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Chapter 4

Managing Your Network

This chapter describes how to perform network management tasks with your Wireless Router.

Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings

The configuration settings of the router are stored in a configuration file in the router. This file can

be backed up to your computer, restored, or reverted to factory default settings. The procedures

below explain how to do these tasks.

Backing Up the Configuration to a File

1.

Log in to the router at its default LAN address of

with its default user name

of

admin

default password of

password

, or using whatever user name, password and LAN

address you have chosen for the router.

2.

Under the Maintenance heading on the main menu, select Backup Settings to display the

Backup Settings screen:

3.

Click

Backup

to save a copy of the current settings.

4.

Store the .cfg file on a computer on your network.

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Restoring the Configuration from a File

To restore the configuration:

1.

Log in to the router at its default LAN address of

with its default user name

of

admin

default password of

password

, or using whatever user name, password and LAN

address you have chosen for the router.

2.

Under the Maintenance heading on the main menu, select Backup Settings.

3.

Enter the full path to the file on your network, or click

Browse

to locate the file.

4.

When you have located the .cfg file, click

Restore

to upload the file to the router.

5.

The router reboots.

Erasing the Configuration

You can use the Erase feature to erase its configuration settings and restore the router to the factory

default settings.

To erase the configuration:

1.

Under the Maintenance heading on the main menu select, Backup Settings.

2.

Click

Erase

.

3.

The router reboots.

After an erase, the router password is

password

, the LAN IP address is

192.168.0.1

, and the

router DHCP client is enabled.

Upgrading the Router Firmware

The software of the router is stored in flash memory, and can be upgraded as new software is

released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR website. If the

upgrade file is compressed (a .zip file), you must first extract the binary (.bin or .img) file before

uploading it to the router.

Note:

To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the

login password or IP address, press both the Wireless button and WPS button on

the side of the router for 5 seconds.

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NETGEAR recommends that you back up your configuration before doing a firmware upgrade.

After the upgrade is complete, you might need to restore your configuration settings.

1.

Download and unzip the new firmware file from NETGEAR.

The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the router must support HTTP uploads.

NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, or Mozilla Firefox 2.0

or later.

2.

Log in to the router at its default LAN address of

with its default user name

of

admin

default password of

password

, or using whatever user name, password and LAN

address you have chosen for the router.

3.

From the main menu, under the Maintenance heading, select Router Upgrade to display this

screen:

4.

Click

Browse

to locate the binary (.bin or .img) upgrade file.

5.

Click

Upload

.

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Warning:

When uploading firmware to the 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 might corrupt the firmware, causing router to be

unworkable and inaccessible. When the upload is complete, your router

will automatically restart. The upgrade process typically takes about 1

minute. In some cases, you might need to clear the configuration and

reconfigure the router after upgrading.

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Network Management Information

The router provides a variety of status and usage information which is discussed in the following

sections.

Router Status

From the main menu, below the Maintenance heading, select Router Status to view this screen.

The Router Status screen provides status and usage information. This screen shows the following

parameters:

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Table 4-1.

Router Status Fields

Field

Description

Firmware Version

This field displays the router firmware version.

HSDPA

(High-Speed

Downlink Packet

Access)

Modem Identity

Shows the modem in use.

Modem sw version

The software version of the modem.

Modem driver

version

The driver version of the modem.

IMSI

International Mobile Subscriber Identity.

SIM card identity.

IMEI

International Mobile Equipment Identity.

Unique identity of the 3G modem.

Operator

The ISP for the broadband wireless network.

Network mode

The mode of the current network the 3G modem is connected to.

This is dependent on coverage and distance from the cell site.

WAN Port

Connection Status

The status of the Internet connection.

IP Address

The IP address used by the modem. If no address is shown, the

router cannot connect to the Internet.

Protocol

The protocol for the Internet connection, which is PPP (Point-to-

Point).

IP Subnet Mask

The IP subnet mask used by the router’s USB port.

Gateway IP Address

The IP address used by the router.

Domain Name

Server

The DNS server IP addresses used by the router. These

addresses are usually obtained dynamically from the ISP.

LAN Port

MAC Address

The Ethernet MAC address used by the router’s LAN port.

IP Address

The LAN port IP address. The default is 192.168.0.1.

DHCP

•

Off:

The router will not assign IP addresses to PCs on the

LAN.

•

On:

The router assigns IP addresses to PCs on the LAN.

IP Subnet Mask

The LAN port IP subnet mask. The default is 255.255.255.0.

Wireless Port

(See

“Manually

Configuring Your

Wireless Settings”

on page 2-4

.

Name (SSID)

The service set ID, also known as the wireless network name.

Region

The country where the unit is set up for use.

Channel

The current channel, which determines the operating frequency.

Wireless AP

Indicates if the access point feature is disabled or not. If not

enabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel will be off.

Broadcast Name

Indicates if the router is configured to broadcast its SSID.