NETGEAR DM602 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password, Troubleshooting Internet Browsing

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Reference Manual for the Model DM602 ADSL Modem

4.If any of the steps indicates “Failed”, you can attempt to reconnect by clicking “Connect”. The modem will continue to attempt to connect indefinitely.

If you cannot connect after several minutes, you may be using an incorrect Service Name, User Name or Password. There also may be a provisioning problem with your ISP.

Troubleshooting Internet Browsing

If your modem can obtain an IP address but your PC is unable to load any web pages from the Internet:

Your PC may not recognize any DNS server addresses.

A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP will provide the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address during the modem’s configuration, reboot your PC and verify the DNS address as described in “Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Windows)“ on page 3-5. Alternatively, you may configure your PC manually with DNS addresses, as explained in your operating system documentation.

Your PC may not have the modem configured as its TCP/IP gateway.

If your PC obtains its information from the modem by DHCP, reboot the PC and verify the gateway address as described in “Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Windows)“ on page 3-5.

Restoring the Default Configuration and Password

This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the modem’s administration password to password and the IP address to 192.168.0.1. You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways:

Use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the modem. Use this method for cases when the administration password or IP address is not known.

Using the Default Reset button

To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the administration password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the modem.

1.Quickly press the Default Reset button three times.

2.The Test LED to turns on (about 10 seconds). Wait for the modem to reboot.

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Contents Reference Manual for the Model DM602 Adsl Modem Trademarks Customer Support Page Contents Chapter Preparing Your Computer Appendix a Technical Specifications Viii Contents Technical Support Related Publications About This GuideSpecial Message Formats Typographical ConventionsKey Features Chapter IntroductionAbout the Modem Modem or Router Device Mode Modem Device ModeAuto UplinkTM and Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet Easy Installation and Management Maintenance and SupportRouter Device Mode Reference Manual for the Model DM602 Adsl Modem Package Contents Chapter Setting Up the HardwareModel DM602 Resource CD, including LED Descriptions Modem’s Front PanelModem’s Rear Panel Local Network Hardware RequirementsPC Requirements Connecting the Modem Access RequirementConnecting to Your Adsl Service and Telephone Provider Adsl Through Other Wall Jacks Adsl Through a Modular RJ-11 Wall JackVerifying Power Connecting the Power AdapterEthernet Connecting to Your ComputerCD Startup Screen Ready to Configure Your Modem Preparing Your Computer for TCP/IP Networking Chapter Preparing Your ComputerInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Configuring Windows 95, 98, and ME for TCP/IP NetworkingReference Manual for the Model DM602 Adsl Modem Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Enabling Dhcp to Automatically Configure TCP/IP SettingsVerifying TCP/IP Properties Windows Configuring Windows NT or 2000 for TCP/IP NetworkingConfiguring a Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking Configuring MacOS 8.6 or 9.x for TCP/IP NetworkingVerifying TCP/IP Properties Configuring MacOS X for TCP/IP Networking Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers Are Login Protocols Used? Is Your ISP Configuration for a Static IP Address?Verifying the Readiness of Your DSL Internet Account Restarting the Computer Ready for ConfigurationAccessing the Web Configuration Manager in the Modem Chapter Basic Configuration of the ModemBrowser-based Configuration via Basic Router Settings menu Menu for PPP login accounts Reference Manual for the Model DM602 Adsl Modem Login window opens as shown in -4below Modem Device Mode Basic Settings window Completing the ConfigurationRouter Device Mode Status Advanced Configuration of the ModemThis screen shows the following parameters This screen shows the following statistics PPP Status screen Modem Status screen Modem Device Mode StatusModem Statistics Fields LAN IP Setup Menu LAN IP SetupFirmware Upgrade Changing the Modem Access PasswordDMZ DMZ menu Device Mode10. Device Mode menu Reference Manual for the Model DM602 Adsl Modem Chapter Troubleshooting Basic FunctioningPWR LED Not On Troubleshooting the Modem’s Web Configuration Interface Adsl link Troubleshooting the ISP ConnectionWAN LED Green or Blinking Green WAN LED Blinking YellowObtaining a WAN IP Address Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoARestoring the Default Configuration and Password Troubleshooting Internet BrowsingUsing the Default Reset button Reference Manual for the Model DM602 Adsl Modem General Specifications Appendix a Technical SpecificationsLAN See Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line GlossaryIPX ISP Public Switched Telephone Network See Windows Internet Naming Service Adsl IndexIndex
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