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RangeMax Dual Band
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NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10463-02
September 2009
v1.0

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  • Page 1 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10463-02 September 2009 v1.0...

  • Page 2: Regulatory Compliance Information

    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 Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los [Spanish] requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 4 [Swedish] väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Íslenska Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar [Icelandic] kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de [Norwegian] grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
  • Page 5 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will vary.
  • Page 6 Product and Publication Details DGND3300 Model Number: September 2009 Publication Date: Modem Router Product Family: RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router Product Name: Home Home or Business Product: English Language: 202-10463-02 Publication Part Number: v1.0, September 2009...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ..................xi How to Use This Manual ....................xii How to Print This Manual ....................xii Revision History ....................... xiii Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Setup Manual ....................1-1 Logging In to Your Modem Router .................1-2 Using the Setup Wizard ....................1-3...
  • Page 8 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Wireless Guest Networks .....................2-17 Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your Modem Router ..............3-2 Changing the Built-In Password ................3-2 Restricting Access by MAC Address ................3-2 Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................3-5 Firewall Rules .........................3-6 Port Forwarding ......................3-9 Adding a Pre-set Port Forwarding Rule ..............3-10...
  • Page 9 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Sharing Large Files with Colleagues ................5-3 USB Storage Basic Settings ...................5-4 Editing a Network Folder ....................5-7 Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings ..............5-8 Creating a Network Folder ..................5-10 Unmounting a USB Drive .....................5-10 Specifying Approved USB Devices ................5-11 Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer ..........5-12 Locating the Internet Port IP Address ..............5-12...
  • Page 10 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Quick Tips ........................8-1 Troubleshooting with the LEDs ..................8-2 Cannot Access the Modem Router Menu ...............8-4 Cannot Access the Internet ....................8-5 Checking the Configuration ..................8-5 Checking the WAN IP Address ................8-5 Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility ............8-7 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router ...............8-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ........8-8...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR ® RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the Setup Manual. You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 12: How To Print This Manual

    Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router was introduced.

  • Page 13: Configuring Your Internet Connection

    For first-time installation of your 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 modem router and computers. The Smart Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your network.

  • Page 14: Logging In To Your Modem Router

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Logging In to Your Modem Router You can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings. Links to Knowledge Base and documentation are also available on the modem router main menu. Note: Your computer must be configured for DHCP.
  • Page 15 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • Checking for Firmware Updates screen. After initial configuration, this screen displays unless you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 1-2 Note: If the modem router is not configured (is in its factory default state) when you log in, the Setup Wizard displays.

  • Page 16: Using The Setup Wizard

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 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 17 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 18 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual When your Internet connection is working, you do not need to launch the ISP’s login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your modem router automatically logs you in The fields that are displayed depend on whether or not your Internet connection requires a login.
  • Page 19 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 1-1. Basic Settings screen fields Settings Description Does Your ISP Require a Login? • Yes • No These fields Account Name Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might also appear only if no (If required) be called the host name.

  • Page 20: Configuring Adsl Settings

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 1-1. Basic Settings screen fields (continued) 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. Disable NAT only if you are sure that you do not require it.
  • Page 21 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User 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 22: Safeguarding Your Network

    • To manually configure the wireless settings, you must know the following: – SSID. The default 11N SSID for the modem router is NETGEAR-DualBand-N. The default 11G SSID is NETGEAR-2.4-G. – The wireless mode (802.11g, or 802.11b) that each wireless adapter supports.

  • Page 23: Wireless Placement And Range Guidelines

    WPS by pressing a WPS button on the modem router, clicking an onscreen WPS button, or entering a PIN number. This generates a new SSID and implements WPA/WPA2 security. Note: NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). All other Wi- Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect.

  • Page 24: Wireless Security Options

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement.

  • Page 25: Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual For more information about wireless technology, see the link to the online document in “Wireless Networking Basics” in Appendix Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the modem router in the Wireless Settings screen.
  • Page 26 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 3. Select the region in which the modem router will operate. 4. For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged. 5. To save your changes, click Apply. 6. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity. Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and wireless security settings as your modem router.

  • Page 27: Configuring Wep Wireless Security

    Description Security Options • Disable. You can use this setting to establish wireless connectivity before implementing wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you implement wireless security. • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). Use encryption keys and data encryption for data security. Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. See “Configuring WEP...
  • Page 28 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 3. In the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button: Figure 2-3 4. Select the Authentication Type: Automatic, Open System, or Shared Key. The default is Open System. Note: The authentication scheme is separate from the data encryption. You can select an authentication scheme that requires a shared key but still leaves the data transmissions unencrypted.

  • Page 29: Configuring Wpa, Wpa2, Or Mixed Wpa2 + Wpa Wireless Security

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • Passphrase. To use a passphrase to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. This automatically creates the keys. Wireless stations must use the passphrase or keys to access the modem router. Note: Not all wireless adapters support passphrase key generation.
  • Page 30 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To configure WPA or WPA2 in the modem router: 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 31: Using Push 'N' Connect (Wps) To Configure Your Wireless Network

    (SSID) and wireless security settings for the modem router (if the modem router is in its default state) and broadcasts these settings to the wireless client. Note: NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). All other Wi-Fi- certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect.

  • Page 32: Using A Wps Button To Add A Wps Client

    Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the modem router wirelessly is a client. The client must support a WPS button, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart. To use the modem router WPS button to add a WPS client: 1.

  • Page 33: Using Pin Entry To Add A Wps Client

    The client must support a WPS PIN, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart. The first time you add a WPS client, make sure that the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box on the WPS Settings screen is cleared.

  • Page 34: Configuring Advanced Wps Settings

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 4. Go to the client wireless computer. Run a WPS configuration utility. Follow the utility’s instructions to generate a PIN. Take note of the client PIN. 5. From the modem router Add WPS Client screen, enter the client PIN number, and then click Next.

  • Page 35: Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After Wps Setup

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual The WPS settings show the modem router PIN, Disable Router’s PIN, and the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box. By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is cleared. This allows the modem router to automatically generate the SSID and WPA/WPA2 security settings when it implements WPS.

  • Page 36: Adding Both Wps And Non-Wps Clients

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Adding Both WPS and Non-WPS Clients For non-WPS clients, you cannot use the WPS setup procedures to add them to the wireless network. You must record, and then manually enter your security settings (see “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings”...

  • Page 37: Restricting Access To Your Modem Router

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Restricting Access to Your Modem Router You can use the Advanced Wireless Settings screen to enable or disable the wireless router radio and the SSID broadcast. From the main menu, select Advanced Wireless Settings to display the following screen: Figure 2-8 •...

  • Page 38: Wireless Guest Networks

    54Mbps at 2.4GH • 5GHz 802.11n (factory default setting) Guest Network b/g NETGEAR-2.4G_g_Guest1 • 2.4GHz 802.11g • 2.4GHz 802.11b Up to 270Mpbs Guest Network b/g/n NETGEAR-2.4G_n_Guest1 • 2.4GHz 802.11n • 2.4GHz 802.11g • 2.4GHz 802.11b Safeguarding Your Network 2-17 v1.0, September 2009...
  • Page 39 You can also change the Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID), enter a name in the field. Note: NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change the default guest network name (SSID) from the default name to a different name. Note that the name is case-sensitive.
  • Page 40 4. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. For the selected guest network, the same name must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. Note: Wireless security is disabled by default. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you implement wireless security for the guest network.

  • Page 41: Protecting Your Network

    Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network This chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of the Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router to protect your network. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Protecting Access to Your Modem Router •...

  • Page 42: Protecting Access To Your Modem Router

    Note: The user name and password are not the same as a user name or password you might use to log in to your 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 and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols.
  • Page 43 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To restrict access based on MAC addresses: 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 44 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 3. Select the Turn Access Control On checkbox. Figure 3-2 Note: If the Turn Access Control On checkbox is selected and the Trusted Wireless Stations list is blank; then no wireless PCs will be able to connect to your wireless network.

  • Page 45: Blocking Access To Internet Sites

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Blocking Access to Internet Sites The modem router allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. Keyword application examples: •...

  • Page 46: Firewall Rules

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Delete a keyword or domain name by selecting it from the list and clicking Delete Keyword. 4. You can specify one trusted user, which is a computer that is exempt from blocking and logging.
  • Page 47 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • Ports to enable MSN and AOL Instant Messaging are open by default. To close these ports, select the Close IM Ports radio button, and then click Apply so that your changes take effect. When these ports are closed Instant Messaging will not function.
  • Page 48 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 3-1. Adding or Editing Firewall Service Rules Field Outbound Rules Inbound Rules Action • For Outbound rules, ALLOW rules are • For Inbound rules, BLOCK rules are only only useful if the traffic is already covered useful if the traffic is already covered by by a BLOCK rule.

  • Page 49: Port Forwarding

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Port Forwarding Using the port forwarding feature, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach servers on your local network. For example, you might make a local Web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet.

  • Page 50: Adding A Pre-Set Port Forwarding Rule

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Adding a Pre-set Port Forwarding Rule 1. From the Port Forwarding screen, click Add to display the following screen: Figure 3-7 2. Select the rule from the drop-down Service Name list. 3.

  • Page 51: Port Triggering

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 3. Enter a name in the Service Name field. 4. In the Service Type field, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. 5. Fill in the Starting Port and Ending Port fields. 6.

  • Page 52: Blocking Access To Internet Services

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Figure 3-9 2. Specify the information for port triggering: • Service Name. Enter a name for the rule, up to 30 characters. • Service User. The PC on the LAN that can use the Port Triggering rule to create a dynamic inbound mapping to it.
  • Page 53 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’ moves. When a computer on your network sends a request for service to a server computer on the Internet, the requested service is identified by a service or port number.

  • Page 54: Scheduling Blocking

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual You must determine which port number or range of numbers is used by the application. The service port numbers for many common protocols are defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and published in RFC1700, “Assigned Numbers.” Service numbers for other applications are typically chosen from the range 1024 to 65535 by the authors of the application.

  • Page 55: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual b. Time of Day. Select a start and end time in 24-hour format. Select All Day for 24-hour blocking. Click Apply. Be sure to select your time zone in the E-mail screen as described in “Setting the Time”...
  • Page 56 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Select Logs under Security in the main menu. The Logs screen displays. Figure 3-13 Table 3-2. Log Entry Descriptions Field Description Date and time The date and time the log entry was recorded. Source IP The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry.

  • Page 57: Configuring E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Configuring E-mail Alert 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: 1.

  • Page 58: Setting The Time

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 4. 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 59: Managing Your Network

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

  • Page 60: Manually Checking For Firmware Upgrades

    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 modem router: 1.
  • Page 61 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 3. If the firmware version on the NETGEAR website is newer than the firmware on your modem router, download the file to your computer. 4. Under Maintenance on the modem router main menu, select Router Upgrade to display the...

  • Page 62: Viewing Modem Router Status Information

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Viewing Modem Router Status Information To view modem router status and usage information, from the main menu, under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status. The Router Status screen displays. Figure 4-4 You can use the Show Statics and Connection Status buttons to view additional status information, as described in “Connection Status”...
  • Page 63 Name (11N The 11N wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of Port SSID) the modem router. The default is NETGEAR-DualBand-N. Name (11G The 11G wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of SSID) the modem router.

  • Page 64: Connection Status

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 4-1. Modem Router Status Fields (continued) Field Description Wireless 11G Channel Identifies the 11G channel of the wireless port being used. Click the link to Port the online document “Wireless Networking Basics” in Appendix B for the (continued) frequencies used on each channel.

  • Page 65: Statistics

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual The following table describes the connection status settings. Table 4-2. Connection Status Settings Item Description Connection Time The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet through the ADSL port. Connecting to The connection status.

  • Page 66: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 4-3. Modem Router Statistics (continued) Item Description Status The link status of the port. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. RxPkts The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear. Collisions The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear.

  • Page 67: Managing The Configuration File

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Managing the Configuration File The configuration settings of the Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router are stored within the 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 68: Erasing The Configuration

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on your computer, or click Browse to browse to the file. When you have located it, click Restore to send the file to the modem router.

  • Page 69: Enabling Remote Management Access

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual You can use the Diagnostics screen to perform the following functions from the modem router: • Ping an IP address to test connectivity to see if you can reach a remote host. •...
  • Page 70 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Note: Be sure to change the modem router’s default configuration password to a very secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be a mixture of letters (both uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and symbols.

  • Page 71: Usb Storage

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Chapter 5 USB Storage This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your modem router. Figure 5-1 Note: The USB port on the modem router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives.

  • Page 72: Usb Drive Requirements

    The modem router should work with USB 2.0 or 1.1-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives supported by the modem router, go to: http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n101300.asp When selecting a USB device, bear in mind the following: •...

  • Page 73: Sharing Photos With Friends And Family

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual A few common uses are described in the following sections. Sharing Photos with Friends and Family You can create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia. This eliminates the need to log in to (and pay for) an external photo sharing site.

  • Page 74: Usb Storage Basic Settings

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 1. To protect your network, set up appropriate security. Create a user name and password for the colleague with appropriate access. 2. If you want to limit USB drive access to only Read Access, from the modem router USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen, click Edit a Network folder.
  • Page 75 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN). To access your USB device from this screen, you can click the Network/Device Name or the Share Name.
  • Page 76 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 5-1. USB Storage Basic Settings Fields and Buttons Description Available Network Folder Name Full path of the used by the Network Folder. folders Volume name Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).

  • Page 77: Editing A Network Folder

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 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 5-4 You can use this screen to select a folder, to change the Share Name, or to change the Read Access or Write Access from All-no password to admin.

  • Page 78: Configuring Usb Storage Advanced Settings

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings To configure advanced USB settings, under the USB heading on the modem router main menu, select Advanced Settings. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen displays: Figure 5-5 You can use this screen to specify access to the USB storage device.
  • Page 79 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 5-2. USB Storage Advanced Settings (continued) 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.

  • Page 80: Creating A Network Folder

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Creating a Network Folder From the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen. Click the Create a Network Folder button to open the Create a Network Folder screen: Figure 5-6 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.

  • Page 81: Specifying Approved Usb Devices

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Specifying Approved USB Devices You can specify which USB devices are approved for use when connected to the modem router. 1. Under the Advanced Heading, select USB Settings from the main menu, and then click Approved Devices.

  • Page 82: Connecting To The Usb Drive From A Remote Computer

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 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. Locating the Internet Port IP Address The Router Status screen shows the Internet port IP address: 1.

  • Page 83: Enabling File And Printer Sharing

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • Network Neighborhood or My Network Place Enabling File and Printer Sharing Each computer’s network properties must be set to enable network communication with the USB drive. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks must be enabled, as described below. Note: In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, File and Printer Sharing is enabled by default.

  • Page 84: Customizing Your Network Settings

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Chapter 6 Customizing Your Network Settings This chapter describes advanced features of the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Using the LAN Setup Options •...
  • Page 85 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To configure LAN settings, log in to the modem router, and under the Advanced heading, select LAN Setup. The following screen displays: Figure 6-1 If you make changes you must click Apply in order for the changes to take effect. Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the modem router while connected through the browser, you will be disconnected.
  • Page 86 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 6-1. LAN Setup Settings Description LAN TCP/IP IP Address The LAN IP address of the modem router. Setup IP Subnet Mask The LAN subnet mask of the modem router. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which must be reached through a gateway or modem router.

  • Page 87: Using The Modem Router As A Dhcp Server

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Using the Modem Router as a DHCP Server By default, the modem router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the modem router’s LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the modem router.

  • Page 88: Using A Dynamic Dns Service

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 2. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. (Choose an IP address from the modem router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.0.x.) 3. 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 89 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual changes, your modem router automatically contacts the Dynamic DNS service provider, logs in to your account, and registers your new IP address. If your host name is hostname, for example, you can reach your modem router at hostname.dyndns.org.

  • Page 90: Configuring The Wan Setup Options

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Configuring the WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size, and enable the modem router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port.

  • Page 91: Setting Up A Default Dmz Server

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 6-2. WAN Setup Settings Setting Description Default DMZ Server This feature is sometimes helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing. Be careful when using this feature because it makes the firewall security less effective.

  • Page 92: Setting Up Quality Of Service (Qos)

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 1. In the last Default DMZ Server field, type the last digit of the IP address for that computer. To remove the default DMZ server, enter 0 (zero). 2. Select the Default DMZ Server check box, and click Apply. Setting up Quality of Service (QoS) Quality of Service (QoS) is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others.
  • Page 93 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • For specific applications or online games see “QoS for Applications and Online Gaming” on page 6-10. • For QoS on individual Ethernet LAN ports of the modem router, see “QoS for a Router LAN Port”...
  • Page 94 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 4. In the Priority Category field, either use the default selection of Applications, or select Online Gaming. A drop-down list of predefined applications or games is available. Figure 6-6 5. You can select an existing item, or you can scroll to the bottom of the list and select Add a New Application or Add a New Game.
  • Page 95 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 6. From the Priority drop-down list, select the priority that this traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest. 7.

  • Page 96: Editing Or Deleting An Existing Qos Policy

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 2. Click Add Priority Rule. 3. In the Priority Category field, select MAC Address. The screen changes: Figure 6-9 4. If the device to be prioritized appears in the MAC Device List, select it. The information from the MAC Device List is used to populate the policy name, MAC Address, and Device Name fields.

  • Page 97: Configuring Static Routes

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 3. Click Apply in the QoS Setup screen to save your changes. Configuring Static Routes Static routes provide additional routing information to your modem router. Under usual circumstances, the modem router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and you do not need to configure additional static routes.
  • Page 98 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Select Static Routes under Advanced in the main menu. The Static Routes screen displays. Figure 6-10 To add or edit a static route: 1. Click Add to open the Static Routes screen. Figure 6-11 2.

  • Page 99: Wireless Repeating (Also Called Wds)

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS) The Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router can be used with a wireless access point (AP) to build large bridged wireless networks. Wireless repeating is a type of Wireless Distribution System (WDS).

  • Page 100: Wireless Repeating Function

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • When the modem router is in dual band mode (the Mode field on the Wireless Settings screen is set to Up to 270 Mbps at 5 GHz and 54 Mbps at 2.4 GHz), the WDS function works only in 5GHz 11N mode.

  • Page 101: Setting Up The Base Station

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual If this check box is selected, the modem router communicates wirelessly only with other APs whose MAC addresses are listed in this screen. The modem router still communicates with wire-connected LAN devices. Setting Up the Base Station The wireless repeating function works only in hub and spoke mode.

  • Page 102: Setting Up A Repeater Unit

    Use a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit to avoid conflicts with the wireless connection to the base station. Note: If you are using the DGND3300 base station with a non-NETGEAR modem router as the repeater, you might need to change additional configuration settings. In particular, you should disable the DHCP server function on the wireless repeater AP.

  • Page 103: Fine-Tuning Your Network

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Chapter 7 Fine-Tuning Your Network This chapter describes features to help you manage your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Assessing Your Speed Requirements” on page 7-2 •...

  • Page 104: Assessing Your Speed Requirements

    Powerline. For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are distant vertically, consider networking over your building’s AC wiring. NETGEAR’s Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 200 Mbps to any outlet, while the older-generation XE family of products delivers 14 Mbps or 85 Mbps.

  • Page 105: Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • Backing up computers over the network has become popular due to the availability of inexpensive mass storage. Table 7-1 shows the time to transfer 1 gigabyte (GB) of data using various networking technologies.
  • Page 106 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Next, consider the throughput of your network devices. Where possible, make the heaviest-traffic connections using higher-speed technologies, with no lower-speed bottlenecks in the path. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router Figure 7-1 Figure 7-1 shows a sample network using multiple networking technologies.

  • Page 107: Optimizing Wireless Performance

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless router. You should choose a location for your router that will maximize the network speed.

  • Page 108: Changing The Mtu Size

    “fragmented” to accommodate the one with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another. Leave MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...

  • Page 109: Universal Plug And Play

    Table 7-2. Common MTU Sizes Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value. This is the typical setting for non- PPPoE, non-VPN connections, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments.
  • Page 110 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual To turn on Universal Plug and Play: 1. From the main menu, under Advanced, click UPnP. The UPnP screen displays. Figure 7-2 2. The available settings and information in this screen are: •...

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    Modem Router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. As a first step, review the Quick Tips. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest firmware updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. This chapter includes the following sections: •...

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting With The Leds

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 8-1. Quick Tips (continued) Recommendation Instructions Make sure that the Ethernet cables are For each powered-on computer connected to the modem securely plugged in. router by an Ethernet cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port LED is on.
  • Page 113 • Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.

  • Page 114: Cannot Access The Modem Router Menu

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table 8-2. Troubleshooting with the LEDs Situation Recommended Action The Ethernet port LEDs are off. If the Ethernet port LEDs do not light when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: •...

  • Page 115: Cannot Access The Internet

    Internet Service Provider (ISP). Checking the Configuration To check the router configuration to make sure that it is correct: 1. Start your browser, and select an external site such as http://www.netgear.com. 2. Access the main menu of the router at http://www.routerlogin.net. •...
  • Page 116 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual 2. Access the main menu of the router at http://www.routerlogin.net. 3. Under Maintenance, select Router Status. 4. Check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP.

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting A Network Using The Ping Utility

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual • You might be running login software that is no longer needed. If your ISP provided a program to log you in to the Internet (such as WinPoET), you no longer need to run that software after installing your modem router.

  • Page 118: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual – Check that the corresponding Link LEDs are on for your network interface card. If your router and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch, make sure the Link LEDs are on for the switch ports that are connected to your computer and router. •...

  • Page 119: Problems With Date And Time

    2-14) if your computer supports it. You can also manually configure the computer’s wireless settings. When you install a NETGEAR wireless card in your computer, a Smart Wizard is installed that can provide helpful information about your wireless network. You can find this program in your Windows Program menu or as an icon in your system tray.

  • Page 120: Viewing Available Networks

    If your wireless computer is configured for the network, but you cannot connect, use the computer’s wireless setup program to scan for available wireless networks. Look for network names (SSIDs) of NETGEAR-DualBand-N and NETGEAR-2.4-G, or your custom SSIDs if you have changed them. If your wireless networks do not appear, check these conditions: •...

  • Page 121: Default Configuration And Technical Specifications

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Appendix A Default Configuration and Technical Specifications This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router. Restoring the Factory Configuration Settings Note: This procedure erases your current configuration, including your wireless security. When you log in after resetting, you will be prompted to configure these settings.
  • Page 122 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table A-1. Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Router login Modem Router login URL http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com User name (case-sensitive) admin Password (case-sensitive) password USB access \\readyshare Internet connection WAN MAC address Use default address WAN MTU size 1458 for Annex A World except NA, 1492 for Annex A NA...

  • Page 123: Technical Specifications

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table A-1. Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Default Setting Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Name (11N SSID) NETGEAR-Dual Band-N Name (11G SSID) NETGEAR-2.4G Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Enabled Country/Region United States in North America, otherwise varies by region.
  • Page 124 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Table A-1. Specifications (continued) Environmental Operating temperature 0 to 40 C (32º to 104º F) Operating humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing Storage temperature -20 to 70 C (-4º to 158º F) Regulatory Compliance Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B;...

  • Page 125: Appendix B Related Documents

    RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link TCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm...
  • Page 126 Index configuring DMZ server access dynamic DNS blocking repeater unit 6-19 remote 4-11 connection status settings restricting by MAC address connection types viewing logs 3-15 CTS/RTS Threshold 2-16 access points 6-16 customer support account name address reservation ADSL settings advertisement period data packets, fragmented attached devices date and time, troubleshooting...
  • Page 127 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual dynamic DNS IP addresses auto-generated DynDNS.org current dynamic reserved IP subnet mask e-mailing logs 3-17 italic text erasing configuration 4-10 Ethernet cables, checking Ethernet light, troubleshooting and Ethernet MAC address. See MAC addresses keywords, blocking by factory default settings LAN path, troubleshooting...
  • Page 128 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual MTU size multicasting Quality of Service (QoS) multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) applications and online gaming 6-10 editing or deleting policies 6-13 MAC address 6-12 router LAN ports 6-12 NAT (Network Address Translation) network correct settings, checking radio, wireless...
  • Page 129 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router DGND3300 User Manual technical speed requirements WAN IP address, troubleshooting SSID WAN setup SSID broadcast 2-16 6-16, 6-17 static routes 6-14 WEP, configuring status, router, viewing wireless streaming video and audio guest network 2-17 manually configuring settings subnet mask range and interference...

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