Netgear Dgn 2200 M Manual

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Minimal Software Installation 
Installation requires a one-time installation of a management utility pr\
ogram. Once Live 
Parental Controls is set up, the software runs in the background and doe\
s not interfere with 
normal Internet usage. 
						

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4.   Managing Your Network
This chapter describes how to perform network management tasks with your\
 wireless modem router. This chapter includes these sections:
•     Upgrade the Firmware 
•     Back Up, Restore, and Erase Your Settings
•     Router Status and Usage Statistics
•     View Attached Devices
•     Run Diagnostics and Reboot
•     Configure Remote Management  on page  62
Upgrade the Firmware
The wireless modem router’s firmware (routing software) is stored i\
n 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 vers\
ion. 
Note:  To turn off the automatic firmware check at login, clear the  Check 
for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box on the Router 
Upgrade screen. 
						

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If the wireless modem router discovers a newer version of firmware, the \
message on the left 
displays. If no new firmware is available, the message on the right disp\
lays. 
To upgrade, click Yes to allow the wireless modem router to download and install the new 
firmware.
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. 
When the upload is complete, your wireless modem router automatically re\
starts. The 
upgrade process could take a few minutes. Read the new firmware release \
notes to 
determine whether you need to reconfigure the wireless modem router afte\
r upgrading.
Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades
You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR webs\
ite for newer 
versions of firmware for your product.
To manually check for new firmware and install it on your wireless modem\
 router:
1.  On the main menu, under Maintenance, select  Router Status. Note the version number 
of your wireless modem router firmware.
2.  Go to the DGN2200M Mobile Edition support page on the NETGEAR website at\
  
http://www.netgear.com/support .
3.  If the firmware version on the NETGEAR website is newer than the firmwar\
e on your 
wireless modem router, download the file to your computer. 
						

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4. 
On the main menu, under Maintenance, select  Router Upgrade. 
5. Click  Browse , and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img or .chk\
). 
6.  Click  Upload to send the firmware to the wireless modem router.
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. 
When the upload is complete, your wireless modem router automatically re\
starts. The 
upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. Read the new firmware re\
lease notes to 
determine whether you need to reconfigure the wireless modem router afte\
r upgrading.
Back Up, Restore, and Erase Your Settings
The configuration settings of the wireless modem router are stored in a \
configuration file. This 
file can be backed up to your computer, restored, or reverted to factory\
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Back Up the Configuration to a File
To back up the configuration to a file:
1. 
From the main menu, under Maintenance, select  Backup Settings to display this 
screen:
2.  Click  Save to save a copy of the current settings.
3.  Store the .cfg file on a computer on your network.
Restore the Configuration from a File
To restore the configuration from a file:
1. In the main menu, under Maintenance, select  Backup Settings.
2.  Enter the full path to the file on your network, or click the  Browse button to locate the file. 
3.  When you have located the .cfg file, click the  Restore button to upload the file to the 
wireless modem router.
4.  The wireless modem router then reboots automatically.
Erase the Configuration
Sometimes you might want to restore the wireless modem router to the fac\
tory default 
settings. You can do this by using the erase function.
To erase the configuration:
1. In the main menu, under Maintenance, select  Backup Settings, and click the Erase 
button.
2.  The wireless modem router then reboots automatically.
After an erase, the wireless modem router’s password is password, the LAN IP address 
is 192.168.0.1 , and the wireless modem router’s DHCP client is enabled. 
						

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Note:  
To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not 
know the login password or IP address, press the Restore Factory 
Settings button on the bottom of the wireless modem router for 6 
seconds.
Router Status and Usage Statistics
In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Router Status.
Table 6.  Router Status fields   
FieldDescription
Account Name The host name assigned to the router in the Basic Settings screen.
Firmware Version The wireless modem router firmware version. 
						

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ADSL Port
MAC AddressThe Ethernet MAC address being used by the Internet (ADSL) port.
IP Address The IP address used by the Internet (ADSL) port. If no address is show\
n, 
the wireless modem router cannot connect to the Internet.
Network Type The network type depends upon your ISP.
IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask used by the Internet (ADSL) port.
Gateway IP 
Address IP address used as a gateway to the Internet for computers configured to\
 
use DHCP.
Domain Name 
Server The DNS server IP addresses used by the wireless modem router. These 
addresses are usually obtained dynamically from the ISP.
LAN Port MAC AddressThis field displays the Ethernet MAC address being used by the local (L\
AN) 
port of the wireless modem router.
IP Address This field displays the IP address being used by the local (LAN) port \
of the 
wireless modem router. The default is 192.168.0.1.
DHCP If Off, the wireless modem router does not assign IP addresses to 
computers on the LAN.
If On, the wireless modem router does assign IP addresses to computers o\
n 
the LAN.
IP Subnet Mask This field displays the IP subnet mask being used by the local (LAN) p\
ort of 
the wireless modem router. The default is 255.255.255.0.
Modem ADSL Firmware 
VersionThe version of the firmware.
Modem Status The connection status of the modem.
DownStream 
Connection 
Speed The speed at which the modem is receiving data from the ADSL line.
UpStream 
Connection 
Speed The speed at which the modem is transmitting data to the ADSL line.
VPI The Virtual Path Identifier setting.
VCI The Virtual Channel Identifier setting.
Table 6.  Router Status fields  (continued)
FieldDescription 
						

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View Statistics
On the Router Status screen, click the Show Statistics button to display wireless modem 
router usage statistics.
The Show Statistics screen displays the following statistics:
Wireless Port
Name (SSID)The service set ID, also known as the wireless network name for WLAN.
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 enabled for WLAN. If disabled, \
the 
WiFi LED on the front panel is off.
Broadcast 
Name Indicates if the wireless modem router is configured to broadcast its SS\
ID 
for WLAN.
Table 7.  Router Statistics fields
 
FieldDescription
WAN, LAN, or WLAN The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), and wireless LAN\
 (WLAN) 
ports. For each port, the screen displays the following:
Status The link status of the port.
TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual cle\
ar.
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.
Tx B/s The current line utilization—percentage of current bandwidth used on \
this 
port.
Table 6.  Router Status fields  (continued)
FieldDescription 
						

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View the Connection Status
On the Router Status screen, click the Connection Status
 button to display wireless modem 
router connection status.
This screen shows the following statistics:
Rx B/s The average line utilization for this port.
Up Time The time elapsed since the last power cycle or reset.
ADSL Link Downstream 
or Upstream The statistics for the upstream and downstream ADSL link. These statisti\
cs 
will be of interest to your technical support representative if you are \
having 
problems obtaining or maintaining a connection.
Connection Speed Typically, the downstream speed is faster than the upstream speed.
Line Attenuation The line attenuation increases the farther you are physically from your \
ISP’s 
facilities.
WAN, LAN, or WLAN The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), and wireless LAN\
 (WLAN) 
ports. For each port, the screen displays the following:
Status The link status of the port.
Table 8.  Connection Status fields (PPPoE network type example)  
FieldDescription
Connection Time The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet through the A\
DSL 
port.
Connecting to sender The connection status.
Negotiation Success or Failed.
Table 7.  Router Statistics fields (continued)
FieldDescription 
						

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View Attached Devices
The Attached Devices screen contains a table of all IP devices that the \
wireless modem 
router has discovered on the local network. In the main menu, under Main\
tenance, select 
Attached Devices to view the table.
For each device, the table shows the IP address, device name if availabl\
e, and the Ethernet 
MAC address. Note that if the wireless modem router is rebooted, the tab\
le data is lost until 
the wireless modem router rediscovers the devices. To force the wireless\
 modem router to 
look for attached devices, click the Refresh button.
Authentication
Success or Failed.
Obtaining IP Address The IP address assigned to the WAN port by the ADSL Internet service pro\
vider.
Obtaining Network Mask The network mask assigned to the WAN port by the ADSL Internet service 
provider.
Table 8.  Connection Status fields (PPPoE network type example)  (con\
tinued)
FieldDescription