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NETGEAR DGN3500 User Manual

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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
June 2010
202-10487-02
v1.0
N300 Wireless Gigabit
ADSL2+ Modem Router
DGN3500
User M anua l

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  • Page 1 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN3500 User M anua l 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 June 2010 202-10487-02 v1.0...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Connecting Your Router to the Internet Using the Setup Manual ........6 Logging In to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router .
  • Page 4 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Scheduling Firewall Services ....... . . 48 Configuring E-mail Alerts and Web Access Log Notifications .
  • Page 5 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Accessing the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP ... . 99 Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings ..100 Enabling File and Printer Sharing .

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Connecting Your Router To The Internet

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

  • Page 7: Logging In To Your N300 Wireless Modem Router

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Logging In to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router You can log in to the wireless modem router to view or change its settings. Links to Knowledge Base and documentation are also available on the wireless modem router main menu.
  • Page 8 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Figure 2. Note: If the wireless modem router is not configured (is in its factory default state) when you log in, the Setup Wizard displays. See on page 9. Using the Setup Wizard...

  • Page 9: Using The Setup Wizard

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Using the Setup Wizard You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen, or you can allow the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet connection. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration.

  • Page 10: Viewing Or Manually Configuring Your Isp Settings

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings To view or configure the basic settings: Log in to the wireless modem router as described in Logging In to Your N300 on page 7.
  • Page 11 If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting. Click Apply to save your settings. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to. When your Internet connection is working, you do not need to launch the ISP’s login program on your computer to access the Internet.
  • Page 12 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Settings Description NAT (Net Address Translation) NAT automatically assigns private IP addresses (10.1.1.x) to LAN-connected devices. Enable. Usually NAT is enabled. • Disable. This disables NAT, but leaves the firewall active.

  • Page 13: Configuring Adsl Settings

    For information about how to install ADSL filters, see the Setup Manual. NETGEAR recommends that you use the Setup Wizard to automatically detect and configure your ADSL settings. This usually works fine. However, if you have technical experience and are sure of the multiplexing method and virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI), you can specify those settings here.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Configuring Your Wireless Network And Security Settings

    This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN3500. 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 15: Planning Your Wireless Network

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Planning Your Wireless Network For compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area, the operating channel and region must be set correctly. To configure the wireless network, you can either specify the wireless settings, or you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security.

  • Page 16: Wireless Security Options

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual • Put the antenna in a vertical position to provide the best side-to-side coverage. Put the antenna in a horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage. • If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference.

  • Page 17: Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the modem router in the Wireless Settings screen. If you want to make changes, make sure to note the current settings first.
  • Page 18 Table 1. Wireless Settings Settings Description Wireless LAN Select the wireless LAN that you want to set up. NETGEAR. This is the primary LAN where you set up the region, channel, • mode, and access control (if used). NETGEAR2 •...
  • Page 19 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Table 1. Wireless Settings Settings Description Mode Specify which 802.11 data communications protocol is used. You can select one of the following modes: Up to 27 0 Mbps. Performance mode, using channel expansion to achieve •...
  • Page 20 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Table 1. Wireless Settings Settings Description Wireless Station Access This is disabled by default so that any computer configured with the correct List wireless network name or SSID can access to your wireless network. For...

  • Page 21: Manually Configuring Your Wireless Security

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Manually Configuring Your Wireless Security To set up wireless security, you can either manually configure it in the Wireless Settings screen, or you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and...
  • Page 22 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual WARNING! The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you specify in the wireless modem router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the wireless modem router.

  • Page 23: Configuring Mixed Wpa-Psk+Wpa2-Psk Security

    This prevents unauthorized access to your network. Configuring Mixed WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK Security A high-performance client such as the NETGEAR WN511B must connect to the wireless modem router using WPA2-PSK to achieve maximum performance. Wireless clients that connect to the wireless modem router using WPA-PSK run at no more than 802.11g speed.

  • Page 24: Configuring Wep

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Enter the pre-shared key in the Network Key field using between 8 and 63 characters. Click Save to save your settings or click Apply to allow your changes to take effect immediately.
  • Page 25 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Figure 9. Select the authentication type: • Automatic.This is the default setting. • Open System. • Shared Key. Select the encryption strength setting: • 64-bit WEP. • 128-bit WEP. Enter the encryption keys. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys.

  • Page 26: Configuring Wpa-802.1X

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Note: When configuring the wireless modem router from a wireless computer, if you specify WEP settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then either configure...

  • Page 27: Using Push 'N' Connect (Wps) To Configure Your Wireless Network

    • If your wireless network will include a combination of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you set up your wireless network and security settings manually first, and use WPS only for adding additional WPS capable devices. See on page 30.
  • Page 28 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual To use the wireless modem router WPS button to add a WPS client: Log in to the wireless 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 29: Using Pin Entry To Add A Wps Client

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the wireless modem router wirelessly is a client. The client must support a WPS PIN, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart.

  • Page 30: Connecting Additional Wireless Devices After Wps Setup

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Connecting Additional Wireless Devices After WPS Setup You can add more WPS clients to your wireless network, or you can add a combination of WPS-enabled clients and clients without WPS.

  • Page 31: Configuring Advanced Wps Settings

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Note: To make sure that your new wireless settings remain in effect, verify that the Keep Existing Wireless Settings checkbox is selected in the WPS Settings screen. To view a list of all devices connected to your wireless modem router (including wireless and Ethernet-connected), see on page 59.
  • Page 32 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual added. 32 | Chapter 2: Configuring Y our Wireless Network and Security Settings...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network

    Protecting Your Network This chapter describes how to use the basic firewall features of the wireless modem router to protect your network. This chapter includes: • Protecting Access to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router • Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access •...

  • Page 34: Protecting Access To Your N300 Wireless Modem Router

    Internet connection. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be a mixture of both upper case and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols.

  • Page 35: Changing The Administrator Login Time-Out

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. Click Apply to save your changes. Note: After changing the password, you are required to log in again to continue the configuration.

  • Page 36: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when keyword blocking is enabled and no log entries are made for the trusted user.

  • Page 37: Blocking Sites

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Blocking Sites The wireless modem router provides a variety of options for blocking Internet-based content and communications services. With its content filtering feature, the N300 Wireless Modem Router prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs. The wireless modem router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for keywords within Web addresses.
  • Page 38 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual To enable keyword blocking, select one of the following: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the settings in the Schedule screen. • Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule screen.

  • Page 39: Firewall Rules

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Firewall Rules Firewall rules block or allow specific traffic passing through from one side of the router to the other. Inbound rules (WAN to LAN) restrict access by outsiders to private resources, selectively allowing only specific outside users to access specific resources.

  • Page 40: Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) Because the wireless modem router uses Network Address Translation (NAT), your network presents only one IP address to the Internet, and outside users cannot directly address any of your local computers.
  • Page 41 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual 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 Services screen to add any additional services or applications that do not already appear.

  • Page 42: Outbound Rules (Service Blocking)

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Figure 19. Considerations for Inbound Rules • If your external IP address is assigned dynamically by your ISP, the IP address might change periodically as the DHCP lease expires. Consider using the Dynamic DNS screen so that external users can always find your network.
  • Page 43 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messenger If you want to block Instant Messenger usage by employees during working hours, you can create an outbound rule to block that application from any internal IP address to any external address according to the schedule that you create in the Schedule screen.You can specify...

  • Page 44: Order Of Precedence For Rules

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Address range. If this option is selected, you must fill in the Start and Finish fields. Single address. Enter the required address in the Start field. • Log. You can select whether the traffic will be logged. The choices are: Never.

  • Page 45: Services

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Services Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For example, Web servers serve Web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’ moves. When a computer on the Internet sends a request for service to a server computer, the requested service is identified by a service or port number.
  • Page 46 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Figure 23. Click Apply to save your changes. 46 | Chapter 3: Protecting Your Network...

  • Page 47: Setting Times And Scheduling Firewall Services

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services The wireless 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.

  • Page 48: Scheduling Firewall Services

    The wireless 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 49: Configuring E-Mail Alerts And Web Access Log Notifications

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Configuring E-mail Alerts and Web Access Log Notifications To receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail account information. To configure e-mail alert and web access log notifications: Select E-mail under Security in the main menu.
  • Page 50 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual You can specify that logs are automatically sent by e-mail with these options: • Send alert immediately. Select this check box for immediate notification of attempted access to a blocked site or service.

  • Page 51: Chapter 4 Managing Your Network

    Managing Your Network This chapter describes features to help you manage your N300 Wireless Modem Router. This chapter includes the following sections: • Upgrading the Firmware • Viewing N300 Wireless Modem Router Status Information • Viewing a List of Attached Devices •...

  • Page 52: Upgrading The Firmware

    The wireless modem router’s firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. By default, when you log in to your wireless modem router, it automatically checks the NETGEAR website for new firmware and alerts you if there is a newer version. Figure 26.

  • Page 53: Manually Checking For Firmware Upgrades

    Wireless Modem Router after upgrading. Manually Checking for Firmware Upgrades You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer versions of firmware for your product. To manually check for new firmware and install it on your wireless modem router: Under Maintenance on the main menu, select Router Status.
  • Page 54 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual WARNING! When uploading firmware to the wireless modem router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware.

  • Page 55: Viewing N300 Wireless Modem Router Status Information

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Viewing N300 Wireless Modem Router Status Information To view wireless modem router status and usage information, from the main menu, under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status. The Router Status screen displays.
  • Page 56 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Field Description ADSL Port MAC Address This field displays the Ethernet MAC address being used by the Internet (ADSL) port of the wireless modem router. IP Address This field displays the IP address being used by the Internet (ADSL) port of the wireless modem router.

  • Page 57: Connection Status

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Field Description WLAN1 Name (SSID) The wireless network name. WLAN2 Wireless AP Indicates if the access point feature is enabled. WLAN3 WLAN4 Broadcast Indicates if the wireless modem router is configured to broadcast its SSID Name for WLAN2.

  • Page 58: Statistics

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Statistics To view statistics, on the Router Status screen, click Show Statistics. Figure 31. The following table describes the wireless modem router statistics. Item Description System Up Time The time elapsed since the wireless modem router was last restarted.

  • Page 59: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices table lists all IP devices that the wireless modem router has discovered on the local network. From the main menu, under Maintenance, select Attached Devices to view the table.

  • Page 60: Managing The Configuration File

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Managing the Configuration File The configuration settings of the N300 Wireless Modem Router are stored within the wireless modem router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings.

  • Page 61: Erasing The Configuration

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Erasing the Configuration Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the wireless modem router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password), you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings.

  • Page 62: Running Diagnostic Utilities And Rebooting The N300 Wireless Modem Router62

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the N300 Wireless Modem Router The wireless modem router has a diagnostics feature. In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Diagnostics to display the following screen.

  • Page 63: Enabling Remote Management Access

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Enabling Remote Management Access The remote management feature allows you to upgrade or check the status of your N300 Wireless Modem Router via the Internet. From the main menu, under Advanced, select Remote Management.
  • Page 64 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual • To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone. • To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP Address Range....

  • Page 65: Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Configuration The wireless modem router provides a variety of advanced features, which are described in the following sections: • WAN Setup • Configuring LAN Setup • Dynamic DNS Service • Setting up Static Routes • Configuring Universal Plug and Play •...

  • Page 66: Wan Setup

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual WAN Setup To view or change the WAN settings: Log in to the wireless 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 wireless modem router.

  • Page 67: Setting Up A Default Dmz Server

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Setting Description MTU Size (in bytes) The normal MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 Bytes for PPPoE connections. For some ISPs you might need to reduce the MTU.
  • Page 68 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual The wireless modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The wireless modem router’s default LAN IP configuration •...
  • Page 69 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual The LAN Setup fields are explained in the following table. Settings Description LAN TCP/IP IP Address The LAN IP address of the wireless modem router. Setup IP Subnet Mask The LAN subnet mask of the wireless modem router.

  • Page 70: Using The N300 Wireless Modem Router As A Dhcp Server

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Using the N300 Wireless Modem Router as a DHCP Server By default, the wireless modem router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the wireless modem router’s LAN.
  • Page 71 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Type the MAC address of the computer or server. Tip: If the computer is already present on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here.

  • Page 72: Configuring Lan Setup

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Configuring LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). The wireless modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server.

  • Page 73: Using The N300 Wireless Modem Router As A Dhcp Server

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual The LAN Setup fields are explained in the following table. Settings Description LAN TCP/IP IP Address The LAN IP address of the wireless modem router. Setup IP Subnet Mask The LAN subnet mask of the wireless modem router.

  • Page 74: Address Reservation

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Using the N300 Wireless Modem Router as a DHCP Server By default, the wireless modem router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the wireless modem router’s LAN.
  • Page 75 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Type the MAC address of the computer or server. Tip: If the computer is already present on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here.

  • Page 76: Dynamic Dns Service

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Dynamic DNS Service If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS).
  • Page 77 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Type the host name (or domain name) that your Dynamic DNS service provider gave you. Type the user name for your Dynamic DNS account. This is the name that you use to log in to your account, not your host name.

  • Page 78: Setting Up Static Routes

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Setting up Static Routes Static routes provide additional routing information to your router. Under normal circumstances, the router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and you do not need to configure additional static routes. You must configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets located on your network.
  • Page 79 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual In the main menu, under Advanced, select Static Routes to display the Static Routes table. Figure 40. To add a static route: a. Click Add to open the following Static Routes screen.
  • Page 80 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Figure 42. 80 | Chapter 5: Advance d Configuration...

  • Page 81: Configuring Universal Plug And Play

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Configuring Universal Plug and Play Universal 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.
  • Page 82 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual • Click Refresh to update the portmap table and to show the active ports that are currently opened by UPnP devices. 82 | Chapter 5: Advance d Configuration...

  • Page 83: Building Wireless Bridging And Repeating Networks

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Building Wireless Bridging and Repeating Networks With the wireless 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 84: Configuring A Point-To-Point Bridge Configuration

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Configuring a Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In point-to-point bridge mode, the wireless modem router communicates as an access point with another bridge-mode wireless station. As a bridge, wireless client associations are disabled—only wired clients can be connected.

  • Page 85: Configuring A Repeater With Wireless Client Association

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Configuring a Repeater with Wireless Client Association In the repeater mode with wireless client association, the wireless modem router sends all traffic to a remote AP. For the repeater mode, you must enter the MAC address of the remote “parent”...
  • Page 86 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual • If you are using DHCP, AP devices should be set to Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client) in the IP Address Source section of the Basic IP Settings screen.

  • Page 87: Chapter 6 Usb Storage

    USB Storage This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your wireless modem router. Figure 47. Note: The USB port on the wireless modem router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives. Do not connect computers, USB modems, printers, CD drives, or DVD drives to the wireless modem router USB port.

  • Page 88: Usb Drive Requirements

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual USB Drive Requirements The wireless modem router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High Speed) standards. The approximate USB bus speeds are shown below. Speed/Second USB 1.1...

  • Page 89: File Sharing Scenarios

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual File Sharing Scenarios You can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational purposes. The files can be any PC, Mac, or Linux file type including text files, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MP3, pictures, and multimedia.

  • Page 90: Sharing Large Files With Colleagues

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Sharing Large Files with Colleagues Sending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many e-mail systems. The wireless modem router allows you to share very large files such as PowerPoint presentations or ZIP files with colleagues at another site.

  • Page 91: Usb Storage Basic Settings

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual USB Storage Basic Settings You can view or edit basic settings for the USB storage device attached to your wireless modem router. On the wireless modem router main menu below the USB heading, select Basic Settings.
  • Page 92 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual The following table explains the fields and buttons in this screen. Fields and Buttons Description Network Device Name The default is \\readyshare. This is the name used to access the USB device connected to the wireless modem router.

  • Page 93: Editing A Network Folder

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Editing a Network Folder This process is the same from either the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen or the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen. Click the Edit button to open the Edit Network Folder screen: Figure 50.

  • Page 94: Configuring Usb Storage Advanced Settings

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings To configure advanced USB settings, under the USB heading on the wireless modem router main menu, select Advanced Settings. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen displays: Figure 51.

  • Page 95: Creating A Network Folder

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Fields Description Access Method Network Connection Enabled by default, this allows all users on the LAN to have access to the USB drive. HTTP Disabled by default. If you enable this setting, you can type http://readyshare to access the USB drive.
  • Page 96 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Figure 52. You can use this screen to create a folder and to specify its Share Name, Read Access, and Write Access from All-no password to admin. The password for admin is the same one that is used to log in to the wireless modem router main menu.

  • Page 97: Unmounting A Usb Drive

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Unmounting a USB Drive WARNING! Unmount the USB drive first before physically unplugging it from the wireless modem router. If the USB disk is removed or a cable is pulled while data is being written to the disk, it could result in file or disk corruption.

  • Page 98: Specifying Approved Usb Devices

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Specifying Approved USB Devices You can specify which USB devices are approved for use when connected to the wireless modem router. Under the Advanced Heading, select USB Settings from the main menu, and then click Approved Devices.

  • Page 99: Connecting To The Usb Drive From A Remote Computer

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer To connect to the USB drive from remote computers using a Web browser, you must use the router’s Internet port IP address.

  • Page 100: Connecting To The Usb Drive With Microsoft Network Settings

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings You can access the USB drive from local computers on your home or office network using Microsoft network settings. You must be running Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, or older versions of Windows with Microsoft networking enabled.

  • Page 101: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your wireless 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? Basic Functioning.”...

  • Page 102: Basic Functioning

    • 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 103: Lan Or Adsl Port Led Is Not On

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual If the power LED is still red 1 minute after power up: • Turn the power off and on to see if the router recovers. • Clear the router’s configuration to factory defaults. This sets the router’s IP address to 192.168.0.1.

  • Page 104: Cannot Log In To The N300 Wireless Modem Router

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Cannot Log in to the N300 Wireless Modem Router If you are unable to log in to the wireless modem router from a computer on your local network, check the following: •...

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should check the ADSL connection, then the WAN TCP/IP connection. ADSL Link If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether you have an ADSL link with the service provider.

  • Page 106: Internet Led Is Red

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Internet LED is Red If the Internet LED is red, the device was unable to connect to the Internet. Verify the following: • Check that your log-in credentials are correct, or that the information you entered on the Basic Settings screen is correct.

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting Pppoe Or Pppoa

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA The PPPoE or PPPoA connection can be debugged as follows: Access the main menu of the router at http://192.168.0.1. Under Maintenance, select Router Status. Click the Connection Status button.

  • Page 108: Resolving A 'Reload Firmware' Message

    To recover the firmware: If you already have the firmware file on your PC, go directly to step 2. If you do not have the firmware file on your PC, obtain the firmware from the NETGEAR support site at http://www.netgear.com/support.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using The Ping Utility

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a TCP/IP network by using the ping utility in your computer.

  • Page 110: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your PC to a remote device. In the Windows Run screen, type: PING -n 10 IP address where IP address is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP’s DNS server.

  • Page 111: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    Configuration • The DGN3500 has a dedicated reset button located on the back panel. Press reset button for over 5 seconds. The LED will blink and the router will reboot. The factory default setting is restored after system boots up.

  • Page 112: Problems With Date And Time

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Problems with Date and Time In the main menu, under Security, select Schedule to display the current date and time of day. The wireless modem router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several network time servers on the Internet.

  • Page 113: Appendix A Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the wireless modem router. • General Specifications • Factory Default Configuration Appendix A: T echnical Specifications | 113...

  • Page 114: General Specifications

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual General Specifications Specification Description Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE or PPPoA, RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed Ethernet, and RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM...

  • Page 115: Factory Default Configuration

    N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Factory Default Configuration You can use the Restore Factory Settings button on the rear panel of the wireless modem router to return its configuration to the factory settings. This is called a hard reset. To perform a hard reset, press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button until the LEDs flash.
  • Page 116 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual Feature Default Behavior DHCP ending IP address 192.168.0.254 Disabled Time zone Time zone adjusted for daylight savings Disabled time SNMP Disabled Firewall Inbound (communications coming in from Disabled (except traffic on port 80, the http port)

  • Page 117: Appendix B Related Documents

    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 Link http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm TCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index. Wireless Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.h Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/vpn/index.htm...

  • Page 118: Appendix C Notification Of Compliance

    We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the N300 Wireless Modem Router DGN3500 complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...

  • Page 119: Canadian Department Of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

    Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus, (N300 Wireless Modem Router DGN3500), does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
  • Page 120 Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 121 övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Íslenska [Icelandic]Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk [Norwegian] NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
  • Page 122 Index Numerics diagnostics DMZ server 128-bit WEP DNS server 64-bit WEP primary DNS server secondary DNS server dynamic DNS DynDNS.org access remote viewing logs access lists e-mailing logs account name erasing configuration address reservation Ethernet MAC address. See MAC addresses ADSL settings attached devices authentication, required by mail server...
  • Page 123 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual logging in logging out logs sending viewing MAC address configuring the MAC address MAC address being rejected MAC address filter MAC address spoofing restricting wireless access by MAC address MAC addresses...
  • Page 124 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual repeater mode with wireless client association reserved IP adresses reset button restoring configuration default factory settings restoring your password restricting wireless access by MAC address RIP (Router Information Protocol) router status, viewing...
  • Page 125 N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Mode m Router DGN3500 User Manual WEP authentication wireless card access list wireless encryption WEP encryption WPA encryption wireless mode g & b g only wireless security Chapter : | 125...

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