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Chapter 2.
Modem Router Setup
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200
ADSL Settings
DSL settings of your modem router work fine for most ISPs. However, some ISPs use a
multiplexing method and virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual
channel identifier (VCI).
Note:
You have to use the Setup Wizard to select the correct country for
the default DSL settings to work.
If your ISP provided you with a multiplexing method or VPI/VCI number, enter the setting:
1.
Select
Setup >
ADSL Settings
to display the following screen:
2.
In the Multiplexing Method drop-down list, select
LLC-based
or
VC-based
.
3.
For the VPI, type a number between 0 and 255. The default is 8 for the U.S. version, 0 for
the world wide version, and 1 for the German version.
4.
For the VCI, type a number between 32 and 65535. The default is 35 for the U.S. version,
38 for the worldwide version, and 32 for the German version.
5.
Click
Apply
.
Unsuccessful Internet Connection
1.
Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed
everything correctly.
2.
Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.
3.
Read
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting
. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and
contact NETGEAR Technical Support.
4.
If you cannot connect to the modem router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties
in the Network Connections section of your PC Control Panel. They should be set to obtain
both
IP and DNS server addresses automatically. See your computer documentation.
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Modem Router Setup
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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200
Change Password and Login Time-Out
For security reasons, the modem router has its own user name and password that default to
admin and password. You can and should change these to a secure user name and
password that are easy to remember. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from
any language and is a mixture of upper case and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols.
It can be up to 30 characters.
Note:
The modem router user name and password are not the same as
the user name and password for logging in to your Internet
connection. See
Types of Logins
on page
28 for more information
about login types.
1.
Select
Maintenance > Set Password
to display the following screen:
.
2.
Enter the old password.
3.
Enter the new password twice.
4.
Change the login time-out to a value between 1 and 99 minutes if the default value of 5
minutes does not meet your needs.
The administrator’s login to the modem router configuration times out after a period of
inactivity to prevent someone else from accessing the modem router interface when you
step away.
5.
Click
Apply
to save your changes.
After changing the password, you are required to log in again to continue the
configuration. If you have backed up the modem router settings previously, you should do
a new backup so that the saved settings file includes the new password. See
Back Up
on
page
56 for information about backing up your network configuration.
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Chapter 2.
Modem Router Setup
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200
Log Out Manually
The modem router interface provides a Logout command at the bottom of the modem router
menus. Log out when you expect to be away from your computer for a relatively long period
of time.
Types of Logins
There are three separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you
understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.
•
Modem router login
logs you in to the modem router interface. See
Log In to the Modem
Router
on page
20 for details about this login.
•
ISP login
logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you with
this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login
information, contact your service provider.
•
Wi-Fi network name and passphrase
logs you in to your wireless network. This login is
preconfigured and can be found on the label on the bottom of your unit. See
Chapter 3,
Wireless Settings
, for more information.
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Chapter 3.
Wireless Settings
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3.
Wireless Settings
Protecting your network
This chapter describes how to use the Wireless Settings screens to view and change (if needed)
your wireless network settings. Security features to prevent objectionable content from reaching
your PCs are covered in
Chapter 4, Content Filtering Settings
.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•
Wireless Adapter Compatibility
•
Preset Security
•
Security Basics
•
Add Clients (Computers or Devices) to Your Network
•
Wireless Settings Screen
•
Wireless Guest Networks
Wireless Adapter Compatibility
A wireless adapter is the wireless radio in your PC or laptop that lets the PC or laptop
connect to a wireless network. Most PCs and laptops come with an adapter already installed,
but if it is outdated or slow, you can purchase a USB adapter to plug into a USB port.
Make sure the wireless adapter in each computer in your wireless network supports the
same security settings as the modem router. See
Preset Security
on page
30 for information
about the modem router’s preconfigured security settings.
Note:
If you connect devices to your modem router using WPS as
described in
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method
on page
32,
those devices assume the security settings of the modem router.
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Chapter 3.
Wireless Settings
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200
Preset Security
The modem router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name
(SSID), passphrase, and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. You
can find the preset SSID and passphrase on the bottom of the unit.
•
Wi-Fi network name (SSID)
identifies your network so devices can find it.
•
Passphrase
controls access to your network. Devices that know the SSID and the
passphrase can find your wireless network and connect.
Note:
The preset SSID and passphrase are uniquely generated for every
device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
•
Security option
is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The
security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted
devices receive authorization to connect to your network. The preset security option is
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed mode, described in
Wireless Security Options
on page
31.
The Wireless Settings screen lets you view and change the preset security settings.
However, NETGEAR recommends that you not change your preset security settings
.
If
you do decide to change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and
store it in a safe place where you can easily find it.
Security Basics
Unlike wired network data, wireless data transmissions extend beyond your walls and can be
received by any device with a compatible wireless adapter (radio). For this reason, it is very
important to maintain the preset security and understand the other security features available
to you. Besides the preset security settings described in the previous section, your modem
router has the security features described here and in
Chapter 4, Content Filtering Settings
.
•
Turn off wireless connectivity
•
Disable SSID broadcast
•
Restrict access by MAC address
•
Wireless security options
Turn Off Wireless Connectivity
You can turn off the wireless connectivity of the modem router by pressing the Wireless
On/Off
button on its front panel
. For example, if you use your laptop to wirelessly connect
to your modem router and you take a business trip, you can turn off the wireless portion of the
modem router while you are traveling. Other members of your household who use computers
connected to the modem router through Ethernet cables can still use the modem router.

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