs, icons, and button
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Table 1. Front Panel LEDs Icon LED Activity Description 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. Restore factory The LED blinks momentarily when the Restore Factory Settings button on settings the bottom of the unit is pressed for 6 seconds (pressing it briefly resets the unit). The Power LED then blinks
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Table 1. Front Panel LEDs (continued) Icon LED Activity Description WPS Solid green Indicates that wireless security has been enabled. Blinking green WPS-capable device is connecting to the device. Off WPS is not enabled. See Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 32 Icon is on the for more information about the use of this button. WPS button Modem Router Stand For optimal wireless network performance, use the stand (included in the package)
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Position Your Modem Router The 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: •
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 One-Line ADSL Microfilter Plug 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 ). Plugs into D
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Cable Your Modem Router Internet Line Figure 6. Cable connections CAUTION: Incorrectly connecting a filter to your modem router blocks your DSL connection. This section includes the same information on the printed installation guide that came with the modem router. To cable the modem router: 1. Connect the ADSL. a. Install an ADSL microfilter between the phone line and the phone. Line b. Connect the ADSL port of the modem router to the ADSL port
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 2. Add power to the modem router. Internet Line 2 a. 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 Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the modem router. 3. Connect a computer. You can use an Ethernet cable or connect wirelessly. Internet 3 Line • Use the yellow Ethernet cable to connect your c
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 If a web page does not open, close and reopen the browser and enter http://routerlogin.net in the address bar. 5. Connect any additional wired PCs to your modem router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC 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
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2. Modem Router Setup 2 This chapter explains how to set up your Internet connection using one of three methods: NETGEAR Genie®, Setup Wizard, or manual setup. If you have already set up your modem router using one of these methods, the initial setup is complete. Refer to this chapter if you want to become familiar with the modem router menus, view or adjust the initial settings, or change the modem router password and login time-out. This chapter contains the following sections: • Mod
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Modem Router Setup Preparation You can set up your modem router with the NETGEAR Genie as described in NETGEAR Genie Setup on page 19, with the Setup Wizard as described in Setup Wizard on page 22, or manually as described in Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 23. However, before you start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information and to make sure the laptops, PCs, and other devices in the network have the settings described here
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie is the easiest way to set up the modem router because it automates many steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. 1. Locate the DSL settings information (user name and password) provided by your ISP. Contact your ISP if you do not have it. 2. Connect a computer to the modem router with an Ethernet cable. 3. Launch an Internet browser. Your browser
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Log In to the Modem Router You can log in to the modem router to view or change settings or to set up the modem router. To log in: 1. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your browser and press Enter to display the login window. You can also enter either of these addresses to access the modem router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lowercas
