Netgear Dgn2200v4 N300 Wireless Adsl2 Plus Modem Router User Manual

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Back Panel
The back panel has the buttons and port connections as shown in the foll\
owing figure.
ADSL port
Ethernet LAN ports
USB port
On/Off button
Power adapter input Reset button
LAN port or WAN cable/fiber Internet port
Figure 3. Back panel connections and buttons
For information about resetting the modem router to its factory settings\
, see  Factory Settings 
on page   126. 
Label
The label on the bottom of the modem router shows the...

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Position Your Modem Router
The modem router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating 
range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless 
connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your modem router. 
For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit 
the range. For best results, place your modem...

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separate DSL line for the modem router, the best thing to do is to use a\
n ADSL microfilter 
with a built-in splitter (see Two-Line ADSL Microfilter 
on page
  13)
Plugs into DSL line
.
Figure 5. One-line ADSL microfilter
If you do not have a separate DSL line for the modem router, the second-\
best solution is to 
get a separate splitter. To use a one-line filter with a separate splitter, insert the splitter into 
the phone outlet, connect...

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Cable Your Modem Router
You can use either a DSL or a cable/fiber Internet connection.
ADSLPhone
Line
DSL Internet
Cable/fiber or
Figure 7. Cable connections
CAUTION:
Incorrectly connecting a filter to your modem router blocks your DSL 
connection.
For help with installation, see the installation guide that came in the \
package with your 
product. 
For information about how to access the modem router to view or change t\
he settings, see...

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2.   Access the Modem Router
This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your modem router after you 
complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Modem Router Setup Preparation 
•Types of Logins and Access 
•NETGEAR genie Setup 
•Use NETGEAR genie after Installation 
•Upgrade the Firmware 
•Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) 
•Join Your Wireless Network 
•NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App  

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Modem Router Setup Preparation
You can set up your modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use 
the genie menus and screens to set up your modem router manually. Before you start the 
setup process, get your ISP information and make sure the computers and devices in the 
network have the settings described here.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you...

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NETGEAR genie Setup
NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes 
about 15  
minutes to complete. 
To use NETGEAR genie to set up your modem router:
1. T
urn on the modem router by pressing the  On/Off button. 
2.  Make sure that your computer or wireless device is connected to the  modem router with an 
Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings\
 listed on the...

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If the modem router does not connect to the Internet:
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 10, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and 
contact NETGEAR technical support.
Use NETGEAR genie after Installation
When you first set up...

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Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
The modem router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the\
 status of your 
Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the 
dashboard to view and change the settings. The left column has menus. You can use the 
Advanced tab to access more menus and screens.
Menus 
(Click the 
Advanced  tab to view 
more) Language
Help Dashboard 
(Click to 
view...

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Join Your Wireless Network
You can use the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless network. F\
or instructions 
about how to set up a guest network, see Set Up a Guest Network on page  31.
Manual Method
With the manual method, choose the network that you want and type its pa\
ssword to 
connect.
To connect manually:
1.  On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your\
 wireless 
connections. 

This...