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NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10390-01
July 2008

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  • Page 1: Reference Manual

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10390-01 July 2008...
  • Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 European Union Statement of Compliance Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this modem router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Èesky NETGEAR, Inc. [Czech] Router je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
  • Page 4 [Swedish] de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the DGN2000 product package. DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem dat het toestel...
  • Page 5 Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions.
  • Page 6 Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: DGN2000 July 2008 Wireless Modem Router DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router Home English 202-10390-01 v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual About This Manual Who Should Use This Book ... xi How to Use This Book ... xi Conventions, Formats and Scope ...xii How to Use This Manual ...xiii How to Print this Manual ...xiii Revision History ...xiv...
  • Page 8 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Hiding your wireless network name (SSID) ... 2-11 Restricting access by MAC address ... 2-11 Configuring Mixed WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK Security ...2-13 Choosing Alternative Authentication and Encryption Methods ...2-14 Configuring WEP ...2-15 Configuring WPA-802.1x ...2-16 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network and Security ...2-17...
  • Page 9 How to Configure Universal Plug and Play ...5-13 Building Wireless Bridging and Repeating Networks ...5-14 How to Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration ...5-16 How to Configure a Multi-Point Bridge ...5-17 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008...
  • Page 10 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual How to Configure a Repeater with Wireless Client Association ...5-19 Displaying and Configuring Advanced WPS Settings ...5-20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...6-1 “Welcome” Page Displays instead of Router Management Interface ...6-2 Power LED Is Not On ...6-2 Power LED Is Red ...6-2...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    The NETGEAR ® Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot the DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router using its included software. This book describes the software configuration procedures and explains the options available within those procedures.

  • Page 12: Conventions, Formats And Scope

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual • Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” describes how to troubleshoot your modem router. • Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” gives Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router specifications and lists default feature values. • Appendix B, “Related Documents,” provides links to reference documents.

  • Page 13: How To Use This Manual

    • button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.

  • Page 14: Revision History

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual • Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order for you to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat Reader is available on the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com.

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Router To The Internet

    For first-time installation of your modem router, refer to the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers.

  • Page 16: What You Need Before You Begin

    – Host and domain names • ASDL microfilters as explained in the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Setup Manual In addition, your computer must be set up to use DHCP to get its TCP/IP configuration from the modem router. This is usually the case. For help with DHCP, see the documentation that came with your computer, or see the link to the online document that you can access from Network”...

  • Page 17: Logging In To The Wireless Modem Router

    Figure 1-2 2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. Connecting Your Router to the Internet Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual “Preparing Your Network” in Appendix v1.0, July 2008...
  • Page 18 In either case, use the configuration settings that your ISP provided to assure that the configuration for your Internet connection is correct. • Test. To test your Internet connection, click Test. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within 1 minute, see “Auto-detecting Your Internet “Understanding the Basic Settings Screen”...

  • Page 19: Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection

    PPP over ATM (PPPoA) Dynamic IP Account Setup IP over ATM Classical IP assignment (RFC1577) Connecting Your Router to the Internet Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 1-8). ISP Information Enter the login user name and password. These fields are case- sensitive.

  • Page 20: Viewing Or Manually Configuring Your Isp Settings

    Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.” Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings NETGEAR recommends that you specify your country and language before you configure the settings on the Basic Settings screen. See page 1-3. You must install the ADSL filters and connect the modem router to the ADSL line as described in the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Setup Manual before you configure the settings in the Basic Settings screen.
  • Page 21 5. If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting. 6. Click Apply to save your settings. 7. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to...

  • Page 22: Understanding The Basic Settings Screen

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Understanding the Basic Settings Screen The fields on the Basic Settings screen depend on whether or not your Internet connection requires a login. ISP does not require login ISP does require login Figure 1-4 The following table explains the fields in the Basic Settings screen.
  • Page 23 This field appears only if no login is required. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address Connecting Your Router to the Internet Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Description • Yes • No Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might also be called the host name.
  • Page 24 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Table 1-2. Basic Settings screen fields (continued) Settings NAT (Net Address Translation) These fields Router MAC Address appear only if no login is required. *. Disabling NAT reboots the modem router and resets its configuration settings to the factory defaults. Disable NAT only if you plan to install the modem router in a setting where you will be manually administering the IP address space on the LAN side of the router.

  • Page 25: Adsl Settings

    3. For the VPI, type a number between 0 and 255. The default is 8. 4. For the VCI, type a number between 32 and 65535. The default is 35. 5. Click Apply. Connecting Your Router to the Internet Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008 1-11...

  • Page 26: How The Internet Connection Works

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual How the Internet Connection Works Your modem router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. Your modem router automatically connects to the Internet when one of your computers requires access. It is not necessary to run a dialer or login application such as dial-up networking or Enternet to connect, log in, or disconnect.

  • Page 27: Configuring Your Wireless Network And Security Settings

    Configuring Your Wireless Network This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router.For a wireless connection, the SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the wireless security setting must be the same for the modem router and wireless computers or wireless adapters.

  • Page 28: Wireless Placement And Range Guidelines

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual • Push 'N' Connect (WPS) automatically implements wireless security on the modem router while, at the same time, allowing you to automatically implement wireless security on any WPS-enabled devices (such as wireless computers and wireless adapter cards). You activate WPS by pressing a WPS button on the modem router, clicking an on-screen WPS button, or entering a PIN number.

  • Page 29: Wireless Security Options

    Windows XP, but the data is still exposed (see “Hiding your wireless network name (SSID)” on page Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security Settings Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual “Restricting access by MAC address” on page 2-11).

  • Page 30: Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual • WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption block all but the most determined eavesdropper. This data encryption mode has been superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK (see “Configuring WEP”...
  • Page 31 3. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID field, enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security Settings v1.0, July 2008...
  • Page 32 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you specify in the modem router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection. 4. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate.
  • Page 33 The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is NETGEAR, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change your network name to a different value.
  • Page 34 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued) Settings Wireless Mode Network Note: The mode can be set (continued) only for the primary wireless LAN (NETGEAR). Wireless Access Enable Point Description • Up to 270Mbps means that all 802.11g, 802.11b, and faster Draft-N wireless stations can be used.
  • Page 35 Access List Security Options Disable WPA-PSK Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security Settings Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Description Selected by default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID, allowing wireless stations that have a null (blank) SSID to adopt the correct SSID.

  • Page 36: Manually Configuring Your Wireless Security

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued) Settings Security Options WPA2-PSK (continued) Mixed WPS-PSK+ WPA2-PSK WPA-802.1x Manually Configuring Your Wireless Security To set up wireless security, you can either manually configure it in the Wireless Settings screen, or...

  • Page 37: Restricting Wireless Access To Your Network

    MAC addresses. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the Amodem router. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security Settings Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008 2-11...
  • Page 38 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.The Wireless Station Access list determines which wireless hardware devices will be allowed to connect to the modem router.

  • Page 39: Configuring Mixed Wpa-Psk+Wpa2-Psk Security

    Configuring Mixed WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK Security A high-performance client such as the NETGEAR WN511B must connect to the modem router using WPA2-PSK to achieve maximum performance. Wireless clients that connect to the modem router using WPA-PSK run at no more than 802.11g speed. This option allows wireless clients to use either encryption method.

  • Page 40: Choosing Alternative Authentication And Encryption Methods

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.

  • Page 41: Configuring Wep

    WEP Security Encryption section displays. Figure 2-4 4. Select the authentication type: • Automatic.This is the default setting. • Open System. • Shared Key. Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security Settings Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008 2-15...

  • Page 42: Configuring Wpa-802.1X

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 5. Select the encryption strength setting: • 64-bit WEP. • 128-bit WEP. 6. Enter the encryption keys. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network.

  • Page 43: Using Push 'N' Connect (Wps) To Configure Your Wireless Network And Security

    WPS supports only WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK wireless security. WEP security is not supported by WPS. • NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard. All other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect.
  • Page 44 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual These instructions assume that you are configuring WPS on the modem router for the first time and connecting a WPS-capable device. To set up basic wireless connectivity: 1. Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
  • Page 45 Connect LED on the front of the modem router blinks green. When the modem router has established a WPS connection, the LED is solid green. Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security Settings Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008 2-19...

  • Page 46: Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After Wps Setup

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual • If a connection is established, the modem router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the wireless client was successfully added to the wireless network. (The modem router has generated an SSID, implemented WPA/WPA2 wireless security [including a PSK security password] on the modem router, and has sent this configuration to the wireless client.)
  • Page 47 To view a list of all devices connected to your modem router (including wireless- and Ethernet- connected), see “Viewing Attached Devices” in Chapter Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security Settings Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Security” on page v1.0, July 2008 2-10)
  • Page 48 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 2-22 Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security Settings v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 49: Protecting Your Network

    This chapter describes how to use the basic firewall features of the DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router to protect your network. This chapter includes: • “Protecting Access to Your Wireless Modem • “Configuring Basic Firewall Services” on page • “Firewall Rules” on page 3-5”...

  • Page 50: How To Change The Built-In Password

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual How to Change the Built-In Password 1. Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router.

  • Page 51: Changing The Administrator Login Time-Out

    LAN address you might have previously set for the modem router. Protecting Your Network Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008 to perform these functions.
  • Page 52 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 2. In the main menu, under Security, select Block Sites to display the following screen Figure 3-3 3. To enable keyword blocking, select one of the following: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the settings in the Schedule screen.

  • Page 53: Firewall Rules

    To access the rules configuration of the modem router, select Firewall Rules on the main menu, and then click Add for either an outbound or inbound service. The Firewall Rules screen displays. Protecting Your Network Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual for more details. v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 54: Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Figure 3-4 • To edit an existing rule, select its button on the left side of the table, and click Edit. • To delete an existing rule, select its button on the left side of the table, and click Delete.

  • Page 55: Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server

    Send to LAN Server. Enter the IP address of the computer or server on your LAN that will receive the inbound traffic covered by this rule. Protecting Your Network Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 3-12. v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 56: Inbound Rule Example: Allowing Video Conferencing

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual • WAN Users. These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based on their source (WAN) IP address. Select the option that you want: – Any: All IP addresses are covered by this rule.

  • Page 57: Considerations For Inbound Rules

    Instant Messenger during this blocked period. You can also open or close AOL or MSN Instant Messenger ports: see the Firewall Rules screen in the Precedence for Rules” section on Protecting Your Network Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual page 3-11. v1.0, July 2008 “Order of...
  • Page 58 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Figure 3-7 The settings are: • Service. From this list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays many common services, but you are not limited to these choices. Use the Add Custom Service button in the Services screen to add any additional services or applications that do not already appear.

  • Page 59: Order Of Precedence For Rules

    In some cases, the order of precedence of two or more rules might be important in determining the disposition of a packet. The Move button allows you to relocate a defined rule to a new position in the table. Protecting Your Network Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008 3-11...

  • Page 60: Services

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual The Firewall Rules screen also lets you easily open or close AOL or MSN Instant Messenger ports: 1. Under Instant Messaging (IM) Ports, select a radio button: • Close IM Ports. Specifies to disable instant messaging traffic.

  • Page 61: Setting Times And Scheduling Firewall Services

    The modem router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several network time servers on the Internet. Protecting Your Network Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008 3-13...

  • Page 62: How To Set Your Time Zone

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual How to Set Your Time Zone To localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your time zone: 1. Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router.

  • Page 63: How To Schedule Firewall Services

    Enabling daylight savings time causes one hour to be added to the standard time. 4. The modem router has a list of NETGEAR NTP servers. If you would prefer to use a particular NTP server as the primary server, select the Use this NTP Server check box, and enter its IP address.
  • Page 64 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 3-16 Protecting Your Network v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 65: Managing Your Network

    This chapter describes how to perform network management tasks with your DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router. This chapter includes: • “Backing Up, Restoring, and Erasing Your • “Upgrading the Wireless Modem Router’s Firmware” on page • “Network Management Information” on page •...

  • Page 66: How To Restore The Configuration From A File

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Figure 4-1 3. Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings. 4. Store the .cfg file on a computer on your network. How to Restore the Configuration from a File 1. Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router.

  • Page 67: Upgrading The Wireless Modem Router's Firmware

    6 seconds. Upgrading the Wireless Modem Router’s Firmware The software of the modem router is stored in flash memory, and can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software. Upgrade files can be downloaded from NETGEAR’s website. If the upgrade file is compressed (.zip file), you must first extract the binary (.bin or .img) file before uploading it to the modem...

  • Page 68: Network Management Information

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Figure 4-2 4. In the Firmware Upgrade screen, click Browse to locate the binary (.bin or .img) upgrade file. 5. Click Upload. Note: When uploading software to the modem router, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.
  • Page 69 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4 Managing Your Network v1.0, July 2008...
  • Page 70 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual The Router Status screen provides status and usage information, including the following settings. Table 4-1. Router Status Fields Component Field Account Name Firmware Version The ADSL port settings apply to the Internet (ADSL) port of the modem router.
  • Page 71 Wireless AP Broadcast Name Managing Your Network Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Description The speed at which the modem is receiving data from the ADSL line. The speed at which the modem is transmitting data to the ADSL line.
  • Page 72 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Click the Show Statistics button to display modem router usage statistics, as shown in the following screen. Figure 4-5 This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 4-2. Router Statistics Fields Field Description WAN, LAN, or WLAN The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports.
  • Page 73 Specifies the interval at which the statistics are updated in this window. Click Stop to freeze the display. Click the Connection Status button to display modem router connection status, as shown in the following screen. Figure 4-6 Managing Your Network Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 74: Viewing Attached Devices

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual This screen shows the following statistics: Table 4-3. Connection Status Fields (PPPoE Network Type Example) Field Description Connection Time The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet through the ADSL port.

  • Page 75: Viewing, Selecting, And Saving Logged Information

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information The modem router logs security-related events such as denied incoming service requests, hacker probes, and administrator logins. If you enabled content filtering in the Block Sites screen, the Logs screen can show you when someone on your network tries to access a blocked site.

  • Page 76: Selecting What Information To Log

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Log entries are described in the following table. Table 4-4. Security Log Entry Descriptions Field Description Date and time The date and time the log entry was recorded. Description or The type of event and what action was taken, if any.

  • Page 77: Saving Log Files On A Server

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Saving Log Files on a Server You can choose to write the logs to a computer running a syslog program. To activate this feature, select Broadcast on LAN, or enter the IP address of the server where the syslog file will be written.

  • Page 78: Enabling Security Event E-Mail Notification

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification To receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail information in the E-mail screen and specify which alerts you would like to receive and how often. In the main menu, under Security, select E-mail.

  • Page 79: Running Diagnostic Utilities And Rebooting The Wireless Modem Router

    Perform a DNS lookup to test if an Internet name resolves to an IP address to verify that the DNS server configuration is working. • Display the Routing table to identify what other modem routers the modem router is communicating with. Managing Your Network Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008 4-15...

  • Page 80: Configuring Remote Management

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual • Reboot the modem router to enable new network configurations to take effect or to clear problems with the modem router’s network connection. In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Diagnostics to display the following screen.
  • Page 81 Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range. • To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select Only this Computer. Enter the IP address that will be allowed access. Managing Your Network Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008 4-17...

  • Page 82: Automatic Firmware Recovery

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 5. Specify the port number that will be used for accessing the management interface. Web browser access usually uses the standard HTTP service port 80. For greater security, you can change the remote management Web interface to a custom port by entering that number in the field provided.
  • Page 83 To recover the firmware: 1. If you already have the firmware file on your PC, go directly to firmware file on your PC, obtain the firmware from the NETGEAR support site at http://www.netgear.com/support. 2. Click Browse. 3. Navigate to the firmware file. (If you used the Setup CD, recovery firmware is located in the C:\Netgear directory.)
  • Page 84 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 4-20 Managing Your Network v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 85: Advanced Configuration

    This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router. Configuring Advanced Security The modem router provides a variety of advanced features, which are described in the following sections: • “Setting Up a Default DMZ Server” on page •...

  • Page 86: Setting Up A Default Dmz Server

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Setting Up a Default DMZ Server The default demilitarized zone (DMZ) server feature is helpful when you use some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with NAT. The modem router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but there are other applications that might not function well.

  • Page 87: Other Wan Options

    If you have an Always on connection, this setting has no effect. • Disabling Port Scan and DOS Protection Advanced Configuration Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Figure 5-1 also allows you perform the following tasks: v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 88: Configuring Lan Ip Settings

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual The firewall protects your LAN against port scans and denial of service (DOS) attacks. This protection should be disabled only in special circumstances. • Responding to a Ping on an Internet WAN Port If you want the modem router to respond to a ping from the Internet, select the Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port check box.
  • Page 89 When set to Both or In Only, the modem router incorporates the RIP information that it receives. – When set to None, the modem router does not send any RIP packets and ignores any RIP packets received. Advanced Configuration Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 90: Configuring Dhcp

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual • RIP Version. This controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets that the modem router sends. It recognizes both formats when receiving. By default, this is set for RIP-1.

  • Page 91: How To Configure Reserved Ip Addresses

    Note: The reserved address will not be assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew. Advanced Configuration Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 92: Configuring Lan Tcp/Ip Settings

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 1. Click the button next to the reserved address that you want to edit or delete. 2. Click Edit or Delete. Configuring LAN TCP/IP Settings 1.

  • Page 93: Configuring Dynamic Dns

    3. Access the website of one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the Service Provider drop-down list, and register for an account. For example, for dyndns.org, go to www.dyndns.org. 4. Select the Use a dynamic DNS Service check box. Advanced Configuration Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 94: Using Static Routes

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 5. Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider. 6. Type the host name that your Dynamic DNS service provider gave you. The Dynamic DNS service provider might call this the domain name. If your URL is myName.dyndns.org, then your host name is myName.

  • Page 95: How To Configure Static Routes

    LAN address you have chosen for the modem router. 2. In the main menu, under Advanced, select Static Routes to display the Static Routes table. Figure 5-5 Advanced Configuration Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008 Figure 5-6.
  • Page 96 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 3. To add a static route: a. Click Add to open the following Static Routes screen. Figure 5-6 b. Enter a route name for this static route in the Route Name field. This name is for identification purpose only.

  • Page 97: How To Configure Universal Plug And Play

    UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network. 1. Select UPnP on the main menu to display the UPnP screen: Figure 5-8 Advanced Configuration Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008 5-13...

  • Page 98: Building Wireless Bridging And Repeating Networks

    UPnP devices. Building Wireless Bridging and Repeating Networks With the DGN2000 modem router, you can build large bridged wireless networks that form an IEEE 802.11n Wireless Distribution System (WDS). Using the modem router with other access points (APs) and wireless devices, you can connect clients by using their MAC addresses rather than by specifying IP addresses.
  • Page 99 Note: The wireless bridging and repeating feature uses the default security profile to send and receive traffic. To view or change these configurations, select Advanced Wireless Settings from the main menu: Figure 5-9 Advanced Configuration Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Configuration.” Association.” v1.0, July 2008 “How to...

  • Page 100: How To Configure A Point-To-Point Bridge Configuration

    The DGN2000 modem router must have AP 2’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field, and AP 2 must have the DGN2000’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field. 3. Configure both APs and verify that both APs are using he same SSID, channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings if security is in use.

  • Page 101: How To Configure A Multi-Point Bridge

    Entering the MAC addresses of the other access points in the fields provided. • Setting the other bridge-mode access points to Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using the MAC address of this DGN2000 as the Remote MAC Address. • Using wireless security to protect this traffic.
  • Page 102 • All APs, including the DGN2000 modem router, must be on the same LAN. That is, all the AP LAN IP addresses must be in the same network. •...

  • Page 103: How To Configure A Repeater With Wireless Client Association

    • You cannot configure a sequence of parent/child APs. You are limited to only one parent AP, although if the DGN2000 modem router is the parent AP, it can connect with up to four child APs. The following figure shows an example of a Repeater mode configuration.

  • Page 104: Displaying And Configuring Advanced Wps Settings

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 2. Verify the following for both access points: • The LAN network configuration of each AP is configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices. • The APs must be on the same LAN. That is, the LAN IP addresses for the APs must be in the same network.
  • Page 105 3. Select the WPS (Push 'N' Connect) radio button to display the Advanced WPS Settings screen: Figure 5-14 Advanced Configuration Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual (Figure 5-13 shows the upper part of the screen): v1.0, July 2008 5-21...
  • Page 106 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Table 5-1 explains the WLAN1 settings that are displayed in the Advanced WPS Settings screen. These settings are based on the selections that you made in the Wireless Settings screen (see “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network” in Chapter Table 5-1 explains the modem router’s PIN number.

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. • Is the router on? Go to “Basic...

  • Page 108: Welcome" Page Displays Instead Of Router Management Interface

    • Check that you are using the 12 V DC power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support.

  • Page 109: Lan Or Adsl Port Led Is Not On

    192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254. Follow the instructions in the online document that you can access from “Preparing Your Network” in Appendix B your computer. Troubleshooting Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual “Using the Wireless On/Off and WPS Buttons to 6-10. for information about how to configure v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual • If your computer’s IP address is shown as 169.254.x.x, recent versions of Windows and MacOS will generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server. These auto-generated addresses are in the range of 169.254.x.x. If your IP address is in this range, check the connection from the computer to the router, and reboot your computer.

  • Page 111: Adsl Link Led Is Green Or Blinking Green

    ADSL settings screen are correct. • Check if your ISP has a problem—it may not be the router that cannot connect to the Internet but your ISP that cannot provide an Internet connection. Troubleshooting Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 112: Obtaining An Internet Ip Address

    To check the Internet IP address from the browser interface: 1. Launch your browser, and select an external site such as www.netgear.com. 2. Access the main menu of the modem router’s configuration at http://192.168.0.1. 3. In the main menu, under Maintenance, click Router Status and check that an IP address is shown for the WAN port.

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting Internet Browsing

    If this situation occurs, a problem has been detected with the router’s firmware. To recover the firmware: 1. If you already have the firmware file on your PC, go directly to firmware file on your PC, obtain the firmware from the NETGEAR support site at http://www.netgear.com/support. 2. Click Browse. Troubleshooting Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual B.

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using The Ping Utility

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual 3. Navigate to the firmware file. (If you used the Setup CD, recovery firmware is located in the C:\Netgear directory.) 4. Click Upgrade. 5. The recovery process takes about 5 minutes. Wait for the progress bar to complete. After the firmware recovery is complete, the login screen for the Smart Wizard displays, allowing you to log in to the modem router to check its status.

  • Page 115: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    PC connected to that modem. If this is the case, you must configure your router to “clone” or “spoof” the MAC address from the authorized PC. Refer to your Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Setup Manual. Troubleshooting Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008 “Preparing Your...

  • Page 116: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router’s administration password to password and the IP address to 192.168.0.1. You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways: •...

  • Page 117: Technical Specifications

    This appendix provides technical specifications for the DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router. General Specifications Specification Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and routing protocols: Power Adapter North America: UK, Australia: Europe: All regions (output): Physical Dimensions: Weight: Environmental Operating temperature:...

  • Page 118: Default Configuration

    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Specification Interface Specifications LAN: WAN: Default Configuration You can use the Wireless On/Off and WPS buttons located on the side panel of your router to reset all settings to their factory defaults. This is called a hard reset. To perform a hard reset, push and hold the Wireless On/Off and WPS buttons simultaneously for 6 seconds.
  • Page 119 Operating mode Data rate Output power Access point Authentication type Wireless card access list Technical Specifications Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Default Behavior 192.168.0.254 Enabled or disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled (except traffic on port 80, the http port)
  • Page 120 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Technical Specifications v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 121: Appendix B Related Documents

    This appendix provides links to reference documents that you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document TCP/IP Networking Basics Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Virtual Private Networking Basics Glossary:...
  • Page 122 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Related Documents v1.0, July 2008...
  • Page 123 Numerics 128-bit WEP 2-16 64-bit WEP 2-16 access lists 2-9, 2-11 ADSL settings 1-11 2-10 backup configuration Basic Settings screen basic wireless connectivity configuration backing up the configuration erasing the configuration manually configuring your ISP settings customer support date and time 6-10 daylight savings time 3-15, 6-10...
  • Page 124 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual MAC address filter 2-13 MAC address spoofing restricting wireless access by MAC address manual configuration of your modem router metric 5-12 multicasting multi-point bridge mode 5-17 Network Time Protocol 3-13, 6-10 order of precedence for firewall rules...
  • Page 125 (up to) 130 Mbps (up to) 270 Mbps b only g & b g only wireless security disabled mixed WPS-PSK+ WPA2-PSK 2-10 WPA2-PSK 2-10 WPA-802.1x 2-10 WPA-PSK WLAN World Wide Web Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual v1.0, July 2008 Index-3...
  • Page 126 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Reference Manual Index-4 v1.0, July 2008...

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