1. Home
    2. /
  2. Manuals
    3. /
  3. NETGEAR
    4. /
  4. DGN2200B
    5. /
  5. 7
Page 31 / 167 Scroll up to view Page 26 - 30
Chapter 3.
Wireless Settings
|
31
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200
Disable SSID Broadcast
By default, the modem router broadcasts its Wi-Fi network name (SSID) so devices can find
it. If you change this setting to not allow the broadcast, wireless devices will not find your
modem router unless they are configured with the same SSID. See
Wireless Access Point
Settings
on page
35 for the procedure.
Note:
Turning off SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network discovery
feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is still
fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test
equipment like wireless sniffers. If you allow the broadcast, be sure
to keep wireless security enabled.
Restrict Access by MAC Address
You can enhance your network security by allowing access to only specific PCs based on
their Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so
that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the modem router. The Wireless Station
MAC address filtering adds additional security protection to the wireless security option that
you have in force. The Access list determines which wireless hardware devices are allowed
to connect to the modem router by MAC address. See
Advanced Wireless Settings
on
page
79 for the procedure.
Wireless Security Options
A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The
security protocol encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive
authorization to connect to your network. There are several types of encryption: Wi-Fi
Protected Access II (WPA2), WPA, and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). WPA2 is the latest
and most secure, and is recommended if your equipment supports it. WPA has several
options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption and 802.1x encryption for enterprises.
Note that it is also possible to disable wireless security. NETGEAR does
not
recommend this.
You can view or change the wireless security options in the Wireless Settings screen. See
Wireless Settings Screen
on page
33.
Add Clients (Computers or Devices) to Your Network
Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless computers or devices to your
wireless network.
Page 32 / 167
32
|
Chapter 3.
Wireless Settings
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200
Manual Method
1.
Open the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device
(laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your modem
router. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.
2.
Look for your network and select it. If you did not change the name of your network during
the setup process, look for the default Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and select it. The default
Wi-Fi network name (SSID) is located on the product label on the bottom of the modem
router.
3.
Enter the modem router passphrase and click
Connect
. The default modem router
passphrase is located on the product label on the bottom of the modem router.
4.
Repeat steps 1–3 to add other wireless devices.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard that lets you easily join a secure wireless network
with WPA or WPA2 wireless security. The modem router automatically sets security for each
computer or device that uses WPS to join the wireless network. To use WPS, make sure that
your wireless devices are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. NETGEAR products that use
WPS call it Push 'N' Connect.
1
Note:
If the wireless network name (SSID) changes each time you add a
WPS client, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box on the
Advanced Wireless Settings screen has been cleared. See
WPS
Settings
on page
80 for more information about this setting.
You can use a WPS button or the modem router interface method to add wireless computers
and devices to your wireless network.
WPS Button Method
1.
Press the
WPS
button on the modem router front panel.
2.
Within 2 minutes, press the
WPS
button on your wireless computer or device, or follow the
WPS instructions that came with the computer. The device is now connected to your modem
router.
3.
Repeat steps 1–2 to add other WPS wireless computers or devices.
Modem Router Interface Method
1.
Select
Add WPS Client
at the top of the modem router menus.
1. For a list of other Wi-Fi-certified products available from NETGEAR, go to
.
Page 33 / 167
Chapter 3.
Wireless Settings
|
33
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200
2.
Click
Next
. The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client.
WPS Push
b
utton method
3.
Select either
Push Button
or
PIN Number
. With either method, the modem router tries to
communicate with the computer or wireless device, set the wireless security for wireless
device, and allow it to join the wireless network.
The PIN method displays this screen so you can enter the client security PIN number:
WPS PIN method
While the modem router attempts to connect, the WPS LED on the front of the modem
router blinks green. When the modem router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is
solid green and the modem router WPS screen displays a confirmation message.
4.
Repeat to add another WPS client to your network.
Wireless Settings Screen
The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or change the wireless network settings. Note
that your preset modem router has a unique network name and password, located on the
product label. NETGEAR recommends that you use these settings. If you decide to change
them, note the new settings and save them in a secure location.
Note:
If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network
name (SSID) or security options, you are disconnected when you
click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired
connection to access the modem router.
Page 34 / 167
34
|
Chapter 3.
Wireless Settings
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200
Consider Every Device on Your Network
Before you begin, check the following:
•
Every wireless computer has to be able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the
modem router as described in
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
on page
18.
•
Each computer or wireless adapter in your network must have the same SSID and
wireless mode (bandwidth/data rate) as the modem router. Check that the wireless
adapter on each computer can support the mode and security option you want to use.
•
The security option on each wireless device in the network must match the modem router.
For example, if you select a security option that requires a passphrase, be sure to use
same passphrase for each wireless computer in the network.
View or Change Wireless Settings
Your preset modem router comes set up with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and
network password. This information is printed on the label for your modem router. You view or
change these settings in the Wireless Settings screen. You can also use this screen to set up
guest wireless networks.
To view or change wireless settings:
1.
Select
Setup > Wireless Settings
to display the following screen.
2.
Select the wireless network that you want to configure.
3.
Make any changes that are needed, and click
Apply
when done to save your settings.
Page 35 / 167
Chapter 3.
Wireless Settings
|
35
N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200
Note:
The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the
following sections.
4.
Set up and test your computers for wireless connectivity:
a.
Use your wireless computer or device to join your network. When prompted, enter the
network password.
b.
From the wirelessly connected computer, make sure that you can access the
Internet.
Wireless Settings Screen Fields
Wireless Network
The primary network is the one that you usually use. You can set up guest networks too. You
can customize access so that people who use their computers to access your guest network
can use the Internet, but they do not have access to the rest of your home network.
•
Name (SSID)
. The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a
32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID
for your primary network is randomly generated, and there is typically no need to change
it. If you want to set up guest networks, NETGEAR does recommend that you customize
the default guest network names (SSIDs).
•
Region
. The location where the modem router is used. It might not be legal to operate the
modem router in a region other than the regions listed.
•
Channel
. The wireless channel used by the gateway: 1 through 13. Do not change the
channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data
transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.
•
Mode
. Up to 150 Mbps is the default and allows 802.11n and 802.11g wireless devices to
join the network. g & b
supports up to 54 Mbps. Up to 65 Mbps supports up to 65 Mbps.
Wireless Access Point Settings
•
Enable this wireless network
. When this check box is selected, the modem router
accepts wireless clients for the network. By default, this check box is selected for your
primary network. If you clear this check box, the modem router accepts wired clients only.
•
Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID)
. This setting allows the modem router to broadcast its
SSID so that a wireless station can display this wireless name (SSID) in its scanned
network list. This check box is selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear
the
Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID)
check box and click
Apply
.
•
Wireless Isolation
. When this check box is selected, wireless stations cannot
communicate with each other or with stations on the wired network. By default, this check
box is not selected.

Rate

4 / 5 based on 1 vote.

Popular NETGEAR Models

Famous Router IPs
Famous Router Companies
Bookmark Our Site

Press Ctrl + D to add this site to your favorites!

Share
Top