NETGEAR DGN2200V3, N300 Add Clients Computers or Devices to Your Network, Disable Ssid Broadcast

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N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3

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.

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 85 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.

Wireless Settings

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Contents N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Trademarks Technical SupportStatement of Conditions Contents Security Settings USB Storage Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Unpack Your Modem Router Hardware FeaturesLabel Front Panel Back PanelN300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Front Panel LEDs WPS Modem Router StandAdsl Microfilters Position Your Modem RouterTwo-Line Adsl Microfilter One-Line Adsl MicrofilterSummary  To cable the modem router Cable Your Modem RouterAdd power to the modem router Verify the Cabling Modem Router Setup Gather ISP Information Modem Router Setup PreparationUse Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Replace an Existing Modem and RouterView or Change Settings Netgear Genie SetupSettings Description  To log Log In to the Modem Router To upgrade the firmware Upgrade Modem Router FirmwareModem Router Interface  To use the Setup Wizard Setup WizardManual Setup Basic Settings Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no ISP does not require login ISP does require loginInternet IP Address When a login is required, these fields display To manually specify the Adsl settings Adsl Settings To change the password and login time-out Change Password and Login Time-OutUnsuccessful Internet Connection Log Out Manually Types of LoginsWireless Adapter Compatibility Wireless SettingsTurn Off Wireless Connectivity Preset SecuritySecurity Basics Add Clients Computers or Devices to Your Network Disable Ssid BroadcastRestrict Access by MAC Address Wireless Security OptionsManual Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method To join the wireless network  To join the wireless network using a WPS buttonWireless Settings Screen  To view or change wireless settings View or Change Wireless SettingsConsider Every Device on Your Network Wireless Network Wireless Settings Screen FieldsSecurity Options Settings  To change the WPA Security Option and passphrase  To set up WEP securityWireless Guest Networks N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Security Settings Logs Examples of Log Messages Activation and AdministrationDropped Packets  To specify a trusted computer  To block sites using keywords Select Security Block SitesKeyword Blocking of Http Traffic  To delete a keyword or domainSet Up Firewall Rules Firewall Rules to Control Network Access To set up firewall rules Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Set Up Port Forwarding to Local ServersAdd a Custom Service  To edit or delete a port forwarding entry Click Edit Service or Delete ServiceEdit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example Make a Local Web Server Public To enable port triggering Set Up Port Triggering To add a port triggering service Clear the Disable Port Triggering check boxN300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3  To set the time zone Select Security Schedule Set the Time Zone To schedule services Select Security Schedule Schedule ServicesEnable Security Event Email Notification N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Network Maintenance Automatic Firmware Check Upgrade the Modem Router Firmware To stop automatic firmware checking Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades To back up the modem router configuration file Back Up and Manage the Configuration File To erase the configuration  To restore the configuration fileView Router Status Modem Internet Port SettingsWireless Port LAN Port Local PortsPort Show StatisticsAdsl Link Downstream or Upstream View Attached Devices Authentication. On or OffConnection Status Select Maintenance Attached Devices Run Diagnostic UtilitiesUSB Storage USB Drive Requirements ReadySHARE Access To share files with your friends and family File-Sharing ScenariosSharing Photos Storing Files in a Central Location for PrintingSharing Large Files over the Internet USB Storage Basic SettingsN300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3  To edit a network folder Edit a Network FolderAccess Method USB Storage Advanced SettingsAvailable Network Folders Create a Network Folder To create a network folder Safely Remove USB Drive Media Server SettingsSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Approved USB Devices Advanced USB SettingsEnabling File and Printer Sharing Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network SettingsSelect Maintenance Router Status Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote ComputerConfiguring Windows 2000 and Windows XP Configuring Windows 98SE and Windows MEAdvanced Settings WAN Setup  To assign a computer or server to be a default DMZ server Default DMZ ServerSelect the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box  To set up Dynamic DNSDynamic DNS  To change the LAN settings Select Advanced LAN Setup LAN SetupLAN IP address IP Address Reservation LAN Setup Screen Settings To reserve an IP address Click Edit or Delete Quality of Service QoS To set up QoS Select Advanced QoS Setup  To edit or delete a reserved address entryN300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3 Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Settings To view or change advanced wireless settings Wireless Card Access List WPS Settings To set up a wireless card access list Remote Management Static Route Example Static Routes To add a static route Universal Plug and Play  To set up UPnP Traffic Meter Wireless Bridging and Repeating Networks N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3  To set up a point-to-point bridge configuration Set Up a Point-to-Point Bridge To set up the multi-point bridge configuration Set Up a Multi-Point BridgeRepeater with Wireless Client Association Repeater example  To set up a repeater with wireless client association To change the device mode Change the Device ModeTroubleshooting Power LED Is Off Troubleshooting with the LEDsPower LED Is Red LAN LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the Wireless-N Modem RouterAdsl Link LED Is Blinking Green Troubleshooting the Internet ConnectionAdsl Link Adsl Link LED Is GreenInternet LED Is Red Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoAObtaining an Internet IP Address TCP/IP Network Not Responding Troubleshooting Internet BrowsingTest the LAN Path to Your Modem Router Ping Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote DeviceIncorrect Date or Time Changes Not SavedSupplemental Information Factory Default Settings Factory SettingsBest Specification Description SpecificationsNotification of Compliance 113 FCC Information to User FCC Requirements for Operation in the United StatesImportant Note Radiation Exposure Statement Industry CanadaGPL License Agreement Interference Reduction Table Index 118 119 120

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